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Week 49/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Blueprint Gaming is taking players to the high seas in a new take on a classic theme in Buckaneers’ Frenzy, where pirates offer rewards of Free Games and valuable booty bags. The latest Frenzy-themed title from Blueprint, which originates from Reel Time Gaming’s portfolio, features all the popular characteristics and mechanics that players appreciate about the classic game series. Up to 20 Free Games can be awarded when a minimum of three scatter symbols land on the reels.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Christmas-themed online and mobile slot games: Big Christmas Present and Christmas Cash Spins
Yggdrasil and Peter & Sons have come together to create an unforgettable Norse themed slot that re-tells the dramatic story of Wagner’s most famous opera, The Valkyrie. Valkyries follows the epic tale of the legendary Valkyries welcoming fallen heroes into Valhalla and boasts a bumper selection of bonus features and mechanics including Dropping and Locking Wilds with random multipliers up to 10x, Wild Overlaps and a powerful free spins bonus game awarding 10 free spins with two additional spins awarded every time a Locking Wild appears.
ELA Games, an online casino games developer, has launched its first game Malina, an exciting new slot that comes complete with striking visuals and atmospheric music. Players will find themselves chasing wild reels and huge bonuses offered by this superb new release. As a fundamental part of the game is the wild collection feature, where Malina symbols fill each reel above, players will be awarded with a full reel wild for the duration of the collected Malina symbols on each reel.
Habanero launches a worldwide party with its latest slot New Year’s Bash, which sees players enter the new year in style. With vibrant colours, engrossing fireworks and great music, the new 5×3 slot puts everyone into the party mood as soon as they launch the game. On offer is the chance to participate in celebrations at New York, London, Sydney, San Francisco and Dubai. Players must activate 10 light bulbs in each city to unlock 15 free games, with a mesmerizing total of 90 free games on offer.
1X2 Network, the provider behind some of this year’s hottest slot games, is helping 32Red make its players feel like the star of the show following the exclusive launch of Britain’s Got Talent MegawaysTM. The slot is a six reel, two to seven row game with variable win ways from 64 to 117,649. It is packed with show stopping bonuses and features including Wilds, x2 Wilds, Free Tumbles, Free Spins and Incremental Multipliers all designed to help players top the big win charts.
Spinomenal, presents its latest slot Santa’s Wild Night which promises to deliver plenty of festive cheer. Santa’s Wild Night is a seasonal triumph and has all the trimmings to make this an instant Christmas classic. Reveal three or more snow globes on the reels and a huge spinning snow globe will appear before coming to a stop on either ‘Bonus’ or ‘Free Spins’. The Wild symbol represents any other symbol aside from the mystery snow globe.
MGA Games, developer of localised slot games for global operators, launches the new casino slot game Fonsi Nieto Deluxe Racing Life. A new 5×3 reel production, MGA Games takes players on a journey full of adrenaline and luxury. Racing bikes, trophies and cups are the symbols featured in this game. The game also includes a special Expansion symbol, chosen at random to help the user win more prizes.
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is on track to cap off a thunderous year with the release of its latest slot, Money Cart Bonus Reels
Push Gaming’s latest slot introduces players to a majestic fire frog whose pond is full of surprises and red-hot wins. Following a successful beta launch with tier-one partner Entain on its leading brands including Ladbrokes, Bwin and PartyCasino, Fire Hopper is the latest in a string of recent player-first hits such as Fat Drac and Mount Magmas. Set in a seemingly tranquil countryside pond at the foot of a waterfall, Fire Hopper features a mysterious fire frog, which promises vibrant play and great win potential.
Kalamba Games is rounding off its 2021 roster of immersive and engaging games with its latest release, an Egyptian odyssey set during a Pharaoh’s Reign. The epic game offers players the chance to take a trip of a lifetime in a classic Egyptian-themed slots adventure boasting one of the studio’s most entertaining feature sets yet, with morphing symbols that shift like the desert sand itself.
