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Week 2/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent slot game developers, has launched its latest spectacular title, Crystal Strike. Energy Spheres also hide within the Crystal Cave and when revealed they trigger respins and spread into large Wild blocks to enable huge wins. Crystal Strike is a 5-reel and 4-rows, 20 fixed-payline slot that is highly volatile. RTP stands at 96.17% and the title is available to all ORYX partners via ORYX HUB and for social gaming via WHOW.
Serve 25 to life with Nolimit City´s San Quentin xWays. The award-winning, Malta based Software Provider behind some of the most talked about titles in the industry, are back to kick-start the new year. Taking a different turn on the creative side, the team behind the chaos filled Punk Rocker hit game wanted to amp things up and smack the senses out of any unwitting player; introducing their high-octane, unforgiving, relentless first slot game of the year – San Quentin xWays®. As you enter the gritty prison yard you’ll get to meet with an ensemble of interesting personalities such as Heinrich 3rd, Crazy Joe Labrador and Beefy Dick, that will all make sure that you stay on your toes. Pick your new acquaintances wisely, and make sure that you don’t cross any lines, or you might end up with a shank in your back!
Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of Reel Lucky King Megaways features cascading wins, the notorious Reel King Dings, a Free Spins trail and big bonuses throughout. Developed with the Megaways
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is kicking off the year with another blockbuster slot game, Kluster Krystals Megaclusters after becoming the first supplier to gain IP rights to the popular mechanic, with every spin bringing the possibility of upgrading symbols for an incredibly rewarding player experience. Winning clusters kick things up a notch, causing all neighbouring symbols to upgrade to a double, triple or quad. The feature also applies to multipliers, boosting them by up to three times their starting value, causing win potential to soar. Serving up even more action is the treasure trove of Krystals, with three mini features that are guaranteed to trigger a sequence of six avalanches, each offering the chance for players to enhance their game.
iSoftBet, the award-winning online games supplier and content aggregator, invites players to ride the reels in its latest galloping hit Mighty Stallion Hold & Win. Set in the Wild West, the 3×5 slot combines both a free spins and respins bonus feature alongside iSoftBet’s highly popular Hold & Win mechanic that has sent many of its titles to the top of the slot charts in the last year. Taking iSoftBet’s Hold & Win format, players start with an initial three respins, which reset every time a fireball lands on the reels. If all 15 reel spots are filled, a gigantic 1,000x a player’s stake is awarded. Players’ chances of winning are not just limited to respins. Within base gameplay, the Mighty Stallion Wild Spin can be triggered at any time, where giant Wild Stallion symbols will spin through, with any landing turning into colossal wilds.
GAMING1 has launched its latest engaging slot game, Faëlorn. The 5×3 title invites fearless players to select their hero from a choice of eight, before chasing archenemies across the fields, mountains and deserts where the game is set. The fun-filled release’s cutting-edge SpinQuestTM feature allows intrepid slots players to win a guaranteed jackpot at the end of the adventure, by vanquishing all the rivals of the slot’s eight heroic characters. Live bonus options, free spins and HiRoller games for experienced enthusiasts can all be discovered along the way, with players taking a well-deserved break at the tavern to enjoy a game of cards with their trusty companions.
This week sees the launch of the latest Play’n GO title; an entertaining underground adventure, Miner Donkey Trouble. Another slot with a richly developed narrative to immerse their players, Miner Donkey Trouble. The story revolves around the Miner and his donkey, Trouble. When a cave-in separates the Miner from Trouble, he must frantically dig his trusted mule out, collecting hidden gold and gems along the way. The fully developed characters and strong narrative are paired with a fun, detailed art style that fully captures the game’s feel.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the igaming industry, takes players to the land of the Pharaohs in its latest game, Mysterious Egypt. The 3×5, 10-payline video slot allows players to contribute to the expansion of Ancient Egypt in search of unfathomable wins. The base game features modifiers that mix up the immersive experience, including a brand-new mystery scatter symbol that is selected on each spin. The symbols, based on Egyptian artefacts, range from low-paying classic icons to more premium symbols, represented by birds, cats, pyramids, and the special Eye of Horus. The highest paying symbol in Mysterious Egypt is the Eye of Horus, which pays 500x for landing five across a payline. On every spin a special mystery symbol is randomly selected which can expand vertically to cover a reel. Three or more Scatter Symbols trigger the Free Spins mode. The Scatter also acts as a wild throughout all gameplay modes.
