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Week 5/2021 slot games releases

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February 5, 2021

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of Stacked Valentine Hearts, a Valentine’s Day-themed slot game, available online and on mobile. Celebrating all things love, Stacked Valentine Hearts is a 5X4 reel, 40-line slot game, offering players an entertaining igaming experience including wilds, mega bonuses and huge potential wins. With its straight-forward and seamless interface, Stacked Valentine Hearts features a Free Spins bonus round. Players who enter; are awarded with eight Free Spins featuring the four highest paying symbols: Wild, double red hearts, double purple hearts and the double orange iridescent hearts struck with Cupid’s arrow.

NetGame Entertainment, one of iGaming’s foremost casino software providers, has started the year in style with the release of its Zen Zen Cash slot. This Oriental-inspired slot is 5 reels and 3 rows, with 243 ways to form combinations on the reels. Players are whisked away to a Far East vista where soothing music and sharp graphics make for a stunning gaming experience. Zen Zen Cash is packed with cutting-edge features, including Mystery Cloning Reels deliver constant excitement as they transform the reels into gold, and all covered positions reveal the same symbols after the spin stops – except Scatter.

Habanero is turning back the dial with its latest action-packed title, Totem Towers. Players can trigger the Totem Tower feature when multiple high or low symbols of the same colour change to multipliers, while those who activate the game’s Line Boost functionality could unlock up to 101 new paylines. As immersive as it is entertaining, the 6×3 title’s acoustic soundtrack immerses players in the serene sounds of the rainforest, with 10, 15, 25 or 100 free games available to those who land three, four, five or six scatter symbols respectively.

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has unveiled its first Infinity Reels showcases ReelPlay’s best in class art, sound and pioneering slot technology, bringing slot lovers face to face with Ancient Egypt’s most defining symbol; the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Put a shine on the freezing winter days with CT Gaming Interactive`s latest slot game Ice Rubies. With Heart Wilds that expand making a special Wild zone with an entire area of different characters becoming Wilds, it will keep the players entertained. The Wild expands on the first, second, and third reels when it appears on reel one. When it appears on reel three, all symbols on the third, fourth, and fifth reels will become Wilds.

Salsa Technology has launched its hotly anticipated inaugural fruit-themed slot title with a twist, Pile it Up. This elegant and colourful HTML5 online slot boasts 5 x 7 floating reels that can form winning fruit piles. Prizes are awarded for piles based on cluster size and the different fruit symbols. Once a spin lands two or more of the matching fruit adjacent to each other, a pile begins to form and will remain on the reels for subsequent spins. Rewards are paid out as the pile builds to four or more symbols and the total depends on the symbol quantity and value.

The Nolimit City team are quite known by now for picking unconventional slot themes. East Coast vs West Coast is no exception. While taking you to the sunny palm beaches in the West Coast, or the rainy skylines in the East, the Software Provider offers you a boom bap-stic slot with amazing win potential. East Coast vs West Coast showcases a 5×3 reel set layout with 243 ways to win, that can expand up to 84,375 ways to win. The game will be released with two Feature Buy functions for 80x / 420x the bet. The lower option gives you between 8-10 East or West Coast Spins (player’s choice). The 420x Feature Buy option will trigger the Coast to Coast Spins game feature, which is also the most lucrative feature of East Coast vs West Coast.

iSoftBet, the award-winning online games supplier and content aggregator, is ringing in the Lunar New Year with its latest hit, Book of Cai Shen. Set deep inside a festive temple, the jovial Chinese God of Wealth is the central character in this ornately designed, immersive and feature filled game. The 5×3 slot brings all the excitement of a classic ‘book’ genre with some added twists leading to a staggering win potential of up to 11,069x a player’s stake. Three or more special Bonus Book Scatter symbols triggers 10 free spins, where a special symbol is selected at random.

Endorphina has kicked this year off strong with its first game of the year – Golden Ox – framed in the most exotic gold and Asian traditions. Endorphina says that the Golden Ox reveals an authentic oriental world that symbolizes grand wealth and a promising future ahead. It’s seated with the Gods in heaven and has been sent down to Earth to create a new legend of success – if players try hard enough, they’ll be greatly rewarded. The most enchanted mysteries also lay in the ancient golden coins and red envelopes that are etched with fragile flowers.

