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Week 22/2020 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Microgaming has introduced its newly revamped version of its classic Immortal Romance game. The original Immortal Romance online slot game has been remastered to a new HTML5 format to support a host of performance and feature upgrades, including free games and autoplay, quick spin, enhanced animations and improved audio to complement the universally celebrated original soundtrack.
MGA Games is going to launch its latest hyperrealism series named Samantha Fox. This latest release is a tribute to the famous singer Samantha Fox. Samantha Fox hyperrealism series includes 4 mini-games that relive the career of the sex symbol with photo-shoots, recording studio, concerts and autograph signing. And, the figures of the 5 reels remind us of the personal objects of the artist and of the time period, such as leather jackets, record players and cassettes. Wild figures are especially important; they act as wildcards and substitute all others except Scatters and Bonus. Additionally, all prized spins with Free Spins have a ×2 multiplier.
Love is in the air at Greentube’s Home of Games with the addition of the romantic new slot, Romeo & Juliet – Sealed with a Kiss
Swedish slot specialist Quickspin has released its latest slot game “Diamond Duke.” With a look and feel inspired by the 50s, this game will transport players to the heyday of American diners and classic cars with chrome and wings. The inspiration has been taken from jukeboxes, vintage cars and classic 3×3 slot machines.
High 5 Games (H5G), the industry’s leading independent casino games provider, droped its latest hit on May 27th that will have players dancing worldwide! The latest release to the company’s tentpole library is jammed pack with fun features that will keep the players grooving to the spinning reels of this 4×5 slot game. Beat the House debuts this week, featuring H5G’s newest game feature Beat Boxes. Players can hit the turntables and land a “beat” symbol to leave behind a Beat Box. Each symbol with the highlighted Beat Box are now doubled when a win is landed. When the player gets a full reel of Beat Boxes, the entire reel turns into a Locked Wild, which will lock for the next three bets. If the player activates all five reels with Locked Wilds, they will enter the Free Games bonus!
Genesis Games launches a brand-new online casino slot game that features extendable paylines from 30 to 80 that can pay up to 3000x your bet. This latest addition would be the 12th game under the Radi8 series. Tiki Tower, a 5×3 online casino slot game, starts with 30 pay-lines and reveals a new row by landing Tiki Tower symbols on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th reel in the game. These towers will magically convert to a set of random symbols for a chance at stacked line wins. At 5×8 reels, when players hit the 3 Tiki Towers, they will enter free spins that sends players into a re-trigger frenzy.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has released its colourful new title, Fruit Party. The 7×7 videoslot is packed with fruity flavour and colour, with a cluster pay mechanic setting it apart from your traditional game. With every successful spin, more fruit cascades down onto the reels with Pragmatic Play’s tumbling wins 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.
Red Rake Gaming has just announced the release of a new and spectacular game, a 6×5 reel video slot with a free spin feature where players can multiply their winnings. 1st of the Irish is a video slot loaded with different features, including bet multipliers, Wild symbols on one single reel, Sticky Wild symbols and a free spin feature with multipliers that players will find very appealing. This new video slot has 5 meters that fill up bit by bit each time these symbols appear: pipe, beer, shamrock, hat and rainbow.
Play’n GO have announced their latest release this week, another chapter in the adventures of their most prominent character Rich Wilde titled Rich Wilde and the Shield of Athena. Rich Wilde has spawned a string of successful games for the slot supplier, with previous adventures including Pearls of India, Book of Dead and his most recent outing Tome of Madness. Rich Wilde and the Shield of Athena is a 5×3 slot that sees the infamous explorer travel to the lost city of Atlantis in search of the legendary Shield wielded by the goddess Athena.
Realistic Games has launched its next Game Changer title, Bar–X brand to online slot players, featuring the ground-breaking Game Changer bonus round to add a unique and modern twist to the gameplay. The 5-reel, 20-win line title features over two million game boards in the bonus round, which is triggered by any combination of boxed symbols forming around the edge of the reels.
