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Week 42/2020 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Evoplay Entertainment is taking players to the high seas in pursuit of buried treasure in its new slot, Jolly Treasures. With a maximum prize of more than x3000, the latest addition to Evoplay Entertainment’s acclaimed 100+ portfolio provides buccaneering bettors with a thrilling opportunity to discover the ocean’s most legendary riches. Seafaring players who brave the high seas will be rewarded with an invitation to Treasure Island where the main game’s action takes place. With three types of surprise bonuses lying in wait, players can sail to the Cave of Skull, where Free Spin and Dead Man’s Chest await those who brave the waves without walking the plank.
Making room for a new mechanic in Nolimit’s ‘x’ series, the Malta based Software Provider pushes boundaries with another groundbreaking mechanic to compliment the series of already iconic titles that sport the trademarked xWays and xNudge mechanics. A mechanic meshed harmoniously with a great game theme. Monkey’s Gold xPays offers players an immersive experience with mesmerizing lost relics theme. Offering a 6×6 reel set, paying left to right and a simulated max potential payout of 12,683 times the bet. A game that’s challenges players to go further and experience a bonus unlike any other.
BF Games has launched Stunning Hot 20 Deluxe Remastered is a 5 reels, 3 rows, timeless fruit slot with simple and retro game play and is one BF Games’ all-time popular slots. As part of the new Remastered
R. Franco Digital has unveiled TIME LAB II – Olympic Games, its latest slot in the time traveler series, available via Wanabet and all other operators across its global network. Launched across its Spanish network last week, the game has already begun to smash R Franco Digital records – attracting a surge in players with a series that has become The game follows the hugely successful launch of TIME LAB earlier in the year, featuring fan favourite Dr. Random, who takes players on an epic adventure through the ages, encountering a range of exhilarating wilds, respins, and bonuses along the way. The 5X3 title with 30 paylines showcases a highly responsive user interface optimised for desktop and mobile devices, taking adventure-loving players on an immersive journey through Ancient Greece.
Yggdrasil, the innovative online gaming solutions provider, and YG Masters studio partner Northern Lights have released the Program’s second slot title, Rock the Cash Bar, using Yggdrasil’s ground-breaking Game Adaptation Tools & Interface (GATI) technology. Rock the Cash Bar, a 5×3 slot, introduces the ‘AnyWays’ win mechanic and is packed full of features as players progress through a wild night at the disco. With classic fruit symbols joining classy cocktails and neon Wilds on the reels, the Wild Night Out bonus can send spotlights roaming across the game looking for lucky symbols, which turn wild if the spotlight sticks on them, while also guaranteeing a winning spin.
Wazdan has unveiled the latest addition to its Power of Gods: Egypt. Transporting players to the banks of the Nile where the awe-inspiring gods Ra, Sobek, Isis and Bastet rule the reels, the 243-ways-to-win slot is packed with features. With four possible free spin modes, players will be eagerly hunting scatter symbols on the reels. To trigger the Ra Free Spins, players must collect seven scarab symbols from the reels. These can be collected over a number of spins, but they must collect the scarabs in consecutive spins or the count resets to zero. If all seven are found, players are whisked to the sun god’s realm, where a 7x multiplier awaits along with walking expanding wilds, leading to fearsome wins.
Play’n GO are celebrating the Halloween season with their most recent game offering, the 5-reel slot title Helloween. Helloween is a slot based around what has become known as ‘spooky season’, and includes a lively soundtrack from the German metal power band Helloween. The slot takes tracks from their ground-breaking albums Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I and Part II. The company is not always one to bring out ‘seasonal games’. Last year they opted to release the innovative “honeycomb” gridslot Honey Rush instead of a Halloween based title like some of their competitors, an unusual move that paid off with Honey Rush’s popularity.
Booongo has released its latest addition to the company’s growing Hold and Win portfolio with new hit Scarab Temple. Set in the mystical sands of Ancient Egypt, the 3×5, 25 payline slot brings all the classic features of a Booongo Hold and Win title and more chances than ever to uncover riches. If six or more mystery Scarab symbols are collected, the Hold and Win respins is triggered, where players are granted three respins as they look to collect even more Scarabs, all of which have a monetary value. If all 15 mystery Scarabs are collected, players will win the incredible Grand Jackpot of 1,000x their stake.
Yggdrasil, the innovative global online gaming solutions provider, has released its latest thrilling title, Hyperburst, featuring a tropical volcano overflowing with hot cash prizes. The 6×4, 25 payline video slot offers players the chance to win more than 12,000x their stake as every win triggers a respin, with larger symbols and higher multipliers unlocked as new wins erupt. During a respin, a lava flow will run down multiple reels, melting them to one big reel where gigantic symbols of up to 4×4 can land. This is repeated during every respin, further enhancing win potential. The multiplier can continue to rise until it is 10x on every spin, as long as wins continue to burst from the volcano.
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Asia
S8UL signs Team Question Mark roster for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS ahead of EWC 2026
The CIS-based EMEA lineup brings past EWC experience and titles including PUBG Global Series 8 as S8UL targets Riyadh qualification.
S8UL has signed the Team Question Mark (QM) roster to represent the organisation in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on PC ahead of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. The deal was announced April 16 from Mumbai as S8UL prepares for the tournament in Riyadh, scheduled for July 21 to 26.
The CIS-based EMEA lineup includes:
- captain Roman Zinovev (ADOUZ1E),
- Andrey Ionov (Bestoloch),
- Mansur Tsimpaev (f1lfirst),
- Nikita Odobesku (Molodoct),
- and coach Yermek Torebekov (Ermaak).
