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Week 37/2021 slot games releases

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September 17, 2021

George Miller

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has struck gold in its newest Infinity Reels sees players follow a friendly miner deep underground in search of glittering veins of wealth, as he blasts his way to unimaginable riches. Unique to Bad Dingo, landing the new Infinity Wild symbol extends the wild symbol across multiple reels. Hitting multiple Infinity Wild symbols at once provides for an incredible visual as the dynamite cart driving miner extends across the reels, explosions in his wake.

Nolimit City is gearing up to release yet another one-of-a-kind slot gaming experience, this time travelling back in time with a blast from the past. Still feeling the effects from their most recent release, Mental, they are now ready to throw their players into a warzone where the battle for gold is in the harsh depths of a sea that swallows anything alive- Das xBoot. Das xBoot presents a 234432-reel set layout, with close to unlimited ways-to-win and a total simulated max payout of 55,200x. The game features the studio’s powerful mechanic, xWays®, along with the comeback of their renowned and perfectly fitting xMechanics, xBomb® and xNudge®.

AvatarUX has exclusively rolled out its eight PopWins sees the supplier’s iconic PopWins mechanic return, with each win ‘popping’, before the reel height increases and two more symbols take their place. The feature allows the reels to expand to up to six symbols in base play, and eight in the free spins mode.

Spearhead Studios unveils a new visual identity for one of the company’s most popular titles. The Pirates of the Mediterranean has gotten a well-deserved visual makeover and is ready to greet players with an updated look & feel. Pirates of the Mediterranean Remastered is a 5X3 videoslot with ten paylines which is set to bring entertainment levels up. Players will encounter the adventurous pirate captain and his sea maiden in their quest to recover the huge riches contained inside the pirate’s coveted treasure chest. The base game includes random Walking Wilds, which can appear on any of the five reels, and which can also re-trigger.

1X2 Network is taking players deep underground to a mine located at the earth’s core where a team of Dwarves are harvesting rare gems and coins in Dwarven Gems Megaways showcases the best of the framework well and is sure to leave operators and players excited for more content built upon it.

On September 15, 2021, True Lab’s new circus-themed slot made its public debut.
Inspired by carnival vibes, the game is pulsing with flashy visuals, taking players into a careless atmosphere of celebration. The slot offers 243 cascading pay ways, impressive potential winnings of up to x10,000 the bet, and a variety of authentic features. Joining in cascades, the symbols disappear into thin air, like the greatest acrobats and masters of illusion, repeating the act until the last combo on the reels.

Playson has made a scorching addition to its Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio with the launch of Hot Burning Wins. This nostalgic 3×3 title features the classic five paylines which pay from left to right, delivering a relaxed and simplistic playing experience that is appealing to a wide audience. The fruit machine style slot has a premium front-end design with photorealistic fruit symbols that players are accustomed to with Playson’s Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio. The game is packed with quality drawings of watermelons, grapes, plums, lemons, oranges and cherries, along with its top-paying symbols BARs, golden bells and iconic red Sevens.

Blueprint Gaming has unveiled its latest slot Eternal Phoenix Megaways experience. For an additional cost, players of this slot adventure are guaranteed a minimum number of Megaways, offering the chance to experience bigger wins, greater cascades and a higher frequency of triggering the bonus.

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has partnered with 4ThePlayer to release its latest unique YG Masters creation 10x Rewind. The title is set to blast players back to the past with the Rewind Time Win Spin mechanic, which reverses time to repeat previous wins. To trigger this unique mechanism, three Win Spin scatter symbols must land, only appearing on reels 1, 3 and 6. Past wins are taken to a new level during this feature, boosted by an increasing win multiplier. Where previous wins do not exist, random wins will be generated.

Fans of the Dead Series are in for a treat with Play’n GO’s latest release, Ghost of Dead. Ghost of Dead introduces us to the living spirit, Akh. Ancient Egyptians believed that, in death, vitality and soul combine to create Akh, who can take on any form and is free to roam the world. Now, Pharoah Unas’s spirit has been resurrected. Unas uses his new-found magic to guide worthy mortals to his hidden treasure. Players of the Dead Series will see familiarities throughout the game. Ghost of Dead is a classic 5×3 slot; the expanding symbol seen in previous games takes its place here too. This is a game with huge potential as players can win up to x10000 their bet.