Spearhead Studios is pleased to announce the launch of the bespoke title Book of Gates on the successful German casino operator Wunderino. The new slot release sees British explorer, Sir Percy Forcet, on a quest to discover the treasures hidden deep inside the tomb of a powerful pharaoh, using the ancient Egyptian scroll as his guide. Book of Gates was specially developed to rise to the high expectations of Wunderino’s players. The title has high-volatility and features a 5X3 videoslot with ten paylines and a maximum win of over 11,000X.
Booongo is aiming to brighten up the evening sky with its latest slot, Moon Sisters, with cash prizes and three lucrative jackpots on offer for players. The visually stunning Asian-themed 3×5 game features 25 paylines and is the newest addition to the developer’s Hold and Win portfolio. Collect six moon symbols to gain entry to the bonus round, where multiple respins provide the potential for players to claim the three in-game jackpots – Grand, Major and Mini.
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BetMGM
BetMGM and FashionTV Gaming Group Bring Luxury Lifestyle to North American iGaming
BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, has officially partnered with FashionTV Gaming Group to launch a curated portfolio of luxury-branded games. This strategic collaboration marks the entry of FashionTV’s iconic aesthetic into the North American iGaming market, exclusively through BetMGM’s platforms.
The partnership merges FashionTV’s global prestige in the worlds of fashion and high-society entertainment with BetMGM’s award-winning digital casino infrastructure.
Immersive Luxury Table Games
The initial rollout features two high-gloss table games designed to provide players with an “immersive, lifestyle-driven” experience that mirrors the sophistication of the FashionTV brand.
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FashionTV Blackjack: A premium take on the casino classic, featuring refined visual assets and high-end production values.
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FashionTV Roulette: A sleek, stylized version of the iconic wheel, bringing a “fashion-forward” energy to every spin.
The titles are currently live in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with a wider rollout planned for all jurisdictions where BetMGM Casino is active.
Strategic Vision and 2026 Roadmap
For BetMGM, the partnership is part of a broader “branded content” strategy that includes previous successes with major TV and movie franchises.
“At BetMGM, we have redefined what it means to deliver entertainment in iGaming,” said Oliver Bartlett, VP of Gaming at BetMGM. “By partnering with FashionTV Gaming Group, we’re creating experiences that go beyond gameplay and connect players to the brands they love.”
Moshe Cohen, Founder & President of FashionTV Gaming Group, added: “BetMGM’s leadership and scale make them the perfect partner to transform our vision into a North American success story.”
Looking ahead, BetMGM has confirmed that additional FashionTV-branded titles—including slots and potentially live dealer variants—will be released throughout 2026 as part of an expanding content pipeline.
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Brazil Betting Law
2026 iGaming Regulatory Roadmap: Key Compliance Deadlines
As the industry gathers for ICE Barcelona 2026, the regulatory landscape has shifted into a high-execution phase. The following roadmap outlines the critical compliance dates for three of the most influential markets currently undergoing major transitions: the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the Philippines.
| Date | Jurisdiction | Regulatory Milestone | Action Required for Operators/Suppliers |
| Jan 19, 2026 | United Kingdom | LCCP Social Responsibility Code 5.1.1 Update | Ban on Mixed-Product Incentives: Offers like “Bet £10, get 20 free spins” are now prohibited. Wagering Caps: Bonus wagering is capped at a maximum of 10x. |
| Jan 19-21, 2026 | Global / EMEA | ICE Barcelona 2026 | Flagship event for showcasing 2026 compliance technology and real-time auditing solutions. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | United Kingdom | LCCP Condition 15.2.1 Reporting | Key Event Reporting: Threshold for reporting operator status/shareholder changes raised from 3% to 5%. All loans must be reported regardless of written agreements. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Philippines | PAGCOR B2B Accreditation Deadline | Final Compliance Date: All B2B providers (studios, aggregators, affiliates) must be accredited. Unaccredited foreign content will be blocked from licensed platforms. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | United Kingdom | DMCC Act 2024 Alignment | Fair & Transparent Terms: Consumer Protection regulations replaced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. Terms must align with new definitions of “misleading actions.” |
| June 30, 2026 | United Kingdom | RTS 12 (Financial Limits) | Technical changes to Remote Technical Standards (RTS) regarding how customers set and view financial limits on their accounts. |
| H2 2026 | Brazil | Betting Deposit Tax Vote | Proposed 15% tax on gambling deposits is expected to return to the Senate for a final vote after being pushed back in late 2025. |
Regional Deep Dive: Strategic Compliance
1. United Kingdom: The “Safety & Simplicity” Era
The UKGC’s January 19th update is the most immediate challenge for marketing teams. By decoupling sports betting from casino bonuses, the regulator aims to reduce “cross-product friction” that could lead to unintended gambling harm.
