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Playson goes live with Spanish operator Luckia
Iconic operator group chooses Playson for more content options to elevate offering
Playson, an accomplished iGaming industry supplier, has continued its growth path in Spain by launching with one of the country’s leading betting and igaming brands, Luckia Gaming Group.
Following an integration via Games Global’s aggregation platform, Playson’s Hold and Win portfolio is now live with the operator group’s online casino, including popular hits Royal Coins 2, Diamonds Power and Fire Coins. The launch provides Luckia with more content and choice for its players, which is set to drive further business growth for its online offering.
Luckia Gaming Group was founded in 1980 and is one of the leading entertainment companies in Spain. The operator, which runs both land-based and online operations, is also live Croatia, Chile and Peru.
The agreement demonstrates Playson’s ability to adapt and grow to meet changing trends and appeal to audiences worldwide by developing games that highly resonate with all player preferences.
Paul McInnes, Sales Manager at Playson, said: “We are delighted to provide Luckia with Playson’s premium slot content in the Spanish market through Games Global and this significant milestone represents Playson’s expansion into other regulated markets such as Portugal and the UK, where our strategy is to increase our presence and for which our games portfolio is ideally suited.”
Eloy Fernandez, Head of Product at Luckia, said: “We are so pleased to launch Playson’s award-winning titles and inject even more excitement into our offering. Our players come to us for an enjoyable, well-rounded experience and we know the studio’s omnichannel titles will be a huge hit.
“After analysing player tastes and preferences in detail, we look forward to seeing how much they love these new additions.”
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Top 5 Newest High-RTP Slots at Social Casinos This Month
This month, social casinos are leaning hard into high-RTP releases, with more “player-friendly math” showing up alongside flashy features and streamer-ready visuals. If you like scouting new drops, tracking RTP, and testing games risk-free before you commit time to a grind, sweepspulse.com is one of the places people use to keep an eye on what is trending.
Below are five of the newest high-RTP slot picks from SweepsPulse you can realistically spot making the rounds at social casinos right now, plus what makes each one worth your spins.
Big Bass Bonanza 1000, Pragmatic Play
If there is one modern series that refuses to go away, it is Big Bass, and the newest “1000” entry keeps the familiar fishing vibe but pushes the pace and the potential. You still get the classic collection style gameplay, where catching fish and building multiplier value is the real game, and not the base spins.
Why it fits a high-RTP hunt this month:
- It is a newer social-casino favorite because it is instantly recognizable, easy to understand, and the bonus rounds feel active instead of passive.
- The structure typically rewards “sticking with it” for longer sessions, which is exactly how many social players prefer to spin.
What to look for while you play:
- A base game that is mostly there to feed the feature.
- Bonus rounds where the real entertainment happens, especially when symbols start stacking and values begin to pile up.
- A volatility curve that can feel swingy, so set expectations accordingly if you want steady hits rather than big moments.
Best for: players who like modern slot pacing, collection mechanics, and bonus-driven gameplay.
Gates of Olympus 1000, Pragmatic Play
This one is basically an event slot at this point. “Gates” games get picked up fast in social casinos because the visuals are bold, the cascades are satisfying, and the multiplier moments feel dramatic. The “1000” version leans even harder into that signature style, with an emphasis on big multipliers and screen-filling cascades.
Why it fits a high-RTP hunt this month:
- Newer version, familiar identity, easy social adoption.
- People love it for quick sessions because it can feel exciting even when you are not deep into a bonus, thanks to cascade potential.
What to look for while you play:
- Lots of dead spins mixed with sudden pop-offs, classic high-volatility behavior.
- Multiplier moments that can make a session, even without a long feature.
- A rhythm that works well for “spin, pause, check,” which matches how social players often multitask.
Best for: fans of tumbling reels, multiplier chasing, and adrenaline-style sessions.
Sugar Rush 1000, Pragmatic Play
If you want a high-RTP feel without the heavy, dark myth vibe, this candy-bright slot scratches the itch. The “1000” edition keeps the colorful energy but turns the intensity up with more aggressive feature potential, and a style that is very easy to watch and share.
Why it fits a high-RTP hunt this month:
- It is a new-ish refresh of a recognizable game, so it spreads fast on social platforms.
