Swedish-founded gaming giant delivers dominant performance at annual awards ceremony by also collecting Best Music/Soundtrack Award for Hugo Legacy

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, was last night crowned Game Studio of the Year at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards in Valletta, Malta for the second consecutive year, one of two awards won by the company on the night.

The Game Studio of the Year award is testament to Play’n GO’s outstanding 2023 performance, which saw the studio release more than 50 premium titles, increase its market share globally, and continue its rapid growth in the US by the award of new state licenses and operator partnerships.

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Hugo Legacy also picked up a gong for its unique soundtrack, performed live by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague, and is further testament to the fine attention to detail and boundless effort that goes into game development at Play’n GO.

The company posted both its most successful month in its near 20-year history, and it’s record number of rounds played in a single day in late Q4 of 2023, and these awards are testament to the consistent excellence displayed by the legendary game studio.

Ebba Arnred, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder, Play’n GO, said: “We’re honoured to be on the receiving end of these awards, and it is particularly pleasing to receive Game Studio of the Year for the second year running.

“Seeing Hugo Legacy’s unique soundtrack acclaimed in this way is also very special. It is testament to our firmly held belief that every detail matters when it comes to game design and entertaining our players, from the stories we tell, to the audio we build into our games. We want to push the boundaries of what’s possible in entertainment, and the Hugo Legacy soundtrack is a perfect example of our commitment to that mission.

“These awards are testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Play’n GO, and this is encouragement for all of us to double down and make 2024 an even better year for the company. We’ll be back for the three-peat next year!”

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Fair Play Casino players can now enjoy Stakelogic’s in-demand slot and live casino portfolio, as well as an exclusive Chromakey Studio table

Stakelogic, the innovative provider of creative casino content, is proud to announce a new partnership with leading Dutch operator Fair Play Casino. The developer’s unique brand of online slot action and live casino content will be made available at the casino, with the integration managed by Relax Gaming. Fairplaycasino.nl will also receive a fully customised blackjack table thanks to Stakelogic’s innovative Chromakey Studio technology.

The Netherlands has been a key strategic market for Stakelogic for several years, and Fair Play Casino will mark a significant step forward in that expansion. The operator is the fifth biggest in the market, catering to a large portion of Dutch players.

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Those players will now gain full access to Stakelogic’s full suite of online slots. This includes dynamic and engaging new releases like Fugly Pets, Dragon’s Dawn, and Manimals, as well as classic Stakelogic slots. These classic slots have proven to be a huge hit with players worldwide, combining nostalgic gameplay and retro designs with modern graphics and capabilities, ensuring plenty of variety for players.

Per the deal, Fair Play Casino’s casino lobby will be enhanced by the presence of Stakelogic’s live casino catalogue. Each of Stakelogic’s live games is designed to provide a thrilling, immersive gameplay experience using the latest streaming and broadcasting technology. Innovation is the name of the game with Stakelogic, and it is showcased through industry-leading titles like Spin to Win, Super Stake Blackjack, and the game-changing Super Wheel bonus.

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Reflex Gaming, an omnichannel supplier of gambling games, has once again teamed up with Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher on the launch of Diamond Miner DuoMax™, utilising a powerful Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM) to offer precious prizes.

A cascading slot that modifies its reels for win potential, the latest release places players in a deep, dark mine where the only lights shining are the glittering gemstones in the reflection of the miner’s lantern.

Cascading wins are available across 243 ways and the title also features a free spins round that boasts not only a TNT reel modifier but also the latest outing for Yggdrasil’s popular GEM, DuoMax.

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Diamond Miner DuoMax is powered by GATI, Yggdrasil’s cutting-edge technology, which empowers partners to utilise a preconfigured, regulation-ready development toolkit for the seamless creation and swift distribution of top-tier content.

Zoe Bird, Senior Product & Program Manager at Yggdrasil, said: “We have another explosive game on our hands here with DuoMax at its heart alongside a minecart full of features to drive players toward big gem-encrusted wins.

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