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Book of Eskimo – a Frozen Slot Wonderland

The vast region of Antarctica has always been an undying inspiration for slot developers. While not all ice-themed slots are an adventure on their own, Expanse Studios has hit the mark with Book of Eskimo. An exciting adventure that takes you on a trip through Alaska, it’s a slot that delivers across all areas.
Available in Meridianbet casino, Book of Eskimo can be played for free and real money. We strongly recommend trying it for free first to learn what’s been cooking in Expanse Studio’s kitchen. Book of Eskimo is a thrilling adventure through beautiful frozen landscapes that doesn’t just look great but pays nicely too.
A Wild Alaskan Adventure
The 5×3 slot game is set against a backdrop of a wild and icy Alaskan forest. The graphics are impressive. Expanse Studios has done a great job with crisp-clear symbols and great animations. It has captured the essence of the icy wilderness nicely. In addition, the tranquil soundtrack really ties it altogether, immersing players into the great atmosphere.
It doesn’t take a genius to guess what kind of symbols appear on the Book of Eskimo slot’s reels. You’ll see sleds, huskies, ice bears, a book scatter, and icy low win card royals. An igloo is the wild, with the highest-paying symbol being the Eskimo lady. The friendly white bear comes next, paying 100x your bet for 5 of a kind, half of what the Eskimo lady pays.
The base game plays just like you expect it. The slot’s layout and design make things easy for players, even newbies. A spin or two for free in Meridianbet casino will tell you everything you need to know. If you need clarification of the payouts and features, check the game’s guide. It has everything laid out for you.
Icy Bonus Features
Just like in all slots, the wild replaces symbols in winning combinations. However, land 2 or more in the Book of Eskimo slot game and you’ll trigger the Chained in Ice respins. This is the first bonus feature and as the name suggests, it’s respins you’ll be getting. On the triggering spin, all wilds will expand to cover their respective reels. You then get a respin with all wilds frozen in place, moving a position down with each spin.
If you’re lucky to land more wilds during the feature, they will be frozen in place too. Unfortunately, they won’t expand to cover reels. The respins will go on until no more wilds appear on the screen. This is a pretty lucrative special feature that can deliver big bucks if you’re lucky to land more wilds.
If you land 3 or more scatters, you will enter the free spins round. You get 7 free spins with 1 or 2 random symbols converted to special wilds before the round begins. These appear more often in the free spins round and substitute for all symbols except the scatter.
The Chained in Ice respins can be triggered from the bonus round. Combined with the free spins, this is where the slot reaches its maximum winning potential.
You can also gamble all your wins up to 5 times. It’s a double or nothing feature where you win if you guess the card color correctly. Be careful with it – you might double your wins, but you can also lose it all.
Available in Meridianbet Casino
Book of Eskimo is another excellent Expanse studio release that will appeal to all types of players. Its RTP of 96.11% is just over the industry average, and the fun special features add flair to an already exciting game.
Play it for free first in Meridianbet casino, then fund your account and play for cash which can hopefully lead to big wins.
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Affilka by SOFTSWISS Wins at EGR B2B Awards for Second Year Running

Affilka by SOFTSWISS, an affiliate management software platform, has secured the title of Affiliate Software Supplier at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony took place on 3 July at London’s iconic The Roundhouse, where the iGaming industry gathered to celebrate the most successful and innovative companies of the past year.
The consecutive win reinforces Affilka’s growing leadership in iGaming affiliate marketing software. Over the past 12 months, the product has consistently evolved, launching a series of powerful new features.
Among the recent updates is the Cross-Brand Player Duplicate Detection tool, which identifies overlapping player accounts across different casino brands within a single affiliate program. The platform also introduced the new Traffic Report, which provides real-time, click-to-registration and click-to-FTD metrics with multi-dimensional filters. Another new feature allows affiliates to access data on their marketing campaigns and tracking links directly via API, enabling automated data extraction and custom integrations.
At the end of last year, Affilka rolled out the Geo-Distributed Redirect feature, which boosts site visits by reducing redirect times from 1.5 seconds to 300–500 milliseconds, and the Cohort Analysis Report, which offers deeper insights into player behaviour.
Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, commented on the recognition: “Winning this award two years in a row is an incredible achievement for our team. It reflects our hard work, creativity, and deep commitment to the continuing improvement of our platform. What makes this win special is knowing that the tools we build are already helping our partners solve real challenges. Whether refining traffic strategies or making smarter, data-driven decisions, we’re proud Affilka plays a part in their success.”
Thanks to ongoing updates and the introduction of new innovative features, Affilka by SOFTSWISS now supports over 450 brands, 400 thousand affiliate accounts, and 98 million player registrations.
Earlier in June, SOFTSWISS won two prestigious trophies at another EGR Ceremony – Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025. The company’s marketing department received the Marketing Team of the Year Award for its bold creative approach and effective use of new technologies and data analytics. In addition, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, was named B2B Marketer of the Year for transforming the company’s marketing function into a powerful brand engine within the iGaming industry.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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“Rock the Month”: Spinmatic’s monthly promos to power operator growth

