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Week 41/2021 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
MGA Games, provider of localised slot games for global operators, has added two new hits to its Casino Slot games collection: Amarna Miller Cleopatra and Ana Catharina Cleópatra. These are two new localised productions that the company has developed and adapted to offer its operators content that is very familiar to their audiences. Both slot games are set in ancient Egypt on the banks of the River Nile, the most mysterious and powerful civilisation in history, amidst its majestic monuments covered in hieroglyphs and imposing pyramids.
Hölle Games, the Berlin based slots start-up, have launched Holla die Waldfee®, their initial Premium series game. Holla die Waldfee® is a 5×4 slot with a high volatility. Themed around German folklore, the game features free spins, expanding wilds and a (non-progressive) jackpot feature, with players able to win up to x1000 their bet, even in the base game.
Swintt invites players to join them on the holiday of their Halloween themed new video slot. Fresh from their storming recent successes with Sun Wild and Lone Rider XtraWaysTM, the hot shot software developers are inviting players to join these hell-raising holidaymakers in Zombies on Vacation – a new five-reel freak-out that features multiplier wilds, Free Spins and 243 ways to win.
Evil Goblins xBomb®, Nolimit’s latest mischievous creation is on the loose! Evil Goblins presents a 6×3+ reel set layout with a total stimulated max pay-out of 31,969x. The xBomb® mechanic makes another comeback in a bigger and better way. Paired with features such as the Evil 4, which is triggered when all goblins at the top of the reels are matched. Multipliers will increase by 1 each time a matching goblin appears on the top reel.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has released its Halloween adventure, Hunters Moon GigaBlox mechanic, part of its GEM collection, which sees a giant symbol land on the reels with a minimum size of 2×2. Hunters Moon GigaBlox
Wild Harlequin is the latest addition to the Quickspin slot portfolio, combining a clean and simple math model with an intriguing character inspired by the Italian commedia dell’arte theatre. “We’ve removed the scatter symbols entirely, so this game fuses the simplicity of classic Starburst-like games with the volatility and high maximum wins of modern games,” the company said. Wild Harlequin is a 5×3 slot with 10 lines, featuring stacked nudging wilds and a free spins bonus with multipliers. The Wild Harlequin symbol appears on all reels, substitutes for all symbols and always nudges to cover the reels.
BGaming is going to celebrate Halloween all year long! The studio has released a new title called Candy Monsta which brings festive vibes to players! Candy Monsta is the first October release for BGaming studio that is going to launch a set of Halloween-themed games. With 20 paylines and an RTP of 94.06%, the Candy Monsta slot is a good choice for both experienced players and newcomers. Playing a role of a Wild symbol, a colourful candy transforms into any symbol to complete the winning combination. At the same time, pumpkins-bombs dropped on the reels explode and trigger Free spins!
Big Time Gaming has turned the pirate-themed slot on its head with Pirate Pays Megaways. For those who don’t speak pirate, we’re talking about the exciting new high-volatility, high seas adventure from Big Time Gaming (BGT). The swashbuckling Pirate Pays Megaways
iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, has saddled up and headed out west in its wild new adventure, Van der Wilde and The Outlaws. The 5 reel, 10 payline slot follows an outlaw gang on their adventures through the Wild West, with a classic ‘Book genre’ style gameplay. Wild Scatters cause other symbols in the win to expand, causing even bigger win potential, while providing the possibility of multiple expansions on a single spin.
True Lab continues to explore the land of Pharaohs, in a new myth-inspired slot. High-quality graphics, unique Scatter collection progress mechanics, and potential max win of up to x10,000 are waiting on the path to the realm of the dead. According to legend, mighty rulers Akhenaten and Nefertiti are guarding the abode of the dead, where dazzling treasures are waiting to be revealed by a braveheart. The atmosphere of Egyptian tales surrounds players through the game, conveyed by deep colours, and suspenseful features. Skillfully designed, Scatter collection progress mechanics sustains gamers’ involvement as they approach Free Spins.
