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Week 49/2020 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Yggdrasil, the leading global publisher of online gambling content, has partnered with AvatarUX to launch the latest game of its popular Popwins. The exhilarating win-all-ways game, produced through the supplier’s YG Masters program, is packed with fun-filled features including expanding reels, random multipliers, free spins and no less than three Bonus Wheels. BountyPop mechanic.
Kalamba Games has launched a festive edition of its smash-hit Griffin’s Quest, just in time for the Christmas period. Kalamba’s hugely popular title released earlier this year has been given a yuletide makeover, with the main character, the Mighty Griffin, adorning twinkling Christmas lights to give players an extra festive experience. Set in a snow-covered landscape, Griffin’s Quest – X-mas Edition comes with all the features that made Griffin’s Quest one of Kalamba’s most successful title launches this year.
Tuned with the winter season, the newest CT Gaming Interactive slot game Winstorm takes on an exciting journey filled with stormy and thrilling experiences. The journey will lead players through a strong storm that offers many winning opportunities. When the hurricane expands on the screen, it starts revealing additional wilds in form of diamonds and Scatters pictures as a tornado on the reels. Winstorm is 5 reels and 30 pay lines cascading reels game and the winning symbols are replaced with new symbols which means players can win another turn without taking any actions.
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has released its slot game, Frequent Flyer, to its entire network of operators following a successful six-month period of exclusivity with Kindred. The 6-reel, 40-fixed win line slot begins at an airport, where players try to land five Split Flap symbols to reveal a destination and fly off to the Jetsetter Free Spins bonus round, where each location offers its own number of free spins, multipliers and wilds. A passport stamp is awarded every time a destination’s bonus round is triggered, unlocking the Frequent Flyer Free Spins when all have been collected to send win potential rocketing to new heights.
GAMING1 has released a thrilling new game, Dice of Mystery. The enthralling journey through the ages features WILD dice, which replace all other dice including the Bonus, with the most fortunate gamblers rewarded with a column of three WILD Dice to place wherever they please. The game’s immersive Treasure Wheel bonus offers multiple rewards, including the chance to uncover the secrets of the Book of Mystery by winning one to five Mystery games, or locate the holy pages providing 10 or 30 Mystery games. Players can also decline the bonus up to four times in order to spawn exciting new opportunities to enter the Mystery round, where the potential for huge wins increases significantly for time-travellers in pursuit of ancient gold.
Wazdan is inviting players to feast their eyes on the jewel-filled world of its latest title, Gem Splitter
FBM gets a massive new achievement in its slots´ offer by launching the first Multi-Game product. Catch the Gold, Underwater Riches are the four spin reel adventures now available to play in the same cabinet, providing a different gaming experience to the players. The global gaming brand is now installing Multi-Game in the first casinos in Mexico as a meaningful step of an international expansion strategy that will take place during the next few months.
Green Jade Games, the progressive Game developer, has launched its first branded game after partnering with REDNEX, the multi-platinum artist from Sweden behind the iconic Cotton Eye Joe song. Rednex K.O has been designed to get player’s tapping their feet as they spin the reels and land potentially big wins. The slot comes hooked up to Green Jade’s innovative Knock Out engine which allows players to knock symbols making the gambling experience much more engaging.
Play’n GO has added a new addition to their popular Joker series of slot games, the 3-reel slot Ice Joker. The Joker series of games is one of many games ‘families’ that Play’n GO has produced in order to create a more captivating experience for players. Described as ‘creating the next level of slot entertainment’, these series’ have given players, not just great gaming but, as well as creating first-class entertainment, they also invest in the intellectual properties of their stories. That means developing rich characters, stories and worlds that people connect with and immerse themselves in.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of Bonus Island
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has issued a call to arms in its latest hit, Spartan King. The 5-reel, 40-payline slot transports players to Ancient Greece as players look to defend the King and return home with their well-earned battle loot. The King is a regular-sized Wild on the reels, while the Shield symbol will take a 2×2 position on the grid, substituting for any symbol and also acting as a Wild. To trigger the Free Spins mode, three or more Bonus symbols must appear on the reels, where players are granted up to 12 free spins. During the Bonus Round, any Shield symbols that land will also have a random multiplier attached of up to 25x.