As summer reaches its peak, so do the opportunities for operators partnering with Spinmatic. The premium Slot developer has launched two new exclusive offers as part of its ongoing Rock the Month campaign – a high-impact promotional series featuring targeted incentives, exclusive discounts and seasonal themes designed to support long-term operator growth.
After a strong debut in July with Fruit Fiesta and Summer Splash, Rock the Month has quickly become a key initiative for many partners, offering unique commercial advantages each month, exclusively to Spinmatic clients.
For August, the provider turns up the heat with two new offers: Summer Crash and Freespin Hype. Both are available to apply for until July 25 and designed to help operators during the summer’s most critical weeks.
This August’s promotions offer Spinmatic’s partners the chance to unlock up to 60% off in Revenue Share, depending on the offer selected. Full activation details – including game selection and placement requirements – are reserved exclusively for Spinmatic’s operator network.
“Our goal with Rock the Month is to bring consistent value to our partners,” said Norbert Mathies, Managing Director at Spinmatic. “We know operators are constantly under pressure to keep players engaged, so with our monthly promotions, we aim to offer something that’s genuinely useful. With two offers available each month, operators can choose the one that best fits their market. At the same time, we’re helping them get more out of their campaigns and explore new games with reduced risk.”
Spinmatic encourages operators and industry stakeholders to stay tuned, as new Rock the Month promotions will continue to be rolled out monthly. For those looking for innovative ways to increase player loyalty and revenue, now is the perfect time to get involved.
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Hasbro Strikes New Multi-Year Casino Licensing Partnerships

Hasbro, a leading games, IP, and toy company, announced a new slate of multi-year licensing partnerships aimed at transforming and expanding its most popular brands across the casino category. After a comprehensive review and market evaluation, Hasbro has selected Aristocrat Technologies, Evolution, Galaxy Gaming, and Bally’s as its newest partners in casino licensing. The new partners join existing licensee Sciplay.
The announcement underscores Hasbro’s “Playing to Win” strategy, revealed in February 2025, which focuses on innovation, partnerships, and bringing beloved brands to life across more formats than ever.
“We’re all about play—and that means meeting our fans wherever they are, from the game table to the casino floor. These visionary new partners have the expertise and imagination to reimagine our brands in bold, exciting ways for adult audiences,” said Claire Hunter Gregson, Director of Gaming Relationships.
Hasbro has a nearly 30-year history of licensing its age-appropriate IP to the gambling sector. With this new lineup of partners, the company is expanding access to entertainment experiences that reimagine its brands for a growing base of adult fans and gamers.
Following is the list of partners:
• Aristocrat Technologies – B2B manufacturer land-based slot machines (MONOPOLY)
• Evolution – B2B developer for online slots and live casino (MONOPOLY, Hasbro Games)
• Galaxy Gaming – B2B developer and manufacturer for casino table games (MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE, BATTLESHIP)
• Bally’s – B2C Online casino operator (MONOPOLY)
With new titles launching in January 2026, adult fans will see some of Hasbro’s beloved brands integrated into new and existing casino formats, including land-based gaming slots, online gaming slots, casino table games, and online casinos.
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