- The visuals and effects make it especially popular in social casinos where the “experience” matters almost as much as the result.
What to look for while you play:
- Cluster-style wins and cascading sequences that can chain together.
- A bonus that can feel like a completely different gear compared to the base game.
- Swingy outcomes, you might see long stretches of nothing, then a sudden burst that changes the whole session.
Best for: players who like bright themes, cluster mechanics, and volatile bonus rounds.
Starlight Princess 1000, Pragmatic Play
Yes, it is another “1000,” and that is not an accident. This month’s social slot landscape is dominated by refreshed versions of proven hits, and Starlight Princess is one of the most widely recognized “cascades + multipliers” games out there. The updated version keeps the anime-inspired style but aims to deliver more consistent excitement with modern tuning.
Why it fits a high-RTP hunt this month:
- Newer version, very strong name recognition.
- Frequently appears in social-casino libraries because it is simple to understand and quick to get into.
What to look for while you play:
- A base game that is mostly a setup for multiplier moments.
- Sessions that feel “quiet” until a sequence triggers multiple cascades.
- Feature potential that can be thrilling, but not guaranteed, so it is not the best choice if you prefer steady returns.
Best for: players who like fast spins, anime vibes, and chasing huge multipliers.
Sweet Bonanza 1000, Pragmatic Play
Sweet Bonanza is practically a social-casino staple. The “1000” version keeps the fruit and candy theme, the scatter-triggered bonus, and the satisfying screen fills, but aims to deliver a fresher, more modern feel. If you are new to high-RTP slot scouting, this is the kind of title you can use as a baseline, because it is everywhere and easy to compare against other games.
Why it fits a high-RTP hunt this month:
- It is a newer refresh of a classic that social casinos love to feature.
- It is popular with casual players because you do not need to “learn” a lot to enjoy it.
What to look for while you play:
- Big clusters that appear out of nowhere and keep tumbling.
- Bonus rounds that can be either average or explosive, sometimes in the same session.
- A volatility profile that can tempt you to keep chasing, so decide your session length ahead of time.
Best for: casual players who still want high-volatility upside and a familiar, feel-good theme.
How to spot high-RTP slot picks at social casinos
Because social casinos do not always display RTP as clearly as real-money casino sites do, you often have to approach it like a tester.
Here is a simple method:
- Start with popular, newly added titles, social casinos highlight them because they drive engagement.
- Look up the RTP range by game name, many slots have multiple RTP settings depending on operator configuration.
- Treat RTP as “one filter,” not the whole decision. Volatility matters just as much for your experience. A high-RTP slot can still feel brutal if it is very high volatility.
- Do short test runs, then longer sessions only on games you actually enjoy, because social play is about time and entertainment, not just outcomes.
Conclusion
High-RTP slots continue to shape what is popular at social casinos this month, especially refreshed versions of proven favorites with modern features and fast pacing. Whether you enjoy bright cluster games, multiplier-driven cascades, or bonus-heavy classics, these new releases offer solid variety without real-money risk. Try a few, track which styles suit your sessions best, and focus on enjoyment first, RTP second.
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ScatterKings adds sugar-coated spin to Austria with bespoke win2day partnership
ScatterKings has made its debut in Austria, partnering with operator win2day to bring its vibrant, hand-crafted portfolio to one of Europe’s most tightly regulated markets.
Headlining the partnership is Sweet win2day, a mouth-watering title designed exclusively for the operator. Other standout ScatterKings games, including Coins of Cleo, Vikings and Hogs Christmas and Big Bob, have also hit the screens of win2day’s customers, with further releases scheduled to follow.
Win2day is operated by Austrian Lotteries, which was founded more than 50 years ago and holds the only licence to offer online casino gaming in the country. The brand has gained a rich heritage as a trusted name in the market, priding itself on being one of the industry’s most responsible operators.
Through this deal, the new and fiercely passionate provider is redefining what modern slot content looks like for local players.
For ScatterKings, every game stands as a testament to its philosophy – proven mechanics fused with genuine artistic vision. A true labour of love from battle-tested developers, the brand-new studio, years in the making, is channelling its expertise into games crafted with soul.