NetEnt has given a festive makeover to one of its greatest hits, Aloha! Cluster Pays is a 6-reel, 6-row video slot featuring the famous Cluster Pays offers players the chance to escape the cold this winter for a feature-packed slot adventure set against the sandy shores of Hawaii.
Playson has launched its latest engaging slot game, Legend of Cleopatra: Megaways within this Egyptian adventure now offers up to 200,704 ways of winning from each spin. Playson has also upped the ante with a collapsing symbols mechanic, meaning that winning combinations are replaced by new symbols.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has released its swashbuckling slot game, Pirates 2: Mutiny. Sail the seven seas to plunder the treasure buried in the reels of this fun-filled and captivating slot with the chance to win big. Pirates 2: Mutiny comes packed with features to help you bag the booty of the menacing brigands and bandits drifting around the briny depths of this innovative game. There are no win lines in Pirates 2: Mutiny. Instead, players win when a cluster of six or more symbols appear together and they remain on the game screen until no new winning symbols are revealed after each spin. The Tsunami feature washes away all the losing symbols to create a new Dropdown which increases the chance of more wins. The Mutiny feature guarantees a win while the Canon Blast one destroys more losing symbols to display another Dropdown.
Gamzix’s Burning Power is a perfect mix of the fruity slots, elegant design and the classic feel of gambling. The juicy fruits are mixed with red hot chilly pepper! This is a perfect 5*4 game with 100 pay lines, where we have REEL wild symbol that substitutes for all symbols, but the scatter. The slot will warm you up and the winning symbols will give fire of excitement! Of course there is a gamble game which gives you a chance to double your win. The animation of the flames is something you definitely want to see, giving a true feel and burn for bigger wins.
Blueprint Gaming has made an electrifying addition to its industry-leading diverse slots portfolio with the launch of Lion Thunder, the second title to feature the company’s new Spin Boost mechanic. The innovative slot developer’s feature invites adventurers to spin the wheel and collect up to 50 extra spins for the Bonus game, with each attempt to boost their free spins coming at the cost of x2 the bet. The roaring new concept, which first appeared in Blueprint’s Big Cat King Megaways
Evoplay Entertainment has released its latest immersive slot game for all players looking for an adventure this winter, Tree of Light. Set in the magical forest of Winland, and crammed with adorable characters, the title takes players on a voyage with the brave adventurer Lupine and his loyal companion, Mino. On a quest to discover the legendary Tree of Light, which grows the tastiest fruits and largest prizes of all, players are in for a tumble of fun as they look to trigger winning combinations by activating an ancient scroll displaying supernatural patterns. The right sequences give strength to the game’s charming characters, powering the quest for eye-catching rewards if players are brave enough to take on the challenge.
Atlanta
Scientific Games Commemorates Official Ribbon-cutting for Advanced Instant Scratch Game Production Technology at Global Headquarters
Scientific Games celebrated highly advanced new instant scratch game production technology with a ribbon cutting at the company’s metro Atlanta global headquarters. The new high-definition technology, which completes Scientific Games’ recent USD$65 million investment in instant game production technology at its facilities worldwide, is officially producing scratch games for the company’s global lottery customers. The technology provides the highest, level of game security, quality and innovation in the lottery industry.
“The most important benefit this advanced technology offers our lottery customers worldwide is Scientific Games’ ability to accelerate instant scratch game innovations to excite existing and future players and deliver games faster, ultimately to help lotteries generate monies for the causes they support,” said John Schulz, President, Americas and Global Instant Products for Scientific Games.
With Scientific Games’ instant products representing 70% of global retail sales, the company supplies 114 government-regulated lotteries worldwide with scratch games – a $123.9 billion consumer product that generates an estimated $32.1 billion in funding for lottery good cause programs annually (La Fleur’s 2024 World Lottery Almanac).
“Scientific Games has invested in the most advanced instant game production technology in the lottery industry today as part of our long-term plans to serve our global lottery customers. We are committed to continued investment to evolve scratch game play for responsible consumer entertainment experiences,” said Schulz. “As a trusted supplier to the world’s government lotteries, we understand our role to help ensure their instant game business remains strong and innovative while growing responsibly to fund vital good cause programs.”
