Latest News

BTG’S KING OF CATS IS TWO GAMES IN ONE, THANKS TO WORLD-FIRST PLAYERSELECTTM MODE

Published

5 years ago

May 24, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes

KING OF CATS is another world first from BTG, featuring the brand new Player Select Mechanic which went live this week at LeoVegas Group via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming, before going network wide on May 26^th, with customers on the OpenGaming eceosystem having exclusivity on the game until August 19^th.

Player Select allows players choice over two very different games. Players can dial in an entirely new game at the touch of the alt spin button. King of Cats takes players on a psychedelic world safari from the Savannah’s of Africa to the Jungles of darkest Peru; these cats are wilder and more ferociously volatile than any cats in any online slots before this release. It really is the King of Cats!

On top of the groundbreaking Player Select game engine, which gives players up to 117,649 ways to win on every spin.

Reviewers are going wild for King of Cats. CasinoGamesOnNet gave it a roaring 94 per cent. The Big Win Board called it “Superb” and gave it 9.2 out of 10, adding, “winning potential is huge, features are varied and frequent, plus you get two games in one; it’s all hard to fault, really.”

BTG CEO Nick Robinson said: “King of Cats is really about rip-roaring entertainment. At Big Time Gaming, we’re constantly looking at ways to ramp up player engagement and to reimagine what a slot can do and how we can take it somewhere completely new. With King of Cats, we think we nailed it. This game really is a win.”

Johan Ekberg, Group Casino Games Manager at LeoVegas Group said: “We love getting early access to Big Time Gaming’s new slots because our players love them and the Player Select mechanic will undoubtedly bring a whole new level of action for players to enjoy.”

Dylan Slaney, SVP Gaming at Scientific Games Digital said: “King of Cats is yet another fantastic release from BTG that features cutting edge gameplay and new mechanics which are sure to be popular with players. We are delighted to have provided LeoVegas with the first opportunity to experience the excitement of this game before delivering another hit on the OpenGaming network that provides more immersive experiences for players worldwide.”

Alona Shevtsova

Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

Published

3 minutes ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

sends-ceo-alona-shevtsova-moderates-global-gaming-expansion-panel-in-riyadh

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

The post Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.