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Strategy: Pivot toward product-specific loyalty programs (e.g., “Bet £10 on Football, Get a £5 Free Bet”) to maintain compliance while driving retention.
2. Brazil: Sustaining the .bet.br Ecosystem
Following the January 1, 2025 launch of the regulated market, 2026 is about operational maturity. The focus has shifted to the mandatory use of the .bet.br domain and rigorous AML/KYC reporting to the Secretariat of Awards and Betting (SPA).
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Strategy: Ensure all advertising features the mandatory license logo and that all protagonists in marketing materials are visibly over 21 years of age.
3. Philippines: The B2B Supply Chain Lockdown
PAGCOR’s new framework is a move to professionalize the region, mirroring the supplier-licensing models seen in Ontario and Malta.
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Strategy: Foreign studios that missed the December 2025 “early bird” three-year accreditation window must expedite their applications before March 31st to avoid a total blackout on Filipino-facing sites.
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AI in Gambling
2026 iGaming Outlook: Regulation, AI Personalization, and the Return of “Originals”
The iGaming industry has officially entered a new era of discipline. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the “wild west” growth of previous years has been replaced by a focus on sustainability, hyper-localization, and AI-driven player protection. From the finalization of the PROGA framework in India to the massive turnover records set by World Pool, the market is no longer just growing—it is maturing.
The Rise of “Explainable AI” in Player Retention
In 2026, AI has moved beyond simple game recommendations. Leading operators are now utilizing “Explainable AI” (XAI) to bridge the gap between engagement and compliance. Unlike traditional “black box” algorithms, XAI allows operators to understand why a player is being flagged for risky behavior or why a specific loyalty nudge was triggered.
This transparency is critical for maintaining trust in highly regulated markets like the UK and Ontario, where the UKGC’s 2026 Social Responsibility updates now demand more rigorous evidence of proactive player interaction.
“Originals” and the Rebirth of Video Poker
While high-volatility slots like Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin
continue to dominate headlines, a significant shift is occurring in the “non-slots” vertical.
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The PowerPoker
Revolution: Strategic partnerships, such as the recent QTech Games and Speedy Tomatoes deal, are revitalizing video poker. By adding features like “Swap-A-Card,” these games are capturing high-value player segments who prioritize skill and strategy. -
Branded Originals: Platforms like MINT are proving that “Originals” (Mines, Crash, and Plinko) are no longer secondary products. Fully brandable house games are now a core foundation for crypto-first and Web3 operators, driving session frequency through provably fair mechanics.
Brazil and Ontario: The Battle for Market Supremacy
The geographic focus for 2026 remains firmly on Brazil and Ontario.
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Brazil’s Advertising Evolution: With the newly regulated market in full swing, groups like Esportes Gaming Brasil joining IAB Brasil signal a shift toward responsible communication. Advertising is now a tool for helping consumers identify licensed platforms, moving away from aggressive acquisition tactics.
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Ontario’s Content War: The region has become North America’s most dynamic hub. Agreements like the Peter & Sons and Casino Time deal highlight the demand for “indie-inspired” content that stands out in a saturated market.
Conclusion: The “Champion Mindset” for 2026
Success this year isn’t about volume; it’s about coherence. As highlighted by GR8 Tech’s “Champions Club” initiative for ICE Barcelona, the operators winning in 2026 are those who treat technology as a performance ecosystem. By aligning real-time data with compliant storytelling, brands are finding that “trust” is the most valuable currency in the modern iGaming world.
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