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PRAGMATIC PLAY DELIVERS A FIERY FUN-FILLED FIESTA WITH BIG JUAN™

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, invites players to join the fiesta in its latest Mexican-inspired launch, Big Juan
Residing on the left-hand side of the screen, a hospitable depiction of Big Juan overlooks the high-volatility action and exciting bonus round features, with the traditional looking streets filling the space behind the colourful reels becoming more visible during the Free Spins.
The joyful theme creates an atmosphere of celebration exemplified by the decorations in the town, musical instruments, and the playful symbols, including a Guitar, Pinata, Hot Sauce, and even Big Juan himself.
A unique Wild Switch feature keeps the party going, ensuring that when six or more of the same symbol lands across the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reels, all the symbols involved turn into Wild symbols, promising bigger wins.
Another feature to watch out for is the Free Spins bonus. Landing the Pinata symbol three to five times takes players to a 3×3 set of reels, providing them with 10 to 15 respins and a Bag of Coins symbol placed in the middle of the reels. Here, players can win Extra Spin symbols, Coin symbols, or one the four fixed jackpots ranging from Mini to Grand, awarding players up to 2500x their stake.
Big Juan, Cash Bonanza, which sit amongst a collection of over 200 HTML5 titles in Pragmatic Play’s award-winning games portfolio.
Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are back with another Mexican-themed adventure, following on from the popular, Day of Dead
“The joyful soundtrack and eye-catching animations on display in Big Juan
Pragmatic Play currently produces up to five new slot titles a month, while also delivering Live Casino and Bingo games as part of its multi-product portfolio, available through one single API.
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ONLY FIVE DAYS UNTIL ACR POKER UNLEASHES MASSIVE DUAL VENOM EVENTS WITH $12 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZES

The $10 Million NLH and $2 Million PLO events start Sunday, April 13th, with top prizes projected at $1 million and $400,000 respectively
The countdown is on as ACR Poker’s flagship Dual Venom tournaments take center stage in just five days, boasting $12 million in guaranteed prize pools and spotlighting two major events: the $10 million NLH and $2 million PLO.
This Sunday, April 13th at 1:05pm ET marks the start of the two massive Venom events running side by side, offering players a chance to compete in some of the biggest tournament action on ACR Poker’s 2025 calendar.
The $10 Million NLH Venom starts with the first of five Day 1s this Sunday. Day 1 survivors will return for Day 2 on Monday, April 28th, and if they advance, continue to Day 3 on Tuesday. Day 3 survivors will compete for the Venom NLH title at the Final Table on Wednesday, April 30th at 4:05pm ET. With a $2,650 buy-in, the champion is set to win an estimated $1 million.
Meanwhile, the $2 Million PLO event spans three days and features a 6-max format. Also offering five Day 1 flights starting this Sunday, this tournament ties as the largest PLO event in ACR Poker’s history. The PLO champion is projected to win a top prize of $400,000, and players have the option to enter multiple Day 1s to build their stack heading into Day 2.
“We’ve all dreamed of that deep run in a big tourney. The best part about the Venom is anyone can take that shot,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Whether you buy-in directly or satellite in for a few bucks, NLH and PLO players are in for huge prize pools, great structure, and big poker action.”
For players still looking to lock in their Venom entry, ACR Poker is awarding over 1,000 seats through Venom Fever Satellites, with qualifiers starting at $0. The Beast, Venom Madness, Direct and Mega Satellites offer players affordable routes into both headline tournaments. Additional opportunities include the Venom Vault, which has already awarded over $150,000 in prizes and 22 X $2,650 seats.
ACR Poker is also hosting Venom Specials during every Day 1 and Day 2 of the Dual Venoms, featuring over $14 million in guaranteed prizes. Plus, the $500,000 GTD Venom Warmup has daily Day 1 flights running April 14th-27th, for a $66 buy-in.
For further details on the $12 Million guaranteed Dual Venom tournaments and other promotions, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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NEW YORK CASINO IN MEXICO WELCOMES CONCEPT AND NEW GAMES FROM ZITRO

The renowned Mexican operator Logrand has installed Zitro’s new CONCEPT cabinets and a selection of its latest games at the New York Casino in Monterrey.
Building on its global success, the CONCEPT cabinet line stands out for its Magic Lighting, immersing players in a synchronized light display, resulting in a unique sensory experience. Furthermore, the cabinet’s large Screen Deck blends comfort with intuitive functionality, optimizing the experience for players and operational teams.
The installation of the CONCEPT cabinets is complemented by the addition of the medieval-themed multi-game Legendary Sword, in which players can double their prizes through unique mechanics with the help of a magic sword.
On the other hand, Fairyland Quest takes players to an enchanted forest where Magic Mushrooms give access to a different bonus each, while a friendly Fairy will give a special bonus that doubles the playing area.
Juan David Baracaldo, Director of Operations and Product, highlighted: “The addition of Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinets is a great step to continue offering unique and high-quality experiences to our players. The unique combination of technology, spectacular graphics, and the experience these cabinets offer will further elevate our casino’s entertainment offering.”
For his part, Johnny Ortiz Viveiros, founder of Zitro, expressed: “We are very excited to strengthen our partnership with Logrand, a strategic partner that shares our vision of providing exceptional gaming experiences. The new CONCEPT cabinets and games like Legendary Sword and Fairyland Quest are just the beginning of what will transform how players enjoy entertainment.”
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Marc Burroughes appointed Chief Commercial Officer Casino at EveryMatrix

Marc Burroughes has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of EveryMatrix’s Casino division, driven by CasinoEngine, the group’s flagship integration platform powering global tier-1 operators to record growth.
Burroughes has spent close to two decades in the iGaming industry including senior roles at IGT, Light & Wonder and OpenBet with extensive commercial experience setting strategies and managing tier-1 customers in integrating content from leading game studios, platforms and aggregation solutions.
Reporting to casino business unit CEO Stian Enger, he will be responsible for commercial strategy across EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine business unit that generated €2.8 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for customers in 2024, processing more than 73 billion game rounds.
His new CCO role involves a multitude of responsibilities including defining and setting the commercial strategy for CasinoEngine; delivering the forthcoming EngageSuite ecosystem to existing and new clients; working closely with the SlotMatrix and EveryMatrix Games teams to help customers move to a full platform solution and more.
Ebbe Groes, Group CEO and Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “Marc has a strong track record working in senior positions for some of the industry’s major providers and delivering premium casino solutions for tier-1 brands.
“As we continue to grow at pace, and as our casino business unit goes from strength-to-strength, we’re looking to accelerate this even further in the months and years ahead under Marc’s commercial leadership.”
Marc Burroughes, CCO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “When the opportunity came to join EveryMatrix on their journey to rapid growth there was only one answer I could give.
“The group’s casino division is among the best I’ve seen in my 17 years in the industry and it still has room to significantly grow. I want to maximise all the opportunities we’ve identified and I’m confident we can achieve some big targets.”
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