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Lucky Degens: Win NFTs In The Metaverse With The First-Ever NFT Slot Machine

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4 years ago

May 30, 2022

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Lucky Crypto, an online defi gaming platform that accepts crypto deposits, has launched an NFT collection: Lucky Degens. Players have the chance to win a Lucky Degen from the metaverse’s first-ever NFT slot machine, which can be found in the Lucky Degens Embassy in Decentraland.

Now, in case this link doesn’t drop them at the correct location, the coordinates of the Lucky Degens Embassy are (-57,-104). To play on the slot machine, go inside the embassy and head upstairs where the machines are located. Stand in front of the machine and click on the slot machine to play.

Most importantly, players should make sure their wallet is connected (not signed in as a guest), so they can claim their free minting of a Lucky Degen NFT if they win on the slot machine.

Lucky Degens Embassy in Decentraland

As well as their existing Web 2.0 platform, luckycrypto.com, a central part of Lucky Degens long-term vision is to create a series of casinos in the metaverse. To achieve this, Lucky Degens is developing immersive games on plots they’ve purchased in Decentraland, Sandbox, and upcoming Metachance metaverses – with the embassy in Decentraland already complete and accepting visitors.

The Lucky Degens embassy Decentraland features slot machines that allow players to win Lucky Degens NFT – as well as other rewards. These slot machines are for now free for all visitors to the embassy to play – and they can play up to 10 times per day. If they win a Lucky Degensl NFT, they’ll be eligible for a free mint of the next NFT drops. However, while the embassy is currently open to all visitors to Decentraland, players will soon need one of the wearables to enter.

However, Lucky Degens NFT owners can play on the slot machines up to 50 times a day, which increases their chance to win another Lucky Degen by 5 times!. Soon, other slot machines will let users win NFTs from other collections as well as Tokens. Collabs are welcome.

As well as giving visitors a chance to win Lucky Degen NFTs, the Decentraland embassy increases brand awareness. It helps attract new players to luckycrypto.com and encourages them to add Lucky Degens to their NFT collections, helping to grow their community as Lucky Degens develops its presence in the metaverse.

The OG Lucky Degens collection will be released on 24 June and can be minted here. The Lucky Jungle NFT collection will be launched in July 2022.

Lucky Degen Utility

Lucky Degen NFT holders receive a host of benefits, including free $Lucky Token every time they visit the Lucky Degens Decentraland Embassy. There are two types of Lucky Degen NFT: the OG Collection and Jungle Animal Collection. Both NFT collections offer the following benefits:

25% cashback, + 25% revshare, free spins, and other exclusive monthly rewards
VIP Access: Access private games and take part in exclusive tournaments
Eligibility for the $LUCKY token airdrop, which can be used as a payment method on luckycrypto.com and also be used on the metaverse casinos.
Airdrop of a wearable, to get exclusive access on the metaverse and play higher stakes games.
Part of the DAO – as well as collecting profits, you get to help decide the future of the casino (new games, new lands to buy, etc.)

The OG Lucky Degen collection will be ultra-exclusive, as it will only feature 77 unique, hand-drawn NFTs, available for minting for 0.25 ETH. As well as all of the benefits listed above, OG Lucky Degen NFT owners also have the following additional benefits:

A monthly airdrop of each of the 7 Jungle Animal Lucky Degen NFTs – absolutely free!
Exclusive wearable airdrop – for use in Decentraland: not only does it show other players your OG status but your wearable boosts your rewards and grants you access
$LUCKY token airdrop: use $LUCKY to play on luckycrypto .com straight away, with free credit!

The Jungle Animal Lucky Degen collection will feature 7 different animals:

Bulls
Apes
Pandas
Whales
Frogs
Dogs
Lions

A new Jungle Animal will be released each month from July 2022 to Jan 2023. There will be a maximum of 1111 of each Jungle Animal NFT available for minting for 0.1 ETH, bringing the whole collection to 7777 NFTs.

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R. Franco Digital Shortlisted for Casino Platform Excellence at EGR Europe Awards 2026

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3 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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R. Franco Digital, the leading Spanish iGaming provider, has been officially shortlisted for Casino Platform Supplier of the Year at the prestigious EGR Europe Awards 2026. The nomination recognizes a landmark year for the company, characterized by the explosive growth of its IRIS Open Omnichannel Platform and a major commercial breakthrough into the Italian market.

The winners will be announced during a gala ceremony on February 18, 2026, at the Hilton Malta, where the industry’s top-tier operators and suppliers gather to celebrate European gaming excellence.

IRIS: The Engine of Omnichannel Growth

The core of R. Franco Digital’s success lies in its IRIS platform, a highly scalable, multi-jurisdictional solution that unifies casino, sports betting, and retail management.

IRIS Platform Milestones (2025-2026):

Jurisdictional Reach: Certified in 6 jurisdictions and operational in over 10 regulated markets.
Content Depth: Seamlessly integrated with over 1,600 games from global third-party providers.
Operational Stability: Provides 24/7 multilingual support and advanced real-time analytics for operators.
Commercial Momentum: Secured 50+ new operator partnerships and entered three new markets within the last 12 months.

