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Week 50/2023 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Snow is not getting in the way of the search for prizes in Christmas Planet. The Christmas adaptation of the sci-fi casino slot game Gems Planet sees our space heroine dress up as Santa Claus to discover new and snowy planets. In this version of the premium 5-reel slot game, MGA Games offers players the opportunity to explore an unknown festive and wintery planet, a new adventure with Christmas spirit and themed symbols that decorate this mysterious planet overflowing with prizes.
AvatarUX has got plenty of gifts waiting in its festive hit, JinglePop™. Boasting up to 65,536 ways to win, the seasonal slot features the provider’s iconic PopWins™ mechanic, which sees every winning symbol ‘pop’, before being replaced by two more. Landing three or more scatters will trigger the free spins mode, where the unique Rewards Reel mode takes place.
Spinomenal is delighting players this December with the release of its cool slot, Majestic King Ice Kingdom. This new Spinomenal studio release joins The Wildlife series that is accessible within the Spinomenal universe. Majestic King Ice Kingdom transports players into a world where an ice storm blows across the savannah in an adventure worthy of the white lion. The game is set within a 5×3 design and it has 25 winning pay lines.
Belatra Games, has proudly unwrapped its festive inspired title, Merry Hog. Players will be able to immerse themselves amongst a variety of special symbols across the main game and free games. The wild symbol hog serves as a substitute for a wide selection of medium festive themed symbols. Magic safes are introduced in both the base and free games. These safes trigger the Open and Nudge bonus, revealing paid symbols or the sought after Golden Hog symbol, which returns even more prizes.
This month, popular software studio Swintt is inviting players to join them on an action-packed adventure to the land of the pyramids in Egypt King 2 – an all-new Premium game that can potentially provide a pharaoh’s fortune in wins with its mystery prize feature and Pearl free spins. Being a SwinttPremium release, the new game boasts all the familiar graphics and sounds of a land-based slot, with ace-through-jack playing card symbols being joined on the reels by golden sarcophagi, ancient scrolls and plucky adventurers.
Wizard Games is set for a spicy slot experience in latest release, Grand Pepper Party. The vibrant slot is filled with the sights, sounds and refreshments of a Mexican fiesta with the 50-payline title packed with tacos, margaritas and plenty of big wins. The party heats up when a Grand Wild lands, which can be anything from 1×1 in size to a grande 4×4, significantly boosting win potential.
Apparat Gaming is delivering explosive wins with its latest classic slot release, Banger Firework Fruits. This game is the absolute best way to welcome in the New Year with plenty of big win potential in the air. Banger Firework Fruits is all about embracing celebration, with the slot played across a five reel, three row gameboard with ten paylines active.
Inspired Entertainment Incorporated is pleased to announce the launch of its latest fun-filled line-up of online and mobile slot games for a magical festive period; Cops ‘N’ Robbers Big Money Christmas, Santa’s Winter Wilds and Catch of the Christmas Day Respin ‘Em In.
Evoplay is offering a fresh take on traditional gameplay in latest release Battle Roosters, with combatting birds and a thrilling Fight Spin feature. Set across a 3×3 grid, the slot sees seven roosters take to the ring as the game’s symbols which players must form matching combinations across five paylines to award a win. The title’s main feature, Fight Spins, is triggered by landing three Bonus symbols, with the exciting competition beginning by assigning one character as the ‘Hero’ to take on rooster opponents.
3 Oaks Gaming, has launched its latest title, Gold Nuggets: Hold and Win, where the Bonus Game is the focal point in this mining adventure. The 3×3 slot takes players into the gold mine to dig their way to riches, with the aim of the game completely focused on gaining entry to the Bonus Game. Three Bonus Symbols of any kind on the central row grant access to the Hold & Win round, while the bonus Accum mechanic randomly comes into action to provide an alternative route to the feature.
Play’n GO returns to Asgard for Viking Runecraft 100. This time around, returning warriors Thor, Heimdall and Freya lead the charge in the latest battle for Asgard. The sequel to Play’n GO’s June title, Viking Runecraft: Apocalypse (2023), and the original Viking Runecraft (2017) grid slot, this latest Norse action title is set upon a dynamic and cascading 5×5 grid. Winning combinations are removed after being collected and the remaining symbols drop down to possibly form new winning combinations, similar to the original slot.