BGaming starts the autumn festive season by celebrating Oktoberfest! Fruit Million – the first shapeshifter slot in the brand’s lineup – has converted into a Bavarian-style game! Arranged in the 19th century for the first time, Oktoberfest is still one of the most famous and captivative festivals on the globe! Every year it brings together millions of beer-lovers who have fun on the Munich streets. Due to a pandemic, the open-air Oktoberfest-2021 was canceled but it’s not a reason to miss a bright holiday! BGaming invites players to celebrate it with the Fruit Million slot!

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the IGaming industry, has cast a line deeper than ever before and snagged a real catch with new release, Bigger Bass Bonanza. A continuation of its hugely popular predecessor, Bigger Bass Bonanza provides players with an extended set of reels and the opportunity to win up to 4000x their stake, virtually doubling the original game’s maximum multiplier value. Based in a neon-lit harbour with tropical surroundings resembling Miami, players will need to keep an eye out for various rewards and prizes. As before, three or more scatter symbols during base play will trigger the Free Spins feature and 10 spins, with any additional scatter symbol adding five spins to the count.

Altenar

Altenar Extends Sportsbook Partnership with Anakatech Following Strong Growth

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June 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Altenar, a leading sportsbook platform provider, and Anakatech Interactive Limited have agreed to extend their long-term sportsbook technology partnership, reinforcing continued collaboration across key regulated markets.

Anakatech Interactive Limited, established in 2013, develops a powerful gaming platform built in-house with its own game studios producing 220+ online and mobile-friendly scratch, slot, crash, table and lottery games, and this broader gaming expertise underpins its growing sportsbook and casino operations.

The partnership spans key regulated markets, with a strong focus on the UK, where Anakatech operates brands such as Betnero and Luckymate.The renewal reflects strong commercial performance and sustained business growth driven by the partnership.

Under the agreement, Anakatech will continue to leverage Altenar’s fully managed sportsbook solution across its portfolio, supporting both existing brand expansion and the planned launch of new brands.

The decision to extend the partnership was driven by solid performance and consistent month-on-month growth, with Anakatech achieving more than 103% growth over the past 18 months while operating on Altenar’s platform.

The deal also reflects Anakatech’s confidence in Altenar’s stable and scalable environment, with the operator also highlighting the value of receiving not only core platform delivery, but also tailored support aligned with its specific business needs.

Altenar provides Anakatech with a fully managed sportsbook solution including:

End-to-end sportsbook platform management
Advanced risk management tools
Customised betting markets
24/7 operational and technical support
Ongoing product enhancements and feature development aligned with operator needs

Vasilis Betzelos, Head of Commercial Account Managers at Altenar, said: “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Anakatech Interactive Limited. The growth they have achieved demonstrates the strength of the collaboration, and we remain committed to supporting their continued expansion across existing and new brands.”

Ivan Di Pieri, Head of Sportsbook at Anakatech, said: “Adding a sportsbook vertical to our range of services has been a long-considered move. We are pleased to partner with one of the industry’s top providers and are confident that our offering will continue to improve over time.”

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Baltics

HIPTHER Baltics 2026 Concludes Landmark Three-City Series, Bringing Together 430 Industry Leaders

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June 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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HIPTHER proudly concludes the inaugural edition of its expanded HIPTHER Baltics 2026 conference series, successfully bringing together a total of 430 participants across three dedicated events in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn.

Building on the legacy of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit and introducing a new, country-focused format, HIPTHER Baltics 2026 delivered three high-impact conferences designed around the most pressing regulatory, technological, and business developments shaping the Baltic and Nordic regions. The series focused on creating meaningful dialogue between regulators, operators, fintech leaders, technology innovators, legal experts, investors, and compliance professionals.

The 2026 edition featured:

HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius – iGaming Regulation & Fintech Integration
HIPTHER Baltics: Riga – Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection
HIPTHER Baltics & Nordics: Tallinn – Digital Governance & Startup Innovation

Vilnius: Exploring Lithuania’s Regulatory Transformation

The series launched on 21 April in Vilnius, where discussions focused on Lithuania’s evolving regulatory landscape and the increasing convergence of fintech, payments, blockchain, and iGaming.

