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Week 16/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
OneTouch has partnered with Big Wave Gaming (BWG) to launch The Maiden & The Swordsman, a stunningly designed, graphic rich slot that sees players join the game’s hero in his quest to find his true love. The five-reel, three-row, 50-line slot follows the journey of the Swordman as he battles the elements to reach his beloved Maiden uncovering huge wins and a treasure trove of bonus features along the way. If players reveal three or more scatters they are rewarded with an unlimited number of free games, or up to 10 free games including a unique ‘nudge’ feature that could turn wins into even bigger prizes.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc announced the launch of Cops ‘n’ Robbers Megaways slot title available on mobile devices and online. Set in the city, Cops ‘n’ Robbers Megaways is an action-packed slot featuring the iconic branding of the classic Cops ‘n’ Robbers® game mixed with the popular Megaways
iSoftBet, has released The Ruby Megaways title in just 12 months. Taking iconic, well-known symbols including Lucky Sevens, Bells, Diamonds, and Bars, The Ruby Megaways
Stakelogic, is taking players to a dark and gloomy manor house where they are to join a vampire hunt in the latest horror-themed slot to leave its production line. DraculaTM is a highly animated video slot that sees players venture deep into the creepy house where they will encounter random Wilds and Free Spins as they make their way towards a crypt where they must pick one of twelve chests to reveal a prize. Free Spins are triggered when three or more Scatter symbols land on the reels. When they do, 10 free games are awarded, and winnings are tripled.
Green Jade Games pushes the envelope again with Automation of KO engine in this Heliopolis smash. The game uses a 6×4 reel matrix with 50 ways to win with every spin. Players are helped in their quest to uncover ancient treasure with three bonus features. The first is an Auto Knockout feature that automatically knocks out symbols on the reels in order to line up Loot Box wins during the base game. When a symbol is knocked out, it disappears and the symbols above it in the same reel cascade down to fill the empty space. Loot Box wins only occur when three of more boxes align horizontally.
The latest title from Play’n GO has been released in multiple markets today, a new entry into their Joker series of games, Fire Joker Freeze. The game brings together two characters from previous releases, the Fire Joker and Iceilia, the Ice Joker, mixing both of their unique skills to create an entertaining slot title. Since the release of their first joker game, Mystery Joker, in 2018, the international slot supplier has continued to build their Joker brand with increasing success. The games are based on the symbols and styles of traditional “fruit machines” but add contemporary features and bonus rounds to update the gameplay for the modern slot market.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has unveiled its thrilling deep-sea adventure Atlantean GigaRise, introducing the supplier’s latest proprietary Game Engagement Mechanic. The new, exciting GigaRise mechanic sees a reel rise one spot at a time to a maximum of eight symbols high when special Trident symbols lands, drastically increasing the ways to win to 32,768 and growing the win potential significantly. As well as bringing the GigaRise mechanic to the Yggdrasil portfolio for the first time, the new title also features a thrilling jackpot mechanic as players explore a sunken palace.
Blueprint Gaming revealed their latest innovative slot design in Fishin’ Frenzy Prize Lines mechanic adds another dimension to Blueprint’s comprehensive portfolio and is designed to broaden the reach of its content to players within the online bingo community. Each game played consists of five spins where the aim is to fill the grid with fish symbols to complete Prize Lines
Pragmatic Play, has prepared for a street party like no other in newest creation, Hot Fiesta. Set in a festive Mexican street, the 5×3 hit features 25 paylines and all the ingredients for a fantastic celebration, with cocktails, guitars, and maracas filling the reels. Wilds may also contain a multiplier up to 5x on any spin they appear. To trigger the Free Games feature, players must land three Scatter symbols in the form of fireworks, which can award anything from nine to 27 free spins.
Push Gaming has roared into action with its Jurassic new title, Dinopolis. Set for general network release on April 22nd following a highly successful beta launch with operator partner Wunderino, the captivating new title is set in a world that could have been, had dinosaurs lived on, rather than becoming extinct. Dinopolis invites players to mix with sophisticated primeval guests in a casino populated with the terrible lizards, which have taken on human characteristics.
Playson has announced the launch of its newest immersive gaming title, Wolf Power: Hold and Win. Appearing as a high-paying Wild, the 3×5 slot’s wolf symbol is stacked on reels to drive up the excitement, featuring alongside the renowned Hold and Win Bonus Game mechanics found in the popular Playson classic, Buffalo Power: Hold and Win. The game also showcases a thrilling set of in-game Jackpots, ranging from Mini, which brings wins of x20 the original stake when two Power symbols appear, through to Grand, which pays out x500 when five land.
