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Relax Gaming: Technology supporting game innovation

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4 years ago

October 19, 2022

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European Gaming caught up with Relax Gaming’s Marta Zogala, Senior Product Manager and Johan Jönsson, Casino Client Architect, about the phenomenal success of the company’s Dream Drop jackpots innovation and how its front-end integration solution Relax ApexⓇ made this possible.

Before we get started, talk us through Dream Drop’s success since its launch – what’s the story behind it and how popular has it been?

MZ: Dream Drop Jackpots has enjoyed fantastic success since its launch, much of which is owed to the meticulous research processes of our teams. When we set out to build Dream Drop, our scope was to first address several shortcomings that existed in the jackpot space, and then to inject our signature flare for excitement generation.

We sought to deliver on aspects of the mechanic that the current market couldn’t satisfy, such as must-drop features, engaging games beyond the jackpot functionality, providing big-ticket prizes, and generating more frequent fallouts than any other jackpot that exists. In four short months, we’ve had over 900,000 winners, including 35 Major, and three Mega. These are figures that would usually take years to achieve with other jackpot mechanics.

The frequent must-drop mechanic was built with both the traditional player group as well as the new demographic of jackpot players in mind. In recent years, we’ve experienced a drastic shift towards mobile, with players logging in more often but for shorter sessions and this sparked quite a few of our core ideas. We believe that the days of slow-growing and falling jackpots are over and our progressive jackpot is out to prove this.

Gaming innovation is a word spoken about plenty in the industry – but in your eyes, what translates a product innovation into operator and studio success?

JJ: I believe addressing needs is at the root of most successful innovations. An ideology we hold at Relax is founded on listening to our audience before developing the next novelty. By keeping that dialogue open between ourselves and operators, players, and streamers we’re able to identify what the market is lacking, which provides the first puzzle piece to satisfying them and the nucleus of the next big idea.

Following that, I think execution is key. You can have the best idea, but ultimately, without the technical know-how to bring it to market, you have nothing at all. At Relax, we emphasise that our technical foundations help us carve out our route to success by helping our studio partners and operators reach their targets. Relax ApexⓇ is a perfect example of this, providing quality-assured, fully-compliant content at speed with the added benefit of offering Relax Loyalty tools and promo campaigns, we’ve created an equation that brings each party closer to their goals.

Relax’s Apex has been mentioned multiple times as essential to making Dream Drop happen, how does it work and what makes it integral to Dream Drop?

JJ: Relax ApexⓇ works on a standardised integration system that we use to intercept and communicate with a game on a generic level. This allows us to produce content such as Dream Drop outside of the game while maintaining deep integration. In this way, the need for extra modifications to implement the mechanic is entirely removed, making it fast and easy. Through Relax ApexⓇ, we’re able to write the Dream Drop module a single time and deploy it among multiple games at once.

How much do you see regulatory overlays, such as Relax Apex, being integral to the future success of game features?

MZ: Relax ApexⓇ is vital to our future growth in regulated markets. It allows us to extrapolate and create abstractions on a level that simply was not possible before. The infrastructure not only provides regulatory overlays, but also integrates new features into existing games such as in the case of the Dream Drop Jackpots and our upcoming promotional portfolio.

This just scratches the surface of our future plans for the framework. We look forward to sharing more soon and continuing to break barriers in the industry!

Given the current regulatory environment in Europe – how much will products like Relax Apex prove to be a key differentiator?

MZ: Compliance and speed-to-market for new jurisdictions are currently some of the biggest challenges being faced by businesses operating in the iGaming industry. A single automated solution that enables fast and easy adaptation to new requirements is sure to become imperative to the future of our landscape. Having an overlay of this kind offers security for Relax and our partners while giving our operators the confidence to distribute content widely.

JJ: Products like Relax ApexⓇ lift the regulatory burden off game producers, allowing them more time to focus on the quality of their content, while saving operators time by reducing their game-by-game QA duties and bulk of compliance implementation. If the current regulatory landscape is anything to go by, software of this kind will become key differentiators sooner than we think.

Last but not least – talk us through the future of compliance for major platform providers and game studios like Relax, how do you plan to continue staying ahead of the curve?

JJ: In the gaming industry, you need to keep moving to keep up. Regulations will only increase and more measures are bound to emerge that will alter the way we produce content time and again. A well-oiled machine is imperative to continue adapting, improving and innovating, which involves having sound technical foundations, compliance experts at hand, and talented creatives at the core.

By utilising the latest technologies and creative initiatives such as Relax ApexⓇ, our developers are able to prepare and face the challenges with sufficient knowledge and adapt to unforeseen scenarios.

MZ: In fact, this is also how the idea of Relax ApexⓇ was born; we looked at how we could organically build a technology-driven solution to our own issues and explored growing it to span those of our operators and studio partners. The result is a framework that empowers our partners and our teams to keep pushing the limits of iGaming.

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Slotegrator now provides native app experience for iGaming platforms with PWA function

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25 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

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Slotegrator’s platform solution now offers progressive web app (PWA) functionality, enabling operators to provide installable casino apps with push notifications, flexible branding, and seamless access across changing domains.