Swintt, is gearing up for the holiday season by making its popular Golden Reindeer slot available at all partnering casinos in Malta and Sweden. Having been something of a staple in studio’s Christmas catalogue since its release last year, players have already enjoyed the slot’s 243 ways to win and festive Free Spins – and now it’s time for those at MGA and SGA licensed casinos to get in on the action too. Taking place across a 5×3 reel matrix, Golden Reindeer provides everything you’d want from a holiday-themed slot.
Before the Spanish conquistadors arrived, warrior cultures ruled over this corner of the world. Get in the rhythm of the war drum of the Sun God’s worshipers. Fight the odds to prove your worth among the bravest in the Aztec Empire. Synot’s, Aztec Jaguar takes you on a journey in the times of Montezuma. Packed with bonuses, this slot is the first of its kind in our pantheon of exciting slots.
Endorphina has decided to escalate the Christmas atmosphere to a whole new level with its brand new Royal Xmass slot. This lucky game is bringing you the magic right into your home for the holidays. You’ll have premium luck on your side with Endorphina’s little helper to score some of the biggest wins of the year. Are you ready for it? This slot is set to reward only the best, draped in exceptional and luxurious gold and red to make you feel like absolute royalty.
iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, is returning to the great plains of Africa in its thrilling new sequel, Majestic Gold Megaways, players are welcomed back to the golden savanna for more Megaways excitement and even more majestic wins. The slot, which boasts a stunning artistic style, contains classic Megaways
Stakelogic, have again teamed up with Reflex Gaming – the studio behind smash hits Sea God, Jurassic Jackpots and Guido’s Gold – to bring players another spicy release in the shape of Hot Pots. Taking place across as 5×3 game board, the 20 payline slot invites players to descend into the depths of hell, where they’ll find a collection of devilishly hot chilies waiting for them on the reels.
Play’n GO is bringing players the concert of a lifetime with their latest release, KISS: Rock the Reels. It’s the tour to end all tours. Starchild, the Demon, the Spaceman and the Catman are hitting the road for the tour of a lifetime. And guess who’s going to be joining them. That’s right, you. This musical IP hits all the right notes when it comes to music slots and their features. Random Wilds, Multipliers, and Free Spins are just for starters in this epic game.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, and G Games tempt brave adventurers into the dangerous depths in new release Cthulhu. The five reel, 10 payline slot sees players join a band of fearless heroes in search of riches belonging to the mythical sea denizen made famous by H.P. Lovecraft. When three Cthulhu symbols land on the reels on a single spin, players will come face to face with the fearsome beast itself in the Craze of Cthulhu bonus game.
Evoplay has revealed the final two additions to the legendary Fruit Super Nova collection, with the release of Fruit Super Nova 80 and Fruit Super Nova Jackpot. Developed using the latest in mobile-first technology, both releases have been designed to work flawlessly across global markets and across all devices. The new titles utilise Evoplay’s cutting-edge game engine, Spinential, which is capable of delivering 10x faster load-times, as well as an enhanced user interface, auto-spin feature and a game history mobile that lets players analyse their winning spins.
Playson has launched its second gemstone-themed slot, Diamond Fortunator: Hold and Win. The exciting new release is filled with the sharp and captivating audio-visuals that players love in Playson’s Hold and Win titles, which are designed to enthral players with a focus on increasing retention and engagement. With extravagance in mind, Diamond Fortunator: Hold and Win includes Golden symbols that appear as bells, dices and bars. Bonus symbols and lucky Sevens appear as precious diamonds, while traditional card suits such as diamonds, spades, clubs and hearts are shown as gems.
BGaming shares the Christmas mood by updating its top slots! The game studio has released the X-mas edition of its popular titles, including Aloha King Elvis, Candy Monsta, Miss Cherry Fruits, and Fruit Million. New versions of the slots are already available for players on Spin Samurai Online Casino, Wild Fortune, and other reputable projects. Have you ever seen a snowman in Hawaii? So, winter has come to the tropical islands! Aloha King Elvis, the most fastgrowing slot of 2021, now surprises players with excellent features and the magic atmosphere of Christmas! At the same time, juicy Miss Cherry Fruits tries on a Santa look and is ready to get unique gifts from the bag!