The ever-popular Rich Wilde character is the face of several top-performing games in the Play’n GO roster and, last year, the supplier expanded on his universe by bringing his daughter, Cat, into the mix. Cat Wilde in the Eclipse of the Sun God takes her to Mexico; to uncover the legend of the eclipse and the Aztec Sun God. The game is a cascading video slot featuring a cascade multiplier. This multiplier increases the value of wins with each cascade in the base game, and then really explodes in the Free Spins, giving up to x70 multiplier on payline wins.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, puts players on a quest for the dragon’s lair in search of big wins in its latest release, Dragon’s Kingdom – Eyes of Fire. The 3×3 slot offers five paylines while the Progressive Feature teases untold riches from the treasure trove guarded by dragons.The gameplay features a multiplier which increases on each non-winning spin to reward players with up to 1,250x the bet as Wilds increase the scorching win potential. Dragon’s Kingdom – Eyes of Fire comes hot on the heels of recent titles Madame Destiny Megaways, Congo Cash and Emerald King Rainbow Road among Pragmatic Play’s extensive library of high energy slots, with its classic theme aimed at players at all skill levels.

Triple Cherry is thrilled to announce their newest addition to their collection of slots: Pinocchio’s Journey. Inspired by the classical tale, you will take part in the journey of a living wooden puppet seeking its way to fulfill his dream of becoming a real boy. A journey filled with challenges and obstacles, but also joy and freedom! It is a 3×5 video slot with 25 playlines. This adventurous slot presents an RTP of 95,41%, Hit Rate of 43,11% and Volatility of 6/10. It features a buy bonus feature and there are many other ways of reaching the bonus phase with free spins. This game is created with amazing graphics and backgrounds to make the player experience as enjoyable as possible.

BetMGM

BetMGM and FashionTV Gaming Group Bring Luxury Lifestyle to North American iGaming

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January 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, has officially partnered with FashionTV Gaming Group to launch a curated portfolio of luxury-branded games. This strategic collaboration marks the entry of FashionTV’s iconic aesthetic into the North American iGaming market, exclusively through BetMGM’s platforms.

The partnership merges FashionTV’s global prestige in the worlds of fashion and high-society entertainment with BetMGM’s award-winning digital casino infrastructure.

Immersive Luxury Table Games

The initial rollout features two high-gloss table games designed to provide players with an “immersive, lifestyle-driven” experience that mirrors the sophistication of the FashionTV brand.

FashionTV Blackjack: A premium take on the casino classic, featuring refined visual assets and high-end production values.
FashionTV Roulette: A sleek, stylized version of the iconic wheel, bringing a “fashion-forward” energy to every spin.

The titles are currently live in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with a wider rollout planned for all jurisdictions where BetMGM Casino is active.

Strategic Vision and 2026 Roadmap

For BetMGM, the partnership is part of a broader “branded content” strategy that includes previous successes with major TV and movie franchises.

“At BetMGM, we have redefined what it means to deliver entertainment in iGaming,” said Oliver Bartlett, VP of Gaming at BetMGM. “By partnering with FashionTV Gaming Group, we’re creating experiences that go beyond gameplay and connect players to the brands they love.”

Moshe Cohen, Founder & President of FashionTV Gaming Group, added: “BetMGM’s leadership and scale make them the perfect partner to transform our vision into a North American success story.”

Looking ahead, BetMGM has confirmed that additional FashionTV-branded titles—including slots and potentially live dealer variants—will be released throughout 2026 as part of an expanding content pipeline.

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Brazil Betting Law

2026 iGaming Regulatory Roadmap: Key Compliance Deadlines

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21 hours ago

January 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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As the industry gathers for ICE Barcelona 2026, the regulatory landscape has shifted into a high-execution phase. The following roadmap outlines the critical compliance dates for three of the most influential markets currently undergoing major transitions: the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the Philippines.

Date	Jurisdiction	Regulatory Milestone	Action Required for Operators/Suppliers
Jan 19, 2026	United Kingdom	LCCP Social Responsibility Code 5.1.1 Update	Ban on Mixed-Product Incentives: Offers like “Bet £10, get 20 free spins” are now prohibited. Wagering Caps: Bonus wagering is capped at a maximum of 10x.
Jan 19-21, 2026	Global / EMEA	ICE Barcelona 2026	Flagship event for showcasing 2026 compliance technology and real-time auditing solutions.
Mar 19, 2026	United Kingdom	LCCP Condition 15.2.1 Reporting	Key Event Reporting: Threshold for reporting operator status/shareholder changes raised from 3% to 5%. All loans must be reported regardless of written agreements.
Mar 31, 2026	Philippines	PAGCOR B2B Accreditation Deadline	Final Compliance Date: All B2B providers (studios, aggregators, affiliates) must be accredited. Unaccredited foreign content will be blocked from licensed platforms.
Apr 6, 2026	United Kingdom	DMCC Act 2024 Alignment	Fair & Transparent Terms: Consumer Protection regulations replaced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. Terms must align with new definitions of “misleading actions.”
June 30, 2026	United Kingdom	RTS 12 (Financial Limits)	Technical changes to Remote Technical Standards (RTS) regarding how customers set and view financial limits on their accounts.
H2 2026	Brazil	Betting Deposit Tax Vote	Proposed 15% tax on gambling deposits is expected to return to the Senate for a final vote after being pushed back in late 2025.

