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Blueprint’s enhanced Viz™ slot launches exclusively with Paddy Power Betfair
Jackpot King Deluxe added to classic branded title
Blueprint Gaming, the leading supplier of branded slots to the gaming industry, has enhanced its classic game Viz™ inspired by the popular comic magazine, with the new version launching exclusively with Paddy Power Betfair.
The original release marked Blueprint’s entry into the online market and has now been transformed into HTML5, including the exciting addition of the Jackpot King Deluxe progressive system that offers massive win potential.
Coinciding with Viz’s 40th anniversary, the revamped game retains all the crass from the popular hit including iconic characters Roger Mellie and Johnny Fartpants, allowing players to rediscover the timeless slot that first put Blueprint on the map over a decade ago.
During this 5×3 20-line slot, three Showtime Bonus symbols gain entry to the Big Deal round where players eliminate TVs for a free spins offer worth up to 50 spins.
Long-term Blueprint operator partner Paddy Power Betfair is the first to go live with the newly enhanced slot, which will soon be made available to the developer’s global operator network.
Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing and Relationships at Blueprint Gaming, said: “To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UK’s much-loved adult comic magazine, we’ve put a fresh twist on the game we first launched in the online market some 10 years ago.
“Adding Jackpot King to the gameplay makes perfect sense, providing fans of the original release with an even greater thrill.”
Mike Phelan, Commercial Director at Paddy Power Gaming, said: “We are delighted to be the first operator to launch the new Viz™ slot on its 40th anniversary. With the addition of the Jackpot King and after last year’s £4m winner on Paddy Power, we know how popular these games are with customers. This year, we’re hoping to add another lucky customer into the Punting Hall of Fame and what better game to do it on than this branded slot!”
David Reynolds Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global
Games Global details July release roadmap led by Gold Blitz and Coin Collect titles
Lineup includes Foxium’s Brawl Gods and Fortune Factory Studios’ Candy Express Gold Blitz, plus 20+ more network releases.
Games Global has published its July release roadmap, outlining a slate of new online casino titles built around collection-style mechanics, including new entries in Gold Blitz
and Coin Collect-led formats.
Foxium’s Brawl Gods
tops the July lineup, themed around a Zeus-versus-Hades showdown. The title adds a Coin Chamber mechanic where Coin symbols collected during play are held above the reels for a limited time, alongside a versus-style bonus game with collection meters and a four-tier jackpot structure.
Games Global is also pushing a new Gold Blitz
installment themed around candy and sweets, paired with the Cash Collect feature used across the series.
All For One’s Coin Collect: Piggy Patrons
Extra Bank
expands on the original release by introducing an Extra Bank
feature. When triggered, Extra Bank
opens a mini Link&Win
feature and awards the Jackpot Wheel if all six spots are filled. The game also includes Cash Collect and the Mr Penny, Mr Bond and Mr Bullion Bonus Games, with the company stating jackpot potential of up to 20,000x.
Fortune Factory Studios’ Candy Express Gold Blitz
joins the schedule with multiple collection systems and choice-driven bonus play, combining Gold Blitz
Cash Collection, the Candy Express feature and an Accumulation Trail that unlocks additional spins and multipliers. Games Global said the July roadmap also includes more than 20 additional titles from its studio network.
David Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, said: “July’s line-up continues to demonstrate our studios’ depth of range. Each studio is bringing something distinct to the table across a multitude of collection mechanics – from Extra Bank
and Coin Chamber to the next instalment of Gold Blitz
. It’s this combination of proven performance and creative variation that keeps the network’s output ahead of the curve.”
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3 Pigs of Independence Hog & Win
Gaming Corps launches 3 Pigs of Independence Hog & Win
New 3 Pigs slot uses a 3×5, 243-ways setup with a Hold & Win-style bonus and a stated 5,000x max win.
Gaming Corps has launched 3 Pigs of Independence Hog & Win, a new title in its 3 Pigs slot series. The Sweden-based, publicly listed developer said the game is themed around US Independence Day.
The game runs on a 3×5 grid with 243 ways to win. Gaming Corps said it is built around “Hog & Win”, its pig-themed take on Hold & Win, where Prize Coins worth 1x to 5x the total bet can land in the base game and be collected via Collector Vaults.
According to the studio, the Bonus Hog & Win Game is triggered by collecting red, white and blue Pig Coins, with a stated top prize of 5,000x the total bet. In the bonus, the Red Pig “Grow” upgrade can add rows to increase the grid up to five symbols high, the White Pig “Boost” applies multipliers up to 10x, and the Blue Pig “Extra” adds respins. The Liberty Pig can also appear and reveal as one of the three Pig Coins.
The game also includes four collectable Banknote Prizes—Hamilton, Oinkrew, Grunt and Benji—which fill progress bars toward larger rewards, Gaming Corps said. A “Lose to Win” mechanic can also trigger on losing spins to reshape the grid into a win or send players into the Hog & Win feature.
Viacheslav Pechernyi, Product Owner at Gaming Corps, said: “The 3 Pigs have become real characters for us, and half the fun is deciding where they turn up next. An American Independence theme was the perfect fit for their loudest, brightest adventure yet.
“Beneath the celebration there is a genuinely rewarding game, with the Hog & Win feature, the grid-growing upgrades and the Banknote Prizes giving players plenty to chase. It is bold, good fun, and we think it will go down well wherever the 3 Pigs have found a following.”
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Astana
Astana to host IESF World Esports Championship 2027
IESF signs host agreement with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Qazaq Cybersport Federation in Astana.
Astana has been confirmed as the host city for the IESF World Esports Championship 2027 (WEC27), following a host agreement signing ceremony involving the International Esports Federation (IESF), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Qazaq Cybersport Federation.
IESF said the event is expected to draw participation across more than 150 IESF Member Federations through the qualifiers, with national teams competing via IESF-recognized national member structures.
“WEC27 will be more than a championship. It will be a global celebration of nations, athletes, and the future of esports,” said Vlad Marinescu, President of IESF. “For every player, there is no greater honor than competing under their national flag and officially representing their nation on the world stage. That is what makes the World Esports Championship so powerful and so unique. In 2027, Astana will welcome the world and proudly stand as the Esports Capital in the World of Esports, uniting our Member Federations, athletes, fans, and communities. Kazakhstan has shown remarkable vision, ambition, and commitment, and we are confident that WEC27 will deliver an unforgettable championship and a lasting legacy for the global esports family.”
Yerbol Myrzabosynov, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said: “We are honored that the International Esports Federation has entrusted Kazakhstan with hosting the World Esports Championship 2027. This reflects the confidence in our country’s ability to deliver an event of the highest international standard. Hosting WEC27 reinforces our commitment to advancing esports and creating new opportunities for young people through sport, technology, education, and international cooperation. We look forward to welcoming the World of Esports to Astana and showcasing Kazakhstan as a destination capable of delivering world-class international events.”
Kuanyshbek Yessekeyev, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Qazaq Cybersport Federation, added: “We sincerely thank the International Esports Federation for the trust and confidence placed in Kazakhstan to host the World Esports Championship 2027. This is a historic milestone for our esports community and a testament to the progress we have achieved together with our partners. Alongside IESF, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and our national stakeholders, we are committed to delivering an outstanding championship for athletes, fans, and the World of Esports. WEC27 will inspire future generations, accelerate the growth of esports in Kazakhstan, and strengthen our country’s position as a leading esports and digital innovation hub.”
IESF said more details, including schedule, qualification pathway, venues, official titles, ticketing, and the event program, will be announced in the coming months via its official channels.
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