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ZITRO TAKES ICE LONDON BY STORM WITH LATEST INNOVATIONS

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3 years ago

February 13, 2023

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At this year’s ICE London, Zitro unveiled its latest and greatest innovations for the European market. The event served as a stage to highlight the diverse range of game titles featured on the four cabinets of the GLARE product lineup. From the company’s reliable service and technology to its compelling suite of slot games, and through its iGaming content, Zitro demonstrated why Winning is not about luck!

“Our team was excited to showcase our new products designed to increase revenue for casino operators,” said Sebastian Salat, International President of Zitro. “As a company with a strong international presence in the European market, ICE London 2023 provided the perfect opportunity to present our latest offerings to a global audience”.

Zitro demonstrated its commitment to product development and innovation by launching a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing player engagement across casino floors. Visitors to the Zitro’s booth were able to see the new slot titles presented on the GLARE form factors: Altius Glare, Illusion Glare, Allure Glare and Fusion Glare; four separate and unique cabinets with exclusive features that guarantee an immersive gaming experience for players.

Among the new game titles on display was Mighty Hammer, a 4-level multi-game featured on Allure Glare, with 4 different game themes and 3 unique Bonus links. Boost your bet and activate the Bonus Link “Thunder” and discover the power of the Hammer for more frequent and larger prizes. Also, on display was Mega King, available for both the Allure and Fusion Glare cabinets. With this slot title, the more you bet, the bigger the jackpot you get. Mega King also includes an amazing “ENERGY BOOST” feature, which allows players get much higher hit frequency to the Bonus Jackpot.

Zitro also released Fantasy Wealth from the Seven Chests series, a 4-level multi-game progressive with 4 fantasy-inspired characters, and a brand-new Seven Chests feature. Players are transported on an exciting journey, chasing the golden chests to trigger the Giant Jackpot Wheel, which guarantees players a sure prize. This latest release from Zitro immerses players in an incredible adventure and offers an unparalleled gaming experience.

Also featured at ICE London 2023 was Fú Shòu Qí Tian, a 4-level multi-game based on oriental mythology and designed exclusively for the Altius Glare cabinet.

Colossus Fire also debuted on the Illusion Glare cabinet. This 4-level progressive multi-game includes 4 game titles, as well as up to 3 unique bonus links where it is easier than ever to win the MEGA jackpot while increasing prizes on each spin.

The company’s top performing titles, Link King and Link Me are back and better! Zitro showcased the new Boost Series featuring a new “Boost” functionality for a much higher hit frequency to the bonus jackpot. These game titles were showcased on the Fusion Glare cabinet.

And finally, the company showcased its latest offerings for the online market through its Zitro Digital division. With an extensive game library of video slots and video bingo, Zitro Digital offers in the category of “multiway” progressive the 88 Link Series with “Kokeshi Dolls”, and the newly launched Bashiba Link Series featuring “Emperor.” Additionally, Zitro Digital offers “multiline” progressives such as the Link King and Link Me Series, featuring games like “Lady Dragon”, “Kuan Kung Gold”, “Buccaneers Booty”, “Totem of Spirits”, “Sweet Tropical Fruits”, and “The Funny Lucky Children”, among others. Zitro Digital also offers standalone games and a vast collection of video bingo games.

“We are proud to have showcased the breadth and diversity of our gaming products at ICE London 2023, highlighting our ability to provide a wide range of cabinets for land-based and online casinos. The show was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with European customers and show them all the greatest games we have developed for the market”, added Sebastian Salat, International President 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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