Regional Deep Dive: Strategic Compliance

1. United Kingdom: The “Safety & Simplicity” Era

The UKGC’s January 19th update is the most immediate challenge for marketing teams. By decoupling sports betting from casino bonuses, the regulator aims to reduce “cross-product friction” that could lead to unintended gambling harm.

Strategy: Pivot toward product-specific loyalty programs (e.g., “Bet £10 on Football, Get a £5 Free Bet”) to maintain compliance while driving retention.

2. Brazil: Sustaining the .bet.br Ecosystem

Following the January 1, 2025 launch of the regulated market, 2026 is about operational maturity. The focus has shifted to the mandatory use of the .bet.br domain and rigorous AML/KYC reporting to the Secretariat of Awards and Betting (SPA).

Strategy: Ensure all advertising features the mandatory license logo and that all protagonists in marketing materials are visibly over 21 years of age.

3. Philippines: The B2B Supply Chain Lockdown

PAGCOR’s new framework is a move to professionalize the region, mirroring the supplier-licensing models seen in Ontario and Malta.

Strategy: Foreign studios that missed the December 2025 “early bird” three-year accreditation window must expedite their applications before March 31st to avoid a total blackout on Filipino-facing sites.

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AI in Gambling

2026 iGaming Outlook: Regulation, AI Personalization, and the Return of “Originals”

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21 hours ago

January 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The iGaming industry has officially entered a new era of discipline. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the “wild west” growth of previous years has been replaced by a focus on sustainability, hyper-localization, and AI-driven player protection. From the finalization of the PROGA framework in India to the massive turnover records set by World Pool, the market is no longer just growing—it is maturing.

The Rise of “Explainable AI” in Player Retention

In 2026, AI has moved beyond simple game recommendations. Leading operators are now utilizing “Explainable AI” (XAI) to bridge the gap between engagement and compliance. Unlike traditional “black box” algorithms, XAI allows operators to understand why a player is being flagged for risky behavior or why a specific loyalty nudge was triggered.

This transparency is critical for maintaining trust in highly regulated markets like the UK and Ontario, where the UKGC’s 2026 Social Responsibility updates now demand more rigorous evidence of proactive player interaction.

“Originals” and the Rebirth of Video Poker

While high-volatility slots like Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin continue to dominate headlines, a significant shift is occurring in the “non-slots” vertical.

The PowerPoker Revolution: Strategic partnerships, such as the recent QTech Games and Speedy Tomatoes deal, are revitalizing video poker. By adding features like “Swap-A-Card,” these games are capturing high-value player segments who prioritize skill and strategy.
Branded Originals: Platforms like MINT are proving that “Originals” (Mines, Crash, and Plinko) are no longer secondary products. Fully brandable house games are now a core foundation for crypto-first and Web3 operators, driving session frequency through provably fair mechanics.

Brazil and Ontario: The Battle for Market Supremacy

The geographic focus for 2026 remains firmly on Brazil and Ontario.

Brazil’s Advertising Evolution: With the newly regulated market in full swing, groups like Esportes Gaming Brasil joining IAB Brasil signal a shift toward responsible communication. Advertising is now a tool for helping consumers identify licensed platforms, moving away from aggressive acquisition tactics.
Ontario’s Content War: The region has become North America’s most dynamic hub. Agreements like the Peter & Sons and Casino Time deal highlight the demand for “indie-inspired” content that stands out in a saturated market.

Conclusion: The “Champion Mindset” for 2026

Success this year isn’t about volume; it’s about coherence. As highlighted by GR8 Tech’s “Champions Club” initiative for ICE Barcelona, the operators winning in 2026 are those who treat technology as a performance ecosystem. By aligning real-time data with compliant storytelling, brands are finding that “trust” is the most valuable currency in the modern iGaming world.

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