Push Gaming has launched the latest in its hugely successful ‘Fat’ slot series, Fat Drac. Following Fat Rabbit and Fat Santa, the third in the string of popular titles features the studio’s unique twist on a classic theme, taking players on a visit to a vampire’s mysterious castle in pursuit of spooky successes. A 5×5 reel set with 40 win lines, play in the base game sees players searching for the Fat Drac symbol, which acts as both a Reveal and a Scatter symbol. When it lands, it can reveal a paying or a bat symbol, with the latter seeing the bat fly to an instant prize bubble, awarding players with the value attached.
Booongo, the global online slots developer, has embarked on a mystical adventure in partnership with boutique studio Kendoo for the release of Book of Wizard. The five reel, 10 payline slot is set in the study of a mysterious wizard as he looks to use his arcane powers to conjure up huge wins. A classic ‘Book of’ style game, the Book symbol acts as both a Wild and a Scatter, with three or more Books triggering 10 free spins.
Rejoin Kalamba Games’ intrepid hero in her search for treasure and untold riches in Caribbean Anne 2, the studio’s follow-up to its hit game. Offering a refreshed take on the ever-popular pirate theme, the sequel to the studio’s popular original is set on a beautiful desert island and features new and returning characters. This 5×4, 40 payline slot offers a maximum win of over 14,000x and features Locking Multiplier Wilds and potentially unlimited free-spins that make for a unique gaming experience.
Blueprint Gaming has unveiled Eye of Horus: The Golden Tablet, the latest instalment from one of the industry’s most successful slot franchises. This most recent version of the Egyptian-themed game features an all-new Free Games round, where each expanding wild in view transforms the next available highest paying symbol into the top paying symbol – the Golden Tablet. The expanding wild also awards extra spins, increasing the chance of securing more Golden Tablets and big wins in the remaining Free Games.
Lady Luck Games has entered the ring with its punchiest slot to date – Rooftop Fight. This neon-tinged tribute to the classic arcade fighting games of the 1980s offers the chance to play as four exciting characters, each with its own unique feature that can be triggered to increase the chances of a win. Featuring five reels, five rows and cluster wins, players compete as Disco, Gorilla, Robot, or Rabbit in this medium to low volatility game, as they slug it out in search of success.
Yggdrasil, has joined forces with ReelPlay in its newest intergalactic adventure, Gems Infinity Reels
Play’n GO transport you to the colourful Aztec afterworld of Mictlán with their latest release, Muerto en Mictlán. A 5-reel slot game, Muerto en Mictlán is vivid in its style with a burst of colour on every spin. Catrin and Catrina appear on the reels to guide you through the game’s levels which are reminiscent of The Sword and the Grail in that respect.
Playson has released Royal Coins: Hold and Win, a noble slot that invites players to an imperial adventure. The 3×3 slot builds on the company’s immense Hold and Win collection, combining the popular mechanic with the classic gameplay commonly associated with titles within the Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio. Red Sevens act as high paying Wilds during the gameplay, with coin symbols the jewel in the crown, triggering the Hold and Win Bonus Game when appearing in groups of three.
Gonzo is making another appearance this year, as NetEnt releases a brand-new title featuring the well-loved character. The magic of Gonzo has returned in the brand-new adventure released today, Gonzo’s Gold mechanic and offers a highly volatile gaming experience. Three or more Scatter symbols – represented by a golden pyramid – award 10 Free Spins and a bonus win.
Spearhead Studios announces the launch of The Spanish Life, a new medium volatility title that presents an authentic Spanish cultural experience. Using numerous Spanish symbols, the new 5×3 videoslot transports the players in a setting of sun, food and wine, immersing fans in a world of refreshing colourfulness and atmosphere. The title lets players enjoy many powerful features such as Wild symbols, Free Spins, Card and Ladder gambles.
