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Bounty Hunters – a Gunslinging Bonanza from Expanse Studios

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4 years ago

March 22, 2021

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The Wild West has been an undying inspiration for slot developers. The latest studio to join the party is Maltese developer Expanse Studios. Its newest slot Bounty Hunters is a true gunslinging bonanza you can try for free or real money only in Meridianbet casino.

The gun-toting slot features outlaws on the reels paired with revolvers, skull scatters, and wilds with bags of gold. It’s a slot with an above-average RTP of 96.31% and 40 fixed paylines. Land the right symbols on them and you can win a barrel of gold in the free spins round with the sticky jokers.

Ready for the ride, partner? Head to Meridianbet casino right now and play with real money to win the cash rewards of a lifetime.

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A Wild West Story

From the graphics to the sound effects and background tunes, you can tell this is a Wild West-themed slot from a mile away. Expanse has done a great job with the visual design. The graphics are crisp-clear and the symbols are nicely designed. The symbols are set inside a wooden reel set against the back of a saloon. As mentioned earlier, outlaws occupy the reels along with a few special symbols that trigger the slot’s features.

Playing the Bounty Hunters slot is easy. This Wild West tale requires you to set your bet first. You can go as low as 0.1 per line and all the way up to 1,200. Set what suits you best and turn the reels to start the gun-toting adventure. All the buttons are in their usual sports. You can hit the Spin to start the action or use Autoplay to spin the reels a number of times (up to a whopping 250).

You’ll be looking to land the golden-framed outlaw to earn 100 coins for five on a line. The lady pays 80 for the same combination, just like the bandana-wearing cowboy. The base game plays pretty straightforward. The most valuable symbols can appear stacked and deliver big wins. The wild can help create stunning winning combinations too and pays the most, 150 coins, for five on a line.

There’s a sticky joker wild too, but that one appears exclusively in the bonus round. Of course, there’s a scatter too, in this case a bonus skull symbol that pays a nice sum of coins when you land at least 3 and triggers the free spins.

The Bonus Kit and Caboodle

Three skull scatters will pay an instant cash reward and trigger 6 free spins at the same time. They should appear on reels 1, 3, and 5 simultaneously in order for you to enter the bonus round. The free games play mostly the same as the base game, with a few guns-blazing differences.

Before the round begins, between 1 and 5 reels will have sticky jokers on them. This is the main feature in the bonus game. These special wilds will stay on the reels for the duration of the bonus round and can replace all symbols to form winning combinations except the scatters.

They can also appear behind regular wilds on any reel position. If a scatter appears on top of a sticky wild, it can result in a scatter win and give you 6 extra spins as a bonus. With no cap on the amount of free spins you can win, the bonus round can be pretty lucrative.

All of it makes the Bounty Hunters slot well worth the Wild West adventure. Head to Meridianbet casino right away and saddle up your horses – this will be a ride to remember.

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BMM Testlabs

BMM Testlabs Earns Accreditation in Maranhão, Brazil To Test Fixed Odds Betting Systems and Lottery Platforms

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3 hours ago

January 22, 2025

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BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and testing services, today announced its official accreditation to test systems and games for the Brazilian state of Maranhão.

This new accreditation allows BMM Testlabs to test fixed-odds betting systems and lottery platforms for the Maranhão market. The Company is now authorized in every Brazilian jurisdiction that has regulated at state-level online fixed-odds betting.

The Maranhão accreditation, issued by Maranhão Parcerias SA (MAPA/LOTEMA), authorizes BMM Testlabs to work with lottery operators in the state to ensure compliance and quality standards for the gaming and lottery industry through end-to-end product compliance testing for Maranhão’s standards.

Additionally, Brazil’s Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas has federally authorized BMM Testlabs to test betting systems, live gaming studios, and online games used by fixed-odds betting operators.

BMM Testlabs’ Marzia Turrini, President of iGaming & Cybersecurity, said, “We are excited and deeply honored that the State of Maranhão’s official lottery has entrusted BMM Testlabs with the responsibility of testing products for their new online fixed odds betting program, knowing that we’ll do so with the highest levels of impartiality, technical expertise, transparency, efficiency, and, most of all, integrity.”

With the Maranhão accreditation, BMM Testlabs solidifies its position as the leading independent test lab in Brazil. BMM Testlabs is accredited in all jurisdictions that have authorized fixed-odds betting for online gaming and sports betting.

BMM Testlabs brings 44 years of global leadership in product compliance across regulated markets and is trusted by games, systems, and lottery manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and regulators worldwide.

In addition to product compliance testing, BMM Testlabs provides end-to-end cybersecurity protection solutions. Through its sister company, RG24seven Virtual Training, BMM also offers compliance-grade virtual training on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics – presented by industry experts and available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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eSports

Shaping the Future of Esports: ICE Esports Arena provides essential insights

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5 hours ago

January 22, 2025

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The ICE Esports Arena at ICE Barcelona 2025 plays a key role in educating people about esports and how to access, integrate and regulate this growing vertical, says Clarion Gaming’s leader in Emerging Technology and Esports.

