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Week 10/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
iSoftBet, is preparing for St Patrick’s Day with its fun-filled, big win potential Irish themed hit, Wishing Wheel. Enter the land of the leprechauns with this 5-reel, high volatility title, which takes the highly engaging spinning wheel from iSoftBet favourite, Hot Spin, and brings it to life with modifiers and multipliers. Wishing Wheel also contains an Ultra Reel modifier, turning the entire reel set in one Ultra Reel, with huge win potential. The free spins mode is triggered when three bonus symbols land on any spin, awarding up to 15 free spins with one of the six modifiers available. In the bonus round, players can also trigger a multiplier for the entire period, leading to lucrative wins.
The much-awaited sequel of the blockbuster Lara Jones is Cleopatra has been made available by Spearhead Studios, gaming developer within EveryMatrix Group. The new high-volatility title can bring wins up to a massive 17,000x. Lara Jones is Cleopatra II is a high volatility, 5×3 video slot with ten pay lines and brings a Return to Player (RTP) of 96.10%. The base game offers Cleopatra Cascade Spins where all winning symbols stick, and re-spins keep occurring until the wins can no longer be improved. When reaching the free spins feature, where all wilds become sticky, players can choose between the standard or high volatility options.
Game lovers around the world are eagerly waiting for Betsoft Gaming’s new game, Safari Sam 2. The game is scheduled for release on 22 April 2021. This 5 reel 50 pay line slot will take its players to new levels of gaming exhilaration. The game is full of features, free spins and more. To enjoy these, join Sam on his savannah safari for a stack of winnings. Players can attack the SAFARI STACKS using a classic grid, with 3 identical symbols stacked on top of a reel, to pay out a three-of-a-kind prize. Matching symbols collapse while new symbols drop down to grant ever more chances to win. Stacks can keep occurring until there are no more triple vertical matches.
Push Gaming reaches for the sky and a host of features with fantasy title, Land of Zenith. The enthralling new game was released across the Push Gaming network on Thursday, March 11th following a successful exclusive launch with beta partners Rootz earlier this month. The titular world is inspired by the floating realms of Gulliver’s Travels and sees players seek adventure in the clouds alongside a band of intrepid explorers. An intriguing golden disc introduced during the base game serves to trigger an array of features if all grooves are aligned across the 6×4 reel layout. This mechanism can also be combined with turner symbols to enhance anticipation for the player.
Stakelogic, has debuted the latest title in its classic slot series, Hot 7 Hold and Spin. The game has been designed to appeal to players that love the anticipation that builds when they hold the reels and wait for the top paying symbols to land and deliver those mega wins. Hot 7 Hold and Spin is a 3×3 reel, 5 payline slot that comes with three features – Hold and Spin, Expanding Wilds and Gamble – to add even more excitement. Hold and Spin is triggered when three silver or gold coin symbols land on the middle reel. The middle reel is then locked and the symbols on reels one and three are replaced by feature symbols.
Lightning Box is set to take players deep into a land of mythology and mountains with its latest title Phoenix Coins. The ancient Greece themed game from the Sydney-based studio, which goes live with LeoVegas before a general release, prompts the Phoenix to rise from the flames in order to soar away with stunning wins. The reels are made up of a mix of creatures and characters from mythology, including warriors, maidens and the Owl of Minerva, whilst the Phoenix and Fountain acts as the Wild. If a full stack of coins along with the Phoenix Bonus appears on the reels, the Free Spin round is triggered, leaving the game’s healthy jackpot up for grabs.
Play’n GO have released their first sequel title of 2021 today, with the announcement of their slot, House of Doom 2: The Crypt. A sequel to 2018’s House of Doom, this time around the music for the game is provided by emerging rock band The Crypt and four of their songs; I love the Darkness, Mistress of Fire, Metal Priestess and Into the Crypt, are featured during gameplay. House of Doom 2: The Crypt is the supplier’s first music slot sequel, which is fitting because it is the follow up to their very first collaborative music slot House of Doom. A collaboration with Swedish doom metal band Candlemas, House of Doom was a successful start into what has become a popular section of games for Play’n GO.
Pragmatic Play, welcomes players to take a dive into the unknown in its latest underwater slot release, Fishin’ Reels. The 3×5, highly volatile video slot features 10 paylines and a set of transparent reels that allow players to see all kinds of coral and fish in the background. The clear water and beaming rays of sunshine give the title a tropical paradise feel. Three or more matching Scatter symbols trigger the Free Spins feature. When this happens, players will need to choose one of two Bonus Round options.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, is preparing for a festival of fun in new hit Buster Hammer Carnival, in partnership with ReelPlay. Buster Hammer Carnival is ReelPlay’s fifth launch through the YG Masters program, following the most recent title El Dorado Infinity Reels
Blueprint Gaming has unearthed a new gold mining adventure with a twist in its new release Rolling in Gold. The developer has evolved the classic casino themed game and incorporated a unique game field, using six reels in a 3-3-4-4-4-4 configuration along with 2,304 pays way, which is packed with several surprises to fuel excitement as players dig deep for golden nuggets. Wild TNT symbols must land on the first two reels in order to guarantee a win or a chance of triggering the Gold Spins bonus feature that incorporates hold and win mechanics. During the bonus round, golden nuggets displaying cash values remain fixed in place and the reels respin for another chance to capture gold.
