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iSoftBet scores slot hit with Hot Shots 2

Supercharged sequel sees players shoot for epic wins with unlimited multipliers and unique Ultra Bet feature
iSoftBet, the leading online and mobile casino content provider, has launched Hot Shots 2, inviting players to lace up their boots and score huge wins in this supercharged sequel.
Always at the forefront of innovation, iSoftbet has included their new Ultra Bet* feature on this slot-based football extravaganza, allowing players to place a single wager to unlock 50 high-octane games, collecting wins, multiplier stars and bonus rounds along the way. Ultra Bet offers a unique way to play, prioritising the most exciting game features for a more engaging player experience.
Launched at the same time as live action football leagues resume, Hot Shots 2 takes the proven successful model from the original Hot Shots, with expanding Wilds, and takes it to another level with an unlimited increasing win multiplier during Free Spins for even more ways to strike it lucky.
Five quirky footballers are the high paying symbols, each one representing their own country. A German Shepherd, French cockerel, Spanish Bull, British Bulldog and Portuguese Fox all battle it out for possession of the reels, ready to fire up players’ fortunes in this feature-filled slot.
Players can win big in a host of ways, including from win multipliers, expanding Wilds, Free Spins bonuses and the special Wild Golden Ball. Hit the back of the net with this symbol during Free Spins and the ball expands both vertically and horizontally as well as increasing the win multiplier.
Three or more Hot Shots symbols will see you qualify for the Free Spins round, where the unlimited win multiplier is in play and regular footballs on reels 2, 3 or 4 will expand to form multiple wilds. And it’s not full-time yet, as Free Spins can also be retriggered via bonus symbols during the feature.
Mark Claxton, Head of Games at iSoftBet, said: “Hot Shots was so popular we decided to launch a sequel with a supercharged bonus for players to score even bigger wins. Launching our new Ultra Bet feature on this game made perfect sense as it embraces the exciting and frantic nature of the “beautiful game” while also offering players a whole new way to play slots.
“The launch of Hot Shots 2 is perfectly timed with the restart of many football leagues around the world, something so many people have been eager to see. We are delighted with the result of the game and confident it will prove to be the perfect strike partner for sport-starved slot fans.”
(*Ultra Bet not available in some markets)
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TaDa Gaming reveals golden prizes in Coin Tree

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Classic slot offers a fresh spin on fortune with up to 888x multipliers
Award-winning slot provider TaDa Gaming has unveiled its newest title, where the Chinese God of Wealth rewards lucky players in Coin Tree.
Set against the background of glimmering trees filled with coins, the game centres around the Golden Coin Tree symbol, which appears on the reels and can award random multipliers of up to 888x the bet.
Coin Tree is based around a classic 3Ă3 slot, with artfully created graphics and a simple gameplay to evoke the feel of classic machines with a modern twist. Low volatility and frequent wins make the game perfect for players who enjoy simple yet engaging action.
Landing any winning combination on the single payline awards a minimum of 8x the bet, ensuring frequent wins and consistently satisfying payouts.
Coin Tree is the latest addition to TaDa Gamingâs growing collection of engaging titles with rewarding features.
Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: âCoin Tree embodies all the simplicity and excitement of a traditional slot game.
âWe wanted to create a title that is easy to play but still delivers big win potential, and we think players will love the thrill of chasing the 888x multiplier.â
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Esports World Cup Foundation Launches âMusic of EWCâ Initiative with Recording at Legendary Abbey Road Studios to Connect Esports Fans Around the World Through the Power of Music