Industry leaders examined topics including MiCA implementation, AML requirements, digital assets, banking transformation, tokenisation, AI adoption in financial services, next-generation payments, and the growing role of compliance in sustainable business growth. The event marked the beginning of a new chapter for Baltic-focused industry conversations and set the tone for the months ahead.

Riga: Regulation, Risk and Growth in a Changing Market

On 11 May, HIPTHER Baltics arrived in Riga, bringing together experts from gaming, fintech, legal, compliance, and technology sectors for a day dedicated to practical business realities.

Key conversations addressed responsible gaming, player protection, AML implementation, fraud prevention, AI in supervision and taxation, payments innovation, cross-border licensing, data protection, affiliate marketing, and the transition from traditional SEO to AI-powered discoverability. The Riga edition highlighted how businesses can remain compliant while continuing to innovate and grow in increasingly regulated environments.

Tallinn: Digital Governance Meets Innovation

The series concluded on 2 June in Tallinn, one of Europe’s most digitally advanced capitals.

The event explored the intersection of digital governance, startup ecosystems, digital identity, compliance, investment, fintech innovation, and iGaming. Discussions ranged from eIDAS 2.0 and trusted digital onboarding to sustainable player acquisition, operational partnerships, AI-powered business growth, and the future of digital societies.

Tallinn also hosted the HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards 2026, celebrating excellence across operators, suppliers, technology providers, and industry leaders from the Baltic and Nordic regions.

Beyond Conferences: Building a Regional Community

Throughout all three events, participants benefited from curated networking opportunities and practical learning sessions through the HIPTHER Academy, HIPTHER’s educational platform focused on delivering hands-on skills, professional development, and industry certifications.

The combination of boutique-format events, high-level content, and meaningful networking once again demonstrated why the Baltics continue to attract increasing attention as a hub for innovation, regulation, and cross-border collaboration.

Looking Ahead – HIPTHER Baltics 2027

Reflecting on the success of the series, Zoltan Tündik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER, commented: “We are incredibly proud of what we achieved across the Baltics in 2026, but this is only the beginning. The success of the three-city series has provided us with valuable insights, feedback, and inspiration that we are already incorporating into the planning of HIPTHER Baltics 2027. The Baltics have a unique energy when it comes to business events, innovation, and networking, and we are excited to continue growing alongside this vibrant community. Our commitment remains the same: delivering meaningful conversations, practical learning opportunities, and exceptional networking experiences that bring together the region’s most influential stakeholders.”

After the successful completion of HIPTHER Baltics 2026 and the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from participants, the #hipthers team is already working on an exciting and enhanced next edition.

With the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit set to take place on 27–28 October 2026 and an ambitious roadmap for 2027–2030 already taking shape, HIPTHER continues its mission of connecting industries, markets, and ideas through premium learning, meaningful networking, and cross-border collaboration across Europe.

About HIPTHER

HIPTHER is a media hub and events organizer serving the Gaming and Technology industries, including Fintech, Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Digital Innovation. Through its conferences, media platforms, awards programs, and community initiatives, HIPTHER connects decision-makers, innovators, regulators, and business leaders across Europe and beyond.

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iGaming

NyesteCasino.com Reports: iGaming Industry Navigates Dual Pressures of Regulation and Growth

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June 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Norwich, United Kingdom, June 15th, 2026, PlayNewswire

NyesteCasino.com, a leading iGaming analysis resource, released its latest industry overview, highlighting a week defined by intensifying regulatory scrutiny alongside continued global market expansion.

From U.S. Senate hearings and a widening circuit split to the localisation of crypto casinos and a surge in World Cup betting activity, iGaming operators have been balancing risk management with aggressive growth strategies.

Over the past week, the global iGaming sector has faced two powerful and often conflicting forces. Regulators across the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America have tightened rules around prediction markets, sweepstakes casinos, and credit card usage for deposits. At the same time, online gambling platforms, content providers, and policy advisors have accelerated product innovation and executed timely, region-specific sports marketing campaigns.

