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CasinoEngine sets record annual performance in 2024 adding to three years of non-stop growth
EveryMatrix’s casino business unit has had an “outstanding 2024” setting a record 12th consecutive financial quarter and adding to three years of non-stop growth.
CasinoEngine, the company’s casino productivity platform, generated 62 billion game rounds between January and November 2024, equating to €64 billion in turnover with third quarter financial results revealing record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for customers of €709 million, up 53% YoY.
Latest Q3 numbers showed a 12th consecutive record quarterly performance with GGR for the last 12 months at €2.6bn, a 63% YoY increase.
The last year has also been significant for the casino division with the launch of a new suite of loyalty and gamification tools, further extending its comprehensive range of solutions.
Anticipating iGaming player behaviours and trends, the CasinoEngine team developed a series of bonus, loyalty and personalisation solutions across 2024 significantly enhancing player experiences and boosting operator revenues.
Its cross-vertical suite of loyalty and engagement tools includes challenges, tournaments, loyalty mini games, jackpots (JackpotEngine) and new loyalty solution, LoyaltyEngine, plus BonusEngine that comprises bonus money, cash-back for casino and sports, free spins, free bets, odds boost, stake back and more.
EveryMatrix’s Casino division will also launch EngageSuite in early 2025, a range of six versatile loyalty and gamification tools that can be used individually or combined for greater impact, designed to create seamless, cross-vertical player experiences.
Once an operator configures each journey’s framework, players then take the reins, personalising their experience by selecting the perks they value most and using them to enhance their gameplay.
One of the highlights of the EngageSuite is the recently launched LoyaltyEngine.
LoyaltyEngine rewards player loyalty through coins and a customisable shop system. Players earn Experience Points (XP) to unlock new levels and benefits while collecting spendable coins to redeem for merchandise, digital rewards, and more. Operators can configure earning rules, expiration settings, and rewards to tailor engagement strategies.
EveryMatrix’s Casino division bonusing suite offers a 360-degree approach including a new tool that addresses bonus abuse.
Bonus Guardian, set to launch in early 2025, uses machine learning trained on known abusers’ history to recognise patterns of bonus abuse activity. Users are marked as confirmed or potential bonus abusers by the system, and actions can be taken accordingly, manually or automatically.
Its AI algorithm is trained to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent gaming activity, boosted by years of gaming data and predictive modelling, all combining to stop abusers in their tracks.
Stian Enger Pettersen, CEO Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “It’s been an outstanding year for casino with continued investment in our core product in addition to a series of new product innovations that have enabled us to continue to build momentum and accelerate our growth to a record 12 consecutive quarters.
“The results come from a combination of strong relationships with successful operators and substantial investments in new technology and products. This year’s profits are fed straight back into the development of tomorrow’s solutions, so I’m convinced the success will continue into 2025 and beyond. I’m very proud of everyone’s achievements this year and confident we will maintain this momentum.”
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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):
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Jurisdictional Reach: Certified in 6 jurisdictions and operational in over 10 regulated markets.
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Content Depth: Seamlessly integrated with over 1,600 games from global third-party providers.
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Operational Stability: Provides 24/7 multilingual support and advanced real-time analytics for operators.
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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:
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Stanleybet.it: Launched 19 games, including the Italian-exclusive debut of Strange Spins.
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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
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.
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Reel Clearing: When a vertical reel is filled with Bun symbols, the prizes are instantly collected, and the reel is cleared.
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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.
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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.
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Progressive Jackpots: Grand and Major tiers for life-changing win potential.
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Fixed Jackpots: Minor and Mini tiers awarded through symbols landing during features.
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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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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.
The post How Venezuela’s iGaming market is reacting to US pressure appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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