Scientific Games Corporation has unveiled its latest iGaming release Perfect Potions Megaways games with the addition of magical potions that sit above the reels, which move down the reels through each cascading win. Should a potion reach the cauldron positioned below the reels, it will either expand the reel or add an expanding wild. During free spins, expanding reels remain fixed in position with the possibility of Megaways
Red Rake Gaming, has launched a new 6×10 reel video slot with the popular “1 million ways to win” feature, a free spins feature and three accumulators that grant access to a minigame. This video slot transports the player to a turbulent nation after the war, where Tommy and his street gang run the city. One of this slot game’s features is the weapon symbols (knuckle duster, knife and Tommy gun), whose purpose is to break up and transform other symbols into big wins. Another interesting feature is the tobacco, drink and gold symbols, which add to the percentage in the panels after each spin.
Red Tiger has extended its swashbuckling line-up of ocean-going adventure games with Pirates’ Plenty MegaWays mechanic. Players are invited to join Lady Anne Wild and her crew as they chart a course for wins of up to 10,000x. Buccaneering symbols including the skull and crossbones, pirate hat, cannon, pistols, and a bottle of rum feature on the reels, while a high energy soundtrack completes the maritime theme.
BTG’S high-octane new game is the hallmark of a Cult Classic Slot. AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY UNTIL 21ST JULY VIA OGS, new from Big Time Gaming comes Wild Flower, the latest in a series of groundbreaking high-volatility slots with pulsating rock soundtracks. Wild Flower introduces the brand new Megascatter
Betsoft Gaming has launched its latest game Safari Sam 2. This 5 reel 50 pay line slot takes 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.
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The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Boston Major 2026 has officially become the most-watched event in Rocket League esports history, setting a new benchmark for global engagement and competitive excellence.
Held at Agganis Arena in Boston, the Major concluded with a thrilling all-French Grand Final, where Gentlemates defeated tournament favourites Team Vitality 4:2 to claim the first Major title of the 2026 season.
Record-Breaking Viewership Milestone
The RLCS Boston Major 2026 delivered unprecedented audience numbers:
- Peak Viewers: 624,316 concurrent viewers
- Average Viewership: Over 270,000 viewers
- First RLCS event ever to surpass 600,000 concurrent viewers
This milestone represents a 33.3% increase over the previous all-time peak recorded at the 2022–23 RLCS World Championship, highlighting sustained year-over-year growth and expanding global interest in Rocket League esports.
The event’s performance reinforces RLCS as one of the fastest-growing competitive circuits in modern esports.
A Grand Final Worthy of the Record
The Boston Major culminated in a high-stakes French showdown between Gentlemates and Team Vitality. The 4:2 victory secured Gentlemates’ first Major trophy of the season and signaled a shift in competitive power dynamics heading deeper into 2026.
The all-French final further amplified international audience engagement, particularly across European broadcast markets, contributing significantly to the event’s record-breaking concurrent viewership.
Global Broadcast Reach and Multi-Language Coverage
Beyond peak numbers, the Boston Major showcased:
- Multi-language broadcast streams
- Cross-platform digital distribution
- Strong in-arena attendance
- Expanded regional fan engagement
Hosted in front of thousands of live fans at Agganis Arena, the event combined traditional arena esports spectacle with robust online streaming performance — a formula that continues to fuel RLCS’s accelerating global momentum.
What This Means for Rocket League Esports
The 2026 Boston Major marks a defining moment for the RLCS ecosystem:
- Sustained Global Growth – The consistent upward trend in viewership confirms Rocket League’s staying power within the esports landscape.
- Mainstream Momentum – Breaking the 600K peak threshold positions RLCS among elite-tier esports events globally.
- Competitive Depth – The diversity and intensity of international competition continue to elevate the broadcast product.
- Commercial Validation – Record audience metrics strengthen sponsorship, media rights, and long-term circuit investment potential.
As the 2026 season progresses, the Boston Major sets a new performance benchmark that future Majors and the World Championship will aim to surpass.
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PokerStars has officially named Irish poker professional David Lappin as the winner of its inaugural Live League ambassadorship, marking a major milestone for both the seasoned pro and the global poker brand. The announcement follows the conclusion of the 2025 PokerStars Live League season, where players competed across European events for leaderboard supremacy and a coveted ambassador position.
Lappin, widely respected as a poker player, writer, commentator, and industry voice, now joins the prestigious PokerStars ambassador roster after emerging as the standout candidate among top leaderboard performers.
A Season-Long Path to Representation
The 2025 PokerStars Live League introduced a structured, merit-based pathway for players to earn ambassador status. Competitors accumulated points across three buy-in-based leaderboard tiers — High, Medium, and Low — throughout major European live events.
Qualifying tournaments included stops on the renowned European Poker Tour (EPT), regional PokerStars Open events, and even the iconic Irish Poker Open, a long-standing highlight of the European poker calendar.
At the end of the season:
- Top 30 players (Top 10 per tier) earned the right to audition.
- A PokerStars judging panel selected the ultimate ambassador.
- Lappin was chosen for his consistency, credibility, and player-first approach.