According to NyesteCasino.com’s team, these developments signal a broader structural transition across the industry—one in which compliance agility is rapidly becoming as critical to success as product quality. Despite increasing regulatory headwinds, the pace of innovation and market demand continues to point toward sustained sector growth.

Prediction Markets: Courtrooms, Congress, and Cross-Border Bans

The week started with a long-awaited US Senate Commerce Subcommittee gathering. The hearing named “No Sure Bets” took place on May 20 under Chair Marsha Blackburn, and Blackburn indicated more sessions were to come. The debate between American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller and former Congressman Patrick McHenry quickly turned into a clash over the future of prediction markets. While Miller named the sports event contracts as backdoor betting operations bypassing the state licences, tax regulations, and integrity safeguards, McHenry talked on behalf of the Coalition for Prediction Markets and opposed him, stating that the current CFTC supervision is working perfectly.

On 22 May, a panel from the Ninth Circuit rejected the stay requests filed by both Kalshi and Polymarket, refusing to halt state enforcement proceedings in Nevada and Washington, which complicated the legal situation even more. The court ruled that a federal preemption defence under the Commodity Exchange Act cannot, on its own, establish federal jurisdiction. The ongoing disagreement in the appeals court of New Jersey, which had previously upheld a Kalshi injunction, has gained strength with this decision. Moreover, the process leading to a Supreme Court review of state jurisdiction over event contracts has accelerated even more.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs categorised Polymarket as an online gambling site, disregarding its crypto-based structure, and has requested a national ban on the market platform on May 25. The reason for this request was a viral contract regarding whether President Prabowo Subianto would resign before the end of his term in October 2029. The contract generated a trading volume of approximately $46,000. The number of jurisdictions where Polymarket is inaccessible is growing, exceeding 33 around the world now, including India, Brazil, and Singapore, among other new blockers.

State-Level Regulations: An Anti-Sweepstakes Bill from Tennessee

There have also been state-level restrictions in Tennessee on online gambling law. During the same week, Governor Bill Lee signed two vital bills. Senate Bill 2136 made Tennessee the ninth US state banning sweepstake casinos and dual-currency systems completely, which grants the attorney general the power to enforce it. And according to the SB 1992, the second bill signed by the governor, anyone who deliberately influences the outcome of an event whilst holding a prediction market contract will be charged with a Class E felony. It is expected that these bills will guide other state legislatures who are planning similar regulations at the moment.

Europe and Brazil: Tax Proposals, Ad Restrictions, and Credit Bans

The European Parliament held a plenary debate on May 20 on a proposed EU-level gambling levy. Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin confirmed the Commission is actively assessing the option alongside digital services and crypto-asset levies as part of the next Multiannual Financial Framework. Proponent MEP Victor Negrescu estimated the levy could raise between €2 and €4 billion annually for education, youth, and addiction prevention programmes. Opponents from EPP and ECR blocs raised concerns over subsidiarity, competitiveness, and national tax sovereignty, with any operational package targeted for January 2028.

Belgium’s Kansspelcommissie and the Netherlands Gambling Authority separately issued formal World Cup advertising warnings to licensed operators ahead of the June 11 to July 19 FIFA tournament. France’s ANJ flagged a year-on-year rise of more than 25% in operator marketing budgets as the tournament approaches. Meanwhile, Brazil formalised rules on May 25 to close off Pix Crédito as a deposit method on regulated betting platforms, a move prompted in part by a Folha de São Paulo audit revealing that major banks including Bradesco and Banco do Brasil, were still processing credit transfers into betting accounts as recently as mid-May.

Editorial Perspective

“What this week makes clear is that the iGaming sector is entering a phase where regulatory IQ is as strategically important as product development,” said the editorial team at NyesteCasino.com. “The prediction markets debate alone spans courtrooms, congressional hearings, and international bans and it is far from resolved. Operators who can track and adapt to this multi-jurisdictional complexity while still executing on World Cup campaigns and localisation strategies will be best positioned for the second half of 2026.”

About NyesteCasino.com

NyesteCasino.com is a leading independent iGaming review and analysis platform. The editorial team tracks regulatory developments, operator news, and product releases across global markets to help players and industry professionals navigate the evolving online casino landscape. Users can learn more at nyestecasino.com.