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Ahoy! Stakelogic & Hurricane Games launch Wild Bounty
This Pirate themed slot promises thrilling gameplay and a trove of bonus features including Free Spins, Wilds and a Bonus Wheel
Stakelogic & Hurricane Games are taking players on a pirate adventure with their latest game release, Wild Bounty.
Players need to set their sea legs as they spin the reels on this 5×3-reel, 20 payline video slot packed with features that will shiver their timbers.
During the base game players may encounter rough seas when the Canon Scatter symbol splashes onto the reels, adding one, two or three bombs to their collection that sits above the reels.
Collecting three canon bombs above any of the reels triggers Wild Stacks where all symbols on that reel will be Wild for the next three spins.
If the player completes another bomb collection while Wild Stacks are active, the counter resets to three – it is possible to complete multiple bomb collections in a single spin.
The Bonus Wheel feature sets sail when three Bonus Scatters land in the base game. It then spins and stops on a segment where it will award Free Spins, Wild Bounty Links or a Minor, Grand or Major prize.
During Free Spins, the reels change to a 5×6 matrix with 50 paylines. Bomb collections and Wild Stacks are carried over from the base game – more bombs can be collected, triggering even more Wild Stacks.
The Wild Bounty Links bonus sees the reels transition to a 3×5 grid with 15 symbol spaces. Three coin icons are awarded and sit above the reels before the reels start to spin.
Treasure symbols can land on all 15 spaces but if no treasure lands, then one of the coins is removed and the spins remaining counter reduces by one.
If treasure does land, the symbol sticks to the reels and the coin symbols and spins counter reset to three. The feature ends when there are no coin icons left.
If all 15 symbols are filled, a grand prize is awarded.
If that wasn’t enough loot for players to claim for their own, the game also features a Wild Bounty Pirate that stands at the side of the reels and at any point during the game, he throws barrels onto the reels which in turn awards one of three bonuses including Random Wilds, Random Bombs and Pick a Barrel.
For the latter, players pick a barrel to award one of three bonuses – entry to Wild Bounty Links, 5/10/15/20 Free Spins or a Bonus Prize of x3/x5/x8/x10/x15/x20/x50 their bet.
Wild Bounty also comes hooked up to Stakelogic’s innovative Super Stake With Wild Bounty, this sees them double the chance of Bonus Scatters landing in the base game.
Players in search of the greatest treasures can gamble their winnings by guessing the card colour or the card suit and if they guess correctly their win will be multiplied by x2 or x4 respectively.
Salvatore Campione, Head of Greenlogic® at Stakelogic, said: “Wild Bounty is our take on the popular pirate theme and with this game we have taken the thrills and excitement to the next level. “The slot is packed with explosive bonus features including Free Spins, Wild Stack, a Bonus Wheel and of course our innovative Super Stake “This, combined with bold and striking animations, helps players to set sail in search of big wins and a fun and exciting online slot adventure.”
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AGHANIM RESEARCH GAUGES DMA AWARENESS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT ON DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER DISTRIBUTION
Aghanim, a mobile gaming fintech company founded by the former CEO and CTO of Xsolla, today reveals fascinating new research among mobile game developers relating to the recently launched Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The research is based on interviews with 300 mobile game developers across the US, UK and Germany in the weeks leading up to the introduction of the Act. The new European Union legislation aims to ensure a higher degree of fairness and competition in European digital markets and designates a number of major tech corporations including Apple and Alphabet (Google) as “gatekeepers”.
The key findings of the study shows:
- 62% of mobile game developers are aware of the Digital Markets Act
- 82% have at least some understanding of how it will impact their business. Almost a fifth (19%) feel they have a complete understanding of the DMA’s impact
- 31% of mobile game developers feel they will have more freedom under the DMA, though just 9% are confident they’ll be able to keep more of their revenue
- Only 13% have ruled out making changes to their payment processes. A third (33%) have begun implementing them
- Awareness of the DMA is highest in Germany (70%), followed by the UK (68%). Less than half (47%) of US developers are aware of the legislation. While the DMA is a European framework, it applies to US developers operating in the EU
Constantin Andry, Co-founder and Co-CEO at Aghanim, commented: “This data shows that there’s an appetite for change among game developers. Yes, the platform holders instigated the $92 billion mobile games industry, but we need to be asking why game developers – the people who make the games – now only see about 10% of this. With direct-to-consumer distribution, there’s an opportunity to ensure a further $18 billion of annualized value remains within the video games industry, with game creators, which will help soften many ongoing issues including layoffs. Otherwise, the business of making mobile games could soon become unviable.”
Konstantin Golubitsky, Co-founder and Co-CEO at Aghanim, added: “The opportunity for game developers is to create a web-based game hub for their titles which provides added value for their most engaged and valuable users, keeping them coming back regularly. Ultimately, players spend where they see the most value, and our goal is to help developers provide them with the greatest value at the lowest cost.”
