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Week 5/2020 slot games releases

Have a look at this week’s latest slot game releases!
As they say in fishing circles, ‘the bigger the bait, the bigger the fish’. The same applies for Booming Games’ upcoming release of Hooked. As Shane Cotter, Booming Games’ Director of Product says “This is a game to really up the stake on. Once the player hits the ‘Fish On Feature’, they get to experience the thrill of high-stakes fishing. Our crew are only interested in netting one of our 3 types of fish per round, maximising the players chance for a full screen of the same major symbol, where they win that symbol’s ‘jackpot payout’.
Greentube’s Home of Games has been given a pink overhaul with the addition of the mesmerizing new slot Cash Connection™ – Charming Lady™, now available for all B2B partners! Please give a warm welcome to the Charming Lady, which takes the incredibly popular Lucky Lady’s Charm™ series to another level in: Cash Connection™ – Charming Lady™! This new spin on the slot series challenges players to impress the beautiful Lady and hunt for FOUR jackpots across the reels! The thrilling new title is now available to B2B partners on Greentube, the Home of Games!
In the latest release from the innovative casino game provider, Red Rake Gaming, players can venture into a magical and mysterious mine where they can find valuable treasure with the help of Gustav, the most intrepid miner of all time. This 8×8 reel Cluster video slot is brimming with gems and diamonds, and players can mine endlessly in order to obtain a huge number of wins.
Flappers, the latest game from casino game developer Stakelogic, is its taking players back to the glitz and glamour of the roaring 1920s. The game is set in a bustling nightclub and is themed around the iconic Flapper girls of the era who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair and danced to the jazz music being played. The game boasts several features including Fabulous Free Spins. This is unlocked when three security guard scatter symbols land anywhere on the reels. When they do, the security guards part the stage curtains and activate up to 80 free spins.
Evoplay Entertainment, the innovative game development studio, has invited players on a magical quest for undiscovered riches with its latest slot, Legend of Kaan. Set in the heart of the jungle before the days of the conquistadors, the Legend of Kaan offers everything a legendary Aztec adventure should contain, with magic, mysticism and an immersive jungle atmosphere. Players should expect the unexpected on this mystical journey through Central America featuring snakes, totems and the Great Kaan awarding a treasure trove of prizes.
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.
Slot supplier Play’n GO announced the release of their latest slot title into the market, the 5-reel video slot Coywolf Cash. The game is based around an animal known as the Coywolf; a canid found in North America which is a hybrid of both coyotes and wolves. Not to be confused with coyotes or wolves, Coywolves are extremely clever apex predators that have adapted to changes in their environment, bringing them to the top of their respective food chain The game’s design is influenced by the Coywolf’s habitat, the woodland forests of Northern America, and it is seen in the artwork and imagery used, with animals such as Wolverines, Lynxes and Foxes also being employed as game symbols.
Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, will be pulling out all the stops at ICE London next week when it showcases its latest spectacular slot Romeo & Juliet – Sealed with a Kiss™. The game developer will be transporting visitors to the beautiful streets of fair Verona, hosting a “Kissing Photo Booth” to capture a moment and take home a love letter sealed with a kiss. Romeo and Juliet impersonators will also be charming attendees with lip balms and fresh red roses to give away just in time for Valentine’s day.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider for the gaming industry, has launched a new feature-filled video slot, Release the Kraken. The 4×5, graphic-rich title is set in the depths of the ocean where players are pitted in a battle against the horrifying creature of the deep, the Kraken. The Sunken Treasure Bonus will trigger a sum of multipliers, while the Roaming Kraken Free Spins brings up 10 items among which free spins are hidden. All the revealed free spins will be added up as the player discovers them. The Kraken modifier features include Infectious Kraken Wilds, Colossal Kraken Wilds and Kraken Locking Wilds, resulting in different sorts of win combinations.