Blueprint Gaming has enhanced its hugely popular Jackpot King series for the new year with the inclusion of the classic gaming title, 7’s Deluxe. Following the successful additions of Reel Time Gaming (RTG) transitioned games to the Jackpot King progressive system, such as Eye of Horus and Fishin’ Frenzy, the company has moved to broaden the appeal of the industry’s leading jackpot offering with this latest entry. Only three Jackpot King symbols are required to gain entry to the Wheel King in this scorching-hot slot, where anticipation goes into overdrive with the potential to win big from one of three progressive pots. The original RTG game holds extensive market appeal across Europe, particularly within newly-regulated territories. The fruit machine inspired title is based on the classic sevens game and includes Wild Seven Substitutes, where the flaming 7 wild symbol substitutes the classic 7 symbol for extra wins.
Playson has unveiled an enthralling new slot title, Super Sunny Fruits: Hold and Win. Following on from the beloved Playson hit Sunny Fruits: Hold and Win, the developer’s latest game enhances that popular classic with the collecting symbol being added to Hold and Win mechanics, which remain a firm favourite among fans throughout the globe. In another exciting twist, the 3×5 title features a new Super Sun Bonus symbol that appears only during the Bonus Game. The symbol collects all visible Bonus Symbol values and adds them to its own total, giving players a thrilling chance to claim even bigger wins. Super Sunny Fruits: Hold and Win marks the most recent addition to Playson’s highly acclaimed Funky Fruits portfolio, comprising smash-hits such as Fruity Crown and Fruit Xtreme, which has helped the studio continue attracting audiences in regulated markets across the globe.
GameArt is proud to announce the release of Diego: El Pibe de Oro, a slot that pays homage to Diego Maradona, one of football’s greatest ever players and one of the world’s biggest personalities. Officially licensed through Applovesoft, it’s a game that will resonate with millions of fans around the world. Already in development months before the world lost a hero, GameArt delayed the release out of respect, and now hopes the game can help keep his spirit alive for his millions of fans around the world. Players can join Diego for an evening of wealth and glitz in a stunning slot featuring plenty of free spins, a novel Low Pay Wild upgrade, offering the opportunity to give luck a helping hand.
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Brasil: gobierno prohíbe los mercados de predicción, avanzan las reformas de integridad y crece el debate publicitario
La industria brasileña de apuestas y juegos vivió otra semana decisiva, ya que reguladores, tribunales y operadores privados avanzaron en múltiples frentes, reforzando la rápida transición del país hacia uno de los mercados regulados más observados del sector global del iGaming.
Desde la prohibición de las plataformas de mercados de predicción hasta nuevas medidas contra el amaño de partidos, debates sobre publicidad, campañas de protección al consumidor y una decisión judicial de alto perfil relacionada con la marca Aviator, los acontecimientos reflejan un mercado que entra en una fase más madura y estratégica.
El gobierno prohíbe los mercados de predicción en todo el país
El gobierno federal brasileño anunció oficialmente una prohibición nacional de las plataformas de mercados de predicción, clasificándolas como operaciones de apuestas ilegales bajo la legislación nacional.
Las autoridades señalaron que los sitios web que permiten a los usuarios apostar en elecciones, eventos políticos, resultados económicos, resultados deportivos o situaciones personales no encajan dentro de las formas de apuesta autorizadas en el marco regulado de Brasil.
La medida estuvo acompañada por un video oficial de concientización pública lanzado por el gobierno federal, junto con publicaciones en Instagram advirtiendo que las plataformas de mercados de predicción serían tratadas como operaciones de apuestas ilegales.
Según las autoridades, estas plataformas intentaban posicionarse como productos financieros o de pronóstico, mientras implicaban riesgos comparables al juego tradicional.
El ministro de Hacienda, Dario Durigan, dijo que el objetivo es “evitar la consolidación de un nuevo mercado de apuestas conocido como mercado de predicción”.
Agregó que el segmento había comenzado a presentarse como una herramienta financiera, pero implicaba “potenciales muy similares a los efectos destructivos del juego”.
El gobierno también destacó riesgos como endeudamiento, manipulación de resultados y preocupaciones éticas vinculadas a mercados relacionados con despidos, decisiones políticas, predicciones de muerte o especulación climática.
Como parte de las acciones de fiscalización, las autoridades informaron el bloqueo de:
-28 empresas
– Más de 39.000 sitios web
-203 aplicaciones móviles
-1.665 notificaciones emitidas
-697 cuentas sospechosas cerradas
Las autoridades describieron la medida como una victoria para la protección del consumidor y un esfuerzo más amplio para resguardar las finanzas familiares y el bienestar público.