Relax Gaming, is conjuring the luck of the Irish just in time for St.Patrick’s Day in its latest feature-rich slot, Emerald’s Infinity Reels. Offering Relax’s signature take on the classic player favourite, an Irish meadow sets the scene for players seeking their fortune – with a host of unique charms, treasures and gold along the way. Luck is on the player’s side when 3 matching symbols land, triggering the Infinty Reels mechanic, shifting reels to the left and re-spinning for as long as matching symbols keep coming. Every time a reel moves out of screen, symbols are collected and applied to the win as multipliers, adding to each winner’s pot of gold.
Pariplay Ltd, is transporting players to a magical land in its new Irish-themed slot Wild Fortunes. Vivid rainbows, pots of gold and lucky four-leaf clovers all spring to life in this lush, vibrant title. With a lucky Leprechaun at the player’s side, a wild and rewarding adventure awaits in a game that features two progressive jackpots that can pay out at any time. In addition to the progressive prizes, this 5-reel, 3-row video slot also hosts the Wild Fortunes feature. Three or more Pot O’Gold Scatter symbols landing starts the feature, where picking gold coins and clovers can award up to 190 Free Spins with a multiplier of up to 17 times.
Booongo, the global content developer, has delivered another epic Asian adventure to its slots portfolio with the launch of its latest Hold and Win hit, Super Rich God. With an artfully crafted theme, the majestic deity descends to the reels to gift loyal followers with his blessings on the reels. Featuring both a Free Spins and Hold and Wins respins mode, Super Rich God offers players ample opportunity to enjoy fantastic wins. The Free Spins mode removes all low-paying symbols for the duration of the round and is triggered by landing three Money Trees on the reels on a single spin. The Hold and Win mode is launched when six Mystery Stones land, transporting players to a 15-spot grid.
The legend has it that finding the four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day means being rich and happy. It’s a hard challenge but BGaming gives players a brilliant chance for that! Starting from March 11th, Fruit Million, the first ‘chameleon’ slot in BGaming’s portfolio is going green to take on the Irish look for St. Patrick’s Day. The online slot is fully packed with lavish features bringing great opportunity to grab all the gold of the game. But there is one pleasant detail, this gold won’t disappear! Wild, Scatters and Expanded Wild Symbols convert into one hundred paylines for fantastic winnings. Spinning colourful reels accompanied by upbeat Irish melodies players will be taken to a loud and generous feast!
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Malta’s Prime Minister has said his nation will veto any attempts by the EU to introduce a bloc-wide online gambling levy, threatening to place the industry at the centre of febrile European politics.
Robert Abela has told Malta’s parliament that he would use his nation’s member state veto to block the passage of the next EU budget, if a proposed gambling levy is included.
The budget, formally known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), lays out how the EU will spend its €2trn budget from 2028 to 2034.
The prospect of adding a continent-wide tax to the budget remains only a proposal, but the idea has heavyweight backing.
Vice-president of the European Parliament Victor Negrescu is spearheading these efforts, arguing that a fast-growing digital industry that generates billions in revenue should be subject to EU-level taxation.
Negrescu says that the levy could generate between €2-4bn every year.
“This industry fully benefits from the EU’s single market, digital infrastructure and crossborder access, but operates under fragmented rules, unequal taxation and insufficient enforcement,” he said.
The online gambling sector might well quibble with the specifics of these claims.
The idea that it “fully benefits” from the EU single market may have been unassailably true in the point-of-supply era, but the subsequent fragmentation of national rules that Negrescu refers to has significantly complicated that picture.
Nevertheless, backing for the levy from a senior European politician has naturally spooked the industry and its primary champion within the EU, Malta.
The levy would be so damaging to Malta’s economic interests that it is willing to use its most powerful EU instrument by executing a veto in the European Council in order to block the budget from being approved.
That would likely plunge the island nation into the centre of a political firestorm, but recent history suggests that smaller EU nations and their allies can successfully disrupt budget negotiations.
During discussions over the 2020 EU budget, Poland and Hungary successfully secured concessions after they both threatened to veto the MFF over rule-of-law requirements.
Malta will also hope to rely on support from the Friends of Cohesion, an informal alliance of 16 nations concerned with regional development, of which it is a part.
Negrescu’s pledge to pair his levy with a “clear EU directive against illegal and unlicensed platforms” is unlikely to satisfy the online gambling industry, despite growing complaints of a rampant black market from a number of quarters.
Malta strikes again
In simple terms, Malta is seeking to protect an industry which accounts for 10 percent of its gross domestic product.
