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Checkd International passes 1 million bets placed across NFL season on SmartPicks

- Checkd International’s SmartPicks app has surpassed one million bets in just five months
- There have been over six million screen views by users
- More than 8,000 subscriptions have been purchased on SmartPicks Pro
Checkd International, the North American sports betting specialist and part of the award-winning Checkd Group, has announced a successful first NFL season for its SmartPicks betting app with many huge milestones hit by users.
At the culmination of Super Bowl LIX in Louisiana, over one million bets had been added to bet slips through SmartPicks, as the informative and streamlined app proved it was a roaring success.
The new and improved SmartPicks app was launched in October, midway through the NFL season, and builds on existing technology used in the UK by the Manchester-based company, to provide a unique sports betting-focused app to the US.
There have been over six million page views on SmartPicks since the launch, equating to more than one million each month.
The apps prop tool, which sits front and centre, has been hugely popular with users, and over one million markets have been selected using this.
In the past five months, there have been more than 29,000 installs for the app as more users across America look to use this as their preferred choice when gambling.
SmartPicks Pro, which gives users even more access and is Checkd Group’s first-ever subscription model product, saw more than 8,000 users join throughout the NFL season, proving how vital this model will be for the business going forward.
SmartPicks was built in-house by Checkd Dev, the technology specialist division of Checkd Group, which has supported top-tier operators with new products in the past year, including Paddy Power’s Mix ’N Match bet building tool.
The success of SmartPicks continues to expand Checkd Group’s position in the US-based betting market through Checkd International’s on-the-ground presence, and 2024 saw a 187% increase in app searches for the business.
Commenting on the success, Callum Broxton, Head of US Operations at Checkd Group said: “We’re delighted to announce that our SmartPicks app has been greatly received in the American sports betting market, with millions of bets placed and thousands of new users choosing the market-leading technology provided this NFL season.
“The launch of SmartPicks Pro has proven successful for the business, and with plenty of positive feedback from users, means we are looking for further ways to tap into revenue subscription models as there is clear demand for this.
“As we enter a key stage of the NBA season and March Madness set to begin, we look forward to developing the app further and making betting even easier across America.”
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Feel the fear in Dracula’s Spinsanity from Silverback Gaming

Developer’s latest slot sends a shiver down the spine with bonus features including Symbol Transformations, Wilds, Respins, Free Spins and Multipliers
Get ready to enter the eerie world of Dracula’s Spinsanity, the latest spine-tingling slot release from Silverback Gaming. This is a game where mystery and fortune await, but only for those who dare to take it for a spin.
Those who do will have to hold their nerve, especially when the Veil of Darkness feature triggers. This sees the game screen darken and a mysterious mist appear with random symbols then transformed into Vampire Wild symbols.
This only occurs in the base game with between two and three symbols transformed – Wilds and Scatters can’t be transformed.
As the name of the game suggests, craziness is in the air and with the Spinsanity bonus where all reels go mad, shifting up or down to guarantee wins. The feature can appear in both the base game and Free Spins, and the Veil of Darkness can also trigger if there’s no win in the first evaluation.
There’s more…
The Blood Moon Respins occur when three or more Blood Moon symbols land on the reels with an initial three Respins awarded. The round starts with as many Coins on the reels as the bonus was triggered with, and in the same position as they were – all other positions are empty.
Blood Moon Multipliers are then brought into play with values of 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x or 20x. Each time a new Blood Moon lands, a Multiplier is uncovered and the Respins count is reset to three. A special Booster Moon can also appear, doubling the Multipliers of all the Moons in play.
Dracula Spinsanity serves up Free Spins, too. This happens when three or more Scatters land in the base game with eight Free Spins granted. Spinsanity can be activated during Free Spins.
Then there’s Fortune Feast – at random, two to five Bats appear on the reels during the Free Spins. The symbol the Bats land on will become the Vampire Wild symbol.
As with all Silverback Gaming slots, Dracula’s Spinsanity has been certified for launch in core North American markets including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario, and in European jurisdictions like Malta and Italy.
Katya Machuganova, Gaming Product and Partnership Manager at Silverback Gaming, said: “Dracula’s Spinsanity has been designed to fright and thrill in equal measure and promises to get player pulses racing from the first spin to the last.
“This is a bonus-heavy slot for those brave enough to explore what it has to offer, with Symbol Transformations, Wilds, Respins, Free Spins and Multipliers all in play. Think you can survive Dracula’s Spinsanity? There’s only one way to find out.”
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Belatra expands content distribution with BSW collaboration

Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has expanded the reach of its content through a collaboration with gambling software Betting Software (BSW).
BSW has carved out a stellar reputation for a pioneering force in the betting and gambling industry, providing a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of the modern betting business.
As part of the agreement, Belatra’s suite of games will be integrated into the BSW platform. Among these titles are popular hits Mummyland Treasures, Rise of Zeus, Golden øks, Make it Gold, and newly released Blast the Bass.
Misha Voinich, Business Development Manager at Belatra commented: “We look forward to providing BSW’s extensive list of partners with our content. Our classics are constantly being complemented by new releases like Blast the Bass to help deliver results for our partners.”
Bulat Fakhrutdinov, BSW Head of Partnerships: “We are very pleased to enhance the BSW offering with even more high-quality gaming content. The addition of Belatra’s diverse and captivating titles aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering top-tier experiences for players.”
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Spinomenal introduces Magical Leprechaun – Hold & Hit

Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal is celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day with the release of its Irish-inspired Magical Leprechaun – Hold & Hit slot.
Spinomenal’s nod to the Emerald Isle is presented within a 5×3 frame and captures the imagination with a cheerful soundtrack to set the mood. The action develops under the canopy of a lush green forest with tall trees and dappled light from the leaves. Classic Irish icons make up the medium symbols including pots of gold, leprechauns, horseshoes and pipes.
Finding three Scatter Free Spins symbols triggers the Free Spins game. During the base game, Scatter Free Spins symbols will only appear on reels 1, 3, and 5. Three Scatter symbols will give players three Free Spins and multiply the total bet by three.
Once free spins are active, any symbol has the power to transform into a colossus symbol (3×3), expanding over the centre of the slot across reels 2 to 4. Scatter symbols (bonus or free spins) will only hit as a colossus symbol and initiate the feature. A Free Spins colossus symbol will award players with three extra free spins and pay x3 the total bet.
The Hold & Hit feature sprinkles further magic on the game. Six Scatter bonus symbols will launch the Bonus game, where the symbols that initiated the feature will remain in place. Players begin with three spins and once the empty spots are completed or when the spins run out, the game will finish.
Every spin gives players the chance to fill in the vacant spots and earn prizes spanning x1 – x10 multiplier of the total bet. Other awards on offer are the Mini Jackpot (x25 total bet), Major Jackpot (x50 total bet), and the Mega Jackpot (x250 total bet). The counter is added to each win and any player who successfully fills all 15 spots will scoop the Grand Jackpot and a prize of x5000 the total bet.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Magical Leprechaun – Hold & Hit x Spinomenal is sure to be the best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Two fun features, Irish favourites and an upbeat soundtrack make for an instant classic.”
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