Press Release

Follow the Troll to his Haven to discover true magical Nordic treasures

Published

6 years ago

March 19, 2020

Scandinavian mythology? Сheck. Beautiful scenery? Check. A troll with a kind heart? Check. A delightful slot with great gaming potential? Check!

Today, Endorphina presented a brand new title – Troll Haven – a wonderful Scandinavian-themed adventure slot. Players will take a trip to the beautiful mountains, fjords and hidden caves to see with their own eyes what kind of gems and treasures are waiting for them.

The new slot “Troll Haven” by Endorphina will take players’ breath away with its fantastic gameplay, marvellous realistic graphics and mystical northern music. Players will absolutely fall in love with the authentic atmosphere of Norse mythology and the coziness of the Troll’s haven. Endorphina’s designers have really outdone themselves this time by creating the symbols on the reels: runes, potions, Nordic flora and fauna, so the players might even forget that they’re still at home and not in the Scandinavian forest.

Not only is Endorphina’s graphics and sounds extremely attractive in the game, but of course, the great math. This is a 5-reel, 3-row and 25-payline slot, where Troll – the main character – is the wild symbol that substitutes for all symbols except for the scatter. One or more wild symbols appearing as a substitute symbol in a winning combination doubles the win. The SCATTER is the Tree of Life symbol. 3 scatters on the reels will trigger free games. When the feature is triggered, the player can choose the number of free games 23, 16, 10, 5 and their associated multiplier (X2, X3, X5, X10). The feature can be triggered again during the free games.

“The slot is already available for just a few casinos during the pre-release and we must say it easily captures players’ attention and shows great results! The players are loving the flavor of the Scandinavian mythology and Nordic forest,” shares the head of customer account department, Gretta Kochkonyan.

This game will allow players to enjoy the process of gambling and to become friends with a kind troll, whose friends – some fantastic forest creatures – will definitely help to boost their luck while they’re spinning these reels.
Troll Haven – https://endorphina.com/games/troll-haven is the first of Endorphina’s March releases. This provider announced that they would be releasing around 2 stunning games per month this year, and so far they are keeping their word. But February was the most productive one, as they released the TOTAL HIT of the year – a classic fruit slot called 2020 HIT Slot, the historical Aus Dem Tal and the absolutely amazing and daring Cash Tank .

This year already looks promising for Endorphina with the releases that they already had, and plans and ideas that they’ve got in store for us all in the near future. Spring is here and while its crisp air fills people’s minds with creativity and inspiration, Endorphina’s “Troll Haven” is definitely filling players’ accounts with prizes and big wins. Don’t hesitate to visit this magical Scandinavia to win the heart of that friendly Troll and his pals.

betting automation

Huddle Launches Upgraded Ice Hockey Odds Feed for 2026 Winter Olympics & NHL Coverage

Published

2 weeks ago

February 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Huddle, the premium odds-feed provider, today announced a major upgrade to its global ice hockey product ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The release adds proprietary automation, broader market coverage and enhanced uptime—bringing sharper player-prop pricing and deeper pre-match and live micro-markets for operators worldwide.

Automated, adaptable trading for every competition

Huddle’s enhanced offering is powered by an adaptable trading model built to handle tournaments, league play and one-off matches. Operators accessing the product via Huddle’s Unified Odds Feed or through direct integration will gain reliable markets across top competitions including the NHL, Sweden’s SHL, and the Czech Extraliga. The update targets historical volatility in non-major leagues and simplifies trading across rule variations and local formats.

Deeper markets, better player-prop accuracy

The upgraded feed increases market depth for both pre-match and in-play action, with focused coverage on popular player-prop markets such as Player Goals, Points, and Next Goalscorer—plus a range of micro-markets that drive re-betting and longer player engagement. Improved automation reduces manual intervention, delivering faster, more accurate lines and higher uptime for operator platforms.

Engineered for uptime and regional coverage

Huddle reworked the underlying architecture to meet the demands of global distribution and local league nuances. The resilient framework gives operators confidence that regional competitions and live events are priced consistently—removing friction and reducing operational risk when covering the full ice hockey calendar.

Operator benefits: trust, revenue, and retention

By combining precise player props, expanded market coverage and robust uptime, Huddle’s ice hockey upgrade helps operators:

Increase re-bet frequency and session length through granular micro-markets
Improve conversion with reliable live pricing and reduced latency
Expand product breadth across markets and regions without excessive engineering overhead

Leadership view

Francesco Borgosano, CEO at Huddle, said the Winter Olympics spotlight makes consistent coverage crucial: “We recognize that an NHL-centric approach isn’t enough… we’ve established a model that accounts for all variables to deliver the most premium, wide-ranging odds feed. From the gold medal game in Milan to a regular season match in the Extraliga, we’ve honed our product to be adaptable and profitable.”

