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Merkur Gaming Looking Forward to the Grand Finale of London’s ICE
It is the last time the global gaming industry comes together for ICE in London. After ten editions at the Exhibition Centre London (ExCeL), the industry’s largest and most important trade fair will celebrate its well-deserved conclusion in the capital of the UK from February 6 to 8, before making its debut in Barcelona next year. Of course, Merkur Gaming will not miss the opportunity to participate in this final London exhibition in its well-known size and brilliance. The international distribution brand of adp Merkur is one of the most important names in the international gambling industry and will show an extensive and innovative product portfolio as one of the largest exhibitors at the trade fair in London. At booth N4 (110, 210, 230 and 250), visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Merkur products and celebrate the last ICE in London with Merkur Gaming.
“ICE is the highlight of the entire gambling industry every year. For weeks and months, we have been excitedly looking forward to filling our stand with new product innovations and presenting them to our customers and guests,” Athanasios “Sakis” Isaakidis, Chief Executive International at Merkur Gaming, said.
The main attraction of Merkur Gaming’s product range is a new cabinet that will enchant the international market with its incomparable modularity. Equally innovative and entertaining are the new Linked Progressives from Merkur: Clash Link, Link Wave, and Link Zone Rush are three novelties that will attract the attention of customers and visitors. Just like the new Multigame package M-Prime, which perfectly complements the already proven and highly popular M-Line package. Also new in the cabinet portfolio is a new version of the Zonic cabinet, which has been successful both internationally and in the German street market. Last but not least, after an intensive development phase, Merkur Gaming will unveil its new roulette for the first time at ICE.
Alongside Merkur Gaming, numerous other subsidiaries of the Merkur Group will also exhibit at the London trade fair. The area of Merkur eSolutions promises exciting insights into the world of online gaming. As an umbrella brand, it demonstrates a modern 360-degree approach together with Merkur Group subsidiaries EPG, Bede Gaming, and edict egaming that effectively connects stationary and online gaming worlds thanks to innovative product solutions. A key part of this portfolio is EPG’s own E-Wallet Paylado, which is considered one of the most innovative e-money payment options for online gaming. GeWeTe’s cash handling experts will show how customers can optimise their money processing and make it even more efficient, including their bestseller Cash-Centre Premium and their latest innovation Cash-Centre Slim.
In addition to games and AWP machines from international distribution brand Merkur Gaming, adp Merkur will also present products for the German home market at ICE. These include the Zonic Zone Asia introduced last year as well as their latest Respin Feature “Golden Nugget”. Furthermore, Merkur Dosniha will showcasing the product landscape of the Spanish gambling market, while Blueprint Gaming and Blueprint Operations will focus on stationary as well as online gaming offerings in the UK.
“As you can see, we have a number of impressive new product innovations in our luggage that our customers and guests should discover at ICE. The entire team has worked incredibly hard over the past weeks and months to bring a worthy and unforgettable final trade fair appearance to London. Although we are looking forward to relocating to Barcelona with great anticipation, we look back with a great deal of nostalgia on the last ICE at Exhibition Centre London. Therefore: Visit us at booth N4 (110, 210, 230 and 250) and let’s make this last London ICE something very special together,” said Athanasios “Sakis” Isaakidis.
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Take Aim at Mega Wins: ELA Games Unleashes Chaos With New Shooter Game “Shoot Happens”

