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Tom Horn rolls out a classic fruit adventure FRUITS GO POP!

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5 years ago

September 1, 2021

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Tom Horn Gaming, an igaming software solutions supplier, has enhanced its games portfolio with a classic fruit slot game, Fruits go Pop!.

The 3×3 game, which features traditional double fruit symbols, bells and sevens, as well as clean colourful design with simple, yet exciting mechanics, revives the good old days of classic slot machines so many players around the world love to play.

The title comes with an RTP of 96% and a medium to high volatility level implemented within the gameplay.

The symbol to watch out for is 77 wild, which when expanded, creates the vertically expanding 77 wild feature that can appear in both – the base game and free spins. When the 77 wild symbol lands anywhere on the screen, the vertically expanding 77 wild is activated and it fills the entire reel by transforming other symbols, except for scatters, into wild symbols.

Furthermore, aside from the 77 wild, the slot comes with a free spins mode. A bundle of ten free spins is triggered when three Star symbols, which act like scatters, land on the reels. A x2 multiplier is awarded in this feature and 5 winlines change to 27, allowing for more winning combinations in the bonus round.

The game is also enhanced with a Gamble feature, which allows players to gamble their winnings by guessing the card colour or the card suit and if their guess is correct, they will double their wins.

“Fruit-based games hold a special place in our portfolio and we’re excited to be rolling out yet another traditional fruit-themed slot. Players will never get weary of old school feeling from before the online video slots times these classic gems offer.

We believe that Fruits Go Pop! will become an instant hit across our operator partner’s network and we can’t wait to see how the game performs,” said Ondrej Lapides about the latest release.

The fun-filled fruity-themed game offers massive wins which can reach up to x3456 the stake and players can try their luck from 1st September when the slot is released worldwide.

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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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 .

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