With a leadership team of seasoned industry veterans spanning years of experience, ScatterKings is primed to accelerate its global growth and continue building games that deliver non-stop thrills.
Steven Cross, CCO at ScatterKings, said: “Our launch with win2day is such a proud moment for us and it’s a partnership built on trust in both our vision and craft.
“Entering such an exclusive market is a powerful endorsement of the quality and personality our content brings. We’re here to deliver premium entertainment to players under the most respected regulatory standards.”
Georg Wawer, Managing Director at win2day, said: “As Austria’s only licensed online gambling operator, it is our responsibility to offer players exclusively high-quality, secure and fully compliant gaming content. With ScatterKings, we welcome a highly innovative partner whose technological excellence and creative strength perfectly match our uncompromising standards.
“The studio’s games are optimised to meet the strictest player protection requirements, ensuring that every title on our platform delivers not only great entertainment but also the highest level of safety and responsibility. Their growing portfolio will be a valuable and exciting addition to win2day.”
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Slotegrator’s 2025: the year in numbers
For Slotegrator, a leading software and business solution provider for online casino and sportsbook operators, 2025 marked a year of restructuring and modernization. The company outlines the key transformations of the past year and the strategy shaping its path through 2026.
Throughout 2025, Slotegrator focused on developing its technological and business solutions for gambling operators worldwide. And those efforts — as well as the team’s substantial growth — have paid off, driving the company to new heights of success.
One indicator of positive performance is an increase in demand. Slotegrator recorded strong growth in demand for its products in multiple regions:
- The Balkans (+168%)
- Africa (+132%)
- Australia and Oceania (+111%)
- Central and Eastern Europe (+76%)
In addition to expanding geographically, Slotegrator grew and developed in several key areas: the size of its client and partner network, the scale of its revenues and market share, and the nature of its leadership.
The company now has nearly 300 clients and over 650 projects worldwide, with 217 new projects launched in 2025 alone. That expansion has translated directly to a rise in revenues; the company’s estimated share of global online gambling GGR reached around 0.8%, driven by an 81% YoY increase in GGR and a 71% rise in Total Bets.
One of this year’s key changes was the appointment of Olga Ivanchik as chief operating officer. With an extensive industry and management background to draw on, she is leading the company’s focus on sustainable scaling, ESG integration, and further strengthening of the internal team.
The company also continued to expand the capabilities of its products. APIgrator, the game aggregator solution, surpassed the threshold of 40,000 online casino games, supported by new strategic partnerships with Octopus Global, Urgent Games, Peter&Sons, Winfinity, Enjoy Gaming, PHOENIX 7, Bellot, InOut Games, and BEON. Another major milestone of 2025 was obtaining a gambling license in Anjouan, enabling Slotegrator to extend its services to a wider range of operators worldwide.
The turnkey online casino platform from Slotegrator also underwent one of the most significant transformations in Slotegrator’s history. More than 1,000 product improvements were implemented in 2025 alone, laying a solid foundation for scalability and advanced analytics.
The platform upgrades covered business intelligence and reporting, limitless scalability, security and authentication, bonus module performance, affiliate integrations, resilient infrastructure, an improved Casino Builder solution, and a significantly reduced time-to-market.
“2025 was a year of major milestones for us. While the global iGaming market continues to evolve at high speed, we not only maintained our strong position but expanded it on multiple levels. This year clearly showed that our strategic direction is right and our foundation is strong,” says Olga Ivanchik, COO at Slotegrator.
Slotegrator enters 2026 with a well-calculated strategy and ambitious plans. The company will continue the large-scale expansion of its team, demonstrate its ESG strategy with a focus on responsible gaming practices and ethical marketing, participate actively in industry events around the globe, conduct new research and media projects, and pursue multiple high-impact product updates. And on top of that, there will be some major announcements at the beginning of the year.
Among the most anticipated developments are a new localization service, a revolutionary tool within the Moneygrator solution, extended AI-powered features, and further transformation of the turnkey platform into a fully integrated ecosystem of high-efficiency services.
For Slotegrator, 2025 was a year of modernization, scale, and trust — and 2026 is set to be the next leap forward.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.
The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.
The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.
Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.
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