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Odd One Out by Expanse Studios – a Remarkable Slot

Maltese game developer Expanse Studios is constantly working to add new exciting games to its already large portfolio. The latest release in the studio’s library is called Odd One Out, and it truly is a special slot game that differs from the rest of the crowd.
Odd One Out is a perfect blend of old-school gameplay with modern features. It’s a slot that will surely catch your attention. The easy learning curve makes it easy for beginners. However, don’t mistake it for being a simple slot. It features 243 ways to win with a few special features that can boost your winnings nicely.
Available for free or real money exclusively at Meridianbet casino, this game may truly be the odd one out in Expanse’s slot rapidly-expanding library. In a positive way, of course – you can see that on the first try.
Odd One Out Slot Gameplay
The Odd One Out slot machine has a 5x reel set with crisp-clear graphics. The symbols are nicely designed and feature old-school faves such as cherries, fruits, and diamonds. This isn’t a classic slot, mind you. It’s a blend between vintage slot machines and modern features that are typical for 2021 slots.
Using the fruits and diamonds, you can win in 243 different ways in the Odd One Out slot. Expanse’s latest release features a minimum bet of 25 credits, with wins formed left to right on adjacent reels. The only exception are scatter wins which pay in any direction. The RTP of the slot is 96% which is typical for most slot machines nowadays.
In terms of symbol payouts, the card royals are low-win symbols. The other ones are high-win symbols with the orange being the highest one – 400 coins for five on a line. Five bananas give you half of that, with the cherries following. The diamonds pay significantly less, but can still produce some great returns.
The slot has a pretty familiar layout and design. All of the important elements are at their spots, with a Spin and Autoplay button easily accessible. You can spin the slot across all devices, including PC, Mac, and Android and iOS devices. No need to download it – the slot is available exclusively on Meridianbet’s instant-play casino platform.
While the base game may be pretty straightforward, the real surprises come in the bonus features.
Special Features and Sky-High Payouts
There are two special features in the Odd One Out slot. The first one is called Magnetic Wild. Whenever a wild lands on the third reel, it can convert to a magnetic wild that turns the full reel wild. Land a winning combination on it and you will get a respin with the matching symbols sticky on the reels.
All non-winning symbols apart from the matching ones will slide out of the reels to vacant positions during the respin, allowing new symbols to take their place. Matching symbols from the left to the right will go a step forward to the magnetic reel and stay frozen on the reels.
The second feature is the free spins round. It is triggered with 3, 4, or 5 scatters, giving you 10, 15, and 25 free spins respectively. This is a one-time feature that can’t be retriggered. The free spins round is pretty straightforward, except this time, it comes with an x2 multiplier. Thanks to the ability to double your wins, the bonus round highlights the slot’s true winning potential.
If you’re looking for a cool slot machine the perfectly mixes the old with the new, Odd One Out is a perfect example. Available exclusively in Meridianbet casino, you can try the slot for free or real money. Meridianbet is the only casino where you can enjoy the full Expanse Studios’ portfolio with other unique titles that provide loads of fun.
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RTG Announces Evive Australia as the First Innovation to Take the Stage at Pitch!

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Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced Evive Australia as the first innovation to take the stage at Pitch! – part of the annual RTG gathering in Sydney in March.
The event will take place at the famous Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2026, as part of the sixth edition of the international regulatory and industry conference.
Evive is an app designed to help people change how they play or seek support for gambling harms. Created by Sam DeMello, a tech specialist drawing on his lived experience of gambling harm, and supported by Jay Robinson, a safer-gambling expert with over two decades of harm-minimisation and prevention experience, Evive Australia aims to deliver personalised tools, resources and pathways for anyone seeking to reduce risk or access help.
“Evive brings together real-world experience, clinical expertise and technology to create an accessible and credible platform for change. Pitch! was conceived to spotlight exactly these kinds of innovations – ideas that challenge convention, improve safeguards and reimagine the future of regulation and industry practice,” said Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game.
“Evive isn’t just another app, it’s a bridge between lived experience, behavioral science and practical support. It shows that compliance and compassion can coexist, and when they do, everyone benefits. The app gives regulators and operators confidence in credible harm reduction tools, while giving people a safe, stigma free path to change,” Robinson said.
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Hacksaw Gaming Goes Live with bet365 Brazil

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Celebrating yet another market expansion together, Hacksaw Gaming and bet365 are now live in Brazil, via Light & Wonder.
Currently sporting their very own superhero in the form of the branded Spinman slot, bet365 Brazil users can look forward to an array of Hacksaw Gaming slots becoming available very soon.
Hacksaw and bet365 already boast a long-standing partnership, with content live in a notable amount of markets, including Mexico, Ontario and the UK. This is yet another standout go-live that highlights both their relationship and their shared ambition of bringing innovative, quality content to users worldwide. By continuing to expand alongside industry leaders like bet365, Hacksaw reinforces its commitment to delivering boundary-pushing content to players worldwide, while strengthening its position as a key supplier in regulated markets.
A spokesperson at bet365 said: “We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Hacksaw Gaming into the Brazilian market. Our players are always looking for fresh and engaging content, and Hacksaw’s portfolio has proven time and again to deliver exactly that. We’re confident this expansion will be a big hit with our growing audience in Brazil.”
Marcus Cordes, Operational CEO of Hacksaw Gaming, said: “Going live with bet365 in Brazil is a proud moment for us. Latin America is a key growth region for our industry, and to expand with one of the biggest names in the industry showcases the strength of our content and the trust we’ve built through our partnership. We look forward to entertaining new players with our unique and innovative titles.”
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Africa
Shacks Evolution Announce Strategic Partnership with Moja Group

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Shacks Evolution Studios, a leader in mobile-first gaming innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Moja Group Inc., the parent company of Mojabet, one of Africa’s top online betting platforms.
This collaboration aims to redefine Africa’s iGaming experience through locally inspired, high-performance digital entertainment. As part of this partnership, Shacks Evolution Studios is launching two exclusive instant games: Mojawheel and Moja Citadel fully customised for Mojabet users.
These titles will be accompanied by a broader rollout of Shacks Evolution’s instant games portfolio, now accessible to audiences across multiple African markets.
“At Shacks Evolution Studios, we believe in creating games that resonate with the environment and culture of the people playing them. This partnership with Moja Group allows us to bring cutting-edge gameplay to millions while staying true to the realities of Africa’s digital landscape, including low network availability and diverse cultural tastes,” said Kwame Mensah, CEO of Shacks Evolution Studios.
“This collaboration is about more than just gaming, it’s about celebrating African creativity and delivering world-class entertainment with a local touch. By working closely with Shacks Evolution Studios, we are offering our Mojabet users something truly unique, games that feel like they were made just for them,” said Amina Diallo, Chief Marketing Officer at Moja Group Inc.
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