For the creation of this slot, Triple Cherry team started to think about the first image that come to your mind when you are thinking about the popular carnival of Rio de Janeiro. This is when the girl who accompanies you during the game was born and became to be an essential character in the game. When you think of Brazil and its carnival, attractive girls, bright dresses, beaches, lights and a very festive atmosphere come to your mind. That is why the main stage is located between palm trees with the city and the beaches of Rio in the background. In this slot fruit cocktails are used as symbols and you could find a sequence of free spins with a lot of fireworks accompanied by party music.
Conferences in Europe
EGT Digital to present its brand-new products designed to perform at iGB Live 2025

This year’s iGB Live is the next destination where EGT Digital will present a selection of impressive new releases, product upgrades and popular bestsellers from its portfolio. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the company’s latest innovations at stand N50.
Part of the exciting new lineup is the upcoming slot Power & Glory: Athena, which will be launched as part of the popular Clover Chance jackpot series. The game invites players to challenge the Greek goddess in exchange for a rich mix of cascading wins and dynamic bonus features.
Together with it, guests can explore EGT Digital’s extensive portfolio of over 140 in-house developed casino titles, covering a wide variety of themes and mechanics. On display will be also the company’s standout jackpot solutions Bell Link, High Cash, Single Progressive Jackpot, and the latest Gods & Kings Link.
EGT Digital’s iGaming platform X-Nave will demonstrate how its modular architecture helps operators build and grow successful online businesses. Its 4 main modules – Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway, can be used as part of the complete solution or integrated individually into third-party platforms. Each module has been upgraded with new functionalities, which will be showcased at iGB Live 2025.
New features are coming to the Sport Product module, bringing a more dynamic and personalized betting experience. Among the highlights is the Early Payout option for live events, giving players the chance to lock in a win as soon as their team takes a 2-goal lead. The updated eSports menu introduces a new visually engaging layout that makes browsing and navigation effortless. To further tailor the experience, the new Sports Recommendation Engine delivers real-time, personalized suggestions based on individual betting history and behavior. A predefined multiple bets container now appears in the Sports lobby, displaying both original and boosted odds. With the enhanced Quick Deposit feature, players can top up their accounts instantly while staying within their financial limits.
X-Nave’s Gaming Aggregator will present its expanded game library, which now includes more than 24,000 titles from over 150 providers. Attendees will get acquainted with the Client Hub, which offers easy access to game resources and features, jackpots, documentation, and certificates. In addition, now operators will be able to manage bonuses through the Aggregator, thanks to the module’s built-in bonus support.
The Payment Gateway will introduce several important upgrades designed to improve flexibility and player convenience. One of the latest additions is the Stacking Deposits feature, which allows multiple consecutive deposits to be combined toward activating a bonus. The PIX method now enables players to make deposits straight from the game window, while the Quick Deposit functionality continues to support fast and seamless top-ups. The platform users will also have at their disposal Google Pay as a deposit option and Apple Pay as a withdrawal option. Fully automated deposits and withdrawals via bank transfer will be also available.
Last but not least, the Standalone payment gateway will be presented too. This is a new separate product, which includes all features of the Payment Gateway: transaction monitoring, rule engine, integrations with payment methods, and allows integration with X-Nave and platforms of other providers.
Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital, commented: “I always look forward to iGB Live, as this event traditionally provides us with the chance to showcase our innovative solutions to a wide range of professionals from all over the world and to strengthen our existing partnerships, as well as start new high-potential collaborations. This year, my excitement is even greater as the show will be held in a new place – London, which has already established itself over the years as a preferred location for holding large-scale gaming exhibitions. I am confident that our participation in iGB Live 2025 will be a great success, meeting and even exceeding our expectations.”
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Compliance Updates
iGaming Trends 2025: First Half-Year Regulations Recap

SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider of iGaming software solutions, releases a fresh regulatory update as part of its renowned iGaming Trends 2025 report. With regulation remaining one of the industry’s most pressing topics, the company highlights the latest developments from key markets worldwide.