Evoplay has unveiled a new title Cycle of Luck Bonus Buy, putting players in the driving seat to enjoy their own customised gaming experience. Launched to much fanfare earlier this year, the retro-themed slot Cycle of Luck has already proven hugely popular with players, using the latest in tech to bring the classic slot experience to life. Following its original launch, the new game will feature a wealth of new additions, which will allow players to gain immediate access to the bonus game.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, welcomes players to the tribe in its enchanting new title, Mystic Chief provides players with 576 ways to win and the opportunity to unlock a Free Spins round with various combinations of symbols.
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Eastern Europe
Totogaming Joins Cernica Pantelimon RunFest: Not Just Present, But Fully Participating

“We weren’t just present — we were participants of Runfest. And that’s one of the most important aspects,” said Artak Ashkhatoyan, Deputy CEO of Totogaming.
On July 6, Totogaming joined the Cernica Pantelimon Runfest in Romania, once again emphasizing the importance of promoting amateur sports and a healthy lifestyle.
“Supporting such initiatives is a priority for TotoGaming. First, 50% of the proceeds from RunFest will be donated to the CLOVES Romania Foundation, supporting children affected by CLOVES Syndrome. And second, we’ve always believed in showing our passion for sports through actions, not just words. Have you noticed how we’re constantly rushing through life, yet when we look back, it often feels like we haven’t moved at all? It’s important for us to lead by example and show the importance of participation. This is exactly the message we’re promoting through our team’s active involvement in the marathon. After all, there can never be too much sport in our lives,” said TotoGaming’s Deputy CEO, Artak Ashkhatoyan.
A Simple Concept, a Powerful Impact
The concept of this sports event is straightforward: choose a distance between 1 to 21 kilometers and run. The goal? Make sport an integral part of everyday life. The crowd certainly embraced that, gathering as early as 8:30 a.m. — on a Sunday morning.
Totogaming contributed in two distinct capacities: as an official sponsor and as an active participant. A dedicated team of 13 employees represented the company at the Cernica Pantelimon RunFest, with 7 of them proudly taking part as runners.
More Than Just a Run
It wasn’t an easy challenge — especially because among Totogaming’s runners were people for whom running isn’t a daily habit, or even part of their life at all. Yet they couldn’t miss the opportunity, not least from the perspective of corporate responsibility.
“We just finished the 7.5-kilometer race!” shared Petrut-Adrian Toea from the Totogaming team.
“It was amazing, honestly. Around the 2-kilometer mark, I had this little battle with myself — I told myself I had to finish the race, no matter what. And I did it! I came in around 60th place out of over 100 runners, which for me is a really good result.”
“I see my participation as a small contribution toward promoting a healthy lifestyle. In my close circle, everyone knows I’m not exactly the sporty type. I’m not athletic, and I usually prefer having fun in other ways. But showing up here, early in the morning, in this intense heat, and completing almost 8 kilometers with just one short break — I think it set a good example.”
“I hope seeing someone like me finish this challenge motivates my friends to try something similar for their own health. I believe that’s a meaningful contribution”, – added Petrut-Andrea.
Totogaming also made it possible for every attendee to bring sport into their lives — quite literally. At the Totogaming tent, participants could ride stationary bikes and receive prizes based on the number of points they earned through their efforts.
Whether they were running, cycling, or simply cheering for friends, the goal for everyone was the same: to reach the destination of champions — by bringing sport into everyday life.
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BMM
BMM TESTLABS PROMOTES SACHA MCLAUGHLIN TO VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced the promotion of Sacha McLaughlin to Vice President of Global Quality Assurance.
BMM’s President of Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, Kirk White, said, “Sacha has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-first attitude. Her experience and passion will be critical as we continue to grow our QA services to meet the always-evolving needs of the global gaming industry.”
