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iSoftBet adds to successful Hot Spin collection with Hold & Win enhanced Hot Spin Hot Link

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5 years ago

November 17, 2021

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iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, is back with the fourth instalment of its highly successful Hot Spin games collection with new release, Hot Spin Hot Link.

Boosted by the popular Hold & Win mechanic and an all-new Respins feature, the 20-line game contains the Hot Spin collection’s iconic design, showcasing a Hot Wheel at the side of the reels that is randomly triggered, awarding players one of three modifiers.

Hot Link Respins can be triggered from both the Hot Wheel, along with Extra Wilds, Wild Reels and Multiplier Win, and by landing five or more Hot Link symbols on the reels, awarding players three respins and unlimited retriggers.

During Respins, Hot Link symbols can link up to form bigger symbols, resulting in boosted payouts and the lucrative Hot Prizes – Hot, Hotter and Hottest – available with the biggest 3×3, 3×4 and 3×5 mega symbols.

In the base game, the Diamond symbols offer the highest payouts, followed by the Red 7, Star and Bell symbols, with classic fruits adding more flavours to the retro-style pay table.

Hot Spin Hot Link follows previous popular Hold & Win titles Outback Gold, Brides of Dracula, Moon Spirit and Gold Digger, joining an expansive collection of innovative products in iSoftBet’s award-winning slots portfolio.

iSoftBet’s Hold & Win titles deliver a slick, intuitive gameplay experience with highly engaging bonus rounds that ensure the retention of its players, with Gold Digger’s popularity generating significant success with various operator partners, including GVC, LeoVegas and Betsson.

Mark Claxton, Head of Games, iSoftBet, said: “We are thrilled to be launching the fourth addition to our renowned Hot Spin games collection with Hot Spin Hot Link, now featuring the popular Hold & Win mechanic and payouts worth up to 3000x the bet.

“We wanted to pay tribute to the original game without stripping away too many of its iconic elements, and we have done exactly that, so we expect this new Hot Spin release to go down a treat with our audiences across the globe.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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10 minutes 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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