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ZITRO MAKES HISTORY AT FIJMA

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4 years ago

March 17, 2022

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Zitro has unveiled at FIJMA 2022, it’s innovations that break into the Spanish market to change everything. This marks a before and after thanks to what no manufacturer has done so far: simultaneously launch for the bingo market, 4 new games available in different cabinets of the new GLARE family. This is an important bet by the company, to offer Spanish operators the best it has in the market: all its casino games now available for gaming and bingo halls with a guarantee of proven success and with a long commercial path.

“Our priority is to satisfy operators by creating innovative products to increase significantly the performance in their gaming halls, as we have proven to do throughout our company’s history. In this new stage that begins now, we will demonstrate our customers that we will always be by their side, and that we go beyond expectations: guaranteeing that this is just the beginning of all that is to come”, says Johnny Viveiros Ortiz.

After so much expectation built among the public, ZITRO has finally unveiled all its products for the Spanish gaming halls and bingo market, including up to 4 new games -Wheel of Legends, Far West, 5 to Win and Bashiba Egyptian- presented in different cabinets of the GLARE family: Altius Glare, Allure Glare and Fusion Glare, respectively. Approved for most Spanish communities, this large library of games and cabinets will completely change the landscape of all gaming properties.

As stated by Vicente Fernandez, Zitro’s commercial director for Spain, “Wheel of Legends, presented in Altius Glare, is aesthetically appealing, and its impressive visuals and high-quality sound effects, among many other features, make it the top choice among slot players. We are confident that our latest innovation will gain ground in gaming properties in Spain. With all the incredible new slot games, as well as Dragon Lamp 3 in video Bingo, we are convinced that customers are sure to find the best gaming option for their gaming halls”.

For the Casino market, Zitro has simultaneously launched four unique cabinets: Altius Glare, Illusion Glare, Allure Glare and Fusion Glare, along with a great variety of new games such as Far West, Wheel of Legends, 5 to Win, 88 Link Multiplier, and Double Link, among many others.

Zitro also showcased at FIJMA 2022 its incredible gaming offer for the online market through its ZITRO DIGITAL division. The company offers Spanish online gaming operators not only the renowned video bingo games that have made Zitro a world leader, but also the popular Link Me and Link King multigame.

Manuela Jiménez, vice-president of Zitro, has stated with satisfaction: “The results achieved at FIJMA confirm what Johnny Ortiz has been promising, to leave no one indifferent. It has been a very fruitful three days, which have made those of us who work at Zitro feel proud, excited and more willing than ever to continue creating world-class products to contribute to the success of our customers”.

Zitro has once again surprised FIJMA visitors with a totally innovative bet. Determined to never stop creating new products thanks to its significant investment in R & D and incredibly talented team: “I want to express my enormous gratitude for the trust placed in us, and to all the people who have been kind enough to join us at our booth. I am very proud of the acceptance our products have received, which encourages us to keep moving forward and to ensure that this is just the beginning of all that is to come,” said Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, Founder of Zitro.

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R. Franco Digital Shortlisted for Casino Platform Excellence at EGR Europe Awards 2026

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3 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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R. Franco Digital, the leading Spanish iGaming provider, has been officially shortlisted for Casino Platform Supplier of the Year at the prestigious EGR Europe Awards 2026. The nomination recognizes a landmark year for the company, characterized by the explosive growth of its IRIS Open Omnichannel Platform and a major commercial breakthrough into the Italian market.

The winners will be announced during a gala ceremony on February 18, 2026, at the Hilton Malta, where the industry’s top-tier operators and suppliers gather to celebrate European gaming excellence.

IRIS: The Engine of Omnichannel Growth

The core of R. Franco Digital’s success lies in its IRIS platform, a highly scalable, multi-jurisdictional solution that unifies casino, sports betting, and retail management.

IRIS Platform Milestones (2025-2026):

Jurisdictional Reach: Certified in 6 jurisdictions and operational in over 10 regulated markets.
Content Depth: Seamlessly integrated with over 1,600 games from global third-party providers.
Operational Stability: Provides 24/7 multilingual support and advanced real-time analytics for operators.
Commercial Momentum: Secured 50+ new operator partnerships and entered three new markets within the last 12 months.

Performance Highlights: 4 Billion Game Rounds

R. Franco Digital’s games portfolio has seen a massive surge in engagement, bolstered by 20 new high-performance slot releases in 2025. Standout titles such as Strange Spins, Aphrodite, Zorro: Final Duel, Ovomon, and The Phantom contributed to a record-breaking year.

