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West Virginia signs up to multistate poker compact
Online poker has been given a fresh lease of life after West Virginia announced it has signed up to the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).
The move will see West Virginia become the fifth state to agree to the terms of MISGA, and that will enable players to compete against players from other member states.
Before West Virginia’s intervention, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware signed up to the compact created in 2014. The premise of the original agreement was to ensure liquidity could be shared with other states for online gaming.
Joining the MSIGA is seen as a precursor to offering real money poker, and those igaming providers interested in supplying multi-state poker will have to submit a letter of intent to the Lottery. After that, they will have to gain the requisite approval from West Virginia and other member jurisdictions before they can go live.
Indeed, by throwing themselves into the MSIGA framework, West Virginia players could now have a more lucrative gambling experience. Seemingly, players will have access to larger prize pools, and with that, the added advantage of a greater selection of poker games to pick from.
It is also hoped that West Virginia’s entry into the MISGA may also provide impetus for other states that have already given the green light to online poker. Among them is Connecticut which legalized online poker in 2022, but so far, no online poker operators have set up shop in the state.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania is another state that could take inspiration from West Virginia’s move, and the Keystone State legalized online poker six years ago. Were Pennsylvania or Connecticut to follow West Virginia’s lead, then it would supposedly provide a better environment for operators and players alike.
Interestingly, the USA repealed a federal ban on sports betting in 2018. Subsequently, legalizing online poker was forced to take a backseat, as it wasn’t originally considered a priority.
However, the US online poker market appears to be thriving and it has a bright future ahead of itself. Yes, being a part of the MISGA framework is perceived as being a precursor to real money online poker in West Virginia.
In many respects, West Virginia is deemed to be a small online poker market, but it could now bring its near 1.8 million residents into the player pool. While state-approved poker operator options may be limited at the moment, all is not lost as there is another avenue that can be explored, namely offshore sites. You won’t have too much trouble locating a minimum deposit poker site that will accept all US players. For example, BetOnline and Bovada have a proven track record of hosting high-stakes cash tournaments. Usually, players will only need to make a minimum deposit of $10 to play poker, but both sites come with an array of unique features to attract players of all abilities.
As things stand, PokerStars appears to be the most likely operator to bring online poker to West Virginia despite not having unfettered access to the market.
To overcome this barrier, they would need to partner with one of the state’s five land-based casinos, but it is thought they stand a good chance of receiving regulatory clearance. Meanwhile, WSOP faces a similar issue to PokerStars, and they will be on tenterhooks to see if they pass the gaming checks.
The first online casino launched in West Virginia in 2020. While it could be several months before West Virginia formally launches online poker, signing up to MSIGA represents a significant step, and it will be deemed a watershed moment for the proponents of online poker who wish to spread and grow the game throughout the US. This could well be the start of a thrilling ride for poker fans in West Virginia.
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Vibrant new addition to the Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line-up gives players the chance to spray their way to multipliers and maximum wins of 500x
Get ready to experience a carnival colour in Supa Crew – the dazzling new addition to the Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line-up that sees players team up with a dynamic group of graffiti artists to grab their spray cans and paint the town any shade they please!
Set in a fantasy kingdom filled with mushrooms, cats and other cute creatures, Supa Crew is a five-reel, 10-payline slot where wins are paid for adjacent matching symbols regardless of the reels they appear on. Utilising a vibrant line-up of bombs, sneakers, spray cans and crowns, the game features both mystery coin icons and big multipliers.
The first of these extras comes in one of two forms – either a regular 1×1 coin symbol or an enhanced 3×3 Mega Coin symbol. Should any instances of the former appear, they’ll spin to reveal identical icons, potentially resulting in further payouts. If no new wins are created, however, the Supa Crew can also show up to spray them the colour that results in the best prize.
Due to its size, the 3×3 Mega Coin is an enhanced version of the same mechanic that’s guaranteed to award at least a trio of three-of-a-kind wins. Again, after any Mega Coin reveal, the Supa Crew can randomly appear to spray new symbols onto reels and potentially create even bigger payouts.
As a final in-reel incentive, Supa Crew also features multiplier symbols that are depicted as a graffitied “M”. When one of these lucky icons appears, players will be asked to drag or swipe their screen to set it spinning, with each revolution adding a multiplier that’s paid out as an extra prize.
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “With their dazzling designs and colourful cast of characters, every Elysium Studios slot is a guaranteed feast for the senses
“Boasting coin and Mega Coin symbols that can boost players’ base game prizes and an additional multiplier bonus that perfectly showcases the slot’s mobile-first design, I’m sure this vivid addition to our line-up will go on to become a huge hit with operators and players alike.”
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Provider’s latest slot takes players to the wild frontiers of North America where they can chase down blazin’ wins with the help of Wilds, a Hold & Win bonus and Jackpots
Players can charge into action and lock in mighty wins in Blazin’ Buffalo Extreme Hold & Win, the latest slot from in-demand studio, Rival.
This game is all about explosive action, with players caught up in a stampede across an arid frontier where they join the magnificent beasts to chase down blazin’ wins.
They are helped along the way by different Wilds, a Hold & Win feature, Jackpots and the chance to win up to 20,000x the bet.
The Buffalo Wild Symbol lands on reels two to five and substitutes for all other symbols except the Bonus Scatters, boosting wins.
Feel the heat with the Blazin’ Sun Hold & Win Bonus with six Prize Symbols for massive jackpots. Lock in wins, reset the Respins and fill the board for a shot at the 20,000x max win.
The In-Game Jackpots hold tons of big win potential, too, with 10,000x up for grabs.
Mini, minor and Major jackpots land as Prize Symbols, while the Grand Jackpot awaits those who fill all 15 spots in Hold & Win.
This is a game where the big beasts roam, with Expanding Buffalo Reel with Respins triggering when the Buffalo Wild lands on reel three.
The Wild then expands to fill the entire reel and awards the player with a free Respin for the chance to land even more wins.
But that’s not all. Blazin’ Buffalo Extreme comes with the option to Buy the Bonus with players able to purchase the Blazin’ Sun Hold & Win feature.
The game is set across five reels and three rows with 243 ways to win. The volatility is set to the max with a score of 5/5.
Operators can choose from a range of RTPs including 92.5%, 94.34% and 96.02%, the latter being the game’s default RTP.
Ryan Maclean, Head of Games at Rival, said: “Blazin’ Buffalo Extreme Hold & Win is an action-packed slot that takes players to the big win plains of North America where they join the stampede towards a massive 20,000x potential payout.
“Hold & Win slots are hugely popular right now, and in Blazin’ Buffalo Extreme, we have built the gameplay around the mechanic but with added excitement through Wilds, Jackpots and the option to Buy the Bonus.
“This is a thrilling slot, and we look forward to seeing players charge into action and join these magnificent beasts as they chase down the blazin’ wins the game provides.”
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