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Yggdrasil releases action packed sequel Valley of the Gods 2

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6 years ago

September 24, 2020

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Yggdrasil, the innovative online gaming solutions provider, has uncovered Valley of the Gods 2, the exciting sequel to fan-favourite Valley of the Gods.

The original version of the title has proven hugely popular with a demand from players to build this upcoming sequel. With Valley of the Gods 2, Yggdrasil delivers even more thrilling excitement for slot fans to enjoy.

Valley of the Gods 2 has a proven, simple gameplay mechanic which is widely accepted by all player types including casual as well as more demanding players. The game also offers new features, such as collectible wilds, which is a key to higher variance and super big wins up to 5481 times the bet.

The variable reel slot with up to 20,160 ways to win is set in a lost desert landscape. With 33 symbol positions, players are tasked with destroying the Scarab symbol blockers. Every win, aside from creating a respin, releases a white scarab which destroys a blocker. If all blockers are destroyed then extra features can be triggered, such as Win Multipliers, Wild Reels and Extra Lives.

For every five red scarabs collected, a player is awarded an extra life, giving them a further respin once they run out of winning spins. If all lives are spent, the respins feature ends.

The Win Multipliers increase by 1x with every five blue scarabs landing on the reels, again lasting until the end of the respin. The total win is added to a player’s balance after no more winning combinations are present and a player has no lives left.

One Wild Reel is added if five yellow scarabs are collected and stays until it wins.

The title is the latest in Yggdrasil’s growing proprietary slots portfolio, which have recently been expanded by the innovative titles Jackpot Express, Multifly!^TM and Lucky Neko Gigablox ^TM, as well as the company’s YG Masters content, created together with its boutique studio partners.

Jonas Strandman, Senior Product Strategist at Yggdrasil, said: “Valley of the Gods became an instant classic from its simple but deep gameplay and thrilling re-spin rounds. The sequel has everything we loved from the original and more. Packed with plenty of modifiers, Valley of the Gods 2 can turn any spin into a huge win up to 5481 times the bet for our fans across the globe.

“The new wild reel feature shows up on a regular basis and can give huge win combinations and combining it with a multiplier is marvellous. We are confident our partners and their players will love the game.”

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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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