S8UL said the roster will compete through the qualification pathway for a place in the 24-team event, which has a $2 million prize pool.
S8UL is adding a roster with a proven record in top-tier PUBG competition, including wins at PUBG Continental Series 7 Europe 2022 and PUBG Global Series 8 in 2025. The team has also posted a Top 3 finish at PUBG Global Series 2 in 2023 and a Top 7 finish at PUBG Global Championship 2022. The organisation said the roster has competed at both previous editions of the EWC in 2024 and 2025 and has amassed approximately $713,000 in total prize winnings.
Commenting on the move, Naman Mathur, Co-founder, S8UL said, “Signing the QM roster is a significant step for us as we continue to strengthen our presence in global esports. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is one of the most competitive titles in the world, and this team has consistently proven itself against the very best. At a broader level, this move reflects the direction S8UL is heading in. Over the past year, we have focused on building depth across our rosters and competing consistently at the highest level. As we prepare for the Esports World Cup 2026, we are committed to providing the team with the right support and resources as they aim to make a strong impact in the qualifiers as well as on the global stage.”
Roman Zinovev aka ADOUZ1E added, “Becoming part of S8UL is a big opportunity for us as a team. As a team, we’ve always believed in our ability to compete with the best in the world, and having the backing of a global organisation allows us to push even further. With the Esports World Cup coming up, we’re focused on working through the qualifiers and making sure we deliver performances that match our potential.,”
S8UL said the announcement follows its selection as a Club Partner by the Esports Foundation (EF), placing it among 40 global organisations. The organisation has also listed 13 titles it plans to enter for EWC 2026, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Apex Legends, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, EA Sports FC, FATAL Fury, Fortnite, Honor of Kings, MOBA Legends 5V5, Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, and Trackmania.
Relevant data as follows:
- S8UL Esports: https://s8ul.gg/ Official organisation site for roster and announcement verification.
- PUBG Esports (PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS competitive updates): https://pubgesports.com/ Authoritative source for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS esports circuits, event results, and qualifiers.
- Esports World Cup (official site): https://esportsworldcup.com/ Event organiser site for EWC 2026 schedule, formats, and prize pool confirmation.
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AI
Former German Air Force officer launches Sparky Space AI platform for iGaming teams
Nils Ristau and Daniel Schmitz debut a work enablement platform aimed at day-to-day execution across product, retention and AI adoption.
Sparky Space, a new AI-powered work enablement platform founded by former German Air Force officer Nils Ristau and tech leader Daniel Schmitz, has launched and is now available globally for iGaming operators and suppliers.
The founders are positioning the product around execution support inside daily workflows as teams face tighter regulatory demands, faster product cycles and higher player expectations. The company cited industry research suggesting only 10-20% of learning is consistently applied in day-to-day work, creating a gap between training and on-the-job outcomes.
“In military operations, performance depends on clarity, structure, and disciplined execution in changing environments,” said Ristau. “The iGaming industry operates under similar pressure.
“Competitive advantage does not come from knowledge alone – it comes from how effectively teams apply it every day.”
Sparky Space said its platform supports areas including product development, player retention and AI adoption, with use cases spanning customer-centric experimentation, agile product and game development, decision-making and prioritisation, practical generative AI prompting, and cross-functional collaboration. The company said the tools are intended to help teams launch features, respond to regulatory change, and optimise marketing and support processes.
While initially focused on iGaming, Sparky Space said it has been built for broader use in other fast-moving, technology-driven industries.
Relevant data as follows:
- Sparky Space: https://www.sparkyspace.com Official company site for product and launch details.
- UK Gambling Commission: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk Regulatory context referenced in the article’s discussion of increasing compliance pressure.
- Malta Gaming Authority: https://www.mga.org.mt Key European regulator relevant to operators and suppliers navigating shifting regulation.
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Gambling in the USA
GGPoker sets $300m guarantee for 2026 GG World Festival series
Online poker festival runs May 3 to June 9 and includes a $3m leaderboard plus three $10m guaranteed flagship events.
GGPoker has announced the return of its GG World Festival tournament series, set to run from May 3 through June 9, 2026. The operator said the schedule will offer $300,000,000 in guaranteed prizes across the series, up from the $250m guarantee it offered last year.
The festival is split into four buy-in tiers: Low ($3–$25), Medium ($26–$150), High ($151–$1,050) and Super ($1,051+). GGPoker said the series will include hundreds of tournaments over five weeks.
GGPoker is also bringing back its festival leaderboard with $3,000,000 in additional prizes across the four tiers: $300K (Low), $700K (Medium), $1M (High) and $1M (Super).
Three events will anchor the schedule, each with a $10,000,000 guarantee: the $525 World Bounty Festival (Day 2) on May 18, the $10,000 GGMillion$ Main Event (Day 2) on May 25, and the $1,500 GG World Championship (Day 2) on June 1.
“Last year we set the bar at $250 million, and the community response was legendary,” said Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador. “But at GGPoker, we don’t just want to meet expectations; we want to smash them over and over again. This year, we’re going to $300 million. Whether you’re playing a $3 Low Tier tournament or the $10K GGMillion$ Main Event, you’re part of the biggest thing to ever happen in online poker. This is the stage where legends are made.”
Relevant data as follows:
- GG World Festival page on GGPoker: https://ggpoker.com/tournaments/ggpoker-world-festival Primary source for dates, schedule structure and guarantees referenced in the article.
- GGPoker tournaments hub: https://ggpoker.com/tournaments/ Supporting context on GGPoker’s tournament offerings and satellite qualifiers mentioned in the release.
- GGPoker homepage: https://ggpoker.com/ Company reference link for readers seeking broader operator information.
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