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Week 41/2020 slot games releases

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5 years ago

October 9, 2020

George Miller

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

Visionary games studio, AvatarUX a Yggdrasil Masters Partner delivered CherryPop and WildPops is the third installment in the PopWins a perfect slot for gaining mass-market traction. CherryPophas an impressive 13 symbols, featuring A, Q, 9, A, K, Grapes, Melons, Oranges, Horseshoes, Clovers, Bells, Diamonds, and Cherries – giving it that authentic arcade fruity feeling. Five Cherries payout x15 a player’s bet – but the real payout power is found within the powerful bonus features.

Golden Hero released their latest online casino slot, Raigeki Rising X30. As many of their games, Raigeki Rising X30 merges the traditional slot games with popular Japanese Pachislo giving the mechanics of the game an extra twist. The game is easy to understand and has a captivating space theme with upbeat music that creates a fast pace with high expectations. The game has a new exciting reel format with only 7 symbols and 6 paylines and it has a very high payout of up to 9000 times your bet and with infinite chances of retriggering as long as you get a symbol win.

OneTouch has announced the release of its thrilling slot title, MVP Hoops. When three Free Spins symbols land on a payline, six free games are triggered, with players taking a bank shot at the innovative Wheel Bonus feature when three Bonus round symbols appear on a payline. The title also boasts cascading reels where winning symbols are replaced on the grid by new ones, giving match-fit gamblers an enthralling shot at netting new prizes.

BF Games’ Star Settler is now live with Kindred in the Swedish market after the supplier was chosen by the leading operator group to create a dedicated slot game. Available exclusively across Kindred Group’s 11 online casino and sportsbook brands, the 5-reel, 3-row video slot takes players on a journey through space as the game’s main character, the lonely traveler, goes from planet to planet to discover new galaxies. Space-themed symbols such as astronauts, spaceships, probes, artifacts, planets and meteors decorate the cosmic reels as players seek to land as many identical symbols as possible across the 20 fixed paylines.

Expanse Studios’ slots have been jumping across themes with perfect results. You have the fun Piggy Party, adventurous Maya’s Treasure slot, or the fairy tale Fairy in Wonderland. This time, Expanse has decided to go to an uncharted territory with Wild Corida. As the name suggests, it’s a slot centered around the ancient bullfighting tradition. While many find the sport cruel, it is still active in Spain, especially Seville where it was originally established. The ancient tradition is a pretty popular theme for slot developers, but Expanse’s latest release pushes things up a notch. A game with 5 reels and 178 ways to win, the Wild Corida slot puts you in the shoes of a bullfighter for a day.

The games keep coming for RubyPlay as they announced the launch of their much anticipated slot, Dr. Frankenstein. They invite players to step into Dr. Frankenstein’s lab for a bone-chilling and thrilling adventure as he brings his monster creation to life. The Dr. Frankenstein slot is jam-packed with electrifying features. Players should watch out for Igor at the start of each spin as he tosses random wilds onto the reels, and to crank up the power, random multipliers can appear too. Plus, enjoy captivating free spins with wilds that lock and hold for even more monster-size payouts.

iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, invites players on a quest to search for ancient Egyptian treasure in latest slot release, Kings of Gold. The 25-line game sees players on a mission to unearth the riches of the Pharaohs, with stacked wilds aplenty on the reels. Three pyramid Bonus symbols trigger the Free Spins mode, where the In-Sync feature is active, which will see between two and all five reels spinning in-sync with the same symbols, leading to potential huge wins.

Wazdan has channelled its creativity into a televisual treat after launching its sensational new slot Telly Reels^TM. The 5-reel, 20-payline title combines cutting edges features with a small screen nostalgia that will have players tuning in in search of wins. Set inside an old school TV, Telly Reels^TM also boasts a neat side panel that fills up with stars and rewards players with Telly Bonus Spins, handing out 10 paid spins with 5 Wild Symbols blocked on the reels. Arranging five sliders on the panel in a line also activates Mini Telly Bonus that gives the player a random prize of up to x10 their stake.

