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SNIPER GHOST WARRIOR CONTRACTS 2 RELEASES MAJOR CONTENT UPDATE – ‘BUTCHER’S BANQUET’ – FREE ON ALL PLATFORMS
Modern warfare shooter, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, released last month to considerable success, and today launches a major content expansion. Ominously titled, ‘Butcher’s Banquet’, the update is free for all players on PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC, and is immediately available as a patch to the main game.
Featuring an all-new expansive region, ‘Butcher’s Banquet’ takes place in a stunning desert-like area, complete with luscious oases, dramatic waterfalls, and mysterious temples. And whilst it might be especially picturesque, make no mistake – it’s certainly no holiday destination. Following the recent turmoil in Kuamar – the setting of SGW Contracts 2’s main campaign – new threats have been allowed to surface, the most dangerous of which is Mahmoud Zarza… aka ‘The Butcher’.
The new expansion builds on all the elements players loved about the base game, including the 1000m+ extreme-range sniping, next-gen graphics, more intelligent NPCs, and the most lethal array of weapons yet. The challenging sniper game is set in Kuamar, a lawless region of the Middle East, located along the Lebanese and Syrian borders. Players take on the role of Raven, Contract Sniper Assassin, and are tasked with toppling a brutal dictatorship by completing a series of replayable missions that can be approached in a number of ways. SGW Contracts 2 features large-scale sandbox maps, a variety of side missions and objectives, realistic weapons and gadgets, and a range of unlockable skills and equipment.
Players can purchase SGW Contracts 2 on PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC for $39.99 / €39,99 / £34,99 / AUD69.95. Releasing 24th August, the PS5 edition can be preordered now and arrives with a free copy of the Crossbow Carnage DLC pack, in addition to a suite of next gen features, including 4k resolution, enhanced textures and visuals, Adaptive Triggers, Haptic Feedback and improved SSD loading times.
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).
This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity.
Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the state collected roughly $6.6 million in privilege fees during December, contributing to Arizona’s continued revenue from regulated event wagering. Since launching legal sports betting in 2021, bettors in the state have wagered more than $31 billion, generating over $165 million in privilege fees to date.
For the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated about $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from sports betting and $774,167 from fantasy sports activity.
Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, noted that the December figures conclude the 2025 calendar year, during which Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $9 billion on sports and events, further demonstrating the size and scale of the state’s regulated betting market.
The Department’s monthly reports detail wagering and fantasy sports revenue figures from licensed operators, offering transparency into the evolving sports betting landscape in Arizona.
Disclaimer: December figures are self-reported by operators and may be adjusted after audit.
Full report available at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports
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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million* on sports and events in December of 2025, according to a newly released report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This represents an approximate three percent decrease year-over-year when compared to December of 2024.
“Today’s report closes out the 2025 calendar year for Arizona sports betting figures, with the year exceeding nine billion dollars in event wagering activity,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Additionally, legal, regulated event wagering allowed the state of Arizona to collect more than $53 million in privilege fees for the calendar year.”
The state collected approximately $6.6 million in privilege fees for the month of December. Since the launch of legal sports betting in Arizona, people have wagered over $31 billion, generating over $165 million in event wagering privilege fees for the state.
For fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated approximately $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from event wagering and $774,167 from fantasy sports.
The Department publishes monthly Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Revenue Reports on its website, reflecting figures from operators licensed by the Department. The full December reports are available at: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports
* Disclaimer: These numbers are self-reported by the operators; as such, these numbers are subject to adjustments after audit and review by the Arizona Department of Gaming (“Department”). The Department makes no assurances regarding the accuracy of these numbers.
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PokerStars Casino joins forces with Games Global and Oros Gaming for New The Slotlist Launch ‘Magnificent Power Leprechaun’
PokerStars Casino has expanded its exclusive The Slotlist portfolio with the launch of Magnificent Power Leprechaun, a St Patrick’s Day-themed online slot developed in partnership with Games Global and Oros Gaming.
The new 5×3 video slot delivers a fast-paced Irish-inspired adventure led by a mischievous leprechaun character, combining dynamic gameplay mechanics with engaging bonus features designed to maximize player interaction and win potential.
Key Features of Magnificent Power Leprechaun
The game is powered by three core mechanics:
- Magnificent Power feature
- Cash Collect mechanic, where the leprechaun gathers coins and gold for instant rewards
- Wheel Bonus with retriggerable free spins
The slot’s continuous motion design ensures a high level of engagement, with frequent feature triggers and momentum-driven gameplay. According to Oros Gaming CEO Ryan Cuddy, the title focuses on maintaining a constant sense of action through coin drops, wheel spins and animated bonus sequences.
Expanding The Slotlist Portfolio
Since its launch, PokerStars Casino’s curated The Slotlist collection has attracted over 200,000 players and generated more than 100 million spins, reinforcing its strategy of spotlighting one premium slot release each month.
Magnificent Power Leprechaun joins previous featured titles including 12 Burning Baseballs, Chicken Blast, Olympus Storm, Piggy Heist and Ice Wolf 2, all selected for innovation, visual appeal and immersive mechanics.
St Patrick’s Day Promotion & Rewards
To celebrate the launch, PokerStars Casino is offering a promotional campaign where players earn double reward points for every $50 staked on Magnificent Power Leprechaun and other Slotlist games. Participants are also entered into prize draws featuring:
- Casino cash bonuses
- Satellite tournament tickets
- Two Emerald Passes to the Irish Open
This limited-time promotion enhances player engagement during the seasonal launch period.
Magnificent Power Leprechaun is now available to play on PokerStars Casino across supported markets.
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