Online fruit slots will never be the same again following the launch of Big Hits Blazinator from Lucksome, the boutique online slot developer. As the name suggests, the studio has added fire to this hugely popular game genre. Big Hits Blazinator is set across six reels and four rows with 50 paylines active. Players seeking a sense of nostalgia will be pleased to see the instantly recognisable highly polished fruit symbols as well as diamonds and 7s on the reels along with the Blazinator fireballs.
For many, the anticipation of victory is a thrill and that’s exactly what players can experience in the latest blockbuster slot from Booming Games. Hoop Kings puts them at the centre of a five reel, three row court where they can dribble and shoot their way to becoming a basketball and big win legend. This is a team game and players are helped to victory by various bonus features including the Game Time Center Wild feature which is combined with a permanent two way pay on ten paylines.
Belatra Games, is excited to introduce its game Ice Princess. This enchanting game welcomes players into a winter wonderland where the glamorous Ice Princess holds court. Ice Princess sets itself apart thanks to a rich cast of features that revolve around the stunning Ice Princess symbol, one that spans four symbols height. This symbol can cover an entire reel or appear partially, substituting for a wide selection of the main game symbols, except scatters, to enhance winning chances.
Gaming Corps presents the chance to embark on a prehistoric adventure with new slot Mighty Mammoth. This is a five-reel video slot, pairing mighty wins with a legendary setting, and offering up to 576 ways to win. Players can land the Mighty Mammoth symbol with Multipliers that can combine up to 1,000x. On top of that, Scatters award progressive Free Spins where the Mighty Mammoth roars to a fortune.
Pragmatic Play adds to its award-winning Greek mythology franchise with Gates of Olympus 1000. Opening the gates to even greater win potential, Zeus returns with a host of familiar symbols from the original title, including crowns, gems, and goblets. Gates of Olympus 1000 is set across a 6×5 grid and features the popular tumbling wins mechanic. Standing alongside the reels, Zeus can strike with his thunderbolt at any time during the base game or free spins to award random multipliers ranging from 2x to 1,000x.
Yggdrasil is embarking on a quest like no other with Boomerang Games’ latest release Legend of Dragon Wins DoubleMax™. The 5×3 title sees shields, spears and fearsome dragons act as high-paying symbols, while the hugely popular DoubleMax mechanic will see a multiplier doubled after every successful spin. The more consecutive winning spins, the higher it climbs.
Push Gaming takes to the decks, returning to its innovative Push-Up mechanic in the music-inspired release DJ Fox. Reimaging how wins are created, DJ Fox can be initially played across one row and three reels. Any disc symbols landed will have a numeric value attached to them and players will win what they see displayed on the gameboard by the symbols. This offers a unique and easy-to-understand gameplay experience.
Blueprint Gaming has added fire to its iconic Jackpot King series with the inclusion of Lucksome’s newest release, Big Hits Blazinator, which raises the temperature for classic slot gaming. The fruit-themed game not only elevates the classic genre but becomes the first Lucksome title to incorporate Blueprint Gaming’s now industry-standard Jackpot King progressive system, which offers significant win potential with every spin.
MGA Games, leaders in developing localised slot games for global operators, brings the year to an end in style with the launch of its latest Hit of 2023: Astral Spin. This new production set in the cosmos allows players to reach for the stars in search for great treasures and prizes. In this new 5-reel slot game, players float in space thanks to its exceptional 3D graphic quality, hi-tech sounds, innovative themed symbols, and Free Spins screen.
An array of aquatic characters awaits within the latest ‘Powered by OneTouch’ release Wealthy Sharks, an ocean adventure with engaging features and a max win of 10,000x the bet. The title is set against a 5×3 layout with 10 pay lines, where shiny pearls help generate the biggest wins. Landing three scatter symbols on a payline triggers the Pick Game feature, offering an interactive opportunity. Presented with 12 closed chests, players make three picks to unveil additional rewards before free spins are launched.
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Movers and Shakers – Beyond integration: Why system interoperability is the real game changer

“Movers and Shakers” is a dynamic monthly column dedicated to exploring the latest trends, developments, and influential voices in the iGaming industry. Powered by GameOn and supported by HIPTHER, this op-ed series delves into the key players, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes shaping the future of online gaming. Each month, industry experts offer their insights and perspectives, providing readers with in-depth analysis and thought-provoking commentary on what’s driving the iGaming world forward. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the scene, “Movers and Shakers” is your go-to source for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving iGaming landscape.
Dominic Le Garsmeur (CPO) at Fincore, says integrations without a clear interoperability strategy add technical and operational debt, hampering future growth.