The nation has shown a clear willingness to ignore the EU’s wishes in order to shield the many gaming firms that host their headquarters within its borders.
Most notably, the creation of Bill 55 has successfully protected local companies from having to repay hundreds of millions of euros in player refund settlements.
Ongoing cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union suggest that Europe’s top judges will soon rule against Bill 55, which is now Article 56A of Malta’s gambling act.
The European Commission also launched infringement proceedings against Malta over the provision
Tax troubles.
There are so far no specifics on how the levy would be calculated or what value it would be set at, but beyond Malta an additional levy would also be extremely challenging for operators in European markets already struggling with high tax burdens.
This includes the Netherlands, where a government report released this week has shown that staggered increases to taxes of 37.8 percent of gross gambling revenue (GGR) have failed to deliver any benefit to the country’s budget.
Even a relatively slight increase to this tax rate could send more operators scurrying out the market and see channelisation dive further than its current rate of 55 percent.
Nations like France, where online betting is taxed at 59.3 percent of GGR, or Portugal, with its 8 percent turnover tax on online sports betting, would also feel an impact.
Negotiations over the contents of the EU budget are set to continue for several months, with the approval process expected to be completed in late 2026 or early 2027.
Leaders in the Council of Europe have agreed to come to a preliminary deal on the MFF by October, according to a coordinated statement issued earlier this month.
Malta’s devout opposition to a possible gambling levy is just one of a range of issues under discussion, including a stark divide between nations such as Germany, which favour spending cuts, and the Friends of Cohesion, who want additional cash for agriculture and regional funding.
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The esports organisation’s second anime apparel collaboration will be sold exclusively via g2esports.com/shop.
G2 is launching a limited-edition G2 | One Piece capsule collection on June 25, with the drop available exclusively through the organisation’s online store at g2esports.com/shop.
The collection is inspired by One Piece’s Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy and includes hoodies, zip-ups, t-shirts, caps, sleeves, and tote bags. According to G2, the items use a black-and-white palette and feature a minimalist embroidered logo alongside a custom G2 | One Piece Jolly Roger that combines the G2 samurai emblem with Luffy’s straw hat.
“At G2, we’re continuing to push the culture and fashion of esports beyond competition alone, and this One Piece collection is a natural extension of that,” says Sabrina Ratih, COO of G2 Esports. “We wanted to create a capsule that continues to elevate the esports fashion space – understated, premium, and stylish enough for everyday wear, while still carrying the spirit of adventure, ambition, and individuality that defines One Piece and G2 alike. Every piece is designed to bridge the gap between fandom and everyday style, and continuing our mission to redefine what esports fashion can be.”
G2 described the drop as its second anime collaboration, following a previous apparel collaboration with Solo Leveling. The company positioned the release as part of its broader effort to connect esports, anime, and streetwear.
One Piece debuted in 1999 and remains one of the largest anime franchises globally. G2 cited over 600 million manga copies sold and more than 1,160 episodes for the series.
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Projects sit within UKRI’s Research Programme on Gambling and the GHR-UK Evidence Centre, backed by the statutory levy.
Ygam has been named as a partner on four projects funded through the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling, supported by the statutory levy. The charity will work with academic teams including the University of Birmingham, Bournemouth University, the University of Plymouth, Lancaster University, and Liverpool John Moores University.
The four projects sit within the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which coordinates 19 one-year Innovation Partnerships under the programme. UKRI has been appointed by the UK Government to oversee research commissioned through the new statutory Gambling Levy. Under the levy, 20% of annual funding will be allocated to research, equating to £22.1 million in 2025/26.
Emily Tofield, Chief Executive of Ygam, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with leading university partners, contributing our expertise in a key strategic area of our work. A defining strength of our approach is that it is grounded in robust insight and research, underpinning everything we do. This enables us to understand how and why harms emerge and translate that into practical, preventative education that is credible and scalable. We look forward to achieving these outcomes together and informing effective measures to prevent harms among children and young people.”
Ygam said its advisory panels — including young people, individuals with lived experience, community and faith leaders, gaming and esports representatives, and student ambassadors — will help shape the research to reflect “real-world experience and diverse community perspectives.”
The four partnerships are: INTEGRATE (University of Birmingham, Ygam, Al-Hurraya and Community Connexions), focused on intersectional gambling harm and interventions for children, young people and emerging adults; “From Evidence to Action: Safeguarding Neurodivergent Young People in Gamified Digital Environments” (Bournemouth University, Ygam, Work’n’Diversity CIC), focused on gambling-like risks in gamified digital environments; GRASP (University of Plymouth-led partnership including NatCen, NHS and third-sector organisations, and Ygam), mapping support pathways and gaps in prevention and recovery; and GRACE-Net (Lancaster University and Liverpool John Moores University with local authorities, NHS partners, third-sector organisations and Ygam), testing collaborative approaches in the North West of England and sharing learning more widely.
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