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Week 26/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is proud to announce the launch of its Japanese-inspired title, Shogun’s Fortune. This new game from Belatra brings together traditional Japanese aesthetics and a contemporary slot design. Players are transported to the Far-East where courageous samurais and graceful Japanese women coexist on the reels. Mesmerising masks, precious amulets and lotus flowers make up the key game symbols. Scatter symbols only appear within the main game and when three are revealed, players are granted 7 Free Games. The Wild symbol carries huge power and will expand to fill the entire reel once players discover it.
Yggdrasil and ReelPlay have unveiled their latest collaboration Gargoyle Infinity Reels mechanic.
EGT Interactive has released its latest video slot Tirol Fest. This 6-reel, 50 paylines video slot offers joyful gameplay, captivating graphics, wild sound effects and features with tremendous payouts. The Tavern Scatter Symbol will land on the reels and are the key to great rewards for players. The Wooden Sign is a Wild boosting their winnings.
Evoplay has announced the release of its latest crime-themed video slot, Bloody Brilliant. In a nod to the notorious Kray twins who lived a life of organised crime in East London, Bloody Brilliant sends players on a shady adventure through the capital city, littered with key figures, criminal masterminds, and huge potential wins! The aim of the 5×3 slot game is for players to locate the Thief, but to do this they will need to locate an elusive Fake Stone symbol. This symbol will hide under any Jewel in the main game and can only be found during the activation of the Jewels Hunt feature.
Spinmatic, leading developer and supplier of premium casino games, is launching its newest game “Buffalo Boost”, a Wild West adventure including a Buy Feature for the first time in the company’s history. The recently presented game is a Standard Video Slot with a 5 reels and 3 rows format, 9+1 symbols and 25 fixed paylines, accompanied by atmospheric graphics and sound FX that transport players to the Old West. Spinmatic always incorporates new characteristics and Buffalo Boost includes the Buy Feature, Free Spins, Random Wilds and Collect Feature.
Habanero invites players to gallop their way to race day glory in its spectacular new slot release, Marvelous Furlongs. Inspired by the annual equestrian calendar, players will be taken through a season’s worth of races in the build up to the Marvelous Race Day, the biggest event in the racing calendar. The 5×3, highly volatile slot title showcases a host of captivating features, including horse-inspired Wild and Scatter symbols and a Free Game feature that can provide wins of over 50,000x the player’s bet.
Kalamba Games has reached a growth milestone with the release of its 50th game, Age of Huracan. Set among the ancient temples of the Mayans, the game tasks players with exploring the magnificent structures in search of treasure and wins while risking the wrath of the powerful Mayan God of wind, fire and storms, Huracan. Hit three or more K-Cash Hurricane symbols on a single spin to trigger K-Cash Spins. Every K-Cash Hurricane that lands locks in place for the duration of the bonus round, making for a race against time to try and cover all the reels with cash for truly epic potential prizes.
Fantasma Games, the developer of slots beyond gambling, will launch its hugely popular Hades – River of Souls title on Relax Gaming with the addition of a buy the bonus feature in the markets where it is permitted. Wins pay both ways in the 5×3 reel, 10 pay line video slot that has been designed in a way that takes players to the burning core of a dark and deeply frightening underworld where the lost souls and all manner of creatures roam free.
In the next chapter of Fire Toad, Play’n GO turn up the temperature with Blazin’ Bullfrog. A powerful creature harnesses a powerful secret. Following the epic tales of the Fire Toad, it turns out there is more to these magical creatures than first thought. Once the Fire Toad reaches the Gold Volcano, a transformation takes place. No longer a Fire Toad. Now, a mighty Blazin’ Bullfrog.
Pragmatic Play, has launched its brand-new crime-inspired thriller, Empty the Bank is the Respin feature, which provides players with the opportunity to enter the bank vault and win big prizes, along with some help from various special symbols that can modify gameplay and boost winning potential.
FunFair Technologies has announced the launch of its thrilling new maritime slot title, Bounty on The High Seas. The multiplayer games developer’s 5×3, 20 fixed lines release invites players to set sail on an epic pirate adventure featuring explosive TNT barrels triggering a Cascade Streak that brings hearty wins of up to x2,453 for those who avoid the dreaded Davy Jones’ Locker. Buccaneering bettors in pursuit of buried treasure can enjoy three high-paying and five mid-low paying symbols along with a Wild Clamshell that could appear on any reel, creating a myriad of opportunities to plunder the loot of the high seas.
Realistic Games has given popular title 8th Wonder, the Game Changer® treatment, making it the latest to benefit from the studio’s signature feature. The new title brings the Game Changer® concept to a 3-reel slot for the first time. Play is on five win lines across reels 2, 3 and 4. Whenever a Game Changer board becomes possible, play expands to include reel 1. If this reel stops in the correct configuration for a board, play expands to include reel 5. Wins are then paid for three, four and five of a kind wins.
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Arizona Department of Gaming Reports $44.9 Million in Tribal Gaming Contributions for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $44,891,270 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This represents an approximate 5.6 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2025.
“The financial support that tribal gaming provides the state of Arizona continues to power local and statewide needs that are vital to healthy and safe communities,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG. “With nearly $45 million in tribal gaming contributions in the most recent period, the Department is proud to ensure the continuation of important revenue streams that positively impact Arizonans.”
The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 percent of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to support instructional improvement for schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation throughout the state. If interested in viewing the cumulative tribal gaming contributions by year, please visit our reports webpage: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports.
Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of the State’s FY 2026 are as follows:
Instructional Improvement Fund/Education………………………………………………..$22,373,810
Trauma and Emergency Services Fund………………………………………………………..$11,186,905
Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs………………………………………….$4,040,214
Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund……………………………………………………………$3,196,258
Tourism Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………..$3,196,258
Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention……………………………..$897,825
Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund……………………..$44,891,270
Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, the remaining 12 percent is distributed by the tribes to the cities, towns, and counties of their choosing for community services and public safety programs for local governments. Since FY 2004, cumulative contributions have totaled approximately $2.5 billion, benefitting both the state and its cities, towns, and counties.
Currently, there are 26 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes. For more information, view our tribal gaming webpage: gaming.az.gov/tribal-gaming-page.
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R. Franco Digital Shortlisted for Casino Platform Excellence at EGR Europe Awards 2026
R. Franco Digital, the leading Spanish iGaming provider, has been officially shortlisted for Casino Platform Supplier of the Year at the prestigious EGR Europe Awards 2026. The nomination recognizes a landmark year for the company, characterized by the explosive growth of its IRIS Open Omnichannel Platform and a major commercial breakthrough into the Italian market.
The winners will be announced during a gala ceremony on February 18, 2026, at the Hilton Malta, where the industry’s top-tier operators and suppliers gather to celebrate European gaming excellence.
IRIS: The Engine of Omnichannel Growth
The core of R. Franco Digital’s success lies in its IRIS platform, a highly scalable, multi-jurisdictional solution that unifies casino, sports betting, and retail management.
IRIS Platform Milestones (2025-2026):
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Jurisdictional Reach: Certified in 6 jurisdictions and operational in over 10 regulated markets.
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Content Depth: Seamlessly integrated with over 1,600 games from global third-party providers.
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Operational Stability: Provides 24/7 multilingual support and advanced real-time analytics for operators.
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Commercial Momentum: Secured 50+ new operator partnerships and entered three new markets within the last 12 months.
Performance Highlights: 4 Billion Game Rounds
R. Franco Digital’s games portfolio has seen a massive surge in engagement, bolstered by 20 new high-performance slot releases in 2025. Standout titles such as Strange Spins, Aphrodite, Zorro: Final Duel, Ovomon, and The Phantom contributed to a record-breaking year.
| Metric | 2025–2026 Achievement |
| Total Game Rounds | 4 Billion+ across regulated markets |
| Revenue Growth | 30% Increase during the judging period |
| New Content | 20 New slot titles launched |
| Expansion | Debut in the Italian regulated market |
Strategic Italian Market Entry
A major factor in the EGR shortlisting was R. Franco Digital’s successful entry into Italy. The provider rapidly localized its content to meet the specific demands of Italian players through tier-one partnerships:
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Stanleybet.it: Launched 19 games, including the Italian-exclusive debut of Strange Spins.
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888.it: Successfully rolled out the popular Super 7 3×3 title.
“We’re proud to be shortlisted for this award, which reflects the strength of our IRIS platform and the quality of the content we’ve delivered over the past year,” said Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital. “Our team has worked hard to support operators with reliable, innovative solutions… we are delighted to see that effort recognised.”
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Big Hot Flaming Pots
Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures – Lightning Box Brings Land-Based Hit Online
Light & Wonder has officially launched Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures, the digital debut of its highly successful land-based franchise. Developed by in-house specialist studio Lightning Box, this 3×5 slot offers 243 ways to win and a high-energy “three-pot” mechanic that has already become a staple on casino floors worldwide.
The game transitions the whimsical “dumpling-tossing” theme to online audiences, combining vibrant Asian-inspired aesthetics with a deep mathematical model designed for high-engagement sessions.
The Three-Pot Mechanic & Seven Feature Combinations
At the core of the gameplay is the persistent pot system. Landing specific colored coins fuels three separate pots—Yummy, Spicy, and Upsized. These pots can trigger individually or in any combination, leading to seven distinct bonus paths.
| Feature Mode | Gameplay Enhancement |
| Yummy Mode | Increases the Hold & Spin respin counter from 3 to 4, significantly extending bonus life. |
| Spicy Mode | Introduces Chilli multipliers; landing a pepper adds its cash value to every symbol currently held on the board. |
| Upsized Mode | Unlocks a Dual Grid (two reel sets) for the Hold & Spin round, doubling the win potential. |
| Combined Modes | Triggering all three at once creates the “Mega Bonus,” featuring dual grids, 4 respins, and value-boosting peppers. |
Innovation: The Stack N’ Hit
Feature
Unlike traditional Hold & Spin mechanics where symbols simply lock until the round ends, Tasty Treasures introduces the Stack N’ Hit
evolution.
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Reel Clearing: When a vertical reel is filled with Bun symbols, the prizes are instantly collected, and the reel is cleared.
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Persistent Respins: Clearing a reel creates open spaces for new prizes to land, allowing the bonus round to continue far longer than standard industry alternatives.
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The Path to Grand: Each cleared reel activates a “Pepper Tracker” above it. Lighting up all five trackers awards the Grand Progressive Jackpot.
Jackpot Tiers & Base Game Depth
Operators benefit from a versatile math model that supports both consistent base-game performance and high-volatility jackpot chases.
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Progressive Jackpots: Grand and Major tiers for life-changing win potential.
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Fixed Jackpots: Minor and Mini tiers awarded through symbols landing during features.
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Nudge Wilds: In the base game, Wild symbols can nudge to cover entire reels, assisting in achieving the 243-way payouts.
“Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures carries forward a brand that has already made its mark in land-based venues,” says Michael Maokhamphiou, Studio Director at Lightning Box. “This release offers operators a flexible, high-performing title that combines familiarity with fresh layers of engagement.”
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