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Realistic Games Welcomes Players to the Jungle in Snakes & Ladders Game Changer®

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5 years ago

March 25, 2021

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Leading casino content developer Realistic Games has added Snakes & Ladders, one of its all-time most successful titles, to its popular Game Changer® series.

Based on the classic board game played the world over, Snakes & Ladders Game Changer® takes the original fan-favourite 3-reel classic and reimagines it as a 5-reel, high volatility experience that is set to engage a new generation of players.

Packed with fun filled features, the highlight is the 400 square Snakes & Ladders board that presents players with the chance of reaching the 5,000x top prize. And with over a billion available game boards to start the Game Changer® bonus round, there is plenty of excitement waiting to be explored.

Depending on the Game Changer® board layout, a number of other features are also available, including Toco Toucan, Squirrel Monkey and Loot Ladder bonus rounds with the player winning the total of all prizes collected and the chance to trigger the features over and over again.

Bringing new levels of excitement that is synonymous with the Game Changer® series, the title promises a host of jungle adventures as players avoid the snakes and climb the ladders toward a win potential of up to 5,000x the stake.

Robert Lee, Commercial Director at Realistic Games, said: “This is a game that we’ve been looking forward to releasing for some time. The original is a favourite of operators and players alike, so to be able to add the Game Changer® mechanic to it is going to take it to the next level.

“It’s an important release for us and our design team have done a fantastic job in recreating the appeal of the original while ensuring the immersion is there for today’s demanding players.”

Aphrodite’s Fortune

SlotMatrix bestows divine riches with Aphrodite’s Fortune

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7 minutes ago

October 22, 2025

George Miller

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SlotMatrix, the world’s largest casino content aggregator, has launched its latest exclusive title, Aphrodite’s Fortune, an enchanting slot that invites players into the goddess’s golden garden of love and wealth.

Set among the clouds of Mount Olympus, Aphrodite’s Fortune celebrates beauty, fortune, and celestial power in a stunning 10,000-ways-to-win format. With an RTP of 96% and medium volatility, the game offers smooth, high-energy gameplay, dazzling visuals, and a max win of 5,542x.

The centrepiece of the experience is the Coin Avalanche, where landing Fortuna on both reel one and reel six unleashes a cascade of golden coins. The avalanche continues until no new coins appear, filling rows and reels with divine rewards.

Completing an entire row wins the corresponding jackpot, and filling the screen unlocks the Grand Jackpot.

Players can also trigger Free Spins by landing four bonus symbols. During the spins, every coin is collected, while landing additional Coin or Thunder symbols increases the heat of the reels. Hot positions multiply coin values for even greater rewards, and collecting five Diamonds grants the coveted Grand Jackpot.

The game also features the Coin Collect mechanic, where Fortuna landing on reel one or six gathers all visible coins, ensuring no spin ever feels wasted.

Available exclusively via SlotMatrix, the title is enhanced by EveryMatrix’s proprietary gamification tools, including free spins and leaderboards, and can be seamlessly integrated with EngageSuite, the all-in-one player loyalty solution.

Stephen Orchard, Head of Commercial Operations, SlotMatrix, said: “Aphrodite’s Fortune delivers a mix of elegance and excitement. The symbols, scenery, and music take the players to ancient Greece, and the Coin Avalanche mechanic brings something truly special to the reels.”

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Finnish gambling sector

Veikkaus Continues Preparations for the Partial Multi-license System Set to Open in 2027

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October 22, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Veikkaus is continuing its preparations for the partial multi-license system set to open in 2027. The company aims to remain the market leader in the Finnish gambling sector in the coming years.

Veikkaus has been systematically preparing for the future for a long time. Efforts to strengthen the company’s competitiveness are ongoing: Veikkaus will continue to focus on its core business and, through this, ensure growth in gross gaming revenue in a responsible way.

Many gambling companies aiming to enter the Finnish market are actively preparing to challenge Veikkaus when the licensing market opens.

“Competition will certainly be very tough, as many signs already indicate. Veikkaus is a strong company that will succeed in the competition, but as an organization, we must transform to meet the new situation,” said Reija Laaksonen, EVP, People, Culture and Communications at Veikkaus.

As part of the company’s strategy, Veikkaus will initiate change negotiations affecting three different functions. In total, at the time the negotiation proposal was given, 75 Veikkaus employees are within the scope of the negotiations. The planned measures could, if implemented, lead to personnel impacts as defined in Section 16 of the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings, such as redundancies or unilateral changes to essential terms of employment.

According to current estimates, the negotiations may result in the termination of a total of 20–31 employment contracts and substantial changes to the terms of employment for 20–30 employees. At the same time, it is planned that 22–28 new roles and positions will be created within the functions involved in the negotiations.

“When targeting possible measures, Veikkaus will pay particular attention to the requirements of business operations and ensuring competence in line with Veikkaus’ strategy. Any measures will be implemented in accordance with applicable legislation,” said Laaksonen.

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Betsson Group

Betsson to Attend SiGMA Central Europe 2025

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October 22, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Betsson Group is going to participate in SiGMA Central Europe 2025, taking place in Rome, Italy, from 3–6 November. As one of the region’s most awaited iGaming conferences, SiGMA Central Europe brings together top industry leaders to explore new technologies, business opportunities and market trends shaping the future of the industry.

Betsson Group Joins the Stage at SiGMA Central Europe

Two of Betsson Group’s leaders will take the stage to discuss regulated markets, compliance and brand strategy.

4 November | 10:15–10:45 CET

Speaker: Dario Evangelista, Deputy General Counsel, Betsson Group

Panel: Licence to Launch: Winning Strategies for Entering Regulated Markets

This panel will explore key strategies for operators expanding from emerging to regulated markets, focusing on compliance, customer protection and cultural adaptation.

4 November | 13:20–13:35 CET

Speaker:Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer, Betsson Group

Keynote: Global Power, Local Passion: Evolving Betsson’s Brand for a Regulated World

Ronni will discuss how Betsson Group has evolved its global strategy – rebranding, navigating regulation and uniting multiple brands under one identity while maintaining local relevance.

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