This structure reflects PokerStars’ growing emphasis on meritocracy and community representation rather than purely promotional appointments.
Player-Led Representation at the Core
As a PokerStars Ambassador, Lappin’s role extends beyond brand visibility. His focus will center on:
- Competing in flagship EPT Main Events
- Participating in PokerStars Open stops
- Promoting online-to-live qualification routes
- Engaging directly with the player community
PokerStars has made clear that this ambassadorship is rooted in authentic player representation. Lappin has long advocated that ambassadors should serve as bridges between operators and players — not simply brand spokespeople.
His reputation as a thoughtful commentator and outspoken industry analyst positions him as a natural intermediary between grassroots competitors and event organizers.
Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars, emphasized Lappin’s longstanding presence on the circuit and deep understanding of the live ecosystem. According to Billot, Lappin’s authenticity and alignment with PokerStars values made him a “natural fit” for the role.
Strengthening the Online-to-Live Pathway
A key component of Lappin’s ambassadorship will be highlighting PokerStars’ satellite ecosystem — a system allowing online players to qualify for major live tournaments at a fraction of the standard buy-in.
This online-to-live funnel remains central to PokerStars’ brand identity. By promoting satellite qualifiers and digital routes into live events, Lappin reinforces PokerStars’ commitment to accessibility and upward mobility within competitive poker.
For aspiring players, this messaging underscores an important truth: online grinders can convert modest investments into major live opportunities.
The 2026 PokerStars Live League Expansion
The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2026 PokerStars Live League season, which began at PokerStars Open Campione.
Key highlights of the 2026 league include:
- €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE credits awarded
- Prizes distributed across High, Medium, and Low tiers
- A new €100,000 live freeroll at the first EPT stop of 2027
- Expanded rewards structure benefiting top 30 finishers in each tier
The second stop of the 2026 season is currently underway at EPT Paris, offering players additional opportunities to earn leaderboard points.
League standings and live updates are available through the PokerStars Live app, further integrating digital tracking with live competition.
Strategic Implications for PokerStars
Lappin’s appointment reflects broader strategic shifts in the live poker landscape:
- Community Credibility Over Celebrity Marketing
PokerStars continues prioritizing ambassadors with deep player roots rather than purely mainstream appeal. - Reinforcing European Live Dominance
By strengthening the Live League and EPT ecosystem, PokerStars consolidates its hold on Europe’s premier live poker circuits. - Retention Through Gamification
The leaderboard structure encourages year-long engagement, incentivizing consistent participation rather than one-off tournament attendance. - Expanding Reward Distribution
The 2026 freeroll addition broadens prize accessibility, rewarding loyalty across all buy-in levels.
Why This Matters for the Poker Industry
The poker industry has increasingly leaned into hybrid engagement models — combining online platforms, live tours, community ambassadors, and digital content ecosystems.
Lappin’s appointment symbolizes this evolution. As a hybrid figure — competitor, analyst, content creator — he embodies the modern poker ambassador archetype: credible, vocal, accessible, and community-oriented.
The Live League format itself may also influence competitor operators to rethink how ambassador programs are structured, shifting toward performance-based selection models.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino debuts the only live streaming service in Las Vegas to broadcast the excitement of its smoke free gaming area
Three table games also added to the first and only smoke free gaming space in downtown Las Vegas
To highlight the excitement of its smoke free gaming area, the first and only one in downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino has partnered with Vegas Live Casino Network to launch the only live streaming channel dedicated to broadcasting casino play in Las Vegas, seven days a week.
The Plaza has long promoted social media posting by guests and created the smoke free gaming area as a social media friendly space with vibrant backdrops and copyright free music. Now, the Plaza is partnering with Vegas Live Casino Network to be the first Las Vegas property with its own dedicated YouTube channel to broadcast the excitement players are having in its smoke free gaming space at https://www.youtube.com/@VegasLiveCasinoNetwork.
Thanks to the new broadcast stream from Vegas Live Casino Network, guests will be able to subscribe and share the video stream of themselves playing the slots machines or the new table games with friends and family to show the fun they are having at the Plaza.
The broadcast will stream live Sunday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to midnight. To learn more about the live streaming service, watch the launch video for the Vegas Live Casino Network at the Plaza at: youtube.com/watch?v=PfboeigVH_c.
The smoke free gaming space is home to dozens of the industry’s most popular slot machines, and now, the Plaza also added three table games, including blackjack, baccarat, and European roulette. Blackjack will offer bets starting at $25 to $2,000; baccarat will start bets at $25 up to $3,000; and European roulette will be a $200 progressive table. Outside bets: even money is $3,000 maximum and 2-1 is $1,500 maximum bet. The table games will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight daily.
To learn more about the new offerings in the Plaza’s smoke free gaming area visit: plazahotelcasino.com/casino/smoke-free-slots/.
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