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Slots Streamers Smashed Records on Twitch.tv in May

As you may well know, Twitch is the go-to platform for streamers with as many as 9.36M active streamers in 2021. Viewership figures are also just as impressive with over 110M hours consumed in 2021 to date with much of that content in the gaming category.
With channels dedicated to games such as DOTA, Fortnite, FIFA, and even casino games such as poker and blackjack, itâs little surprise that streamers are attracting the attention of both gaming fans and savvy marketers.
In fact, gaming categories are setting new viewership and streaming records each and every month and one of the fastest growing categories is the slots category.
A new detailed study of the slots category on free-spins website newfreespinsnodeposit.com has revealed that streamers in the category helped set three new records.
- There was a new record of 130,622 hours streamed in the Twitch Slots category â beating the previous record set in April by over 10,000 hours.
- The maximum number of viewers at any one time in the slots category was 204,468.
- There was an average of 47,421 viewers watching slots streams on the platform â up from 30,533 in April.
Twitch Slots Analysis  – via newfreespinsnodeposit.com
Some key findings from the data analysis::
- There were 6,438 channels that streamed in the slots category during May â a 19.6% increase on the previous month.
- The average number of channels streaming slots over the month was 175.
- The lowest number of viewers was 7,694 on Wednesday 5th.
- The categoryâs top streamer was once again ROSHTEIN who streamed 388 hours.
- The lowest number of channels streaming at one time was 121 on Monday the 3rd.
- The highest number of channels streaming at one time was 263 on Friday the 7th.
- The lowest viewer to streamer ratio was 49.32 on Wednesday the 5th.
- The highest viewer to streamer ratio was 1,215.93 on Monday the 24th.
- The highest number of followers gained across the slots category was 21,981 on Sunday the 30th.
- The slots category was the 13th most watched category on Twitch in May â up 4 spots from April. Poker on Twitch was in decline in May- and ranked 45 in the Twitch channel rankings – a drop of 8 positions over the previous month.
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Thunderkick expands popular franchise with Midas Golden Touch 3

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Studio unveils Power Recharge and Retrigger Boost mechanics to enhance bonus round
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has launched Midas Golden Touch 3, the latest addition to its successful series that elevates gameplay to new heights with fresh features and greater player control.
The famous King Midas graces the opulent reels once more, where between one and five wilds on a payline boost wins with multipliers from 2x up to 32x. The Gift of Midas feature also returns in the base game, randomly distributing one to five wilds or scatters across the reels.
Similarly to its predecessors, landing three or more scatters in the new release activates the bonus round, this time with five free spins. However, in the third instalment, the number of triggering scatters determines the starting Epic Wild Multiplier: three, four, or five award a 2x, 5x or 10x base multiplier respectively.
Thunderkick has revamped the bonus round with an all-new Power Recharge mechanic, which is activated at the end of every respin sequence, increasing the Epic Wild Multiplier by 1x and adding two extra spins to the meter.
The studio has also introduced a Retrigger Boost, which resets the number of free spins to five and increases the Epic Wild Multiplier by between 3x and 8x when three to five additional scatters land, unlocking 15,000x win potential.
Thunderkick has continued to align with a trend toward heightened player control within gameplay, with the integration of six bonus buy and ante bet options catering to a variety of playstyles and further refining the user experience.
Johannes Polbring, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: âIt has been over half a decade since we launched the original Midas Golden Touch, and the brand has continued to resonate with players across the globe since.
âOur goal was to push the boundaries with Midas Golden Touch 3 to make it the most entertaining release to date. By introducing two distinct ways to build the Epic Wild Multiplier, we have delivered a game that harnesses the popular aspects of the franchise while introducing refreshed gameplay to appeal to both new and existing players.â
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WATERHOUSE VC SECURES OPTION IN MAINCARD, THE âSHOPIFY OF ONLINE BETTINGâ

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Waterhouse VC, an investment fund specialising in the technology layer of the global gambling industry, has secured an option in Maincard, a âShopify of Online Bettingâ platform targeting the launch of fully customisable licensed online betting sites in under 30 minutes.
Maincard targets the $1 trillion iGaming market by replacing months of development work, cumbersome licensing and complex integrations with a subscription-style workflow. Crypto-native founders, influencers and digital communities can spin up branded betting sites, monetise their audiences and retain full upside ownership from day one.
âiGaming still suffers from high startup costs and significant technical and regulatory friction,â said Tom Waterhouse, Chief Investment Officer of Waterhouse VC. âWeâre seeing strong potential in platforms that can streamline development, similar to how Shopify revolutionised e-commerce. The sector is ripe for innovation that allows new entrants to focus on player acquisition and retention rather than backend development.â
âWaterhouse VCâs deep domain knowledge and network will accelerate our go-to-market,â said Valerii Makovetskii, Founder and CEO of Maincard. âWeâve developed strong technical foundations with our crypto-friendly payments gateway already powering third-party casinos. The next step is to make launching a betting site as easy as launching an online storefront.â
The investment aligns with Waterhouse VCâs approach of identifying promising B2B technology companies serving the wagering industry and negotiating options to acquire stakes in these businesses.
Maincard platform vision:
- Â Â Â Launch in <30 minutes â drag-and-drop, no code required
- Â Â Â End-to-end compliance â licensing, KYC/AML, fraud, payments, customer support and marketing handled by Maincard
- Â Â Â 15,000+ casino games & 1,000+ sportsbook markets out of the box
Maincard is currently raising USD $3M to scale its sales team and launch multiple brands from the waiting list by the end of Q3 2025.
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Compliance Updates
CT Interactive Enters into Strategic Partnership with VIXIO

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CT Interactive, a leading provider of innovative online gaming content, has entered into a strategic partnership with VIXIO, a globally trusted provider of regulatory intelligence and compliance solutions for the gaming industry.
âWe are excited to join forces with VIXIO, a partner known for their unmatched expertise in regulatory compliance. This partnership will empower our teams with the intelligence needed to stay ahead of regulatory changes, support our entry into new jurisdictions, and ensure we continue to deliver reliable, compliant solutions to our partners and players worldwide,â said Dimitar Gelev, Compliance Manager at CT Interactive.
âVIXIO is delighted to partner with CT Interactive. Our mission is to provide our clients with the regulatory clarity they need to grow confidently, and we look forward to supporting CT Interactive as they expand their global footprint,â said Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio.
This partnership represents a powerful synergy between technological innovation and regulatory intelligence, strengthening CT Interactiveâs position as a trusted and forward-thinking leader in the iGaming industry.
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