With over 18 years of experience in software implementation and seven years in the gaming industry, McLaughlin brings extensive knowledge of both agile and waterfall development methodologies, test planning, project management, and cross-regional team leadership. She is recognized for her ability to build and scale QA organizations that deliver quality, speed, and value to customers.
McLaughlin joined BMM in 2018 and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the Company, most recently serving as Senior Director of Quality Assurance. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in expanding BMM’s QA capabilities and helping customers launch products into the global gaming market more quickly, with a focus on regulatory compliance, functionality, fairness, and security.
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AI
Liftoff’s 2025 Mobile Ad Creative Index Reveals UGC Is a Key Differentiator for Top Apps

Major findings from the newly launched report include playable ads having the potential to deliver impression-to-install rates 16 times that of non-playable formats for emerging gaming apps and a 20% increase in spending on interactive ads year over year.
Liftoff, a leading AI-enabled growth platform for the mobile app economy, has published its seventh annual Mobile Ad Creative Index. The report explores top creative trends that are attracting and scaling in ad spend across consumer apps and games. It also highlights the expanding role of AI in creative production, testing, and optimization.
This year’s Mobile Ad Creative Index specifically analyzes creative concepts that have excelled in scale for Liftoff’s highest-spending advertisers over the past 12 to 48 months. It is based on findings from over 4.7 trillion impressions, 263 billion clicks, and 1.1 billion installs between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2025.
Highlights from the report include:
Top consumer apps are investing in interactive ads to compete for engagement
In 2024, the share of spend on interactive ads for top apps increased by 20% year over year. The share of spend increased by 2% for spenders outside the top tier. Top-spending apps differentiate their campaigns by adding innovations to evergreen concepts such as social scrollers, carousels, and scratch-offs.
Playable ads deliver returns across ad budgets for mobile game advertisers
In 2024, the share of spend on playable ads for top games averaged 35% higher than other games. Across all ad budgets, however, playable ads delivered higher conversion rates. Impression-to-install rates were 8 times that of non-playable formats for top spenders and 16 times that of non-playable formats for other game advertisers.
Tailoring “metaplay” elements to motivations can improve performance
“Metaplay” elements—gameplay that diverges from an app’s core design to appeal to a broader audience—are widespread, but top games gain an edge by tailoring their metaplay ads to the publisher audience. The report found that aligning “metaplay” creative with publisher audiences resulted in a 93% increase in installs-per-mille.
UGC is becoming a key differentiator in driving scale for consumer apps
The share of spend on user-generated content (UGC) increased 11% for top-spending apps, with social and utility apps seeing the most significant jump of nearly 30% between 2023 and 2024.
Widespread adoption of Gen AI leads to more customized ad experiences
Creative teams increasingly leverage AI to enhance top-performing assets with 3D and motion and to create and test variations. Top advertisers also use AI to recombine their assets in customized ad experiences that break away from standard video to playable formats.
Yann Zeller, Chief of Staff, Creative at Liftoff, said: “Today’s creative landscape is shaped by a single, powerful truth: attention is the commodity, and brands, games, and influencers are all vying for it. Great mobile ad experiences can earn attention by aligning context with behavior. As ad formats become richer and AI expands our ability to personalize and adapt creatives at scale, we’re able to unlock new insights into user behavior and motivation. We see users spend meaningful stretches with the right content, sometimes 60 to 90 seconds when the ad feels personal or prompts meaningful participation. This isn’t just a better way to advertise—it’s a better way to tell stories and the most exciting brief we’ve had in years.”
Soren Steelquist, Director of Creative Production, said: “The proof is in the data—more and more consumer apps are incorporating UGC into every stage of their marketing, and programmatic is no different. UGC works because it’s authentic and relatable, and users are more likely to be influenced by ad when it’s coming from a trustworthy source. To see higher impact from UGC creatives, work with a partner that can match the right creator with your brand and develop winning concepts that resonate with audiences.”
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