The full recap is divided by countries, covering 24 jurisdictions in total. Below is a condensed selection of insights into the iGaming regulatory landscape by region – the complete breakdown is available for free in the full report.
Europe
- The UK rolled out stake limits for slots, deposit prompts, bonus restrictions, and a new statutory levy. Tighter oversight of suppliers and affordability checks are also underway.
- The Netherlands proposed universal spending limits, stricter ad rules, and gave regulators powers to block unlicensed operators.
- Germany approved a state monopoly model for online table games in Baden-Württemberg, applying a progressive tax.
- Curacao now shifts toward an EU-aligned, reputation-focused framework, operating under a revamped regime with on-site inspections, ad code updates, and mandatory compliance standards.
- Malta faces EU infringement proceedings over a legal shield that protects Malta-licensed online operators from foreign claims, which could be overturned.
Asia-Pacific
- The Philippines exited the offshore gaming model with a POGO ban and introduced domestic reforms, including a GGR tax cut and the launch of a verified list of licensed online operators
- India awaits a Supreme Court ruling on €11.5B in back taxes and is cracking down on illegal gambling ads.
Middle East
- UAE signals future digital expansion with iGaming-related hiring, although online licences are not yet issued.
Africa
- Nigeria restructured gambling taxes and banned Google gambling ads, shifting regulation to states.
- South Africa introduced a Remote Gambling Bill to establish a regulated online gambling framework, which is now pending approval.
South America
- Brazil is raising its gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax to 18%, expanding betting regulations, tightening oversight of advertising and payment systems, and introducing new restrictions on influencer marketing, including a ban on the use of celebrities and athletes in gambling promotions.
- Peru reduced its iGaming tax temporarily and expanded IP-blocking measures.
North America
- The USA (New York) moved to ban sweepstakes casinos and passed legislation targeting social gambling models.
SOFTSWISS continues to monitor the global regulatory environment to guide its partners through compliance shifts and regional opportunities.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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Brightstar
Brightstar Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of PlayAGS for Approximately $1.1 Billion Dollars

Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”), a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, announced the closing of its acquisition of PlayAGS, Inc., a global full-service gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products. The transaction was first announced on May 9, 2024.
The closing follows approval of the transaction by AGS stockholders and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the agreement, AGS stockholders will receive $12.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.1 billion. As a result, AGS is now a privately held company, and its common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The acquisition comes amid strong growth momentum for AGS. Over the past three years, the Company has more than doubled its global slot unit sales to over 6,100 units, grown online real-money gaming content revenue by over 150%, and increased Table Products revenue by more than 50%—collectively driving three consecutive years of record revenue performance. Powered by strategic investments in R&D and a deep and diverse suite of high-performing products, AGS has become a comprehensive solutions provider across multiple product categories and has a growing global presence both in land-based and online casinos.
“We’re excited to join forces with Brightstar, a partnership that marks both a pivotal moment and a transformative new chapter in AGS’ growth story,” said David Lopez, CEO & President of AGS. “With Brightstar as a strategic partner, we believe AGS is in an ideal position to accelerate growth and double-down on delivering focused, high-impact innovation across slots, table products, and online gaming. This partnership sharpens our ability to serve casino operators with differentiated content and solutions built to give them a winning edge.”
“We are thrilled to officially welcome David and the AGS team to Brightstar,” said Andrew Weinberg, Founder, CEO & Co-Chair of Brightstar. “We believe that AGS’ full-spectrum product offering and customer-centric culture set it apart in a growing industry. Our goal is to help the Company expand into new markets and continue to use technology to create exciting games and products.”
Macquarie Capital served as financial advisor and Cooley LLP served as legal counsel to AGS. Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor to Brightstar. Barclays and Citizens JMP Securities also served as financial advisors to Brightstar. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck served as legal counsel to Brightstar.
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