Wazdan has launched 9 Balls, a football-themed slot that introduces a new Penalty Kick feature and includes a Champion Jackpot with a top prize of up to 2,500x.

In the base game, a Penalty Kick label can land on a random reel and stay in place for up to 15 spins. When the countdown reaches zero, any symbol on the designated reel pays out its corresponding prize.

The game also uses Wazdan’s Hold the Jackpot mechanic, triggered by landing three Bonus symbols across the three middle reels. The bonus round runs on nine reels with three respins, and newly landed symbols remain locked in place.

Michal Imiolek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan, said: “9 Balls combines the excitement of football-inspired action with engaging bonus mechanics designed to keep anticipation high throughout gameplay.

“The new Penalty Kick feature introduces a fresh layer of suspense to every spin, while the Hold the Jackpot round and customisable gameplay options ensure the title delivers broad appeal for players and operators alike.”

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Tequity has announced the launch of Exclusives, a new product vertical designed to help operators create and roll out original casino games built from scratch.

According to the company, Exclusives provides an end-to-end development pipeline covering concept development and math modelling through to art production, frontend work, QA, integration and distribution, delivered via Tequity’s remote gaming server (RGS) platform.

Tequity said the offering is structured so that partners retain full ownership of the intellectual property, while remaining responsible for distribution. The company added that Exclusives runs on the same infrastructure as its existing RGS, Originals and Publishing solutions.

The announcement follows Tequity’s recent reveal of its Crypto Trading Games series, which expanded the supplier’s Originals portfolio.

Dominic Sawyer, VP of growth at Tequity, said: “In today’s highly competitive market, differentiation is the key to capturing player loyalty. With the launch of Exclusives, we are giving operators an end-to-end solution to bring their unique visions to life.

“By leveraging our robust RGS platform and industry expertise, our partners can now create bespoke, brand-aligned games from scratch with a significantly faster time-to-market. We handle the technical heavy lifting, allowing operators to focus on what matters most: engaging their audience.”

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Play’n GO has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in Alberta, as the province prepares to launch its regulated online market later this year.

The licence was awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC). Play’n GO said the approval allows it to provide its online casino games to licensed operators in the province.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, said:

“Being granted a licence in Alberta is another important step in our North American growth journey and further strengthens our presence in Canada.

“Regulated markets are the foundation of our business, and Alberta represents an exciting opportunity to expand our footprint in a jurisdiction that shares our commitment to high standards, player protection and long‑term sustainability.”

Play’n GO said it has aligned its technology and game portfolio with Alberta’s regulatory requirements, with an initial batch of titles undergoing certification ahead of launch. The supplier is already active in Canada, with an established presence in Ontario and Quebec, according to the company.

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