“Part of the role of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference is explaining exactly what esports is,” said Will Harding. “There is still work to be done in helping regulators to better understand esports. That’s why showcasing esports here at ICE is so important – we’re empowering people who are at the forefront of shaping regulatory policy.”

The ICE Esports Arena continues to grow year-on-year, with four world-ranked professional Counter-Strike 2 teams competing live at ICE 2025 for a US$25,000 prize pool. This year’s winners were 500 (Bulgaria: World ranking: 47).

“In terms of attendees, we have a whole spectrum of people here, from those that are still shocked that computer games have anything to do with sports betting to those that have built incredible businesses around esports,” Harding continued.

“There are also a number of visitors who realise that esports is significant for their business in terms of revenue but don’t necessarily know how to access this vertical, and we’re here to guide them toward unlocking its full potential.

“But the one thing which is absolutely certain is that esports betting is here to stay and it’s going to continue to grow”

He also praised headline partners, esports betting experts Oddin.gg, for their contribution in helping explain why esports is such a commercially important vertical for operators.

“Oddin.gg has been an excellent partner in realising the Esports Arena. Holding a professional esports tournament is a big endeavour. As our headline sponsor, Oddin.gg has played a key role in showcasing how the data and the odds work. They have helped complete the education journey,” he affirmed.

Commenting on ICE’s move to Barcelona, Harding highlighted that both the city and the show’s new venue Fira Barcelona Gran Via have extensive experience with esports, providing a perfect location for the ICE Esports Arena’s continuing expansion.

“It’s very established here. You can walk around Barcelona and see large-scale internet cafes catering for esports fans,” he added. “This represents an ideal foundation for the continued growth of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference in the years ahead.”

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Meridianbet CEO Showcases GMGI’s $163M FY2024 Revenue, USA & Brazil Entry at ICR 2025 Conference

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5 hours ago

January 22, 2025

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In a packed room at the prestigious ICR 2025 Conference held in Orlando, FL, Zoran Milosevic, CEO of Meridianbet, captivated the audience of elite investors with GMGI’s remarkable growth story and series of strategic market entries that position the company for significant value creation in 2025 and beyond. The company also led the conference with the highest number of one-on-one investor meetings, signaling strong interest in its growth trajectory.

The world-class event, also known as the financial market Super Bowl, is recognized as the planet’s premier small and medium-cap conference for US listed companies. It brought together over 3,000 attendees, including institutional investors, sell-side analysts, investment bankers, and private equity professionals.

This builds on the success at the 2024 Citi Global TMT Conference, when the company shared insights alongside industry giants like DraftKings, FanDuel, and IBM.

61% Year-Over-Year Growth Positions GMGI as Gaming Industry Leader

The world’s elite investment audience found out a compelling history of growth: GMGI’s preliminary FY 2024 revenue surged 61% year-over-year to $150 million, with pro forma consolidated revenue reaching $163 million.

This exceptional growth trajectory, driven by strategic market expansions and technological innovation, showcases GMGI’s emerging dominance in the global gaming landscape.

Brazil: A Game-Changing Market Entry

In what could prove to be a transformative catalyst, Meridianbet secured a coveted federal license in Brazil – a market projected to reach $2.5-4 billion annually. With instant access to over 100 million potential customers across all 26 states, this strategic move positions GMGI to capture substantial market share in one of the world’s most lucrative gaming opportunities.

North American Expansion Accelerates

The Group’s momentum in North America exemplifies its multi-market growth strategy:

Strategic entry into the rapidly expanding U.S. sweepstakes gaming market, leveraging proprietary content from Expanse Studios
Pending gaming license in Ontario, Canada’s largest regulated market
Deployment of AI-driven gaming solutions to maximize player engagement and retention

GMGI’s Unified Ecosystem: A Competitive Moat

Meridianbet CEO showcased how the Group’s six synergistic companies create a formidable competitive advantage, presenting to investors a unique ecosystem:

Meridianbet’s presence in 18 regulated jurisdictions, powered by 1,200+ employees including 100 software engineers
Expanse Studios’ proprietary game development driving high-margin revenue lowering the reliance on third-party content
Strategic assets across key growth markets: Mexplay in South America, Rkings in the UK, and Classics for a Cause in Australia

2025: Multiple Growth Catalysts Ahead

The confluence of strategic initiatives positions GMGI for accelerated growth:

Brazil market ramp-up expected to drive substantial revenue expansion
Proprietary AI technology deployment enhancing player monetization
First-mover advantages in newly regulated markets
Continued margin expansion through operational efficiencies

For investors seeking exposure to the explosive growth in global gaming, GMGI represents a unique opportunity: a proven operator with proprietary technology, multiple growth vectors, and strategic positioning in the world’s most promising gaming markets.

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