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Exclusive Q&A w/ Daniel Eskola Head of R&D at Relax Gaming on the release of Money Train 3 and its commercial success so far

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4 years ago

November 3, 2022

George Miller

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Money Train 3 has now been live for over a month. What can you tell us about its performance so far?

We couldn’t be happier with the reception of Money Train 3! Internally, the expectations were high following the success of the record-breaking prequel, but the results have exceeded our forecasts. The sequel has outperformed all of our previous launches, it’s been enjoyed around the world and our operator partners are seeing phenomenal results. It’s a fantastic time for Relax and speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication that went into the game and evolution from the original Money Train.

We have seen quite a few maximum wins from the game already. How important has this dynamic been to the initial success of a game?

Creating attainable maximum wins is an aspect of our content that we do not take lightly. We believe in fairness and showing integrity through our work, creating effective maximum win caps is just one way of ensuring this. In its first four days, the game had already hit fourteen 100,000x bet wins, which sent a clear message early on about the achievability of the wins and doubtlessly encouraged others to play the game.

Moreover, we often receive emails from players asking for replays of their big wins, wanting to relive the amazing rush of winning big, this shows us that we succeeded in building up the thrill-factor. With this in mind, we feel that with a transparent business model like ours, the outcome is usually positive on all fronts – players enjoy themselves, which spills into fantastic results for our partners and of course, Relax Gaming. iGaming is not just about winning money of course, but it certainly contributes to a more trustworthy and entertaining experience.

Which mechanics have resonated most with players?

One of our latest additions, the Shapeshifter, has had a great response so far and makes for an extra exciting Bonus Round as it adds tremendous anticipation to each respin. The feature was inspired by player feedback so it’s incredibly rewarding to see that our team satisfied Money Train fans in this way. This feature, together with the persistent Necromancer, the Tommy Gun and Persistent Collector/Payer have all contributed a new dynamic to the Money Train mechanic.

The research process our team is accustomed to garners fantastic results and demonstrates their passion for building great games and knowing what their players want. Operators offer a huge helping hand in this regard as well, as they share all sorts of insights that funnel into our concepting stages.

Were there any lessons you took from the release of the first two installments that proved useful with this game’s introduction?

Absolutely, each game was built on the last and was a better game because of it. Listening to player feedback took much of the guesswork out of the production and helped us hit the mark on the scale that we have. The concepting stage took longer than usual as we knew that we had to deliver a bolder and better experience than the already extremely successful Money Train 2, the end result speaks for itself. The truly unique feature of the Money Train series is that there are so many different combinations of special symbols to achieve the max win and each game in the series becomes more complex as we push the limit whilst still keeping the game easy to understand for the players.

There was a great deal of anticipation in the run-up to this game’s release. That’s obviously a positive thing from a commercial point of view, but how do you go about maximising the potential of that?

We spread the message across our operators by hosting insightful meetings, webinars and presentations improve their ability to promote the game upon release. We’re transparent in everything that we do and we like to involve our partners as much as we can, we believe that the deeper the understanding of a game, the easier and more natural it feels to promote it. Keeping our communication channels open is a great way to spread the word about success like this.

It’s early days, but are there any initial thoughts about a Money Train 4 or a new Money Cart game?

It’s a tad too early to tease anything in this regard. The project will require an enormous amount of ideation and conceptualisation to ensure we can keep impressing the market and improving the quality. For us to consider building Money Trian 4 we have to be certain that it will be even more innovative than the last.

That said, we will share that we have some very exciting productions underway. Dream Drop Jackpots is still making headlines with frequent winners and fresh titles, and now, paired with Relax Rush (our recently released suite of promotional tools), even more creativity is about to be unleashed!

Blueprint Gaming

Blueprint Gaming releases Wolf Fury Fire Blitz slot

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22 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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New title adds Fire Spins and Blitz Spins bonuses plus Standard, Super and Ultra Power Play modes at 5x, 10x and 20x stake.

Blueprint Gaming has released a new slot, Wolf Fury Fire Blitz, built around an “evolving Fire Blitz mechanic” and two bonus paths: Fire Spins and Blitz Spins.

The game uses a Fire Blitz logo above the reels as a meter. In the base game and Power Play, the supplier said every Cash and Wolf symbol contributes to the meter, with boosts able to add extra symbols and “guarantees either Fire Spins or Blitz Spins.”