Brasil se une a la Convención de Macolin y lanza ecosistema de integridad
Al mismo tiempo, Brasil fortaleció su marco de integridad deportiva durante la II Reunión Técnica Nacional de Combate al Amaño de Partidos, celebrada en Brasília.
Durante el evento, el gobierno confirmó la adhesión formal de Brasil a la Convención de Macolin, convirtiéndose en el primer país fuera de Europa en sumarse al tratado internacional centrado en prevenir la manipulación de competiciones deportivas.
El anuncio estuvo acompañado por la publicación de la Ordenanza Interministerial MESP/MF/MJSP N.º 1/2026, que establece lineamientos de gobernanza y acción coordinada entre los Ministerios de Deporte, Hacienda y Justicia en asuntos relacionados con integridad en apuestas y prevención del amaño de partidos.
El Secretario Nacional de Apuestas Deportivas y Desarrollo Económico del Deporte, Giovanni Rocco, dijo: “Hoy el deporte en Brasil está mejor protegido. Empezamos prácticamente desde cero y, en poco tiempo, colocamos el tema en el centro del debate nacional”.
Un punto operativo destacado fue la presentación del Sistema de Análisis de Apuestas Sospechosas, desarrollado por la Policía Federal. La plataforma permite a las autoridades cruzar datos del mercado de apuestas con bases investigativas para detectar actividad sospechosa y patrones de fraude organizado.
El Director General de la Policía Federal, Andrei Augusto Passos Rodrigues, afirmó que la acción integrada entre instituciones era esencial para mejorar la efectividad de la fiscalización.
La reunión también incluyó iniciativas educativas para atletas y categorías juveniles, apoyadas por actores del sector privado y especialistas en integridad.
La representante de UNODC, Elena Abbati, describió el progreso reciente de Brasil como un ejemplo de mejores prácticas internacionales.
Regulador y operadores advierten contra un apagón publicitario
Otro gran tema de la semana fue la política publicitaria.
En un Foro de Políticas Públicas organizado por IAB Brazil en Brasília, funcionarios de la Secretaría de Premios y Apuestas (SPA) y participantes del mercado argumentaron que restricciones excesivas a la publicidad podrían fortalecer involuntariamente a operadores ilegales.
Renato Pucci, Coordinador General de Fiscalización de Apuestas de la SPA, dijo: “El peor camino es restringir la publicidad porque eso pone a operadores legales e ilegales en la misma bolsa”.
Ejecutivos de la industria respaldaron esa visión, advirtiendo que si las marcas licenciadas pierden visibilidad, los consumidores podrían tener dificultades para distinguir operadores regulados de plataformas offshore o no autorizadas.
Algunos ejecutivos describieron el escenario como un “apagón referencial”, en el que los usuarios continúan buscando productos de apuestas pero sin orientación clara hacia opciones legales y cumplidoras.
El debate señala que las autoridades brasileñas podrían seguir un modelo regulatorio más equilibrado que ciertas jurisdicciones europeas que adoptaron prohibiciones publicitarias totales.

Betsul promueve el Juego Responsable en Avenida Paulista
En el frente de interacción con el consumidor, el operador Betsul lanzó una campaña callejera en São Paulo centrada en la concientización sobre Juego Responsable.
La activación tuvo lugar en Avenida Paulista y contó con el influencer y atleta Kleber Bambam como embajador de la marca.
La empresa creó una experiencia de “casino humano” en la que tres participantes actuaban como rodillos vivos de tragamonedas dentro de cabinas mientras los transeúntes interactuaban con el juego.
Si los tres mostraban símbolos iguales al mismo tiempo, el participante recibía un premio.
Mateus Rosa, gerente de Marketing de Betsul, dijo que el objetivo era llevar la conversación sobre Juego Responsable más allá de los entornos digitales hacia una interacción pública real.
“Transformamos la mecánica tradicional del casino en algo humano e impredecible, precisamente para mostrar que el juego debe abordarse con equilibrio”, afirmó.

La Justicia respalda a Aviator Studio en disputa con Spribe
El poder judicial brasileño también emitió una decisión importante para el sector.
El Tribunal de Justicia de São Paulo rechazó los pedidos de Spribe para suspender las operaciones de Aviator Studio Brazil y retirar el juego Aviator del mercado mientras continúa el litigio.
La 2ª Cámara Reservada de Derecho Empresarial confirmó la decisión de primera instancia, concluyendo que no existía riesgo inmediato que justificara medidas urgentes de suspensión.
El tribunal también observó que la titularidad de la marca Aviator sigue en disputa en Brasil y en el exterior.