The Casino Builder module in Slotegator’s platform solution has been upgraded with a Progressive Web Application (PWA) feature that allows casinos to deliver an app-like experience without relying on the App Store or Google Play.

Native apps are powerful tools for building customer loyalty and enhancing engagement. However, iGaming brands face serious obstacles, such as strict marketplace policies, long review processes, geographic restrictions, and the constant threat of app removal. Slotegrator’s PWA functionality eliminates these barriers, allowing players to install a casino app directly from their browser and enjoy many of the same benefits as a native app.

After installation, the PWA opens from the user’s home screen, loads fast, and supports push notification integration that enhances player engagement and retention.

“Mobile is still the leading channel for user acquisition and retention; however, it’s difficult to distribute native apps in iGaming,” says Olga Ivanchik, COO at Slotegrator. “Our new PWA feature gives operators an alternative that will be familiar to their players, while eliminating the complications related to conventional app stores. Operators can launch quickly, retain full control over updates, and ensure a perfect mobile gaming experience for any market.”

Within the next 2 months, operators will also have the ability to determine when the PWA install bar will be visible to the player. For example, displaying the install bar immediately after the first deposit, as part of a broader retention strategy, helps drive long-term player LTV. The operator can also set up frequency of the install offer — daily, weekly, just once, etc.

Some operators have to consider UX for multiple frontends. Luckily, the installation widgets are highly flexible, helping them drive maximum conversion without sacrificing user experience. Operators can select a top bar or a top banner installation widget, both of which are fully customizable with branded icons, messaging, and backgrounds.

Operators can limit the visibility of their installation campaigns to specific devices — desktop, mobile, Android, or iOS — thanks to special targeting options. Operators can also design acquisition strategies specific to each platform, driving installs only where they offer the best user experience.

When players install the PWA, operators can connect it to push notification services, so they can re-engage them even when the application isn’t actively open.

Mirror domain compatibility addresses a common operational challenge in restricted markets. If an operator has to change domains due to licensing or regulatory requirements, players who have already installed the PWA will be able to continue using it without reinstallation.

Unlike native applications, PWAs don’t require App Store or Google Play approval, effectively eliminating possible delays and the risk of removal from the market. Instead, operators can deploy updates instantly to every user.

The new PWA functionality is now available in Slotegrator’s Casino Builder module, alongside other tools for improving mobile acquisition, engagement, and player retention.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.

The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.

The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.

Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.

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eGaming Integrity wins SME News UK Enterprise Award for gambling assurance

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2 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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eGaming Integrity has been named Independent Online Gambling Assurance Provider of the Year 2026 at the UK Enterprise Awards, organised by SME News. The company is based in the Isle of Man and works with operators in regulated online gambling markets.

According to the company, the award recognises its assurance work aimed at helping gambling operators evaluate whether their compliance processes are prepared for regulated market requirements, as regulatory expectations increase around compliance standards and customer protection.

eGaming Integrity said its internal audit reviews assess how gambling businesses operate in practice, including whether procedures and controls meet standards expected by regulators. The company added that the process is designed to help operators identify where controls are effective and where improvements may be needed before issues emerge.

Emma Shilling, Director at eGaming Integrity, said,

“This award recognises the reason eGaming Integrity was created. Responsible operators want to know where they stand before problems appear, and independent assurance provides that outside perspective.

“Our team has seen regulation from both sides, which helps us understand where processes can break down and how operators can make practical improvements.”

Speaking on the accomplishments of the 2026 winners, Laura O’Carroll, Awards Manager, said,

“The announcement of our UK Enterprise Awards is perhaps one of our most anticipated milestones every year, and the 2026 launch is no different. We are truly pleased to deliver our digital magazine and winners list, showcasing such excellence, to our readers again this year. Atop this, to our winners, and from our team to yours, we wish you all a sincere congratulations on your success in this year’s programme.”

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Booming Games launches Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter slot

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2 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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Booming Games has launched Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter, a new online slot released on 16 July 2026 from the supplier’s Malta base. The title is the second game in its Max Scatter series and uses a 6×4 grid with Scatter Pays, cascading wins and a stated maximum win potential of 15,000x.

The game pays when eight or more of the same symbol land. Winning symbols are removed and remaining symbols cascade down, with new symbols dropping in until no further wins are formed.

Free Spins are triggered by landing four or more Scatter symbols, including Scatters and Max Scatters, awarding 10 Free Spins. During the bonus, Random Multipliers can appear with values from 2x to 100x and remain active until the cascade sequence ends, after which multiplier values are combined and applied to the total win. Three or more Scatter symbols during Free Spins add five additional spins, while the feature ends if the max win is awarded.

Booming Games also includes Bonus Buy options priced at 100x the bet amount and a “Super Buy Bonus” at 500x, which the company says offers multipliers from 15x to 100x. A BOOST+ option increases the bet by 25% and increases the chance of triggering bonus features.

Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games, said: “Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter is a great example of how we’re innovating within one of our top performing franchises. By adding exciting new Max Scatter mechanics to one of our most popular slots, we are confident the game will appeal to players looking for top-quality entertainment and high-stakes gameplay.”

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