The new technology’s enhanced capabilities offer lotteries more flexibility to plan and quickly produce games featuring specialty finishes and unique playstyles, and with the same environmentally sound approach they expect from Scientific Games. The company uses recyclable paper, water-based inks and energy-efficient production processes as part of its environmental stewardship. This consciousness combined with the company’s industry-leading instant game experts allows Scientific Games to continually innovate new play experiences that entertain consumers.
“Our people are the reason Scientific Games continues to produce the top-performing scratch games in the world. They are truly experts in all aspects of the scratch game development process, starting with consumer insights that guide game design and planning, which then leads to secure programming and production, followed by robust performance measurement analytics. Their passion shines through every day and it’s why we are able to offer this advanced, new technology for our industry,” said Schulz.
Scientific Games is the largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games in the world. The company developed the first secure instant scratch game in 1974 and its game security has set the bar for the global lottery industry since, ensuring that no one ever knows where the winning tickets are located. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, Scientific Games has five instant game facilities on four continents.
- Revenue for the 1st quarter of 710 million euros, up 7%
- Gaming revenue[1] in France of 645 million euros, up 3% on a high basis of comparison in the 1st quarter of 2023
- Strong momentum in online games, with revenue of 100 million euros, representing almost 15% of the Group’s total gaming revenue
- Tender offer for Kindred opened on 20 February 2024 for a maximum period of 9 months
- The completion of the tender offer remains subject, in particular, to obtaining regulatory approvals and to FDJ acquiring at least 90% of Kindred’s share capital
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, has announced its revenue for the 1st quarter of 2024.
Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and CEO of the FDJ Group, said: “FDJ has made a good start to the year, in line with its 2024 objectives. All our activities are growing, thanks to our network of over 29,000 retailers and a dynamic online gaming business, which now accounts for 15% of the Group’s gaming revenue. We are also confidently pressing ahead with the Kindred acquisition announced at the end of January.”
Highlights of the 1st quarter of 2024
- Revenue up 7% to 710 million euros
|
Q1 2024 €m |
Q1 2023 €m |
Change in % |
of which change on a like-for-like basis
% |
|
| Lottery | 504 | 497 | +1.4% | +1.4% |
| Sports betting and competitive
online gaming |
141 | 129 | +9.5% | +0.9% |
| Other activities | 65 | 37 | +77.4% | -3.7% |
| Group total | 710 | 662 | +7.2% | +1.1% |
Revenue for the 1st quarter of 2024 came to 710 million euros, up 7.2% and 1.1% on a like-for-like basis, a performance in line with Group projections.
- Gaming revenue in France rose by 3.1% to 645 million euros.
- Lottery revenue rose by 1.4% to 504 million euros, driven by over 4% growth in instant games, driven by the success of gaming portfolio animation such as the launch of Ticket d’Or (€5) at the beginning of January. Draw games, as expected given the unfavourable base effect, mainly for Amigo, were down by 3%. Excluding Amigo, which decline is attributable to its new formula launched at the beginning of June 2023 has stabilised, lottery revenue would have grown by more than 4%.
- In sports betting & online gaming open to competition, revenue came to 141 million euros, up 9.5% and up 0.9% excluding the integration of ZEturf, despite a high basis for comparison in the 1st quarter of 2023, which had benefited in particular from the very positive impact of the World Cup at the end of 2022.
This performance is attributable to the strong growth in revenue of ParionsSport En Ligne, which rose by more than 25%; which, in addition to its intrinsic momentum, also benefits from the attractiveness of poker, with a high level of cross-selling.
- Revenue from other activities (International and Payment & Services) came to 65 million euros, compared with 37 million euros in the 1st quarter of 2023, an increase attributable to the integration of PLI, which performed well, driven in particular thanks to EuroDreams.
- The momentum of online games remains very strong, with revenue up by more than 30% to 100 million euros, representing almost 15% of the Group’s total gaming revenue. Excluding ZEturf and PLI, growth in online games revenue exceeded 20%, driven both by sports betting and online gaming open to competition and by the online lottery, which benefited from EuroDreams’ very high rate of digitalisation, as well as from the attractiveness of instant games and of the exclusive online offer.