Market context and next steps

The ice hockey upgrade follows Huddle’s recent distribution expansions for its NBA pricing feed, applying the same granular trading approach to hockey markets that are growing across Europe and the U.S. Operators can integrate via the Unified Odds Feed or direct API to unlock expanded ice hockey markets in time for Olympic and league-season demand.

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AI

Yaspa becomes founding member of UNLV’s AI Research Hub to advance responsible AI adoption in the gambling industry

Published

3 weeks ago

February 2, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Yaspa, a leading fintech specializing in payments and identity solutions, today announces it has become a founding member of the newly launched AI Research Hub (AiR Hub) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI). This collaboration underscores Yaspa’s commitment to integrating next-generation financial technology with academic research to foster a safer, more sustainable gambling environment.

The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) established the AiR Hub to advance the industry’s understanding of the impacts, risks, and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Co-founded by Kasra Ghaharian, IGI Director of Research, and industry veteran Simo Dragicevic, the initiative serves as a collaborative ecosystem designed to accelerate the adoption of trusted, responsible AI across the global gaming sector.

Yaspa joins a prestigious group of founding members, including Aristocrat, Evoke Plc, Playtech Plc, and the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA). This diverse coalition is tasked with ensuring that AI development in the sector is grounded in cross-disciplinary expertise.

AiR Hub’s flagship project is the “State of AI in Gaming” report, a first-of-its-kind annual study indexing company AI maturity, as well as tracking regulatory and policy developments. Through this and related projects, AiR Hub seeks to drive innovation and help ensure AI-driven systems are governed appropriately within this highly regulated industry.

As a founding member, Yaspa brings its in-house AI expertise to guide the Hub’s research initiatives, drawing from its experience in developing the technology behind its Intelligent Payments platform and proprietary machine learning categorizer. To support this mission, Max Collinge, Yaspa’s Vice President of Product, will join the AiR Hub Advisory Panel. Collectively, panel members help steer the Hub’s initiatives, ensuring they maintain deep industry relevance.

“Joining AiR Hub as a founding member reflects Yaspa’s commitment to leveraging the synergy between AI and open banking data to drive a more sustainable gambling ecosystem,” said Max Collinge.

“By utilizing deep financial insights through AI-driven analysis, we can deliver significantly better outcomes for players and operators alike. I am personally thrilled to join the Advisory Panel to help shape this next phase of collaboration and ensure research leads to practical, responsible innovation.”

Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, International Gaming Institute, commented, “Fintech and AI are two of the most transformative technologies in the world today, and their impact on the gaming industry will undoubtedly continue to be profound. The richness of this data provides intriguing potential across the value chain, particularly regarding consumer protection and compliance. I am excited to see how we can help drive thought leadership for the industry at the intersection of these two technologies.”

Simo Dragicevic, IGI Adjunct Fellow, said, “Yaspa is building the industry’s open banking orchestration layer for player insights and risk assessment. Their expertise in payments, technology and risk will add significant value to the AiR Hub Advisory Panel and we look forward to collaborating with Yaspa as we execute our mission to develop the industry’s ecosystem for collaborative AI research.”

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iGaming

Majestic Claws Hold & Hit leaps into Spinomenal’s slots portfolio

Published

4 weeks ago

January 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has launched Majestic Claws Hold & Hit, the latest powerful addition to its smash hit Wildlife series.

Set deep within a lush green jungle, Majestic Claws Hold & Hit carries players into a natural world, brought to life by a calming Asian-inspired soundtrack that inspires a relaxing yet captivating focus on each spin.

Two stunning symbols lie at the heart of the reel experience. The majestic White Tiger prowls the reels as the Wild, enabling players to unlock winning combinations. Meanwhile, the elegant Pink Lotus Flower symbol represents Free Spins, blooming onto the screen to trigger bonus rounds and growing the win potential. Three red Scatter Free Spins symbols launch the Free Spins game. In the base game, Scatter Free Spins symbols only appear on reels 1, 3, and 5. Three Scatter symbols award players with three Free Spins and multiply the total bet by three.

Spinomenal’s classic Hold & Hit mechanics intertwine with the signature wildlife theme seamlessly to deliver an engaging balance of atmosphere, anticipation and reward.

Six Scatter bonus symbols will trigger the Bonus game and those symbols remain in place for the feature. The round starts with three spins and once the empty spots are filled or when the spins expire, the game ends.

Each spin gives players the opportunity to complete the empty spots and earn prizes spanning x1 – x10 multiplier of the total bet. Other prizes are the Mini Jackpot (x25 total bet), Major Jackpot (x50 total bet), and the Mega Jackpot (x250 total bet). The counter is topped up after each win and any player who successfully fills all 15 spots will walk away with the Grand Jackpot and a prize of x5000 the total bet.

Spinomenal Co-CEO commented: “Majestic Claws Hold & Hit continues to build on the success of our Wildlife series, combining striking symbolism, captivating sound design and proven Hold & Hit gameplay. We’re sure this jungle-themed title will instantly connect with players hunting both relaxation and excitement.”

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