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Feel the big win anticipation build with Mayan Rush™

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5 years ago

January 21, 2021

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Latest Stakelogic title takes the classic adventure theme and combines it with thrilling and exhilarating features to help players discover their own ancient treasures

Stakelogic is taking players on a mystical adventure where they must smash away ancient blocks and charge magic totems in order to unlock the most valuable treasures hidden deep within a Mayan temple.

Mayan Rush is a 5×5 reel, 3,125 payline video slot that is visually striking and with sound that immerses players in a highly authentic and entertaining experience. This is combined with a range of features that deliver thrilling gameplay.

In the base game, each consecutive win removes ancient blocks from the reels which in turn allows for more wins from that spin. When all blocks have been removed, the game enters Rush Mode.

In Rush Mode, any winning symbols are assigned to either the multiplier totem or the life totem, based on their colour (warm or cold). The totems start at a x2 multiplier and 1 life respectively. Each winning symbol adds to the related totem.

Collecting five symbols of either warm (red, orange, yellow) or cold (green, purple, blue) increases the respective totem value (warm is life, cold is multiplier). A win adds all winning symbols to the total while a losing spin deducts one life. Re-spins are awarded until no lives remain.

Mayan Rush feature which effectively allows players to double their bet with every spin and to increase their chances of hitting incredibly valuable winning combinations by triggering one of the game’s bonus features.

In Mayan Rush is triggered on a random losing spin and awards three re-spins. When the feature starts, a coin symbol lands in the middle of the centre reel; any additional coin symbols that land remove any block symbols above or below the coin symbol.

If all blocker symbols are removed, then all coin symbol values are multiplied by x2. If 25 coin symbols are in view then coin symbol values are multiplied x5. If one or more coin symbols land on the reels after a re-spin, the number of re-spins resets to three.

Players are also given the chance to gamble their winnings

Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic, said: “Mayan Rush takes the classic adventure themed slot and gives it the Stakelogic touch by combining stunning visuals, authentic sound and the thrilling gameplay we have built our reputation on.

“Players find themselves at the heart of a Mayan quest for treasure and as they smash away the ancient blocks the big win potential really builds. This is a great addition to our growing portfolio of titles and one I believe will be a big hit with players as they seek out their own ancient treasure.”

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Octoplay launches with bet365 in the UK

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1 hour ago

May 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

Octoplay has gone live with bet365 in the United Kingdom, adding the operator to its roster of tier-one partners in the regulated UK market.

The supplier said the bet365 rollout follows recent UK launches with Virgin Bet and BetVictor as it expands distribution with major local brands.

Outside the UK, Octoplay pointed to recent go-lives with Paf in Finland, PokerStars in Spain and Italy, and Superbet in Brazil.

“Our partnership with bet365 represents another step in our accelerating UK expansion,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay. “Working with one of the industry’s most recognized operators validates our approach and builds on the momentum we’ve established through successful integrations with leading UK brands throughout 2025.”

“We are pleased to partner with Octoplay and introduce their game portfolio to our UK players,” says Clement Le Scanff, Head of Gaming at bet365. “Their focus on quality content and player engagement aligns with our commitment to providing the best entertainment to our customers.”

Octoplay said it holds active licenses in 17 jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Malta, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Finland, Brazil, New Jersey, Michigan, Ontario, and Georgia.

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Zitro Achieves ISO 27001 Recertification at its Barcelona Technology Campus

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1 hour ago

May 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Zitro has successfully renewed its ISO 27001 certification for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) at its Barcelona Technology Campus. This achievement, framed within the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments, reinforces its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive customer and employee data.

ISO 27001 is part of the ISO 27000 family of international standards for information security. This framework enables organisations to identify risks, implement effective controls and ensure information protection in line with global best practices, while also ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

For Zitro, this recertification confirms the rigorous and continuous work the company carries out in the field of information security. The Barcelona Technology Campus—dedicated to the development of software and hardware for the gaming industry—maintains the highest standards, and this recognition reflects the level of commitment embedded across all its processes.

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Kazakhstan Orders Telecom Providers to Block Illegal Online Casino Payments via Mobile Balances

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1 hour ago

May 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Kazakhstan authorities have moved to tighten controls on illegal online gambling payments after uncovering schemes that use mobile phone balances to fund unlicensed casino activity.

The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) issued instructions to telecom providers to strengthen monitoring and introduce systems to detect and block suspicious transactions.

According to the FMA, mobile operators including Tele2, Altel, Beeline, Kcell and Activ were called to a working meeting where regulators demonstrated how illicit payment flows to online casinos are being processed.

To verify the issue, the FMA carried out test purchases across 10 illegal online casino websites using services from all major mobile operators. The tests confirmed that payments via mobile balances were possible.

The agency stated that the goal is to cut off financial access to illegal operators and reduce public exposure to unregulated platforms. Further enforcement actions are expected as monitoring continues.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is preparing to significantly tighten rules on the promotion of illegal gambling. A group of senators is advancing an initiative to introduce criminal penalties for influencers who advertise online casinos and organise “giveaways.”

In related developments, a Kazakhstani influencer has recently been arrested in Vietnam on suspicion of running an illegal gambling operation.

Furthermore, the country is also restricting citizens’ access to legal gambling options, indicating a broader anti-gambling stance towards locals while still pursuing gambling tourism.

Lawmakers introduced rules restricting access to casinos, slot machine halls and betting venues in several regions to foreign nationals only. The changes will take effect on 17 May.

In March, President Tokayev signed a law establishing four new gambling zones for foreigners in the country.

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