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New Champion Rei and gen:LOCK Crossover Now Live in Paladins

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5 years ago

July 22, 2021

Released today, the gen:LOCK Update is the biggest Paladins update yet,, bringing characters from the Rooster Teeth animated series to life in the game’s first-ever crossover.

Five gen:LOCK members have been deployed into the Realm as playable characters. They are showcased in this trailer: https://youtu.be/81YoWhum4mM

The gen:LOCK Crossover Pass unlocks five Champion skins showcasing the stars of the series: Chase, Valentina, Cammie, Yaz, and Kazu. Each comes with their own new Voice Pack.

Players progress through the gen:LOCK Crossover Pass simply by playing Paladins. Chase counts among the free rewards, while Cammie is unlocked instantly upon purchase of the Pass.

Even better: all of Hi-Rez games are about to get the spotlight with this year’s Steam Publisher weekend. With this timely event, players can get a jump on the gen:LOCK Crossover Pass with a Publisher Weekend Bundle given for free to all players logging into Paladins through Steam between tomorrow July 22, and July 25.

New Champion: Rei

Paladins’ 50th Champion Rei is making her debut just as the game reaches the 50 million players mark. Could the hand of the Pyre Lords be at play?

Rei is a peppy bunny-eared Support who has learned how to unleash magical energy from her bare hands. But where her true talents lie is in rescuing a single ally in peril.

Check her out in this trailer: https://youtu.be/NJrzE-ZljE4

When Rei left the Burrows, her quest led her to befriend the Scion of House Aico, Lian. Striving to harness arcane forces, Rei quickly became the chief Scholar of the noble house. Today, her tale has just begun.

Bounty Store returns

The first iteration of this rotational in-game shop using free currency was met with community excitement last year. Evil Mojo soon decided to work on a more refined version – and today the Bounty Store is back with an all-new look, improvements, and new features.

The Bounty Store is an in-game shop allowing players to trade Bounty Coins for rotating skins available in limited quantities – three skins are now simultaneously on sale, up from one.

As before, Daily Quests reward Bounty Coins, and now there are more ways to earn them:

In the Event Passes and their quests, the Trials of the Realm
Through Twitch integration – Watching Paladins on approved streaming channels grants Bounty Coins
Through a new feature – Players can choose to watch in-menu ads to earn Bounty Coins and other rewards. Already implemented in SMITE, this feature has proved popular with the community.

Also new, current Event or Crossover Pass holders will have access to a bonus Bounty Store skin for the duration of the Pass.

Videos:

gen:LOCK Pass – https://youtu.be/81YoWhum4mM
Rei – https://youtu.be/NJrzE-ZljE4

Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1mXnInf5tLSNqxP7C1OcCHFDdEfMuUtOr

Patch Notes: https://www.paladins.com/news/genlock-update-notes

GR8 Tech

LuckyStreak live dealer games go live on GR8 Tech platform

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27 minutes ago

April 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal adds LuckyStreak’s Riga-streamed roulette, blackjack and baccarat to GR8 Tech’s Infinite Casino Aggregation and turnkey stack.

LuckyStreak has partnered with GR8 Tech to make its live dealer titles available to GR8 Tech’s casino operator clients worldwide. The integration delivers LuckyStreak content streamed from its studio in Riga through GR8 Tech’s Infinite Casino Aggregation and Turnkey solutions.

Under the agreement, operators can access LuckyStreak’s live dealer portfolio including Baccarat, European Roulette, Blackjack and Auto-Roulette. The supplier also highlighted recent releases Prestige Blackjack, Signature Auto-Roulette and Auto-Roulette Lounge.

GR8 Tech said the rollout targets demand for live dealer content across its operator base in MENA, LATAM, Africa, Europe and Asia, positioning the added content for competition in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets where live casino performance can be a differentiator.

Rory Kimber, Commercial Director at LuckyStreak, said “Partnering with GR8 Tech is a significant step in expanding LuckyStreak’s global footprint. Their strong presence in emerging markets and operator-first approach make them an ideal partner for us. We’re excited to deliver our live casino content to a broader audience and support GR8 Tech’s clients with engaging, high-quality gaming experiences.”

Lusine Khudaverdyan, Head of Casino Business at GR8 Tech, said: “We’re excited about our partnership with LuckyStreak. It brings over 6,000 games into our platform through a single API, including live dealer titles streamed from their Riga studio. It’s exactly the kind of content depth our operators are looking for, and we’re making it easy to access.”

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Plaza Hotel & Casino adds DJ Exodus to free Cinco de Mayo party on May 5

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12 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Downtown Las Vegas event runs from 4 p.m. around the Carousel Bar under the Main Street dome, with themed food, drinks and a large piñata.

Plaza Hotel & Casino will host its Cinco de Mayo celebration on Tuesday, May 5, starting at 4 p.m., in and around the property’s Carousel Bar in downtown Las Vegas.

The event is free to attend and will feature DJ Exodus, according to the casino. The DJ is scheduled to play a mix of “top radio hits with a mix of Latin music” under the Plaza’s Main Street dome.

The property said the party will also include “downtown’s largest piñata” and a photo area with themed props.

Food options listed for purchase include churros from Churros 101 and street tacos and esquites from Fresh Mexican Grill. Carousel Bar will run drink specials, including Modelo Draft 16 oz ($11), Modelo Michelada ($14), Mi Campo Margarita ($14), Mi Campo Blanco Shot ($10), and Mi Campo Reposado Shot ($12). Nearby, Pinkbox Doughnuts will offer Cinco de Mayo-themed doughnuts.

More information is available at plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/cinco-de-mayo/.

More relevant data as follows:

Plaza Hotel & Casino Cinco de Mayo event page; https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/cinco-de-mayo/ Primary source for event details, timing and location provided by the operator.
Plaza Hotel & Casino official website; https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/ Reference point for property information and related entertainment listings.

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AI

BetConstruct AI sets SBC Summit Malta 2026 stand to demo iGaming ecosystem

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12 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Supplier plans product demos at Stand C50 on April 29–30, including sportsbook, casino aggregation, affiliate tools, retail and AI suite.

BetConstruct AI will exhibit at SBC Summit Malta 2026 on April 29–30, taking Stand C50 in Malta to present its iGaming product ecosystem to operators and other industry stakeholders.

The company said it will demo multiple components including its Sportsbook Platform, Casino Platform, Affiliate Ecosystem, Retail Solutions and AI Suite. BetConstruct AI stated its Sportsbook Platform includes more than 140,000 pre-match events and over 12,000 monthly esports live events.

For casino, BetConstruct AI said its Casino Platform integrates 350+ providers via a unified aggregation API. It will also spotlight its Affiliate ecosystem, which it said includes 7,000+ vetted affiliates supported by AI-based scoring.

On omnichannel, the supplier said its Retail Solutions are designed to connect land-based and digital channels. The company’s AI suite will also be part of the stand presentation, including CRM AI, Umbrella AI, an AI Game Recommendation System and Betting Mate AI, which it said covers “everything from churn prediction and risk management to real-time personalisation and conversational betting.”

BetConstruct AI said a focus at Stand C50 will be “the Best Sportsbook for the World Cup 2026,” supported by two “zero-cost products” — Powerfull for pre-tournament engagement and Bet on League for an in-tournament hub — which it said require “zero development effort from operators.”

More relevant data as follows:

SBC Summit Malta; https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta/ Official event page for dates, location, and exhibitor information.
BetConstruct; https://www.betconstruct.com/ Company site for product and platform background referenced in the announcement.
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA); https://www.mga.org.mt/ Primary regulator in Malta; useful context for readers tracking Malta-based iGaming activity.

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