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Pragmatic Play Releases Throwback Game Master Joker

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6 years ago

February 13, 2020

Pragmatic Play, one of the leading iGaming content providers, has unveiled the newest addition to its growing slot portfolio, Master Joker.

The one reel, five-line slot game combines traditional slot staples, such as fruit symbols, gold bars and Sevens with a modern spinning wheel mechanic. The titular Joker character plays a vital role in the slot, as when she lands on the reels she spins the wheel which randomly picks a multiplier for a player’s win, while also acting as a WILD.

Players can win up to 10,000x their stake should the Seven symbol land upon all five reels and the Joker spins the multiplier wheel with it landing on 100x.

Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Master Joker takes a traditional slot experience and transforms it into a thrilling, multiplier-heavy Pragmatic Play video slot.

“Its vibrant colours, fast-paced gameplay and huge win potential gives Master Joker all the ingredients to become an instant classic in our slot portfolio.”

Master Joker is the latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s award-winning collection of slot games which includes Mustang, John Hunter and the Scarab Queen, and fan-favourite Wolf Gold.

The provider’s entire portfolio of video slots, bingo and more games is available to its operator partners via a single API.

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Hell Clock targets PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launch on July 14 alongside Cursed War expansion

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2 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Rogue Snail and Mad Mushroom moved the console release from June 2 to avoid Path of Exile’s Return of the Ancients update.

Hell Clock will launch on PlayStation 5 and XBox Series X|S on July 14, 2026, with its first major expansion, Cursed War, releasing the same day on consoles and Steam, according to Rogue Snail and publisher Mad Mushroom.

The date was disclosed during the Latin American Games Showcase alongside a new trailer focused on skills coming in Cursed War: youtu.be/cUWtDLd_u6Y.

Rogue Snail said the console edition and expansion were originally planned for a June 2 launch, but were shifted to avoid Path of Exile’s recent Return of the Ancients update.

Cursed War adds a new story act set during the Paraguayan War of 1864–1870, plus “over 10 new environments,” additional skills and relics, new bosses, and new endgame systems including Endless Nightmares and the full version of Ascension, the company said.

Hell Clock is set against a dark fantasy take on real Brazilian history, including the late 19th century War of Canudos, and is built around ARPG progression with roguelike run structure and build customization.

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Allwyn rolls out two-round Lotto format with first draw set for 10 June

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4 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Each £2 line now plays twice per draw night, lifting overall prize odds to 1-in-4.9 and targeting 345 millionaires a year.

Allwyn will launch a new two-round format for the UK National Lottery’s Lotto on Wednesday 10 June, giving players two chances to win from a single £2 line. Tickets for the updated game went on sale Sunday 7 June.

Under the change, each line is automatically entered into two separate rounds on each Wednesday and Saturday draw night. Players still pick six numbers from 59, but two sets of six main numbers and a Bonus Ball will be drawn using two separate machines, meaning a single line can win in one round, the other, or both.

Allwyn said the update improves the odds of winning a prize from 1-in-9.3 to 1-in-4.9. The operator also said it expects the number of Lotto millionaires created each year to increase from around 140 to approximately 345, with jackpots still starting at £2M and rolling over up to five times before a must-be-won draw on the sixth.

Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, said, “This is a huge moment for players as we enter a new era for the nation’s millionaire maker, Lotto. From now on, every ticket gives you two chances to win for the same £2 price. We’re talking more winners, more excitement and hundreds more millionaires made every year. It really could be you – not once, but twice.”

Allwyn said the jackpot will be shared across both rounds, while other prize tiers remain fixed cash prizes paid per round. The Lotto HotPicks add-on will also shift to a two-round format and remain priced at £1.

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Sportradar signs multi-year global data and integrity deal with Kalshi

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4 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Agreement covers official league data and services for prediction markets across MLB, NHL, MLS and UFC, among others.

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) has signed a multi-year global agreement with Kalshi to provide official sports data and related infrastructure for prediction markets, the companies said June 08, 2026. The deal was announced from St. Gallen, Switzerland and New York.

Under the agreement, Sportradar becomes an official data and solutions provider for Kalshi across major sports properties including Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), among others. Sportradar said the package includes official sports data and live odds for pre-game and in-play markets, fan engagement products such as scores and schedules, customer acquisition services, and integrity tooling including Sportradar UFDS AI and Sportradar Integrity Exchange (SIE).

Sportradar also said the agreement establishes the ability for it to enter into agreements directly with Kalshi partners, including brokers and market makers, using real-time official data and scalable solutions.

Carsten Koerl, Chief Executive Officer of Sportradar, said: “Prediction markets represent a compelling growth engine for the global sports ecosystem and Sportradar is uniquely positioned to shape and power this emerging sector. Our partnership with Kalshi extends the reach of our premium sports data and services into a rapidly evolving landscape, fostering collaboration with market makers and the broader marketplace. This partnership with Kalshi marks a critical first step. We look forward to working with key prediction market participants as the landscape matures, establishing the trusted, compliant framework for sports innovation just as we have successfully delivered in online sports betting.”

Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, said: “The breadth and depth of this partnership is what makes it a big deal. We’re using official league data to ensure quicker trade settlements, creating an overall better customer experience. We’re also collaborating on an integrity monitoring program to further protect our users.” Sportradar added that it will provide products and services to Kalshi and other licensed prediction market entities operating in compliance with applicable regulations and legal requirements.

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