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Swedish online casino shutter would cause instant ‘black-market boom’, says BonusFinder MD

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Government considers ‘extreme measures’ as activity rises amid COVID-19 restrictions but closures would drive more players to unlicensed sites instead of protecting them

9th April, 2020 ­­– The Swedish government’s threat to temporarily shut down licensed online casinos would have a disastrous effect on the industry and drive thousands more players to the black market, BonusFinder.com has warned.

The minister in charge of gambling policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, this week warned that “extraordinary measures” would be implemented if operators do not take action to slow the increase in igaming activity seen in the last two weeks, as people are told to stay at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

According to new data from Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, there has been a 33% increase in registrations and logins to play online casino games with 17 of the 60 licensed operators in the country in the last 14 days.

Last month, Swedish market research carried out by BonusFinder.com found that almost a third of Swedish online casino players are searching for ‘unlicensed casinos’, with growing numbers turning to black-market brands due to the market’s restrictive gaming regulations, introduced in January 2019.

Instead of protecting players, a shutdown of online casino brands, however, is likely to lead to thousands more players searching for and depositing funds on unlicensed sites, as well as causing further financial damage to licensed operators, according to BonusFinder.com.

Fintan Costello, Managing Director, Bonusfinder.com, said: “The Swedish government will make a colossal mistake if it chooses to temporarily close down online casino sites in an attempt to protect players. As our research has shown, almost a third of online casino players are already looking to the black market for a more attractive offering since restrictive rules were imposed in January 2019. These latest plans would create an immediate black-market boom.

“Swedish legislation requires operators to have strict responsible gambling procedures in place, therefore the right measures are already there. The focus should instead be on ensuring these are adhered to rather than taking a knee jerk reaction to close down all legitimate brands and forcing even more players to unprotected sites.”

 

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EGT installs PH 50 V AWP cabinets at Hi Five Casino in the Netherlands

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The Berg en Dal venue adds single-screen AWP units supplied with EGT’s Bonus Prize Collection multigame.

EGT has expanded its footprint in the Dutch AWP market with a new installation at Hi Five Casino in Berg en Dal. The venue has added PH 50 V AWP cabinets supplied with the Bonus Prize Collection multigame.

According to EGT, this is its first installation of single-screen AWP cabinets in the Netherlands. Yuliana Ilieva, Director of EGT Netherlands, said: “This is the first time we have installed single-screen AWP cabinets in the country. The operator, as well as the players, are impressed by the aesthetics and overall design of the cabinets, perfectly blending eye-catching outlook and maximum comfort. The combination with titles such as Mighty Sparta and Amazons’ Battle is a guarantee of a captivating gaming experience, and the results shown so far are eloquent proof. I am confident that we will see more installations of these products very soon.”

The PH 50 V AWP cabinet is powered by EGT’s Exciter IV platform and features a 50-inch vertical monitor, ergonomic functions, and enhanced video and audio capabilities, the company said. Bonus Prize Collection includes 10 games and features including Cash Heat, Epic Cash, Prize Multipliers, and Wild bonuses.

Micha van Bochem from Casino Hi Five said the machines have been live for a month. “EGT’s new cabinet for the Dutch market has been a big hit so far. The machines have been running for a month now and are being enthusiastically received by players. They look beautiful and innovative, with a large screen—and hopefully, in the future, with games that feature expanding reels —that would be absolutely fantastic on such an elegant cabinet. So far, it’s been nothing but positive, and we’re looking forward to the future.”

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Swintt adds Duolito Iceman Tower to SwinttPremium slot line-up

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New five-reel title features shifting wilds, a scatter-driven free spins upgrade mechanic, and max wins of up to 10,000x.

Swintt has released Duolito Iceman Tower, a new SwinttPremium slot set in Pisa that includes free spins, shifting wilds and a maximum win of up to 10,000x the bet.

The game is a five-reel, 10-payline title. It uses ace-through-ten playing card symbols alongside gelato-themed icons. A leaning tower wild symbol shifts one column to the left on each turn until it leaves the reels, substituting for regular symbols as it moves.

Duolito Iceman Tower’s free spins feature triggers with three or more scatter symbols in any position, awarding 10, 15 or 20 free spins depending on the number of scatters. During the bonus, every four scatters collected upgrades the wild, expanding from two spaces to three, and then to filling an entire reel “whenever a win can be made,” according to the company.

Swintt said the free spins feature can be extended via two mechanics: paylines completed with the help of a wild add one extra free spin, and landing three, four or five scatters during the bonus awards another full initial free spins allocation. The game also includes an optional Risk feature that can double a win by correctly guessing the colour of a hidden playing card.

Anthony Dalla-Giacoma, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “The sun is out and the iceman is back in action in Duolito Iceman Tower – the latest thrilling release in our SwinttPremium collection. With shifting wilds, a rewarding free spins feature and an upgrade mechanic that gives every scatter the potential to make the bonus even bigger, the game delivers simple, accessible gameplay with real staying power. We’re confident it will prove a popular summer release with our operator partners and their players.”

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Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead carries Play’n GO into the burning ruins of Luxor, where imperial ambition meets ancient judgement beneath a sky thick with smoke.

In Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead, Luxor Temple is no place of silence or ceremony. Stone halls crack, fire pours through shattered columns, and a legendary throne waits beyond the blaze as golden legions press forward through the wreckage. The setting draws together Roman military presence and ancient Egyptian grandeur, framing the game as a struggle between order, ruin, and the dangerous pull of power.

What gives the release its identity is the atmosphere wrapped around that conflict. The throne itself feels less like a prize than a warning, while molten light, smoke-soaked skies, and scorched temple walls create a world that looks halfway between relic and reckoning. Across the reels, crocodiles, snakes, lions, and bulls hold their ground in the heat, while the legionnaire presence gives the artwork a stern, confrontational edge rather than a heroic gloss.

This makes Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead a strong fit for audiences who enjoy Play’n GO titles built around lore, iconography, and a vivid sense of place. It also gives the release a natural connection to both the Legion Gold line and the darker mythic tone associated with the Dead series, while still carving out its own identity through fire, judgement, and imperial spectacle.

Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador at Play’n GO, said: “Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead has a very clear visual identity from the first frame. Luxor is falling apart around you, but that only sharpens the sense of purpose at the centre of the game. It is bold, severe, and full of that tension between glory and consequence that gives the theme its weight.”

With fire in the sky and the throne waiting in the smoke, Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead turns ancient spectacle into a release with real presence.

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