Performance Highlights: 4 Billion Game Rounds

R. Franco Digital’s games portfolio has seen a massive surge in engagement, bolstered by 20 new high-performance slot releases in 2025. Standout titles such as Strange Spins, Aphrodite, Zorro: Final Duel, Ovomon, and The Phantom contributed to a record-breaking year.

Metric	2025–2026 Achievement
Total Game Rounds	4 Billion+ across regulated markets
Revenue Growth	30% Increase during the judging period
New Content	20 New slot titles launched
Expansion	Debut in the Italian regulated market

Strategic Italian Market Entry

A major factor in the EGR shortlisting was R. Franco Digital’s successful entry into Italy. The provider rapidly localized its content to meet the specific demands of Italian players through tier-one partnerships:

Stanleybet.it: Launched 19 games, including the Italian-exclusive debut of Strange Spins.
888.it: Successfully rolled out the popular Super 7 3×3 title.

“We’re proud to be shortlisted for this award, which reflects the strength of our IRIS platform and the quality of the content we’ve delivered over the past year,” said Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital. “Our team has worked hard to support operators with reliable, innovative solutions… we are delighted to see that effort recognised.”

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Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures – Lightning Box Brings Land-Based Hit Online

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4 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Light & Wonder has officially launched Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures, the digital debut of its highly successful land-based franchise. Developed by in-house specialist studio Lightning Box, this 3×5 slot offers 243 ways to win and a high-energy “three-pot” mechanic that has already become a staple on casino floors worldwide.

The game transitions the whimsical “dumpling-tossing” theme to online audiences, combining vibrant Asian-inspired aesthetics with a deep mathematical model designed for high-engagement sessions.

The Three-Pot Mechanic & Seven Feature Combinations

At the core of the gameplay is the persistent pot system. Landing specific colored coins fuels three separate pots—Yummy, Spicy, and Upsized. These pots can trigger individually or in any combination, leading to seven distinct bonus paths.

Feature Mode	Gameplay Enhancement
Yummy Mode	Increases the Hold & Spin respin counter from 3 to 4, significantly extending bonus life.
Spicy Mode	Introduces Chilli multipliers; landing a pepper adds its cash value to every symbol currently held on the board.
Upsized Mode	Unlocks a Dual Grid (two reel sets) for the Hold & Spin round, doubling the win potential.
Combined Modes	Triggering all three at once creates the “Mega Bonus,” featuring dual grids, 4 respins, and value-boosting peppers.

Innovation: The Stack N’ Hit Feature

Unlike traditional Hold & Spin mechanics where symbols simply lock until the round ends, Tasty Treasures introduces the Stack N’ Hit evolution.

Reel Clearing: When a vertical reel is filled with Bun symbols, the prizes are instantly collected, and the reel is cleared.
Persistent Respins: Clearing a reel creates open spaces for new prizes to land, allowing the bonus round to continue far longer than standard industry alternatives.
The Path to Grand: Each cleared reel activates a “Pepper Tracker” above it. Lighting up all five trackers awards the Grand Progressive Jackpot.

Jackpot Tiers & Base Game Depth

Operators benefit from a versatile math model that supports both consistent base-game performance and high-volatility jackpot chases.

Progressive Jackpots: Grand and Major tiers for life-changing win potential.
Fixed Jackpots: Minor and Mini tiers awarded through symbols landing during features.
Nudge Wilds: In the base game, Wild symbols can nudge to cover entire reels, assisting in achieving the 243-way payouts.

“Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures carries forward a brand that has already made its mark in land-based venues,” says Michael Maokhamphiou, Studio Director at Lightning Box. “This release offers operators a flexible, high-performing title that combines familiarity with fresh layers of engagement.”

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How Venezuela’s iGaming market is reacting to US pressure

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4 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Blask data indicates Venezuela’s iGaming demand remained stable in the initial days following the US operation in Caracas.

On 3 January, US forces detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, transporting him from Caracas to face prosecution in New York. The raid came after months of intensifying American pressure throughout 2025 — naval presence, targeted strikes, and a fresh sanctions package.

For Venezuela’s iGaming sector, the disruption poses a critical question: will demand collapse, or adapt?

First results

Blask’s daily Index remained within a tight corridor from 1–4 January, hovering in the high-200K zone. It dropped 5% to 257.4K on the day of the operation, before recovering the next day.

The data reveals no abrupt demand shift during this period. A slight decline sits within Venezuela’s normal daily fluctuations and does not point to a fundamental market change.

Rapid expansion, growing dominance

Venezuela stood out as one of iGaming’s strongest demand gainers in 2025. Blask Index surged 134.9% year-on-year — the second-highest growth worldwide.

This expansion came alongside increasing market dominance. By December, Triunfo Bet commanded 59% of Blask’s BAP (Brand Accumulated Power, measuring a brand’s portion of total user interest nationally), gaining 15 percentage points since January. The top three brands collectively reached over 85%, up 11 points.

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