Fire Spins triggers when six or more Cash symbols land in view. Each reel position spins independently to add more Cash or Wolf symbols, with new symbols resetting a three-spin counter and locking in place. Blueprint said the Wolf can land on the centre reel to collect all Cash symbols in view, then collect additional prizes that land for the remainder of the feature.

Blitz Spins activates when a Wolf symbol lands on reel three alongside Cash symbols on two adjacent reels. During the bonus, the Wolf collects every Cash symbol that lands before the reels respin, and additional Wolf symbols can lock in place, with up to three collectors active at once.

The title also includes Blueprint Gaming’s multi-level Power Play, offering Standard, Super or Ultra modes at 5x, 10x or 20x the base stake. In these modes, the company said only Cash and Wolf symbols appear on the reels.

Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing, PR and Events at Blueprint Gaming, said: “Wolf Fury Fire Blitz combines several of our most engaging mechanics into a fast-paced experience that offers players frequent feature opportunities and exciting collection gameplay. The Fire Blitz mechanic creates anticipation throughout every session, while the dual bonus structure ensures plenty of variety.

“The addition of our multi-level Power Play further enhances the experience by giving players greater control over how they engage with the game, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative, feature-rich content that performs across regulated markets worldwide.”

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4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win

Playson releases 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win with dual bonus modes

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22 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Playson has launched 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win, a new slot built around Hold and Win and Pots mechanics with two bonus modes and jackpots reaching 10,000x.

The game runs on a 5×3 grid and triggers a Hold and Win Bonus Game with Chili Features when red, orange or green Chili Bonus symbols land, combining with enlarged matching chilis above the reels. The chilli colour determines the feature in play: red triggers a Multi Feature that adds multipliers up to 5x; orange triggers a Mystery Feature that can award Mini, Minor or Major jackpot values or a coin value up to 75x; and green triggers a Collect Feature that gathers the value of all symbols in play, including any attached multipliers.

A golden Super Chili Bonus symbol can trigger a Super Bonus Game on an expanded 5×5 grid, with random Multi, Mystery or Collect features, including combinations. During the round, the active Super Chili Feature lands random Chili Bonus symbols until six are present, which then activates a new feature or enhances the current one.

Playson said jackpots can be triggered in both bonus modes. Filling all 15 cells in the classic bonus awards the Grand Jackpot at 3,000x, while filling all 25 cells in the Super Bonus Game awards the Super Jackpot at 10,000x. Skull-themed symbols can also appear in bonus play and transform into red, orange or green Chili Bonus symbols. The title includes two Buy Bonus levels, allowing players to trigger the Bonus Game or Super Bonus Game with one, two or three Chili Features.

Anton Ivannikov, CPO at Playson, said: “Our fiery new title showcases our continued focus on evolving proven mechanics in fresh and exciting ways. By combining two player-favourite features with layered bonus progression, dynamic Chili Features and a Super Bonus Game offering even greater rewards, we have created a title that delivers excitement throughout every stage of play.

“Complemented by its vibrant Mexican fiesta theme and engaging gameplay, we are confident 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win will prove to be another valuable addition to our partners’ casino offerings.”

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Compliance Updates

Merkur Group Strengthens Global Compliance Strategy

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1 hour ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Under the theme “Perspectives,” a total of 43 compliance staff members from the Merkur Group across various countries gathered from 30 June to 1 July to further develop compliance processes in a sustainable manner. Colleagues from Germany, Spain, England, Malta, Australia and the US traveled to the two-day meeting at Benkhausen Castle, the in-house training centre of the Merkur Group. The workshop set the stage with expert presentations on global and digital topics such as cybersecurity, risk management and artificial intelligence. A panel discussion featuring representatives from various international companies within the Merkur Group, as well as a digital quiz, rounded out the programme.

In keeping with its guiding principle, the workshop focused on sharing experiences, fostering global networking and providing impetus for the further development of compliance processes. Because informal exchanges are also key to close cooperation, the evening programme created a relaxed atmosphere and gave participants the opportunity to continue their conversations, make new connections, and further strengthen team spirit across company and national boundaries.

“The ideas and diverse perspectives gained during the workshop will now be incorporated into our day-to-day work and help us to continuously improve collaboration and existing processes,” said Ludwig Beckmann, Chief Compliance Officer of the Merkur Group.

The concluding feedback session also highlighted just how valuable the international exchange is. The term “collaboration” came up particularly often, a clear indication of how highly the participants value working closely together within the international compliance network.

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