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EGBA: Swedish Government Risks Driving Online Gambling into the Black Market

The Gambling Market Inquiry, established to consider additional measures to those set out in Sweden’s Gambling Act which re-regulated the country’s online gambling market in 2019, has presented its long-anticipated report to the Ministry of Social Security.
The report proposes, among other things, further restrictions and limitations for Sweden’s licensed online gambling companies, including a new customer risk classification and additional marketing restrictions.
While there are proposals in the report which are welcome, including the introduction of gaming supplier licenses for game developers and suppliers, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is concerned that the frequency and scope of regulatory changes in Sweden jeopardises the overall success of the country’s online gambling regulation and its ability to provide Swedes with a safe, attractive and regulated online environment where they can bet.
EGBA supports well-regulated online gambling markets but the constant proposals to change Sweden’s regulation, which was established less than two years ago, is creating policy instability for the country’s licensed companies. EGBA has previously outlined its concerns about the government’s introduction of temporary deposit limits for online casino in Q2 this year, which are now set to be prolonged until next summer. Generically imposed deposit limits, despite being well-intentioned, encourage many customers, including those experiencing problematic gambling behaviour, to exit the regulated market and play on black market websites which allow them to circumvent the limits.
The risks to consumer protection from black market gambling are very real, particularly for vulnerable customers: these websites are readily available, easy to access and do not apply any limits or responsible gambling measures, e.g. self-exclusion registers such as Sweden’s Spelpaus scheme. According to a recent study, 40% of Sweden’s online casino customers, and 34% of sports betting customers, already gamble on unlicensed and black market websites or would consider doing so in future. Given the risk of black market gambling, EGBA, therefore, encourages Swedish policy makers to consider the need for a delicate regulatory balance and the potential cause and effects of further restrictions on the licensed and regulated market in Sweden.
“EGBA members, including BOS, accept their shared responsibility to protect customers, and we are continuously considering what we can do more, but, fundamentally, the best way to protect customers is to ensure they play inside the regulated market with companies who are licensed in and apply the consumer protection laws in Sweden. The cumulative effect of more restrictions on the Swedish market will be less channelling and more unregulated black market gambling. Despite being well-intentioned, this would be clearly counter-productive and will damage the safety of the consumer,” Maarten Haijer, Secretary-General of EGBA, said.
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Carnival Treasure
Top live game show with multiplied thrills on the wheel

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SA Gaming has launched a game show: Carnival Treasure!
Carnival Treasure is a spectacular live game show where the game itself is a fast-paced and exciting money wheel game designed to bring players thrilling experiences. To win, players have to predict correctly which numbered segment the wheel flapper will land.
SA Gaming’s Carnival Treasure consists of numbered segments and bonus segments. All 52 numbered segments pay the number (1, 2, 4, 7, 18 and 40) on the segment. When the flapper lands on one of the two bonus segments, “2x” or “10x”, there will be a bonus spin and the winnings will be multiplied accordingly. Bonus spins continue as long as the flapper lands on a bonus segment, allowing a maximum payout of 10,000x!
To enhance interactivity, Chat Room is now available at Carnival Treasure! Players can chat with the host and other online players in it. With the “Gifts” function, players can tip the hosts to show their appreciation and get real-time reactions from them! The chat room is certainly the tool to add fun and engagement to any game!
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Alex Baliukonis Game Design Team Lead at BGaming
Party the Night Away in BGaming’s Fiesta Clusters

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Rapidly expanding content provider takes a trip to Mexico with its vibrant new title, Fiesta Clusters
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming brings the party to the reels with the release of its latest slot, Fiesta Clusters.
This vibrant, highly volatile slice of action combines the celebratory spirit of Cinco de Mayo with the expressive artistry of Día de los Muertos, delivering vibrant thrills for players and a seasonal spike potential for operators around Halloween.
The game uses a cluster pays mechanic, with refilling reels and multipliers up to x256, designed to create explosive winning sequences. These features are also on display in the Free Spins bonus. The game’s colourful visuals, combined with its action-packed gameplay sequences, make it a perfect option for mobile players and streamers.
Fiesta Clusters pulls players in with its festive design that performs beautifully across all devices and operating systems. Players can also skip the queue or enhance their chances of triggering a bonus using the Buy Bonus and Chance x2 features.
Being a BGaming slot, Fiesta Clusters is also packed with winning potential. Players can land a maximum win of 5,000x their stake, with the slot boasting an RTP of 97%.
Alex Baliukonis, Game Design Team Lead at BGaming, said, “Cinco de Mayo and Día de los Muertos are always extremely popular themes with slot players, so we decided to bring the two together for a giant Mexican-themed fiesta around Halloween.
Not only does Fiesta Clusters perfectly capture the spirit of these holidays with its visuals, but it also recreates their excitement with its thrilling Bonus features and gameplay.”
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Big Time Gaming
Big Time Gaming drops big scares in Castle of Terror II

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Provider’s bone-chilling slot is back for a second instalment and with bigger bonuses, bigger frights and even bigger wins
Think you are brave enough to return to the Castle of Terror? This lab experiment-horror sequel from Big Time Gaming is a bone-chilling adventure packed with electrifying features designed to give you the fright of your life.
This is a slot where players find themselves in a spooky lab where they must brace themselves for Bonus Respins that are triggered by landing Scatters. When they drop, they awaken monstrous reels with different Bonuses coming into play depending on where the Scatter lands.
This includes:
Brains – extra Brains land on the reels.
Alive – A random Win Multiplier is applied to all wins.
Shock – Wilds reveal Random Multipliers.
Monster – A random symbol becomes Wild on reels two to five
Horror – A random reel will be filled with Wilds.
If one or more Scatters appear during the Bonus Respin, the lab erupts into chaos, triggering 10 Free Spins for a spine-tingling time. But if two or three Scatters drop, the experiment escalates with another 10 Free Spins awarded.
During Free Spins, the Win Multiplier begins at 1x but mutates after every winning spin, amplifying rewards with each electrifying jolt. Free Spins also come infused with Bonuses, which collide to make each round terrifying and thrilling.
Depending on which reels the triggering Scatters landed, players might find that the machine gun surges again, granting four Extra Spins plus two more for each additional Scatter beyond the second.
For those who dare to take control, the Bonus Buy feature lets players pull the lever instantly. For 100x the stake, charge up 10 Free Spins with two bonuses, or for 300x, unleash 10 Enhanced Free Spins with three bonuses.
With Castle of Terror II, players get to step into the lab but must brace themselves… their creation may be more powerful than they ever imagined.
Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming, said: “Castle of Terror II is a terrifying slot that’s not for the faint-hearted. Players find themselves in a spooky lab where creepy experiments take place, but if they can hold their nerve, there are plenty of bonus features to discover.”
“The action starts with the Bonus Respins and the various features that can play out across the reels. But the real experimental stuff happens in the Free Spins, where bonuses collide and big wins can emerge from the chaos.”
“Castle of Terror II really does put players on the edge of their seats with heart-stopping action and plenty of unexpected jump scares. Think you have what it takes to enter the Castle of Terror for the second time? There’s only one way to find out.”
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