Play’n GO continue their landmark year of game releases with their latest slot title, Rabbit Hole Riches. Based on the imaginative tale Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Rabbit Hole Riches is a new take on the classic story and features some of its most iconic characters. In true Play’n GO style the game takes a different approach, focusing not on the character of Alice but the White Rabbit and his famed pocket watch, leading players to multiple worlds of adventure. The game is notable for its distinctive design style and strong narrative structure (a well-known characteristic of Play’n GO titles) with several features all based around that narrative.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has launched a regal new adventure, Emerald King. This collaboration between Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom sees the King rule the Emerald Isle and its reels in this 20 payline slot. The highly volatile game features a master multiplier feature, which affects all wins in any current game when the multiplier is active. The multiplier increases when a spin doesn’t payout and a chance has passed, meaning players can win big at any moment. On every spin, any reel can ding and turn green, and if all five turn green the Mini slot feature is triggered. 15 additional screens can be used in a classic 1×3 slot machine format, with lucrative wins available. If a player lands three Lucky 7s in the Mini slots feature, then the respins reset. In the Mini slot feature, players can win up to 20,000x their stake.

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State of the African Video Game Industry 2026: Xsolla Backs SpielFabrique’s Definitive Market Report

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9 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Xsolla today announced its support for State of the African Video Game Industry 2026, a comprehensive new report from SpielFabrique and researcher PhD Prince Oguguo that maps the size, structure, and growth dynamics of Africa’s fast-evolving games ecosystem. The study delivers data-driven insight into developer realities, market infrastructure, monetization trends and strategic recommendations for partners and investors.

Key findings at a glance

Market size: Africa’s video games industry generated approximately $1.8 billion in revenue in 2024, driven predominantly by mobile gaming (≈90% of the market).
Growth drivers: A young, mobile-first population, rising smartphone adoption and broader digital services are fueling above-average expansion across the continent.
Structural challenges: Persistent pain points include payment friction, limited funding, uneven internet and platform infrastructure, and the lack of a unified continental market.
Diverse ecosystems: The report stresses regional variation — with deep dives into Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco — showing how local payment systems, regulation and culture shape monetization and discoverability.

Why this report matters

“Supporting research like this helps ground industry conversations in real data and lived developer experience,” said Ilayda Bayari, VP of Business Development, MEA + Southern Europe at Xsolla. The report equips publishers, platforms, investors and policy-makers with actionable intelligence to build more sustainable partnerships with African developers.

Focus areas and recommendations

SpielFabrique’s study examines three critical levers for growth:

Payments & distribution: Local payment methods and mobile money are essential to improve conversion and lifetime value for African titles.
Funding & infrastructure: Targeted investment and improved developer tools/platforms are needed to scale studios beyond domestic markets.
Talent & esports: Clearer talent pathways, education programmes and esports ecosystems will strengthen local production and audience engagement.

Regional snapshots

The research highlights how national differences influence outcomes: strong indie scenes in Nigeria and Kenya, established studios and distribution channels in South Africa, and growing developer communities in North African markets such as Egypt and Morocco.

Launch and supporting activity

The State of the African Video Game Industry 2026 report became available on January 29, 2026, and was launched with a coordinated website feature, social media rollout and a post-launch community webinar to share insights and facilitate industry discussion.

Voices from the field

“After more than seven years working alongside African game makers and ecosystem builders, I’m proud to share this comprehensive overview of where the market stands today,” said Pr. Odile Limpach, Co-founder of SpielFabrique. The report aims to catalyze cooperation and make markets more visible — enabling partners to act on opportunities while appreciating local challenges.

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Huddle Launches Upgraded Ice Hockey Odds Feed for 2026 Winter Olympics & NHL Coverage

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10 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Huddle, the premium odds-feed provider, today announced a major upgrade to its global ice hockey product ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The release adds proprietary automation, broader market coverage and enhanced uptime—bringing sharper player-prop pricing and deeper pre-match and live micro-markets for operators worldwide.

Automated, adaptable trading for every competition

Huddle’s enhanced offering is powered by an adaptable trading model built to handle tournaments, league play and one-off matches. Operators accessing the product via Huddle’s Unified Odds Feed or through direct integration will gain reliable markets across top competitions including the NHL, Sweden’s SHL, and the Czech Extraliga. The update targets historical volatility in non-major leagues and simplifies trading across rule variations and local formats.

