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PRAGMATIC PLAY CONJURES UP A STORM IN MAGICIAN’S SECRETS™

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4 years ago

January 7, 2022

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, kicks off the New Year by welcoming players to try out its latest spellbinding slot title, Magician’s Secrets™.

Providing players with an impressive 4,096 ways to win and a randomly triggered expanding Wild feature that provides multiplier values worth up to 10x the bet.

The Magician always has a trick up his sleeve, but he also hides some big wins up there too. Wild symbols help players complete winning paylines, while landing three Scatter symbols will trigger the Bonus Round.

However, players will be presented with two Bonus round options when this is triggered, including the Expanding Wilds Bonus Round and the Sticky Wilds Bonus Round.

Expanding Wilds awards players with 10 free spins, a multiplier that increases with each respin, and the opportunity to retrigger them, while Sticky Wilds awards eight free spins and an extra three spins for each reel players fill with a pre-selected Sticky Wild symbol.

Premium symbols pay anywhere up to 100x the player’s stake for six of a kind wins, and the Magician’s Wild steps in for all paying symbols to help complete winning combinations.

Magician’s Secrets™ arrives shortly after recent releases Crystal Caverns Megaways™, Smugglers Cove™ and festive hit Christmas Big Bass Bonanza™, which reside 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 thrilled to be able to start the New Year as strongly as we ended it, with Magician’s Secrets™ setting the standard for what is to arrive over the next 12 months.

“The game is littered with Wild symbols that can have a huge impact over the base game and the Bonus Rounds, so players can expect to enjoy a huge variety of different wins and multipliers.”

Pragmatic Play currently produces up to five new slot titles a month, while also delivering Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Bingo games as part of its multi-product portfolio, available through one single API.

Birgit Wimmer

Birgit Wimmer Named Chairwoman as NOVOMATIC AG Reshapes Supervisory Board

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29 minutes ago

January 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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During the General Meeting of NOVOMATIC AG, Birgit Wimmer, MSc., MBA, was designated to the Supervisory Board and subsequently elected as its Chairwoman in the constitutive meeting. She steps into the role of Dr. Bernd Oswald, who served as a Member of the Supervisory Board of NOVOMATIC AG for roughly ten years and will now assume a different role within the company group.

As a co-shareholder, Birgit Wimmer has engaged for many years in key governance roles within the top holding companies, including stints as a Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors for the Swiss holding companies and as Managing Director of NOVO Invest GmbH. She possesses substantial experience in investment and management, along with numerous years of involvement in the banking sector.

“As Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, I look forward to working together with my colleagues on both the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board as we help to successfully shape the Group’s strategic and sustainable development,” says Birgit Wimmer.

Dr. Haig Asenbauer, an internationally experienced lawyer with particular expertise in cross-border M&A transactions, company reorganization, and complex investment structures, was elected to serve as Deputy Chairman. Martina Flitsch retains her position as a Member of the Supervisory Board. She has many years of experience in international group structures and in providing strategic and legal support for corporate investments. Dr. Robert Hofians, a recognized finance and capital markets expert who also has extensive experience in the fields of governance and regulation in his roles as a professor and public accountant, also remains a Member of the Supervisory Board.

As of January 1, 2026, the Supervisory Board of NOVOMATIC AG is now composed as follows:

Birgit Wimmer, MSc., MBA (Chairwoman)
Dr. Haig Asenbauer (Deputy Chairman)
Martina Flitsch (Member)
Dr. Robert Hofians (Member)

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€125

Platipus Launches €125,000 Network Tournament Series to Boost Player Engagement in 2026

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10 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Platipus Ltd., a leading developer of high-quality HTML5 slot games, has unveiled its 2026 Network Tournament Series, offering a total prize pool of €125,000. Designed to enhance player engagement and operator performance, the series will run across five thrilling stages, each with €25,000 in prizes and 150 winning positions per event.

The Network Tournament Series aims to provide players with an immersive and competitive gaming experience while delivering measurable benefits for operators. By encouraging extended play sessions, increasing retention, and boosting Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), the campaign offers a strategic promotional solution for operators seeking to maximize performance and player loyalty.

Platipus confirmed that the tournament series will feature its most popular slot titles, including Wild Spin, Wild Spin Deluxe, Wild Crowns, 7 & Hot Fruits, alongside rotating feature games tailored to each stage. Each tournament stage promises unique excitement, rewarding players for skill and participation while fostering community engagement and competitive play.

The five tournament stages are scheduled as follows:

Stage 1 (January 29–31): Santa’s Bag
Stage 2 (February 5–7): Pirate’s Legacy
Stage 3 (April 30 – May 2): Catch the Leprechaun
Stage 4 (June 4–6): Jackpot Lab
Stage 5 (September 17–19): Pirate’s Map

All events will be powered by Platipus’s proprietary tournament tool, ensuring seamless integration for operators, real-time leaderboard functionality, and a smooth player experience across all participating games.

According to the Platipus team, the tournament series is “not just about prizes — it’s about creating excitement, community engagement, and memorable experiences.” Operators can join the campaign effortlessly, leveraging a ready-to-deploy promotional framework that drives player engagement, retention, and long-term revenue growth.

With the launch of the €125,000 Network Tournament, Platipus continues to reinforce its position as a top-tier provider of HTML5 slot content and innovative iGaming solutions, offering operators and players a dynamic, rewarding, and highly engaging gaming experience throughout 2026.

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AI in iGaming

BetConstruct AI Named Global Gaming Company of the Year at International Gaming Awards 2026

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11 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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BetConstruct AI has been officially recognised as Global Gaming Company of the Year at the International Gaming Awards (IGA) 2026, marking a major achievement for one of the iGaming industry’s most influential technology providers.

The prestigious award highlights more than two decades of innovation, a rapidly expanding global footprint, and a bold, transformative approach to Artificial Intelligence in gaming.

The IGA 2026 accolade underscores BetConstruct AI’s position as a truly global iGaming technology leader. The company delivers fully localised, multi-currency, and multi-lingual solutions designed to meet the specific regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements of markets across every continent. This global adaptability has become a defining strength, enabling operators to scale efficiently while maintaining compliance and player relevance.

The recognition follows a year of significant growth and strategic expansion for BetConstruct AI. The continued evolution of its AI-powered ecosystem has introduced new benchmarks for operational intelligence, automation, and player engagement, reinforcing the company’s reputation for forward-thinking innovation in a highly competitive sector.

At the heart of BetConstruct AI’s success is a strong partner-first philosophy combined with a deep commitment to in-house product development. By building the majority of its technology internally, the company ensures a robust, open ecosystem that supports seamless integrations and provides operators with full control over their platforms. This approach allows BetConstruct AI to maintain consistently high quality across its extensive product portfolio while remaining flexible to partner needs.

Winning the Global Gaming Company of the Year award reflects BetConstruct AI’s long-term vision of shaping the future of iGaming through advanced localisation and continuous technological innovation. By pairing global infrastructure with locally adapted solutions, the company enables its partners to overcome regulatory and administrative complexities, allowing them to focus on acquisition, retention, and sustainable long-term growth.

As the iGaming industry increasingly prioritises transparency, intelligence, and efficiency, BetConstruct AI continues to lead the way. By combining human expertise with AI-driven precision, the company empowers partners to build and manage their own unique “universe” within the global iGaming landscape, setting a new standard for scalable, intelligent gaming solutions.

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