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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.
Editor’s Take
Why this matters: Belatra has been a steady hand in the slots world for a long time, but 2025 marked a distinct shift in strategy. By entering the Crash vertical with Goose Boom Bang and winning big at SiGMA Africa, the studio is clearly pivoting to capture the high-growth, high-frequency players in emerging markets. They are no longer just a “classic slots” developer; they are diversifying the portfolio to ensure relevance in regions like LatAm and Africa.
The Full Story
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has issued a strategic review of its 2025 operations, celebrating a 12-month period defined by entry into new game verticals, significant franchise expansion, and high-profile industry recognition.
The year was characterized by a dual strategy: deepening engagement in established markets while aggressively expanding its content portfolio to suit local preferences in emerging territories.
Portfolio Evolution: Crash and Battles 2025 saw Belatra move beyond its traditional slot roots. The company made its debut in the high-demand Crash game vertical with the launch of Goose Boom Bang, a title designed to tap into the fast-paced gameplay preference of younger demographics.
Additionally, the studio introduced a fresh game concept with the launch of Battles, a new format unveiled for the first time in 2025, with further development planned for 2026.
The ‘Mummyverse’ Expands For fans of classic slots, the highlight of the year was the aggressive expansion of the Mummyverse. Belatra nearly doubled the size of this franchise over the year, making it the most extensive game universe in their entire catalog.
The developer also focused on B2B localization, releasing a number of exclusive bespoke games created specifically for selected operator partners to meet specific local market tastes.
Awards and Recognition The company’s strategic shifts were validated by industry accolades. Belatra secured over 30 nominations throughout the year, with standout wins including:
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Best Slot Provider (awarded by BitStarz).
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Most Played Game of 2025 for Make It Gold at the SiGMA Africa Awards.
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Player’s Pick Award.
Management Commentary Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, commented on the studio’s momentum:
“This year has truly defined who we are as a studio – ambitious, creative and focused on building long-term partnerships. We’ve expanded our universes, launched new ones and entered exciting new markets that will all help us carry this momentum into the New Year.”
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Editor’s Take
Why this matters: The “Instant Game” vertical (Crash, Plinko, Mines) is becoming crowded, but Ebaka Games is cutting through the noise with a distinct brand personality. By securing BMM Testlabs certification so quickly after launch, they are signaling to Tier 1 operators that despite their “chaotic” marketing vibe, the math underneath is solid and compliant. The backing of industry veteran Dmitry Belianin also adds immediate commercial credibility to the startup.
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Ebaka Games, the fledgling studio that promises to bring “chaos and soul” to the iGaming sector, has outlined an aggressive growth strategy for 2026 following a landmark launch period in late 2025.
The studio, which officially debuted in November, reports that its initial rollout reached more than five million people worldwide. The launch saw its portfolio go live with the operator Menace, serving as the initial testbed for its mechanics and “Ebaka modes.”
The Product: Instant Games with Personality Ebaka is bypassing traditional slots to focus on the high-growth vertical of fast-paced, instant-win games. Their initial lineup includes:
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Plinko
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Mines
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Tower
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Limbo
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Crash
Differentiation is achieved through unique mascots and signature gameplay tweaks designed to offer high win potential and distinct visual identities, moving away from the generic interfaces often found in this genre.
Regulatory Milestone Crucially for its 2026 roadmap, Ebaka Games has confirmed it has secured certification from BMM Testlabs. This accreditation validates the fairness and integrity of its RNG (Random Number Generator) and game engines, removing a major barrier to entry for regulated markets. With this certification in hand, the studio plans to launch with a number of “major brands” in the coming year.
Management Commentary Vitalii Zalievskyi, CEO of Ebaka Games, commented on the studio’s unorthodox approach:
“It’s only been a few weeks since we first introduced Ebaka Games to the world. The feedback has been breathtaking, and it vindicates the decision for us to take a different path to the rest of the industry. You don’t need huge marketing budgets to grab people’s attention if you are building something truly innovative.”
Industry Backing The studio describes itself as being “created by players for players” but boasts significant industry firepower in its corner. The team includes Dmitry Belianin, a well-known figure in the sector who is the co-founder of Blask and Menace, as well as Managing Partner at Already Media.
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Editor’s Take
Why this matters: British racing has a well-documented demographic problem; its core audience is aging. “Friday Night Live” is a direct attempt to fix this by blending high-stakes racing with the “experience economy” (DJs, nightlife vibes) that appeals to Gen Z and Millennials. Bringing SBK on board—a mobile-first, app-only sportsbook—is a perfect demographic fit, while the Racing Post adds the necessary credibility to ensure the actual racing product remains the focus.
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Arena Racing Company (ARC) has unveiled the strategic commercial lineup for its upcoming Friday Night Live series, confirming SBK as the Exclusive Betting Partner and The Racing Post as the Official Media Partner.
Set to launch in January 2026, Friday Night Live is a new initiative created in collaboration with youth-focused events company INVADES. The series is designed to overhaul the traditional race day experience, featuring fast-paced fixtures under floodlights, DJ sets, and significant entertainment elements sandwiched between races.
The Commercial Deal
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SBK: As the exclusive betting partner, the Smarkets-owned sportsbook will take naming rights and on-course branding for all 35 races. Crucially, these races will be broadcast live on mainstream television via ITV Racing as well as Sky Sports Research.
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The Racing Post: As the Official Media Partner, the publication will provide content, coverage, and promotion across its digital platforms, aiming to bridge the gap between established racing purists and the new audience ARC hopes to attract.
A High-Stakes Experiment The series is not just a marketing exercise; it carries serious sporting weight. Each of the five scheduled nights will feature over £200,000 in prize money. The fixtures will rotate across three of ARC’s all-weather tracks: Wolverhampton, Newcastle, and Southwell.
Management Commentary David Leyden Dunbar, Group Director of Commercial Strategy at ARC, was clear about the target audience:
“We have been very clear that one of the aims of Friday Night Live is to engage the next generation of racing fans… Both [partners] have shown real enthusiasm to work with us… as well as using the platform that these fixtures will offer them to also engage with more established racing and sports fans.”
Adam Baylis, Marketing Director at SBK, added:
“Friday Night Live [is] a fresh and engaging concept that brings a new energy to British racing. SBK has always been built around sport… our focus is on enhancing the live race day experience in a fun, social and responsible way.”
The 2026 Schedule The series kicks off immediately in the new year:
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9th Jan: Wolverhampton
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6th Feb: Newcastle
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20th Feb: Southwell
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20th March: Wolverhampton
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27th March: Newcastle
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