Según documentos del caso, el juego ha operado comercialmente en Brasil durante años mediante un acuerdo de licencia con Aviator LLC.
La resolución agregó que cualquier eventual daño financiero reclamado por la demandante podría ser compensado posteriormente, reduciendo la necesidad de intervención urgente.
El caso forma parte de una disputa internacional más amplia sobre derechos vinculados a la marca Aviator.
George Pruidze, CEO de Aviator Studio, dijo: “Aviator Studio Brazil permanece totalmente comprometida en apoyar a sus socios y defender la marca AVIATOR siempre que sea necesario”.
Con decisiones de primera y segunda instancia ya vigentes, el juego permanece disponible en Brasil mientras el fondo del litigio sigue su curso judicial.
El mercado entra en fase estratégica
En conjunto, los acontecimientos de la semana muestran a Brasil avanzando simultáneamente en varios frentes críticos: fiscalización regulatoria, integridad deportiva, política publicitaria, educación al consumidor y certeza jurídica comercial.
Para operadores, proveedores e inversores internacionales, el mensaje es cada vez más claro: Brasil ya no es simplemente una oportunidad emergente, sino que se está convirtiendo en uno de los mercados de apuestas más estratégicamente estructurados del mundo.
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Brazil betting sector roundup: government bans prediction markets, integrity reforms advance, ad debate grows
Brazil’s betting and gaming industry experienced another decisive week as regulators, courts, and private operators moved on multiple fronts, reinforcing the country’s rapid transition into one of the most closely watched regulated markets in the global iGaming sector.
From the prohibition of prediction market platforms to new anti-match-fixing measures, advertising debates, consumer protection campaigns, and a high-profile court ruling involving the Aviator brand, the developments reflect a market entering a more mature and strategic phase.
Government bans prediction markets nationwide
The Brazilian federal government officially announced a nationwide ban on prediction market platforms, classifying them as illegal betting operations under national law.
Authorities stated that websites allowing users to wager on elections, political events, economic outcomes, sports results, or personal situations do not fall within the forms of betting authorized in Brazil’s regulated framework.
The measure was accompanied by an official public awareness video released by the federal government, alongside Instagram posts warning that prediction market platforms would be treated as illegal betting operations.
According to officials, these platforms attempted to position themselves as financial or forecasting products, while carrying risks comparable to traditional gambling.
Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the objective is to “prevent the consolidation of a new betting market known as the prediction market.”
He added that the segment had begun presenting itself as a financial tool, but involved “potentials very similar to the destructive effects of gambling.”
The government also highlighted risks such as indebtedness, result manipulation, and ethical concerns linked to markets involving dismissals, political decisions, death predictions, or weather speculation.
As part of enforcement actions, officials reported the blocking of:
- 28 companies
- More than 39,000 websites
- 203 mobile applications
- 1,665 notifications issued
- 697 suspicious accounts shut down
Authorities described the measure as a victory for consumer protection and a broader effort to safeguard household finances and public wellbeing.
Brazil joins Macolin Convention and launches integrity ecosystem
At the same time, Brazil strengthened its sports integrity framework during the II National Technical Meeting on Combating Match-Fixing, held in Brasília.
During the event, the government confirmed Brazil’s formal accession to the Macolin Convention, becoming the first country outside Europe to join the international treaty focused on preventing manipulation of sports competitions.
The announcement was accompanied by the publication of Inter-ministerial Ordinance MESP/MF/MJSP No. 1/2026, which establishes governance guidelines and coordinated action between the Ministries of Sport, Finance, and Justice in matters related to betting integrity and match-fixing prevention.
National Secretary for Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sport Giovanni Rocco said:
“Today, sport in Brazil is better protected. We started practically from zero and, in a short time, placed the theme at the center of the national debate.”
A major operational highlight was the unveiling of the Suspicious Betting Analysis System, developed by the Federal Police.
The platform allows authorities to cross-reference betting market data with investigative databases in order to detect suspicious activity and organized fraud patterns.
Federal Police Director-General Andrei Augusto Passos Rodrigues said integrated action between institutions was essential to improving enforcement effectiveness.
The meeting also included educational initiatives for athletes and youth categories, supported by private sector stakeholders and integrity specialists.
UNODC representative Elena Abbati described Brazil’s recent progress as an example of international best practice.

Regulator and operators warn against advertising blackout
Another major topic during the week was advertising policy.
At a Public Policy Forum organized by IAB Brazil in Brasília, officials from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) and market participants argued that excessive advertising restrictions could unintentionally strengthen illegal operators.