- Tender offer for Kindred
- On 20 February 2024, the tender offer for Kindred was opened for a maximum period of 39 weeks. Its completion remains subject, in particular, to obtaining regulatory approvals and to FDJ acquiring at least 90% of Kindred’s share capital.
- On 15 March 2024, Kindred’s shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting approved an amendment to the Articles of Association to allow a squeeze-out procedure to be implemented by any shareholder holding at least 90% of Kindred’s share capital.
- On 28 March 2024, following Veralda’s offer to sell 49% of its Kindred shares, i.e. 2.4 million shares corresponding to 1.12% of the outstanding shares, at a price of SEK122.5 per share, FDJ decided to exercise its right of pre-emption linked to Veralda’s irrevocable commitment, communicated when the transaction with Kindred was announced on 22 January 2024.
As a result, FDJ acquired 2.4 million Kindred shares for SEK 294 million (€25.8 million) and Veralda’s irrevocable commitment continues to apply to its remaining 1.18% stake in Kindred. FDJ now holds 1.12% of Kindred’s outstanding shares and the irrevocable commitments (Corvex Management LP, Premier Investissement SAS, Eminence Capital, Nordea and Veralda) now represent 26.82% of Kindred’s outstanding shares.
Annual General Meeting
FDJ’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 25 April 2024 at 14.30 at the Palais des Congrès in Issy-les-Moulineaux (25, avenue Victor Cresson – 92130
Issy-les-Moulineaux).
On this occasion, the Group will propose a dividend of 1.78 euro per share in respect of the 2023 financial year, to be paid on 7 May 2024.
Next financial communication
FDJ will publish its half-year results on Thursday 25 July 2024 after the close of trading.
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Affilka by SOFTSWISS, a leading affiliate management software provider, is approaching a new milestone of 360 brands in Q1’24.
The first quarter of the year brought remarkable achievements to the Affilka by SOFTSWISS team. The Asian gaming community recognised the company’s affiliate management software as the Best Affiliate Marketing Solution on the market.
This year, Affilka’s team participated in iGB Affiliate London 2024 with a dedicated stand for the first time. During the concurrent iGB and ICE events, the team had nearly 200 meetings over several days. First agreements quickly followed and were signed shortly after the exhibition period.
Affilka by SOFTSWISS experienced substantial growth, adding 47 new brands to its partner network, bringing the total to nearly 360 brands in Q1 2024. More than 33 thousand new affiliate accounts were registered during this period, marking a 118% increase compared to the previous year’s last quarter.
The rise in new affiliate accounts has led to an acceleration in new player registrations, exceeding 7.4 million over the first quarter of the year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, this metric demonstrated a 106% increase.
The number of unique clicks on referral links with Affilka by SOFTSWISS during this period showed 115% growth and reached almost 436 million in absolute numbers. The rising metrics underscore the crucial role of effective affiliate management in achieving success within the iGaming industry.
Moving to the financial metrics of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, stable growth is evident over the first quarter of 2024 compared to the last quarter of 2023. The affiliate GGR revealed a 112% increase, while the player deposit amount showed a 113% enlargement. The growth within affiliate payments amounted to 117% in Q1’24 compared to the previous quarter.
Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, summarises: “The recent product performance showcases a steady and continuous growth trajectory, a testament to our ongoing investment in innovation and user experience enhancement. Acknowledging affiliate marketing’s crucial role in the iGaming ecosystem, we prioritise delivering exceptional service to exceed our clients’ expectations.”
The global affiliate marketing industry is expected to double in size within the next five years. Finding a reliable affiliate marketing platform provider ensures a competitive edge in the rapidly expanding market.
The team is ready to share valuable industry insights and unveil the upcoming updates at the SiGMA Americas Summit in San Paulo on 23–25 April. Clients and potential partners can book a meeting with the Affilka team at stand i70 on the SOFTSWISS events page.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international tech company supplying software solutions for managing iGaming projects. The expert team, which counts over 2,000 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.
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