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Microgaming launches Diamond Inferno™

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6 years ago

July 30, 2020

George Miller

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Microgaming launched Diamond Inferno, the latest online slot developed exclusively by Triple Edge Studios.

The game starts as a five-by-three, 20-payline slot filled with fiery graphics and intuitive gameplay. Diamond Inferno raises the heat with a multiplier trail, expanding reels, respins and diamond scatter wins.

On each win, a free respin is awarded as the play area expands by one row, adding ten additional paylines with each expansion. Diamond Inferno can expand up to an astonishing five-by-six reel grid with 50 paylines. Each win offers the chance for a bigger reel set and even greater win potential.

Once the entire five-by-six reel grid is unlocked, players embark on Diamond Inferno’s epic multiplier trail. A rocking soundtrack sets the reels ablaze as players reach the pinnacle of the inferno with wins multiplied up to 10x.

Filled with classic casino icons, including fiery sevens, golden bars and lucky dice, Diamond Inferno comes packed with diamond scatters. Landing three or more diamond scatter symbols awards players with further wins, all multiplied by the total bet. As the reels open up, so does the chance to land these valuable gems.

Ahead of Diamond Inferno’s network-wide release, Microgaming held its first exclusive operator tournament, providing Betsson Group staff with the opportunity to experience the game and battle it out for a top spot on the Diamond Inferno leaderboard for a chance to win fiery cash prizes. Matthias Wachter, one of the tournament winners, described the game as “very exciting”, adding: “With every spin, I was excited to go all the way up to the multipliers. The Diamond feature is simply awesome, as you can make big wins. Also, the respin feature is a great idea – personally I think that this feature is better than a bunch of free spins. Overall awesome game!”

Set the reels on fire with Diamond Inferno, now available exclusively to Microgaming operators.

“With exciting mechanics, rocking music and a thrilling gameplay experience, Diamond Inferno is sure to delight and excite players. The expanding reels, multiplier trail and unlimited respin potential offer the chance for tremendous wins, whilst the eye-catching graphics provide all the makings of a hit slot game.” – Andrew Booth, Director of Games at Microgaming.

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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5 hours ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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