A key promise of the Digital Markets Act is to provide fairer competition and greater choice to gamers and game studios. However, Apple’s latest business terms introduced a Core Technology Fee which, for many game developers, cancels out the potential benefits of third-party distribution. Despite the game developers being surveyed before the introduction of the Core Technology fee, just 40% said Apple is a positive force for the games industry. 39% were neutral, while 21% felt Apple was having a negative impact. Since the introduction of App Tracking Transparency in 2021, game developers have increasingly explored direct-to-consumer platforms such as browser stores to supplement on-platform monetization with lower-fee options.
An online survey was conducted on behalf of Aghanim by Atomik Research among 305 mobile game developers in the UK (101), Germany (103), and the USA (101). The research fieldwork took place between 18-22 February 2024. Atomik Research is an independent creative market research agency that employs MRS-certified researchers and abides by MRS code.
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Golden Matrix Group Joins Rio Grande do Sul Flood Relief Program
Golden Matrix Group (NASDAQ: GMGI), a leading B2B and B2C gaming technology company utilizing proprietary technology and operating globally across 17 regulated markets, today announced its participation in the global coalition initiative for flood relief efforts in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
This partnership aims to provide substantial support to the communities in this Brazilian state that have been most devastated by the recent severe flooding.
This initiative is part of the gaming industry’s larger collaboration with local NGOs and humanitarian organizations, marking a significant expansion of our intensive CSR efforts, which saw over 225 community impact campaigns last year alone, primarily through the actions of its subsidiary Meridianbet.
The past week has witnessed unprecedented rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, turning streets into rivers and isolating entire towns. The current situation remains dire, with hundreds of individuals still unaccounted for, while rescue operations have successfully evacuated over 200,000 residents using boats and helicopters.
The floods have wreaked havoc on infrastructure, with numerous bridges destroyed, severely disrupting access to Porto Alegre. The aftermath of the disaster has also led to looting in supermarkets during the night, adding to the urgency of the relief efforts.
Golden Matrix Group invites its stakeholders and the global community to contribute to this cause.
About Golden Matrix Group
Golden Matrix Group, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading B2B and B2C gaming technology company utilizing proprietary technology and operating globally across 17 regulated markets. The B2B division of Golden Matrix develops and licenses branded gaming platforms for its extensive list of clients, and RKings, its B2C division, operates a high-volume eCommerce site enabling end users to enter paid-for competitions on its proprietary platform in authorized markets. The Company also owns and operates MEXPLAY, a regulated online casino in Mexico. In 2024, Golden Matrix completed the acquisition of MeridianBet, a well-established and B2B and B2C sports betting and gaming platform operating and regulated in multiple markets in Europe, Africa and LatAm, providing the combined entity with additional international operations.
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Golden Matrix Group Joins Rio Grande do Sul Flood Relief Program
Golden Matrix Group (NASDAQ: GMGI), a leading B2B and B2C gaming technology company utilizing proprietary technology and operating globally across 17 regulated markets, today announced its participation in the global coalition initiative for flood relief efforts in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
This partnership aims to provide substantial support to the communities in this Brazilian state that have been most devastated by the recent severe flooding.
This initiative is part of the gaming industry’s larger collaboration with local NGOs and humanitarian organizations, marking a significant expansion of our intensive CSR efforts, which saw over 225 community impact campaigns last year alone, primarily through the actions of its subsidiary Meridianbet.
The past week has witnessed unprecedented rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, turning streets into rivers and isolating entire towns. The current situation remains dire, with hundreds of individuals still unaccounted for, while rescue operations have successfully evacuated over 200,000 residents using boats and helicopters.
The floods have wreaked havoc on infrastructure, with numerous bridges destroyed, severely disrupting access to Porto Alegre. The aftermath of the disaster has also led to looting in supermarkets during the night, adding to the urgency of the relief efforts.
Golden Matrix Group invites its stakeholders and the global community to contribute to this cause.
About Golden Matrix Group
Golden Matrix Group, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading B2B and B2C gaming technology company utilizing proprietary technology and operating globally across 17 regulated markets. The B2B division of Golden Matrix develops and licenses branded gaming platforms for its extensive list of clients, and RKings, its B2C division, operates a high-volume eCommerce site enabling end users to enter paid-for competitions on its proprietary platform in authorized markets. The Company also owns and operates MEXPLAY, a regulated online casino in Mexico. In 2024, Golden Matrix completed the acquisition of MeridianBet, a well-established and B2B and B2C sports betting and gaming platform operating and regulated in multiple markets in Europe, Africa and LatAm, providing the combined entity with additional international operations.
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