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Microgaming Broadens its Charitable Scope to Support More Responsible Gambling Charities in 2021

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Microgaming has broadened its charitable scope to support even more Responsible Gambling charities in 2021.

As Microgaming marks Safer Gambling Week 2021 alongside other industry players, the online gaming company reflects on its projects with charities on a mission to treat, minimise and prevent gambling-related harm.

Through its Microgaming PlayItForward corporate social responsibility programme, the company has widened its reach to the likes of Betknowmore UK, a leading provider of nationwide gambling support and training services. Betknowmore UK, which also conducts research, received a donation to cover the cost of a year-long trial for weekly peer-led group therapy specifically for women, building on its existing peer support service.

Following a donation last year, Microgaming once again assisted the Gordon Moody Association, which delivers a variety of treatment and therapy services for individuals with gambling issues, as well as offering support to the families impacted by their gambling. The latest contribution was earmarked for providing a comfort fund for the loved ones of those under the charity’s watch, as well as to assist with the purchase of furniture for its women’s outreach project.

Having previously assisted Isle of Man-based Motiv8 IOM, which provides addiction treatment and educational services to the Manx community, Microgaming has this year sponsored its gaming and gambling project set up specifically for young people.

Aside from helping organisations to provide specialist support schemes and purchase tangible items, Microgaming backed various digital projects, such as covering the promotional costs for a month-long social campaign for GamCare’s National Helpline. Meanwhile, mental health charity the Beacon Counselling Trust, which runs education programmes and provides free counselling to people with gambling-related issues, and the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), received funding towards the creation of much-needed educational videos.

Now in its seventh year, Microgaming PlayItForward continues to invest in a wide range of local and international community projects, under the three pillars of people, place and planet.

“The collaboration between Microgaming PlayItForward and Betknowmore UK has enabled the development and delivery of new research and support activities that address the theme of women and gambling harms. It is an under-resourced area and, quite rightly, now the recipient of increased investment,” Frankie Graham, Founder and CEO at Betknowmore UK, said.

“We’re proudly standing in solidarity with all areas of our industry to support the Safer Gambling Week initiative, with a calendar of events to promote the Responsible Gambling message across our business. Of course, it’s a conversation our industry should be having all year around, and one which we are committed to being a part of. I’m proud we have been able to support the invaluable work of a range of gambling-related research, education and treatment charities throughout 2021,” John Coleman, CEO at Microgaming, said.

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Following ICE 2026 Triumph, ELA Games Officially Releases “Wealth of the East”

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ELA Games is excited to announce the official B2B launch of Wealth of the East. The game, now accessible to partners, was initially introduced to the industry as the studio’s highlight during the three-day event in Barcelona, where it attracted the attention of numerous operators and aggregators because of its unique combination of slot mechanics and tabletop gaming.

The unique unveiling at ICE turned out to be a significant triumph, paving the way for the complete rollout. The ELA Games exhibit gathered industry representatives to engage with the game’s distinctive selling proposition: a twenty-sided Dice (D20) element that adds a tactile, physical sensation to digital slot gaming.

A Festivity of Wealth

The reels of Wealth of the East sparkle with the vibrant essence of an Eastern celebration. The gameplay is centered around the charming figure God Fu, a god of wealth serving as the Wild symbol in the game. He may arrive at any moment, and when he shows up, all Dice on the display spring to life, uncovering multipliers that enhance every coin visible or activate instant Jackpots. These empowered coins provide instant payouts, rewarding players as soon as they appear.

Sparking the Hold & Win Safe

The game showcases a visually impressive progression system crafted to uphold the festive theme and decorated with vibrant reds and golds. Every gathered coin also flies upward into the Golden Pot located above the reels, gradually enriching it with festive treasure that players can see and experience.

As the pot overflows, the screen bursts into red and gold as the Hold & Win game starts. Players receive 3 respins and a setup prepared to collect gold. In this intense feature, the elusive Imperial Lotus can appear, boosting multiple rewards simultaneously and elevating the entire round to new levels.

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● Reels: 5×3
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● Max Win: x5,000
● Max Exposure: €250,000
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● Volatility: Mid
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Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, commented: “Wealth of the East was the perfect title for us to showcase at ICE 2026. We took the classic t’Eastern Celebration’ theme and gave it a distinct twist with the God Fu character and his twenty-sided dice. It adds an original, tactile layer of excitement that players really respond to. The ‘Rising Pot’ visualizes the journey toward the bonus, keeping the excitement building spin after spin. We can’t wait for the industry to see the celebration in action.”