Slotmill is super excited to announce the release of Sands of Eternity, an Egyptian themed slot which is our most advanced game to date. Ancient stone blocks tumble down revealing hidden treasures and the game can expand to a whopping 46,656 betways! Up to 18 Free Spins with an uncapped win multiplier contributes to an exciting gameplay.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, invites players to grab their maps and embark on a quest to discover untold fortunes in latest release, Smugglers Cove
Booongo, has released Black Wolf, another thrilling slot addition in partnership with boutique studio Kendoo. The 5×4, 25 payline slot, set in the American prairies, sees animals roam the reels, while a hunter acts as a scatter symbol. The title incorporates Kendoo’s unmistakeable art style, while combining both a free spins and respins round. During base play, bonus symbols land containing a cash value which can be collected if the Boost feature is triggered.
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Malta Prepares For EU Budget Battle To Stave Off Gambling Levy
Malta’s Prime Minister has said his nation will veto any attempts by the EU to introduce a bloc-wide online gambling levy, threatening to place the industry at the centre of febrile European politics.
Robert Abela has told Malta’s parliament that he would use his nation’s member state veto to block the passage of the next EU budget, if a proposed gambling levy is included.
The budget, formally known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), lays out how the EU will spend its €2trn budget from 2028 to 2034.
The prospect of adding a continent-wide tax to the budget remains only a proposal, but the idea has heavyweight backing.
Vice-president of the European Parliament Victor Negrescu is spearheading these efforts, arguing that a fast-growing digital industry that generates billions in revenue should be subject to EU-level taxation.
Negrescu says that the levy could generate between €2-4bn every year.
“This industry fully benefits from the EU’s single market, digital infrastructure and crossborder access, but operates under fragmented rules, unequal taxation and insufficient enforcement,” he said.
The online gambling sector might well quibble with the specifics of these claims.
The idea that it “fully benefits” from the EU single market may have been unassailably true in the point-of-supply era, but the subsequent fragmentation of national rules that Negrescu refers to has significantly complicated that picture.
Nevertheless, backing for the levy from a senior European politician has naturally spooked the industry and its primary champion within the EU, Malta.
The levy would be so damaging to Malta’s economic interests that it is willing to use its most powerful EU instrument by executing a veto in the European Council in order to block the budget from being approved.
That would likely plunge the island nation into the centre of a political firestorm, but recent history suggests that smaller EU nations and their allies can successfully disrupt budget negotiations.
During discussions over the 2020 EU budget, Poland and Hungary successfully secured concessions after they both threatened to veto the MFF over rule-of-law requirements.
Malta will also hope to rely on support from the Friends of Cohesion, an informal alliance of 16 nations concerned with regional development, of which it is a part.
Negrescu’s pledge to pair his levy with a “clear EU directive against illegal and unlicensed platforms” is unlikely to satisfy the online gambling industry, despite growing complaints of a rampant black market from a number of quarters.
Malta strikes again
In simple terms, Malta is seeking to protect an industry which accounts for 10 percent of its gross domestic product.
The nation has shown a clear willingness to ignore the EU’s wishes in order to shield the many gaming firms that host their headquarters within its borders.
Most notably, the creation of Bill 55 has successfully protected local companies from having to repay hundreds of millions of euros in player refund settlements.
Ongoing cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union suggest that Europe’s top judges will soon rule against Bill 55, which is now Article 56A of Malta’s gambling act.
The European Commission also launched infringement proceedings against Malta over the provision
Tax troubles.
There are so far no specifics on how the levy would be calculated or what value it would be set at, but beyond Malta an additional levy would also be extremely challenging for operators in European markets already struggling with high tax burdens.
This includes the Netherlands, where a government report released this week has shown that staggered increases to taxes of 37.8 percent of gross gambling revenue (GGR) have failed to deliver any benefit to the country’s budget.
Even a relatively slight increase to this tax rate could send more operators scurrying out the market and see channelisation dive further than its current rate of 55 percent.