A chaotic jungle journey with big, bad foes and insane riches.
Welcome to the jungle, where Shoot Happens! Face your opponent, take aim, and fire your way to riches.
ELA Games unveils its boldest title to date, a combination of decision-making and narrative progression where every shot counts.
In Shoot Happens, you’re not just a player. You’re the main character who has to fend off waves of increasingly dangerous (and valuable) monsters. Armed with 3 shots per round, you’ll need precision and calm nerves to take down the reward and add it to your Winpot. Hit the target for riches. Miss… and it’s back to the beginning.
The Choice Is Yours
Each round is in the hands of the player. Do you cash out now? Or keep slashing through the jungle for bigger and better rewards? Decision-making, timing, and a whole load of guts go a long way.
Expect the Unexpected
Random projectile bonuses can appear in any round, boosting your rewards massively. And just when you thought your journey through the treacherous jungle was over, the final boss appears. While the other monsters may have been a piece of cake, he doesn’t stay down. Each time you defeat him, he respawns for juicier and recurring payouts. Keep going as long as you can handle it, and you might walk out as the top dog of the jungle.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the game’s release, “With Shoot Happens, the team ventured outside of conventional game formats, and we wanted to give players a super engaging experience where they’re in control. This title is a bold approach to game design in this industry, as we’re empowering players with choice and enriching the gameplay experience with strong visuals, narratives, and plenty of replayability.”
Play how you want. The Winpot is yours
Shoot Happens is the perfect blend of fast-paced action, bold decision-making, and interactive gameplay. Whether you’re a cautious player or a complete daredevil, the game is an enticing experience for all.
How deep into the jungle are you willing to go?
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American Gaming Association
AGA Research Reveals Consumers Know Sweepstakes Casinos are Gambling

As gaming regulators, state Attorneys General, and state legislatures continue to scrutinize the business practices of online “sweepstakes” casinos, new research shows that consumers overwhelmingly use these platforms to gamble – and that sweepstakes operators are heavily targeting players in key states. By exploiting loopholes in the law, these operations undermine the integrity of the legal, regulated gaming marketplace.
According to Sensor Tower data compiled by the American Gaming Association (AGA), half of all online, real-money casino advertisements seen by consumers in early 2025 promoted offshore “sweepstakes” casinos. The data shows these unregulated operators concentrate their advertising in populous states.
“These operators present themselves like legal, regulated platforms – but they operate outside the law and regulation. There are few if any responsible gaming tools, no regulatory oversight, and no consumer protections. It’s a dangerous subterfuge that puts players at real risk,” said AGA Vice President of Government Relations, Tres York.
Despite operating outside the regulated gaming market, “sweepstakes” casinos are widely perceived by players as gambling platforms, with 68% of users saying their primary reason for playing is to win real money. This confusion is no accident – many of these sites mimic the look, feel, and language of legal operators, blurring the line for consumers and reinforcing the need for clearer enforcement and public education.
Key findings include:
• 90% of sweepstakes casino users consider the activity to be gambling.
• 69% describe sweepstakes casinos as places to wager real money.
• 80% of sweepstakes players spend monthly, and nearly half spend weekly, without the safety nets offered by regulated operators.
The number of monthly sweepstakes casino players is twice as high in states lacking sweepstakes prohibitions.
“Sweepstakes” casinos aggressively market on popular digital platforms throughout the country. Legal, regulated gaming operators, by contrast, advertise responsibly in legal states where consumer protections and regulatory oversight are in place.
“The data is clear. Consumers see right through the ‘sweepstakes’ casino facade and they’re calling it what it is: gambling. We look forward to policymakers continuing to enforce their laws and create clarity through new policy measures to protect their residents,” added York.
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Compliance Updates
MGCB Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Six Illegal Gambling Sites Targeting Michigan Players

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to six unlicensed online gambling platforms attempting to target Michigan residents without state authorization. The action underscores the MGCB’s relentless, ongoing efforts to shut down illegal gambling operations and protect Michigan consumers from financial risk, identity theft, and unfair play.
The targeted sites—Crypto Slots, NitroBetting, NewVegas, Las Vegas USA Casino, Grand Rush Casino, and Slotgard Casino—were found to be operating in violation of Michigan laws that require licensure for internet gaming and sports betting.
“These sites were attempting to exploit Michigan players while operating outside the law. We take this seriously. When unauthorized operators offer games without regulation, Michigan players are left exposed—and we will not tolerate it,” said Henry Williams, MGCB Executive Director.
This enforcement action is part of the MGCB’s larger crackdown on illegal online gambling platforms. In recent months, the agency has issued numerous cease-and-desist letters, with additional investigations currently underway.
The MGCB continues to monitor online gaming activity and urges the public to be cautious when engaging with gambling content on social media or through digital advertisements.
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