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The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced the launch of âMusic of EWC,â a new initiative that will create an original musical identity for the Esports World Cup 2025, the worldâs largest esports and gaming festival, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 through August 24. The multi-stage program kicked off on Sunday, April 27, with the recording of a four-track music suite at the legendary Abbey Road Studios featuring original compositions by acclaimed music development collectives 2WEI and Hollywood Scoring.
The EWCF now invites the global music community to take part in shaping the sound of the EWC 2025 through an open competition on Audiotool, a leading cloud-based music creation platform. Two winning tracks will be selected and added to the official EWC music suite, joining the professional works recorded at Abbey Road. The full soundtrack will be featured across tournament broadcasts, on-site events, and digital content during the seven-week event this summer. The inaugural EWC 2024 recorded over 250 million hours watched, reaching more than 500 million viewers and welcomed 2.6 million visitors to Riyadhâs Boulevard City.
âAt its core, the Esports World Cup is about community â a global platform that connects people and elevates talent in all forms,â said Mike McCabe, Chief Operating Officer, Esports World Cup Foundation. âMusic of EWC is a natural extension of that purpose, built on the same passion, creativity, and collaboration that define gaming and competition. Music and esports both bring people together, they let us feel the same rhythm, the same energy, wherever we are. With Music of EWC, weâre creating our own voice, sharing a universal language that tells the story of our sport and defines the role of esports in global culture.â
Studio One at Abbey Road, the birthplace of iconic albums for Pink Floyd, Adele and more; films such as Star Wars, Avengers: Endgame, Across The Spiderverse, and games such as Halo, Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft, and more, hosted the initial recording session, bringing together two of gamingâs most respected music collaborators. 2WEI, known for producing some of the most popular anthems in League of Legends, and campaigns for Assassinâs Creed Shadows and Call of Duty, and Hollywood Scoring, recognized for its work on the Star Wars films, Riot Gamesâ Arcane, and Disney Parks, will each contribute two original tracks to anchor the suite.
âMusic of EWCâ marks the beginning of a long-term investment by EWCF in music as a universal language that elevates the storytelling, emotion, and drama of competition. By combining professionally recorded music at one of the most iconic studios in the world with community-created works, the EWCF is building a new platform that celebrates the evolving sound of esports and helps shape the cultural identity of the Esports World Cup.
In addition, to support emerging talent from across the globe, two winning tracks from the Audiotool competition will be selected by industry judges to join the suite and debut during the Esports World Cup this summer. The winners will also receive 25 limited-edition vinyls of their track and a one-year LANDR Studio subscription âan opportunity that could launch careers in gaming and entertainment. Submissions must be original, under a Creative Commons license, and are open until 8 June 2025 at ewc.audiotool.com.
âPartnering with the Esports World Cup, the worldâs biggest esports and gaming festival, is a unique opportunity to spotlight new talent on a global stage,â said Andreas Jacobi, CEO of Audiotool. âTogether with EWCF, weâre proud to help emerging artists bring their music into esports â a space thatâs rapidly reshaping the future of entertainment â and share their work with a global audience as part of a cultural moment that connects creativity, community, and competition.â
The Esports World Cup 2025 will once again unite gaming and esports communities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a global competition that will crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. The tournamentâs unique cross-game format will reward Clubs and players competing for a life-changing prize pool across a mix of platforms and genres, bringing together esportsâ best teams, players and games under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports.
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Adam Greenblatt Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM
BetMGM 1Q 2025 Business Update

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Strong start to 2025 affirms strategic approach and confidence of positive EBITDA in 2025
BetMGM LLC , one of the leading sports betting and iGaming operators across North America, jointly owned by Entain plc and MGM Resorts International, is providing an update on its 1Q 2025 performance.
Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, commented:
â2025 is off to an encouraging start for BetMGM as we execute our revised strategic plan. The momentum we built in the second half of 2024 continued into the first quarter as we implement our powerful iGaming strategy, enabling us to grow faster than the market and at scale. In Online Sports, we are elevating our brand and delivering improved performance, even in the face of unfavorable sports outcomes during key moments in the quarter. As we approach May, we remain confident in achieving full year positive EBITDA in 2025, supported by solid underlying activity trends and our successful delivery of positive EBITDA in the first quarter.â
1Q 2025 Key Financial Highlights
1Q 2025 BetMGM Financial Summary1,2,3
Three months ended
March 31
$ millions, unless otherwise noted
2025
2024
YoY Change
Net Revenue
iGaming
$443
$348
+27%
Online Sports
$194
$116
+68%
Handle
$4,088
$3,174
+29%
GGR Hold %
8.2%
8.7%
(50)bps
NGR Hold %
4.8%
3.6%
+110bps
Retail / Other
$20
$26
(22)%
Total Net Revenue
$657
$489
+34%
Contribution
$116
($38)
+$153
EBITDA
$22
($132)
+$154
Average Monthly Actives (thousands)4
1,067
1,009
+6%
Financial Highlights
Operational highlights
Outlook
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