Nations like France, where online betting is taxed at 59.3 percent of GGR, or Portugal, with its 8 percent turnover tax on online sports betting, would also feel an impact.
Negotiations over the contents of the EU budget are set to continue for several months, with the approval process expected to be completed in late 2026 or early 2027.
Leaders in the Council of Europe have agreed to come to a preliminary deal on the MFF by October, according to a coordinated statement issued earlier this month.
Malta’s devout opposition to a possible gambling levy is just one of a range of issues under discussion, including a stark divide between nations such as Germany, which favour spending cuts, and the Friends of Cohesion, who want additional cash for agriculture and regional funding.
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G2 drops limited-edition One Piece streetwear capsule on June 25
The esports organisation’s second anime apparel collaboration will be sold exclusively via g2esports.com/shop.
G2 is launching a limited-edition G2 | One Piece capsule collection on June 25, with the drop available exclusively through the organisation’s online store at g2esports.com/shop.
The collection is inspired by One Piece’s Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy and includes hoodies, zip-ups, t-shirts, caps, sleeves, and tote bags. According to G2, the items use a black-and-white palette and feature a minimalist embroidered logo alongside a custom G2 | One Piece Jolly Roger that combines the G2 samurai emblem with Luffy’s straw hat.
“At G2, we’re continuing to push the culture and fashion of esports beyond competition alone, and this One Piece collection is a natural extension of that,” says Sabrina Ratih, COO of G2 Esports. “We wanted to create a capsule that continues to elevate the esports fashion space – understated, premium, and stylish enough for everyday wear, while still carrying the spirit of adventure, ambition, and individuality that defines One Piece and G2 alike. Every piece is designed to bridge the gap between fandom and everyday style, and continuing our mission to redefine what esports fashion can be.”
G2 described the drop as its second anime collaboration, following a previous apparel collaboration with Solo Leveling. The company positioned the release as part of its broader effort to connect esports, anime, and streetwear.
One Piece debuted in 1999 and remains one of the largest anime franchises globally. G2 cited over 600 million manga copies sold and more than 1,160 episodes for the series.
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Ygam joins four UKRI-funded gambling harms research partnerships
Projects sit within UKRI’s Research Programme on Gambling and the GHR-UK Evidence Centre, backed by the statutory levy.
Ygam has been named as a partner on four projects funded through the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling, supported by the statutory levy. The charity will work with academic teams including the University of Birmingham, Bournemouth University, the University of Plymouth, Lancaster University, and Liverpool John Moores University.
The four projects sit within the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which coordinates 19 one-year Innovation Partnerships under the programme. UKRI has been appointed by the UK Government to oversee research commissioned through the new statutory Gambling Levy. Under the levy, 20% of annual funding will be allocated to research, equating to £22.1 million in 2025/26.
Emily Tofield, Chief Executive of Ygam, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with leading university partners, contributing our expertise in a key strategic area of our work. A defining strength of our approach is that it is grounded in robust insight and research, underpinning everything we do. This enables us to understand how and why harms emerge and translate that into practical, preventative education that is credible and scalable. We look forward to achieving these outcomes together and informing effective measures to prevent harms among children and young people.”
Ygam said its advisory panels — including young people, individuals with lived experience, community and faith leaders, gaming and esports representatives, and student ambassadors — will help shape the research to reflect “real-world experience and diverse community perspectives.”
The four partnerships are: INTEGRATE (University of Birmingham, Ygam, Al-Hurraya and Community Connexions), focused on intersectional gambling harm and interventions for children, young people and emerging adults; “From Evidence to Action: Safeguarding Neurodivergent Young People in Gamified Digital Environments” (Bournemouth University, Ygam, Work’n’Diversity CIC), focused on gambling-like risks in gamified digital environments; GRASP (University of Plymouth-led partnership including NatCen, NHS and third-sector organisations, and Ygam), mapping support pathways and gaps in prevention and recovery; and GRACE-Net (Lancaster University and Liverpool John Moores University with local authorities, NHS partners, third-sector organisations and Ygam), testing collaborative approaches in the North West of England and sharing learning more widely.
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