System integrations are hugely important for any online sportsbook or casino, adding capabilities and features to drive growth. But integrating without considering and optimising interoperability can do more harm than good by adding technical and operational debt to the business and ultimately hitting growth.
Integrating without interoperability pushes information from one system to another, but the connection itself has no intelligence. It’s a mechanical link, and the systems remain fundamentally separate, each operating with its own distinct rules. Any real understanding, like why that data was sent or what other processes it should trigger, is lost, creating data silos that are technically connected but strategically disconnected.
System interoperability provides the intelligence the connection lacks, establishing a shared operational model for the platform so all systems can act in concert. Most importantly, it creates a future-proof foundation, allowing new capabilities and features to be added with agility and confidence, turning the platform into an engine for innovation rather than a source of technical debt.
Before looking at why interoperability is more powerful than integration, and how companies can solve it, it’s important to understand how disconnects between platforms and systems occur in the first place.
Why does disconnection happen?
Operators acquire their tech stacks in different ways, but usually through a combination of building, inheriting legacy tech, acquisition and third-party providers. This often leads to platform and system silos with little to no compatibility between them.
Ultimately, disconnected systems drag down delivery and without interoperability, companies waste time reconciling platforms and tech rather than advancing forward.
Interoperability is more powerful than integration
Integration often means linking systems at a basic level, but interoperability ensures that data, logic and workflows are aligned and extensible.
It’s critical to have a strategic data layer and shared data structures that enables standardising of data representations, aligning systems at the logic level, not just the interface, and building an architecture designed to unify and extend across platforms.
In complex industries such as gaming, where tech plays such an important role in the user experience and the trust consumers have in brands, system interoperability is the only way to scale with control. In short, integration links, interoperability empowers.
Why interoperability is such a challenge in the gaming industry
Each integration is unique. Why? Because the combination of legacy systems, niche vendors and varying regulations in markets across the world means there is no blueprint for operators to follow.
Remember, most operator platforms are now decades old and were not built with modularity or openness in mind. And even those developing new platforms and systems from scratch often lack the in-house capability to design for interoperability from the get-go.
The risk of not achieving interoperability
When systems don’t interoperate, things start to fall apart. For example, delivery can grind to a halt, with every new feature launch or market entry becoming a grind. There are compliance risks, too, especially when it comes to fractured data and an increased risk of errors and audit gaps.
Then, of course, there is the poor player experience that will be provided. This could be anything from glitchy games to failed deposits and even the wrong marketing communications being sent to the wrong player cohorts.
It also impacts an operator’s ability to develop and innovate, as IT and tech become reactive rather than proactive. And in such a competitive market, this can see a brand quickly fall behind the curve.
How to solve the interoperability conundrum
Ensuring interoperability is a complex and comprehensive undertaking, but there are some high-level things operators can do.
This starts with standardising critical data flows and logic, not just the interface. Remember, a single view of data is what ensures all the platforms, systems and networks communicate with each other in the same language.
Operators should also design for change, as architecture must support long-term growth and plug-and-play modularity. In most cases, it’s best to invest in strategic partners, not just tools.
How strategic partners can help
Partners such as Fincore can provide the strategic clarity operators need, defining what interoperability looks like for them and based on their business goals. We also bring execution muscle – we don’t just design it, we build it.
The right partner also brings compliance confidence. Companies such as Fincore are highly experienced when it comes to interoperability, and everything we do stands up to regulatory scrutiny.
This can be seen in our proven track record for delivering interoperability for everything from complex migrations to global-scale game roll-outs.
A real-world example of interoperability
Fincore worked with a US-based gaming services provider whose legacy systems across its land-based venues had created silos in payments, loyalty and in-resort experiences.
The solution we proposed saw us design and deliver a digital wallet that became the unified digital layer across the physical properties. We also integrated deeply with multiple rigid legacy systems to provide secure and compliant interoperability at scale.
The result? We delivered on time, unlocked a new digital product line and created a long-term tech foundation for the company to continue to build on.
When it comes to integrations, you can always wire systems together, but if you don’t do it in the right way, you get chaos. Interoperability is about creating order within platforms and systems, which in turn allows for unlimited scaling and growth.
And that’s why interoperability is the real game-changer.
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Yaspa and VIALET partner to bolster pan-European payments for iGaming clients

London fintech Yaspa, an award-winning provider of real-time payment, account verification and intelligence solutions for the iGaming industry, has announced its partnership with VIALET, the European-licensed electronic money institution. The collaboration significantly enhances Yaspa’s payment ecosystem, providing iGaming operators and platforms across the UK and Europe with expanded access to instant, multi-currency payment solutions.
