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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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With Bill 55 on increasingly shaky ground amid a transitional era for online gambling, what does the future hold for Malta’s point-of-supply industry?
This week has seen the EU heap yet more pressure on Bill 55, a defensive measure introduced by the Maltese government to hold back a tidal wave of player refund lawsuits that could cost the industry hundreds of millions of euros.
Players in Austria and Germany have been able to successfully argue in court that they should be repaid all money lost to operators that offered gambling in their countries without a local licence. The cases stand to erase years of grey market earnings at many operators.
Bill 55, which in June 2023 became an official amendment to the Malta Gaming Act under the title Article 56A, allows judges to reject court rulings from other EU nations if they threaten the economic security of the island’s gambling industry.
It has served Maltese operators well since it was enacted, effectively blocking lawyers from passporting claims from Austria, Germany and elsewhere to the location where operators are legally headquartered, in order to force them to pay out.
This has triggered an international legal wrestling match, now being fought via a series of cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s highest judicial authority.
So far, the judgements and opinions issued have not made comfortable reading for the Maltese industry or its regulatory officials.
Earlier this month, the court appeared to settle a longtime debate on which the entire premise of Malta as an offshore hub is founded. Judges said that the freedom to provide services within the EU does not allow for operators to ignore local prohibitions on certain types of gambling.
That was followed this week by an Advocate General (AG) advising judges that if they were to consider the legality of Bill 55, it should be struck down.
It also reaffirmed the court’s dim view of gambling as a cross-border service.
As the opinion put it: “Under the current state of EU law, Member States are under no obligation to recognise gambling licences issued by other Member States. Accordingly, a Maltese gaming licence is, in principle, valid only in Malta.”
This opinion is only advisory, and is unlikely to amount to anything in this particular case (C-683/24) because the AG also recommended that the case as a whole should be ruled inadmissible.
But this is just one in a handful of similar issues being considered by the CJEU and the more time that passes, the greater the pressure appears to be on Malta and Bill 55.
The EU is also taking a tandem approach: The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, has itself opened an investigation into Malta and the legality of Article 56A and has indicated through its own statements and submissions to the CJEU that it considers the provision to be against EU law.
New tactics needed?
All of which leads to several difficult questions for Malta and the many gambling companies based there.
The first is a defensive issue: With Bill 55 on the ropes, how will the nation prevent the many operators who call its islands home from being stuck with a huge refund charge?
Work is already underway to mount a new defense. The tactic uses the same inspiration as Article 56A, which argues that allowing the foreign court judgments that demand large payments from operators would seriously damage the Maltese economy and thereby upset its “public policy”.
The EU principle, also known as “ordre public”, allows for member states to make legal exceptions in order to protect their society.
In a pair of new cases addressing transferred player refund claims from Austria, Maltese lawyers have argued, without reference to Bill 55, that granting the payment orders would upset the nation’s public order.
These two cases are a clear attempt to establish that, even without any specific Gaming Act amendments, the principle of ordre public protects Maltese gambling firms from having to pay up.
The problem is, the CJEU may have seen this coming.
“The fact that the enforcement of certain judgments may entail serious economic consequences for a national operator, an industry or even the Member State addressed does not justify recourse to the ‘public policy’ clause,” reads the recent AG opinion.
Although lawyers in Malta insist that the AG’s comments should be taken only to refer to Bill 55.
Meanwhile, lawyers fighting to recover refunds believe that cases like these, which have already been appealed, will themselves wind up in the CJEU and at least buy more time for Malta before payouts need to be made.
A new kind of industry hub?
Perhaps the more fundamental question is what Malta offers as a gambling hub over the next decade.
It’s been apparent for some time that the value of a Maltese licence is degrading, through no fault of local authorities.
As European nations gradually switched on their own licensing models, operators have needed to collect local approvals.
Even where nations have clung firmly to monopolies, like in Norway, authorities have also become more effective in enforcing against offshore operators who offer into their territories.
