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Lara Jones returns in a new quest to win ancient Egyptian treasures
Spearhead Studios announces the launch of Lara Jones is Cleopatra, new high volatility, innovative title, which sets its action inside the tomb of the famous Egyptian Queen. The game sees the alluring treasure explorer, Lara Jones, in her new adventure to entertain video slots fans.
Fresh from her adventures in the highly successful precursor game, The Book of SoulsTM, Lara Jones is on a new quest to discover the remarkable treasures hidden deep inside the tomb of Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra.
The game, which was developed using Spearhead Studios’s proprietary game development technology and tools, is optimised for mobile gameplay and is highly responsive across devices. The UI responds fluidly to the device orientation, and the file size is best-in-class for premium-quality games of this type. It is available in a wide range of currencies and languages and is certified for all major jurisdictions.
Kevin Corti, Game Development Director at Spearhead, comments: “Our internal team has excelled, once again, in producing this game. The math model is highly engaging, the artwork and visual are stunning, and the audio effects close to a cinematic experience. I am very proud of everyone who worked on Lara Jones is Cleopatra and I am extremely confident that players will love it”.
Mathias Larsson, Managing Director at Spearhead, says: “I am thrilled that we are bringing our lead character, from our top-performing game The Book of SoulsTM into our latest title, Lara Jones is Cleopatra. She will continue to star in upcoming titles, along with many other entertaining characters which we plan to introduce in the forthcoming months.
“Lara Jones is Cleopatra is our 4th game release of 2020, demonstrating that we are truly delivering high-quality games in rapid succession. In Q2, we will maintain this momentum, releasing a minimum of 5 new titles”.
Lara Jones is Cleopatra is a high volatility, 5×3 video slot with ten pay lines and a maximum win approaching 17,000X. The base game offers single-line wins of up to 3,000X and the Cleopatra Spin which, when triggered, sees all Queen, Jack and 10 symbols being replaced with the top-paying Cleopatra symbol potentially generating wins in excess of 1,000X. All base and feature wins can be entered into the Gamble Ladder to potentially increase them up to €30,000.
The appearance of three scatters in the base game will transport the player to deep inside Cleopatra’s tomb and grant them an initial ten free spins. During free spins, any wilds that land on the reels become Sticky Wilds for all subsequent free spins – including any retriggers – building a tremendous sense of excitement when the right symbols land. The game has a Return to Player (RTP) of 96.46%.
If you want to test the game, please reach out to: [email protected].
Eduard Blonk Chief Commercial Officer Sportradar
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SELECTS SPORTRADAR TO TRANSFORM PLAYER TALENT SCOUTING FOR ALL 30 CLUBS
Sportradar today announced a multiyear agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) to offer unparalleled sports performance analysis of amateur baseball prospects, through its Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution, to the league and its 30 Clubs. This new partnership will revolutionize player talent scouting through Sportradar’s advanced, proprietary technology and highlights Sportradar’s commitment to delivering innovative and game-changing solutions to the league.
Under the agreement, MLB and its 30 Clubs will gain access to an unprecedented depth of player analysis and insights with event coverage expanding significantly, from 3,300 to more than 20,000 games – an over 600% increase. This includes college, international, professional partner leagues and leading amateur leagues, such as the MLB Draft League, the Appalachian League and MLB Develops events, and, for the first time, top high school events.
The Synergy Coaching and Scouting solution is uniquely positioned to address the player evaluation needs of MLB as it leverages Sportradar’s expertise ingesting and transforming millions of data points from video into detailed metrics, actionable insights and dynamic visualizations. This, combined with Sportradar’s AI-powered sports performance technology, enables Synergy to provide unparalleled, in-depth analysis of every player, play and game situation, and equips MLB and Club scouts with the information and insights they need to streamline the evaluation process, guide draft decisions and support the development of future MLB players.
“Sportradar’s cutting-edge technology, alongside our reputation as a trusted partner to leading US sports leagues, is driving the transformation of sports performance analysis,” said Eduard Blonk, Chief Commercial Officer, Sportradar. “Through Synergy we are pleased that we are expanding our relationship with MLB, equipping them with the deep data and insights they need to identify the next generation of players. We are eager to continue bringing innovative solutions to MLB.”
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Sportradar and ensure equal access to the Synergy video and data services for all 30 MLB Clubs. This platform has become a key resource for Clubs in the domestic and international scouting process and we look forward to continuing our work with Sportradar in the coming years,” said John D’Angelo, MLB’s Sr. Vice President of Amateur and Medical Operations.
AGA
Commercial Gaming Revenue Growth Continues in Q3 2024, Driving Industry’s 15th Consecutive Quarter of Growth
U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached $17.71 billion in Q3 2024, the industry’s highest-grossing Q3 on record, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. This makes Q3 2024 the industry’s 15th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, with September marking the 43rd straight month of rising year-over-year commercial gaming revenue.
Through the first nine months of the year, nationwide commercial gaming revenue stands at $53.24 billion, pacing 8.0 percent ahead of 2023 and putting the industry on track for a fourth straight record revenue year.
In Q3 2024, 29 of the 35 commercial gaming jurisdictions operational last year saw increased year-over-year revenue. This growth resulted in an 8.9 percent year-over-year increase in state and local taxes tied directly to gaming revenue, with commercial gaming operators contributing $3.79 billion in taxes across the quarter.
Quarterly revenue from land-based gaming – encompassing casino slots, table games and retail sports betting – totaled $12.56 billion, 0.62 percent lower than Q3 2023. Meanwhile, combined revenue from online sports betting and iGaming totaled $5.14 billion in Q3 2024 as online gaming made up 29.0 percent of commercial gaming revenue, a significantly higher share than in Q3 2023.
Looking at each sector in Q3 2024:
- Traditional Gaming: Traditional brick-and-mortar casino gaming generated quarterly revenue of $12.38 billion, a contraction of 0.9 percent year-over-year.
- Legal Sports Betting: Americans legally wagered $30.3 billion on sports, generating $3.24 billion in quarterly revenue (+42.4% YoY). Recent market launches in Kentucky, Maine, North Carolina and Vermont contributed to this growth.
- iGaming: iGaming generated $2.08 billion in revenue, marking a 30.3 percent year-over-year increase.
“Q3 2024 continued gaming’s momentum from the first half of the year, with online casino and sports betting driving strong growth. At the same time, new brick-and-mortar casino openings bolstered traditional gaming, which still accounts for the bulk of industry revenue,” said AGA Vice President of Research David Forman. “More than a quarter of commercial revenue now regularly comes from online sources, raising the importance of continued sustainable growth with consumers in those states.”
FullCircl, the single identity verification platform helping gambling operators grow faster with compliance solved, has announced that its Financial Vulnerability Solution – launched in August in alignment with the UK Gambling Commission’s new regulatory requirements – has delivered more than 1 million light-touch vulnerability checks on behalf of the some of the UK’s leading gambling operators. This milestone achievement importantly coincides with Safer Gambling Week in the UK, and heightened awareness for gambling operators to do more to protect customers from harm.
The post FullCircl Hits Milestone 1 Million Vulnerability Checks During Safer Gambling Week appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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