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Week 3/2022 slot games releases

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3 years ago

January 21, 2022

George Miller

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

Fantasma Games, the developer of slots that go beyond gambling, has relaunched its player favourite Medallion Megaways title with a refreshed look and a selection of enchanting new bonus features. Medallion Megaways will be made available to operators via the Relax Gaming Silver Bullet platform. It takes a 6×6 reel matrix which combined with Big Time Gaming’s revolutionary mechanic and an avalanche feature to offer up to 46 656 ways to win with every spin.

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Armadillo Studios is delighted to announce the official launch of its first game, 15 Armadillos, on the 20^th of January. This 5×3 high volatility video slot showcases the natural beauty of the Everglades with a splash of cash via respins, jackpots, symbol collection, Armadillo Link, and free spins. Players can win again and again thanks to the wild respins, accumulating animal power with each win and building up suspense for the chance to trigger an Armadillo Link – an exciting jackpot feature where each full column of credit prizes also upgrades the jackpot with the top jackpot set at 10,000x for filling all 15 positions.

Hacksaw Gaming’s Harvest Wilds slot has launched today exclusively with Swedish state-owned operator Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, 2 weeks before the official network-wide launch. The exclusive agreement will see players at Svenska Spel Sport & Casino able to play this new harvest farm-produce themed 7×7 grid slot, featuring a max win of upto 10,000x. Harvest Wilds has a Hoppers™sunflower multiplier symbol that can grow in value and is also wild!

In the twelfth edition of this successful series, Play’n GO has introduced a new player to their Joker series. Their name? The Love Joker. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this fun-lovin’ Joker is here to put their own spin and spread the love for this epic collection of games. This is a series – like many others in Play’n GO’s diverse portfolio of series – that has resonated well with players across the board, specifically Free Reelin’ Joker and Fire Joker Freeze. A fast-paced game with strong goals to retain player engagement; unlock the hearts to unlock the prize. The feeling of progression and accomplishment is ever-present to keep players on the edge of their seats. Immersed in entertainment.

Having already made significant in-roads into the nascent Dutch casino market last year, sought-after software provider Stakelogic is picking up right where it left off in 2022 with the release of a Netherlands exclusive in Up6Timer. The new slot, which fuses the look and feel of a classic fruit machine with a range of modern features, boasts an unusual reel matrix that enables players to manually adjust both the number of reels and the total number of paylines. Starting off as a classic 3×3 slot with five paylines, players can increase their number of games up to six times, extending the layout to a huge eight reels and 30 ways to win.

Swintt is raising a glass to players this month with the release of their brand-new Cocktail Book slot. The latest title in the in-demand software developers’ Premium Slot collection, Cocktail Book is a classic 5×3 game that features five fixed paylines and a thirst-quenching theme. Set in a tropical island paradise, the game invites players to mix up the perfect blend of fresh fruits, BAR symbols, liberty bells and lucky red sevens as they say “chin, chin” to maximum multipliers of 5,500x their bet.

Blueprint Gaming has hit another rich seam of gameplay with its latest prospector-themed slot, Gold Strike Bonanza. The leading slot developer has taken the popularity of Gold Frenzy, the classic Reel Time Gaming (RTG) title and delivered further dynamite to the action thanks to its Free Games modifiers and the added possibility of huge wins from the configurable Jackpot King functionality. As with the original, three or more explosive TNT Scatter symbols in view awards a minimum of 10 Free Games, with all Prospector symbols acting as a wild and collecting the cash value of every golden nugget that settles on the reels on the same spin.

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, and Peter & Sons have unlocked the doors to the underworld in latest release Xibalba. As the 12 demon lords of Xibalba gather, brave adventurers are greeted with an initial 5×3 reel set, with the height expanding with every winning spin. Each successful spin also increases a win multiplier by 1x, with winning combinations being removed in the classic ‘cascading’ style slot. Wilds can also grow during the game, with them not being removed by cascades, but ensuring every symbol added to the reel above it is also a wild.

Push Gaming whisks players off to the plains of North America to witness a clash of ferocious beasts in its new slot, Bison Battle. Testament to Push’s reputation for being able to develop a diverse range of titles, Bison Battle comes hot on the heels of recent release Fire Hopper, upping the ante with an action-packed game style, as well as a theme inspired by a well-established land-based player favourite. Set across the Great Plains, rowdy and raging Bisons butt heads in an eventful base game with Red Bison dictating when the wins drop. Their appearance can bring about an explosive Bison Clash that can grant instant prize coins and multipliers.

iSoftBet, welcomes players to ancient Greece for an exciting slot adventure on new release, Colossus: Hold & Win. Situated in the shadow of the magnificent Colossus of Rhodes – a mythical statue dedicated to the Greek sun-god Helios – the 5-reel, 20-payline slot features Multiplier Wilds and the unique Colossus Hold & Win Respins round that offers players massive payouts. The almighty Colossus Wild serves as the most valuable symbol in the game, expanding when it lands on a winning line and resulting in a multiplier of up to 10x being added.