The clear trend of the CJEU also indicates that arguments based on the freedom to provide services are practically finished.
In face of this reality, regulators and business leaders in Malta are looking further afield. Maltese law firms have appeared in locations as far afield as the UAE and Taiwan in recent years, as they look to advertise the nation’s status as a centre of iGaming excellence to emerging online gambling markets.
Leaning into the density of online gambling expertise is also an increasingly important strategy for those looking to attract investment to Malta.
The reason that the industry flocked to Malta in the first place may no longer be relevant, but it’s still the case that two decades later the nation boasts a greater concentration of industry talent than in any other European nation.
There’s also been an increased focus on suppliers, which typically have lower local compliance overheads and more ability to run their businesses remotely from the territories where their content is used.
Although this sector is increasingly subject to local licensing, as well as new compliance burdens designed by regulators looking to drive a wedge between on- and offshore online gambling markets.
Change is inevitable
Malta has demonstrated its ability to adapt and survive, but there’s little denying that the nation’s gambling industry has never been more under siege than it is now.
After decades of growth and success, new ideas are needed to steer the sector into a new phase.
The success with which it emerges from the Bill 55 era will have a dramatic impact on Europe’s online gambling sector and beyond.
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BVGroup’s flagship brand BetVictor has launched a new brand campaign, “For All Your Favourite Things”, backed by what the company said is its largest AV investment to date.
The campaign, created by Barn Door Studios, uses a rewrite of “My Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music over visuals of sporting events. BetVictor said the creative focuses on “the uncomplicated thrill of sport and betting”.
BetVictor is timing the launch around this weekend’s Premier League schedule, with spots running alongside Arsenal vs Newcastle on Saturday evening and Chelsea vs Leeds on Sunday afternoon.
Media planning is led by Bountiful Cow. The plan includes a new partnership with Sky, spanning live sport integrations, on-demand, YouTube channels and targeted digital placements via Sky Advance. BetVictor also outlined a data-led SVOD and BVOD strategy across ITVX, Channel 4, Prime Video and Netflix, plus digital and social.
Richard Walters, Director of Brand and Creative at BetVictor, said:
“‘For All Your Favourite Things’ captures what BetVictor stands for today – a premium, straightforward experience that enhances the thrill of sport.
When done right, we believe that gambling is a simple pleasure; one that we love connecting our customers to. We wanted to celebrate the moments that matter most to sports fans.”
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QTech Games has won the Leader in Online Casino award at the Annual Sports Betting East Africa (SBEA+) 2026 Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
The company said it beat other shortlisted suppliers including SA Gaming, BetConstruct, and DST Gaming. The award is described by the event as recognising the “top all-round online casino platform for innovation, user engagement, and sustained growth” over the past year.
The SBEA+ Eventus Awards focus on the East African igaming and sports betting sector and were presented at a gala ceremony at the Argyle Grand Hotel. QTech Games said the judging period covered 2025/26 and that its aggregation platform performance was ranked highest by the panel.
QTech Games CEO Philip Doftvik said: “We’re thrilled to have walked off with another notable award for the best overall online-casino-platform provision in East Africa. Being shortlisted in such good company was already a result, but victory provides the real validation, particularly after running a great campaign at recent Eventus events in Africa. We’ve been promoting QTech Hybrid, our breakthrough retail solution, to great effect and it’s been fantastic to see that going live with a handful of top-tier clients on this continent has led to such overwhelmingly positive feedback and immediate success cases in the realm of genuine innovation.
“This win is testimony to our diligent team at QTech Games, and to the constantly growing group of innovative suppliers that our platform represents. It’s a truly collaborative effort. We remain committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our worldwide partners across Africa and beyond. After all, in today’s marketplace, only premium games of the highest standard will separate you from the crowd, so we were delighted to see the panel acknowledge how our premier platform is delivering across Africa’s eclectic ecosystem. We’ve made our name as the pre-eminent aggregator in these evolving margin markets, delivering localised games that speak to a host of player proclivities. This award win will spur us on to new horizons.”
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