Deeper markets, better player-prop accuracy

The upgraded feed increases market depth for both pre-match and in-play action, with focused coverage on popular player-prop markets such as Player Goals, Points, and Next Goalscorer—plus a range of micro-markets that drive re-betting and longer player engagement. Improved automation reduces manual intervention, delivering faster, more accurate lines and higher uptime for operator platforms.

Engineered for uptime and regional coverage

Huddle reworked the underlying architecture to meet the demands of global distribution and local league nuances. The resilient framework gives operators confidence that regional competitions and live events are priced consistently—removing friction and reducing operational risk when covering the full ice hockey calendar.

Operator benefits: trust, revenue, and retention

By combining precise player props, expanded market coverage and robust uptime, Huddle’s ice hockey upgrade helps operators:

Increase re-bet frequency and session length through granular micro-markets
Improve conversion with reliable live pricing and reduced latency
Expand product breadth across markets and regions without excessive engineering overhead

Leadership view

Francesco Borgosano, CEO at Huddle, said the Winter Olympics spotlight makes consistent coverage crucial: “We recognize that an NHL-centric approach isn’t enough… we’ve established a model that accounts for all variables to deliver the most premium, wide-ranging odds feed. From the gold medal game in Milan to a regular season match in the Extraliga, we’ve honed our product to be adaptable and profitable.”

Market context and next steps

The ice hockey upgrade follows Huddle’s recent distribution expansions for its NBA pricing feed, applying the same granular trading approach to hockey markets that are growing across Europe and the U.S. Operators can integrate via the Unified Odds Feed or direct API to unlock expanded ice hockey markets in time for Olympic and league-season demand.

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GoldenRace & ISIBET Pro Partner to Expand Virtual Sports Across Italy

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10 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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GoldenRace has signed a strategic distribution and integration deal with ISIBET Pro to accelerate the availability of premium Virtual Sports across the Italian online market.

The partnership connects GoldenRace’s award-winning portfolio to roughly 20 operators through a single technical bridge, instantly scaling reach and simplifying operator onboarding.

Fast scale, one integration

By integrating with ISIBET Pro’s platform, GoldenRace offers operators a turnkey route to deploy high-performance virtual betting content without multiple separate integrations. This “one integration, many operators” approach reduces time-to-market and technical overhead while giving operators immediate access to GoldenRace’s most popular titles.

A sportsbook-first virtual experience

ISIBET Pro selected GoldenRace to meet growing operator demand for “sportsbook-first” Virtual Sports—products engineered to mimic real sporting dynamics, deliver authentic betting markets, and drive sustained player engagement. GoldenRace’s portfolio emphasizes realism and playability, including:

Virtual Football — the world’s most-played virtual football product
Realistic Horse Racing — high-frequency, realistic race simulations
Combat Sports — unique, fast-paced virtual fight content

Executive perspectives

“Our focus has always been to be where the players are, but doing so efficiently is what separates a good strategy from a great one,” said Martin Wachter, CEO & Founder of GoldenRace. “Italy is a core market for us, and by joining forces with ISIBET Pro, we ensure that our market-leading Virtual Sports are just a click away for a huge segment of the Italian online audience.”

Romano Biondi, CEO of ISIBET Pro, added: “Integrating GoldenRace into our platform allows our partners to offer a premier Virtual Sports experience that Italian players already know and trust. It’s about adding real value and reliable revenue drivers to the online vertical.”

Benefits for Italian operators and players

Operators on the ISIBET Pro network gain competitive advantages including:

Immediate access to proven Virtual Sports content via one unified technical bridge
Enhanced player engagement through sportsbook-style markets and realistic simulations
Faster deployment and reduced integration costs, increasing potential revenue streams

Outlook

This strategic alliance strengthens GoldenRace’s footprint in a key European market and solidifies ISIBET Pro’s position as a platform provider focused on premium, sportsbook-first virtual content. For Italian operators seeking high-quality virtual product integrations and reliable revenue drivers, the GoldenRace–ISIBET Pro partnership delivers scale, speed, and proven player appeal.

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