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QTech Games add more content muscle with Reflex Gaming portfolio

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QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has signed its latest supplier partnership with Reflex Gaming, the UK’s largest independently owned omnichannel game supplier, enabling its platform customers to access the studio’s expansive slots catalogue.

Established in 2004, Reflex Gaming’s prolific production line run of legendary games has catapulted the supplier to igaming prominence and recognition, offering a diverse array of gaming experiences across both digital and analogue markets, and driving through new innovations in gaming, including the creation of entirely new gaming categories.

Reflex Gaming creates the highest quality digital gaming content for license to many of the world’s leading casino operators, as evidenced by its steady stream of recent hit titles, including Candy Crazed Pandas DoubleMax, Big Game Fishing Christmas Catch, The Cursed Idol, and 8 Balls of Fire Blazing Bounty. All of these games and more are now available via QTech’s premier platform, which is taking the widest range of online games to international markets, with established names sitting alongside the industry’s most exciting up-and-coming providers.

This collaboration naturally broadens Reflex Gaming’s international scope, unlocking untapped regions for diversified growth, above all in Africa and Latin America.

QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re dedicated to constantly launching more and more first-class content and product innovation that drives revenue for our partners. So, this deal with Reflex Gaming extends our impressive sequential pipeline into 2026 – and we’ve so much more to come this year! In today’s marketplace, only premium games of the highest standard separate you from the crowd. So, we look forward to sharing their wide spectrum of games with both leading and challenger operator brands in emerging markets worldwide.”

Mat Ingram, Chief Product Officer at Reflex Gaming, added: “At Reflex Gaming, we pride ourselves on working with the sector’s biggest and most commercially recognised partners, and QTech Games fits our growth plan perfectly, as we continue to expand our horizons into new territories, leveraging our brand’s values which . QTech’s platform is a gateway to global audiences, so we can’t wait to see how our highly engaging games perform across a greenfield landscape of emerging markets.”

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Blokotech serves up Global Padel Tour in collaboration with SiGMA

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Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has launched its Blokotech Padel Tour, a new international sporting circuit combining padel, networking and the global iGaming community, delivered in partnership with SiGMA.
The four-stage event is hosted across four international destinations in 2026, beginning in Buenos Aires, followed by Malta and Miami, before concluding in Rome for the Grand Finale during SiGMA World. Each point on the Tour coincides with the same week as influential iGaming events – including SAGSE, SBC Miami, and SiGMA World – underscoring the tour’s positioning at the intersection of sport, business and community.
Starting next month, each tournament will follow the same format, welcoming a minimum of 24 pairs, split across two competitions: a Beginners tournament and an Advanced tournament. First- and second-place finishers in each category will receive prizes, with each event featuring music, catering, and on-site photography and video to create a premium, social experience for players and guests.
All roads lead to Rome where the Grand Finale will introduce a ranking-based qualification system. Players competing in earlier legs of the tour will earn points for participation and performance, with top-ranked pairs qualifying for the final. Additional places will also be made available via open registration.
The best prizes are reserved for the event in Rome, which include an Omega Speedmaster or IWC watch for Advanced first-place winners, Apple Watch Ultra Pro Prizes for Beginners champions, and professional padel kits plus tickets to a Padel World Tour event for second-place finishers in both categories.
Key dates for the 2026 Blokotech Padel Tour:
  • Buenos Aires – 16 March (12:00–19:00)
  • Malta – 28 April (10:00–16:00)
  • Miami – 9 June (time TBC)
  • Rome – Grand Finale – 2 November (time TBC)
Blokotech Co-Founder and CEO Salvatore Messina commented: “Padel has a deep and authentic connection to Latin America where our own roots rest as a business. Our aim with the Blokotech Padel Tour is to bring iGaming movers and shakers together for a competition inspired by community and passion. SiGMA has been the perfect partner to help us deliver global concepts synced with some of the industry;s leading events. Join us in BA where it all begins!”

Additionally, SiGMA CMO Lauranne Urban added: “Blokotech’s Padel Tour is a wonderful idea that we’ve been honoured to help bring to life. It will provide the perfect platform for sporting action, networking and industry culture. This initiative aligns with our event philosophy to deliver engaging, community-driven experiences beyond the conference floor.”

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