Renato Pucci, General Coordinator of Betting Oversight at the SPA, said: “The worst path is to restrict advertising because that puts legal and illegal operators in the same bucket.”
Industry executives supported the view, warning that if licensed brands lose visibility, consumers may struggle to distinguish regulated operators from offshore or unauthorized platforms.
Some executives described the scenario as a “referential blackout,” where users continue searching for betting products but without clear guidance toward legal and compliant options.
The discussion signals that Brazilian authorities may pursue a more balanced regulatory model than certain European jurisdictions that have adopted blanket advertising bans.
Betsul promotes Responsible Gaming on Avenida Paulista
On the consumer engagement side, operator Betsul launched a street campaign in São Paulo focused on Responsible Gaming awareness.
The activation took place on Avenida Paulista and featured influencer and athlete Kleber Bambam, who participated as the brand ambassador.
The company created a “human casino” experience in which three participants acted as live slot reels inside booths while passersby interacted with the game.
If all three revealed matching symbols simultaneously, the participant received a prize.
Mateus Rosa, Marketing Manager at Betsul, said the objective was to move the Responsible Gaming conversation beyond digital environments and into real public interaction.
“We transformed the traditional casino mechanic into something human and unpredictable, precisely to show that gaming should be approached with balance,” he said.

Court backs Aviator Studio in dispute with Spribe
Brazil’s judiciary also delivered an important ruling for the sector.
The São Paulo Court of Justice rejected requests by Spribe to suspend Aviator Studio Brazil’s operations and remove the Aviator game from the market while litigation continues.
The 2nd Reserved Chamber of Business Law upheld the first-instance decision, concluding that there was no immediate risk justifying emergency suspension measures.
The court also noted that ownership of the Aviator trademark remains disputed in Brazil and abroad.
According to case documents, the game has operated commercially in Brazil for years through a licensing agreement with Aviator LLC.
The ruling additionally stated that any eventual financial damages claimed by the plaintiff could be compensated later, reducing the need for urgent intervention.
The case forms part of a wider international dispute over rights linked to the Aviator brand.
George Pruidze, CEO of Aviator Studio, said: “Aviator Studio Brazil remains fully committed to supporting its partners and defending the AVIATOR brand whenever necessary.”
With first and second instance rulings now in place, the game remains available in Brazil while the merits of the dispute continue through the courts.
Market entering strategic phase
Taken together, the week’s developments show Brazil moving simultaneously on several critical fronts: regulatory enforcement, sports integrity, advertising policy, consumer education, and commercial legal certainty.
For international operators, suppliers, and investors, the message is increasingly clear: Brazil is no longer simply an emerging opportunity — it is becoming one of the most strategically structured betting markets in the world.
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Vegangster Powers Reels Points, the New Coin-Based Loyalty System on Reels.io
Reels.io has added Reels Points, a new loyalty layer powered by Vegangster. Players earn coins by playing casino games or placing bets. Coins can be tracked in the player profile and redeemed in the Vegangster-powered Lootbox Shop.
Two bigger steps are next. The first is on-platform: coins will soon be spendable across a selection of games as in-play credit, opening up a second use case beyond the Lootbox Shop. The second is on-chain. Reels.io is heading toward a $REELS Token Generation Event, at which point accumulated Reels Points will convert into Reels Tokens, a publicly traded cryptocurrency.
That turns the loyalty layer into a stake in the brand itself, and gives players a real choice along the way: spend coins now on lootboxes and in-game perks, or stack them for the token conversion later.
The system is 100% Vegangster-developed and currently available only on Reels.io. It will roll out to select partners first, then be offered to all Vegangster clients, with the crypto layer as an optional component depending on each operator’s market.
Michael Oziransky, Chief Product Officer at Vegangster, commented: “Reels.io is the kind of brand that pushes a system to its limits, which is exactly why we wanted them as the first deployment. They are running the points layer and the Lootbox Shop now, with in-game spending and a token conversion already mapped out. What works for them sets the bar for the version we roll out across the rest of our network.”
The Reels.io launch is the first deployment of what Vegangster sees as a long-term loyalty product. With the points layer live, the Lootbox Shop active, and a clear path toward in-game spending and token conversion, the system is built to grow with the brands running it.
About Reels.io
Reels.io is an online casino and sportsbook offering a wide library of slots, table games, live dealer content, and sports and esports markets, along with regular rewards and promotions for active players.
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Vegangster provides a full iGaming platform built for speed, scale, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions bring casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features together in one mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and grow with confidence.
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