Metric	2025–2026 Achievement
Total Game Rounds	4 Billion+ across regulated markets
Revenue Growth	30% Increase during the judging period
New Content	20 New slot titles launched
Expansion	Debut in the Italian regulated market

Strategic Italian Market Entry

A major factor in the EGR shortlisting was R. Franco Digital’s successful entry into Italy. The provider rapidly localized its content to meet the specific demands of Italian players through tier-one partnerships:

Stanleybet.it: Launched 19 games, including the Italian-exclusive debut of Strange Spins.
888.it: Successfully rolled out the popular Super 7 3×3 title.

“We’re proud to be shortlisted for this award, which reflects the strength of our IRIS platform and the quality of the content we’ve delivered over the past year,” said Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital. “Our team has worked hard to support operators with reliable, innovative solutions… we are delighted to see that effort recognised.”

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Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures – Lightning Box Brings Land-Based Hit Online

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4 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Light & Wonder has officially launched Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures, the digital debut of its highly successful land-based franchise. Developed by in-house specialist studio Lightning Box, this 3×5 slot offers 243 ways to win and a high-energy “three-pot” mechanic that has already become a staple on casino floors worldwide.

The game transitions the whimsical “dumpling-tossing” theme to online audiences, combining vibrant Asian-inspired aesthetics with a deep mathematical model designed for high-engagement sessions.

The Three-Pot Mechanic & Seven Feature Combinations

At the core of the gameplay is the persistent pot system. Landing specific colored coins fuels three separate pots—Yummy, Spicy, and Upsized. These pots can trigger individually or in any combination, leading to seven distinct bonus paths.

Feature Mode	Gameplay Enhancement
Yummy Mode	Increases the Hold & Spin respin counter from 3 to 4, significantly extending bonus life.
Spicy Mode	Introduces Chilli multipliers; landing a pepper adds its cash value to every symbol currently held on the board.
Upsized Mode	Unlocks a Dual Grid (two reel sets) for the Hold & Spin round, doubling the win potential.
Combined Modes	Triggering all three at once creates the “Mega Bonus,” featuring dual grids, 4 respins, and value-boosting peppers.

Innovation: The Stack N’ Hit Feature

Unlike traditional Hold & Spin mechanics where symbols simply lock until the round ends, Tasty Treasures introduces the Stack N’ Hit evolution.

Reel Clearing: When a vertical reel is filled with Bun symbols, the prizes are instantly collected, and the reel is cleared.
Persistent Respins: Clearing a reel creates open spaces for new prizes to land, allowing the bonus round to continue far longer than standard industry alternatives.
The Path to Grand: Each cleared reel activates a “Pepper Tracker” above it. Lighting up all five trackers awards the Grand Progressive Jackpot.

Jackpot Tiers & Base Game Depth

Operators benefit from a versatile math model that supports both consistent base-game performance and high-volatility jackpot chases.

Progressive Jackpots: Grand and Major tiers for life-changing win potential.
Fixed Jackpots: Minor and Mini tiers awarded through symbols landing during features.
Nudge Wilds: In the base game, Wild symbols can nudge to cover entire reels, assisting in achieving the 243-way payouts.

“Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures carries forward a brand that has already made its mark in land-based venues,” says Michael Maokhamphiou, Studio Director at Lightning Box. “This release offers operators a flexible, high-performing title that combines familiarity with fresh layers of engagement.”

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How Venezuela’s iGaming market is reacting to US pressure

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4 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Blask data indicates Venezuela’s iGaming demand remained stable in the initial days following the US operation in Caracas.

On 3 January, US forces detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, transporting him from Caracas to face prosecution in New York. The raid came after months of intensifying American pressure throughout 2025 — naval presence, targeted strikes, and a fresh sanctions package.

For Venezuela’s iGaming sector, the disruption poses a critical question: will demand collapse, or adapt?

First results

Blask’s daily Index remained within a tight corridor from 1–4 January, hovering in the high-200K zone. It dropped 5% to 257.4K on the day of the operation, before recovering the next day.

The data reveals no abrupt demand shift during this period. A slight decline sits within Venezuela’s normal daily fluctuations and does not point to a fundamental market change.

Rapid expansion, growing dominance

Venezuela stood out as one of iGaming’s strongest demand gainers in 2025. Blask Index surged 134.9% year-on-year — the second-highest growth worldwide.

This expansion came alongside increasing market dominance. By December, Triunfo Bet commanded 59% of Blask’s BAP (Brand Accumulated Power, measuring a brand’s portion of total user interest nationally), gaining 15 percentage points since January. The top three brands collectively reached over 85%, up 11 points.

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