The partnership builds on VIALET’s deep experience as a European fintech, offering specialised business accounts and a full suite of payment services designed for digital businesses. For Yaspa’s customers – particularly in the high-growth iGaming sector – these accounts provide a secure, compliant way to hold and manage funds, including those deposited and withdrawn through Yaspa’s instant bank payment solutions.
The result is a powerful, integrated offering that is quickly becoming a preferred choice for operators seeking seamless, multi-currency support for real-time transactions. By combining instant pay-ins and payouts with robust business banking infrastructure, the collaboration delivers a streamlined, scalable solution for managing money across the UK and Europe.
‘A single, powerful platform’
Yaspa CEO James Neville said: “Our mission at Yaspa is to provide iGaming businesses with a single, powerful platform to manage their payments intelligently.
“Partnering with VIALET not only expands our instant payment capabilities across Europe, but also reinforces our commitment to building a resilient, multi-partner ecosystem that offers our clients unparalleled choice and reliability.”
Ioannis Chatziathanasiou, Chief Business Development Officer from VIALET, said: “At VIALET, we are committed to delivering secure, fast, and scalable payment solutions tailored to the needs of digital-first industries. Partnering with Yaspa allows us to extend our reach and offer even greater value to merchants across Europe who demand flexibility, intelligence, and speed in their payment infrastructure.”
Yaspa’s instant bank payments are available across the UK and Europe, ready to integrate seamlessly into the payment systems of both current and future VIALET account holders who want to provide a real-time payment option that is quick to implement and simple for players to use.
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FBM® returns to OIGA with new milestones and high-performing slots

FBM® is gearing up for another impactful participation at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference & Tradeshow (OIGA), taking place from July 14 to 16 at the OKC Convention Center in Oklahoma City. This year, FBM will join Delta Gaming Solutions at Booth 918, presenting four standout slot products that represent the latest chapter in its expansion in the US gaming market.
FBM’s presence at OIGA 2025 comes at a strategic time, following a series of key accomplishments in the past 12 months. The company has deepened its market penetration by installing games in several new casinos across the country. The rollout of a broader catalog of titles reflects the operators’ growing confidence in FBM’s value proposition.
At this year’s OIGA expo, FBM will exhibit four titles that speak directly to enhancing player engagement and operator’s performance:
- Ji Hǎo Link
game series includes four titles: Golden Lóng
, Fortunate Héping
, Eternal Fènghuáng
and Great Weiyan
. The powerful dragon, the wise turtle, the eternal phoenix, and the brave white tiger promise to deliver thrilling gaming sessions in a mechanic where the common bonus triggered by the Jí Hǎo Link
pagoda takes the spotlight.
- Jí Hǎo Link
Spirits is the perfect choice for players seeking thrilling, long-lasting, and entertaining gaming sessions. The unpredictability of the Spirits feature, which can reward players with free “flights” and big wins during the main game or free spins, builds excitement around the Golden Lóng
Spirits and Eternal Fènghuáng
Spirits titles.
- Xing Fú Fortune Money Trees
brings excitement, suspense, and adrenaline to any casino floor with game mechanics based on the Prosperity, Strength, and Fortune accumulators. The Xing Fú Fortune Money Trees bonus can offer up to seven different game experiences and is the gateway to collect the four available jackpots present on this slot theme.
- Croc’s Lock
is a 30-line slot with an exciting storyline and compelling features. Super Croc is this gaming experience’s hero working with 15 independent reels, where the Extra Coins and Extra Spins accumulators lead player through an entertaining journey.
OIGA is one of the most important tradeshows in the North American gaming calendar, and FBM views the 2025 edition as the ideal platform to strengthen partnerships and expand operator relationships in this key market. Mike Medlin, FBM’s General Manager of Sales & Operations, together with Emily Snow, Delta Gaming Solutions sales director, will welcome and engage directly with all tribal operators, agents, and industry stakeholders trying FBM’s slots and seeking competitive, high-performing gaming solutions.
This momentum underlines the brand’s ongoing mission to deliver top-tier gaming experiences to U.S. players, especially within the tribal sector. OIGA 2025 also sets the stage for FBM’s larger showcase coming in October at G2E Las Vegas, an event that will mark the global reveal of new games and innovations designed to uplift the gaming experience in North America. Visit Booth 918 at OIGA 2025 and try FBM’s slots.
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