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Quickspin’s latest game is a great testament to their ‘portrait first’ focus

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6 years ago

January 16, 2020

Swedish slot specialist Quickspin, a Playtech Group company, has just released Skulls UP! – the first slot of the year to be developed with their ‘portrait first’ focus.

Quickspin always develop their slots with a clear focus on mobile devices – a strategy they’re planning on ramping up even further this year, with a special focus on their new portrait mode. Last year, the company updated their UX design with this new portrait mode, as well as the layout in their engagement tool Tournaments.

Skulls UP! combines a tropical theme with expanding reels, high volatility and the opportunity to win big. The features include Flaming Free Spins, Flaming Respins (Respin until you win) and Flaming Skull Wilds. In addition, the reels can expand to up to 6 symbols in height. Every Wild symbol you get during a Flaming Respin will open up a new position above the reels, which can increase the number of bet ways from 243 all the way up to 1,944.

Daniel Lindberg, Quickspin CEO: “We’re really excited to kick-start 2020 with our first release! We’ve got a diverse roadmap planned out for the year, and we’ll continue to push the boundaries with one innovative, high-quality slot per month, with a clear focus on mobile devices. Skulls UP! is a great testament to our strategy. Making full use of our new portrait mode, it’s a beautiful example of a game that was developed with our ‘portrait first’ approach.”

Founded in 2011, Quickspin rapidly established itself as a leading development studio for real money and social casino gaming, and the company was acquired by Playtech in March 2016. Now licensed in multiple jurisdictions, its award-winning content has seen the company sign agreements with a long list of leading operators.

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Octoplay Goes Live in Michigan

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3 hours ago

January 29, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

Octoplay is now live in Michigan across BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Rush Street Interactive, marking the company’s second U.S. state and largest coordinated market entry to date. The simultaneous go-live with four tier-one operators arrives less than six months after Octoplay’s United States debut in New Jersey.

Since its founding in October 2022, Octoplay has secured active licenses across thirteen regulated jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, New Jersey, Ontario, Michigan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Malta, Italy, Greece, Romania, and Slovakia. Michigan extends that momentum into the U.S. As one of the top three states by iGaming revenue, it represents a significant market, and Octoplay enters it with four tier-one operators live from day one.

“Just months after our New Jersey debut, Michigan represents the next phase of our U.S. expansion,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay. “Launching simultaneously with four leading operators shows the confidence the market has in our content. We expect to carry this momentum into additional states throughout 2025.”

Earlier this year, Octoplay ranked first among U.S. rising suppliers by overall index in H1 according to Eilers & Krejcik, underscoring the company’s accelerating trajectory. With Michigan now live and additional state applications in progress, Octoplay is positioned to extend its North American footprint throughout 2025 and beyond.

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MGA Games Launches Poseidon’s Orb Slot Featuring Sticky Wilds and Free Spins

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1 day ago

January 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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MGA Games, a prominent Spanish firm specializing in content creation for international casino operators, will debut Poseidon’s Orb on January 28, its latest video slot for the .com markets. This title encourages players to join an explorer on an epic quest to find the legendary city of Atlantis.

The game is a Video Slot with 5 reels and 3 rows, offering 10 paylines, and includes Wild and Scatter symbols that activate Free Spins. A remarkable aspect is the Sticky Wilds mechanic in the Free Spins round—an inventive element that boosts thrill and raises winning possibilities. It additionally includes an optional purchase of Free Spins, adjustable for each operator.

The theme of Poseidon’s Orb, drawn from global myths and legends, aims to attract a diverse audience of players. Its stunning visuals and film-inspired score further guarantee an engaging experience brimming with thrills and rewards.

Classified under popular themes like “Adventure,” “Mythology,” “Treasures,” and “Fantasy,” this latest MGA Games Video Slot serves as a valuable enhancement to any operator’s collection, improving player retention and profits, while the Free Spins purchase feature offers an extra revenue opportunity.

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Ludus Games Debuts PvP-First Gambling Studio and Unveils Flagship Title “Battle Fury”

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1 day ago

January 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Ludus Games, a new studio dedicated to next-generation PvP gambling content, officially launches today and introduces its flagship real-money title, Battle Fury, built specifically for iGaming operators.

Uniting veterans from mobile free-to-play, esports, and real-money gaming, Ludus Games creates competitive multiplayer formats that play like real games while integrating seamlessly into casino and sportsbook ecosystems. The studio focuses on PvP-by-design experiences, lightweight high-performance clients, and analytics-ready backends that boost engagement, session depth, and long-term value.

“Most gambling content still looks like single-player math models wearing a casino skin,” said Dmytro Paliants, Founder of Ludus Games. “We created Ludus to bring true competitive gameplay — short, intense real-time duels — into the iGaming world, while preserving the predictability, compliance, and margin operators require.”

Battle Fury: Real-Time PvP Engineered for iGaming

Battle Fury is a real-time, session-based PvP title where players enter compact arenas, outmaneuver opponents, and time abilities to win the pot. Designed with mobile-first performance and seamless cross-platform input, it offers:

Short, intense matches that maximize bet cadence and repeat play
Head-to-head duels with real-time competitive outcomes
Lightweight Unity client optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop

“Our goal is to make PvP as easy to operate as a slot,” added Paliants. “Operators get a stable, portfolio-level RTP around 90%, built-in competitive formats, and a client that feels like a top-tier mobile game. Players get skill-influenced competition — operators get predictable performance.”

Built for Operators: From Integration to Retention

Ludus Games provides a technology stack tailored for casino and sportsbook environments, including:

PvP-first formats that drive social stickiness and repeat sessions
High conversion & retention via competitive loops, streak mechanics, and ladders designed by mobile gaming veterans
Stable and responsible margin, with portfolio RTP configured at ~90%
Multi-platform reach with responsive UX for mobile, tablet, and desktop
Rapid go-to-market through fast skinning, localization, and lightweight API integration

Demo builds are available to qualified partners upon request.

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