Pragmatic Play, invites its players to harness the luck of the Irish in its dazzling new slot experience, Gold Party®. Set in the beautiful landscape of the Emerald Isle, a harmonious background compliments the gold-clad reels in this 3×5 slot, with a lucky leprechaun accompanying players on their journey. The paytable lists nine through to Ace as the low paying symbols, with Harps, Mushroom Houses, Horseshoes, Unicorns, and the Lucky Leprechaun himself taking up the higher value symbols.

Playson has added to its Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio with its latest release, Joker’s Coins: Hold and Win. The 3×3 title features 5 paylines and comes complete with captivating audio-visuals that have become synonymous with Hold and Win titles, proving to increase player engagement and retention. Playson’s latest release offers eye-catching photorealistic fruits as symbols, while coins appear as Bonus symbols and the Joker character functions as a Wild.

Betsoft Gaming is already setting standards for 2022 with latest release Gold Tiger Ascent. Taking players up the snow-capped mountains to the Gold Tiger’s lair in search of lucky winnings, this 3 reel, 3 row, 10 fixed paylines slot is re-imagining gaming for the new year. Waiting in his snowy temple home between the clouds and the mountain peaks is the benevolent Gold Tiger. He brings Magic Red Envelopes with EVERY SPIN on your journey to prosperity. Your task is to be ready as the envelopes spill out the prizes in a cascade of golden fire.

Eastern Europe

Totogaming Joins Cernica Pantelimon RunFest: Not Just Present, But Fully Participating

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20 minutes ago

July 7, 2025

George Miller

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“We weren’t just present — we were participants of Runfest. And that’s one of the most important aspects,” said Artak Ashkhatoyan, Deputy CEO of Totogaming.

On July 6, Totogaming joined the Cernica Pantelimon Runfest in Romania, once again emphasizing the importance of promoting amateur sports and a healthy lifestyle.

“Supporting such initiatives is a priority for TotoGaming. First, 50% of the proceeds from RunFest will be donated to the CLOVES Romania Foundation, supporting children affected by CLOVES Syndrome. And second, we’ve always believed in showing our passion for sports through actions, not just words. Have you noticed how we’re constantly rushing through life, yet when we look back, it often feels like we haven’t moved at all? It’s important for us to lead by example and show the importance of participation. This is exactly the message we’re promoting through our team’s active involvement in the marathon. After all, there can never be too much sport in our lives,” said TotoGaming’s Deputy CEO, Artak Ashkhatoyan.

A Simple Concept, a Powerful Impact

The concept of this sports event is straightforward: choose a distance between 1 to 21 kilometers and run. The goal? Make sport an integral part of everyday life. The crowd certainly embraced that, gathering as early as 8:30 a.m. — on a Sunday morning.

Totogaming contributed in two distinct capacities: as an official sponsor and as an active participant. A dedicated team of 13 employees represented the company at the Cernica Pantelimon RunFest, with 7 of them proudly taking part as runners.

More Than Just a Run

It wasn’t an easy challenge — especially because among Totogaming’s runners were people for whom running isn’t a daily habit, or even part of their life at all. Yet they couldn’t miss the opportunity, not least from the perspective of corporate responsibility.

“We just finished the 7.5-kilometer race!” shared Petrut-Adrian Toea from the Totogaming team.

“It was amazing, honestly. Around the 2-kilometer mark, I had this little battle with myself — I told myself I had to finish the race, no matter what. And I did it! I came in around 60th place out of over 100 runners, which for me is a really good result.”

“I see my participation as a small contribution toward promoting a healthy lifestyle. In my close circle, everyone knows I’m not exactly the sporty type. I’m not athletic, and I usually prefer having fun in other ways. But showing up here, early in the morning, in this intense heat, and completing almost 8 kilometers with just one short break — I think it set a good example.”

“I hope seeing someone like me finish this challenge motivates my friends to try something similar for their own health. I believe that’s a meaningful contribution”, – added Petrut-Andrea.

Totogaming also made it possible for every attendee to bring sport into their lives — quite literally. At the Totogaming tent, participants could ride stationary bikes and receive prizes based on the number of points they earned through their efforts.

Whether they were running, cycling, or simply cheering for friends, the goal for everyone was the same: to reach the destination of champions — by bringing sport into everyday life.

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BMM TESTLABS PROMOTES SACHA MCLAUGHLIN TO VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

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21 minutes ago

July 7, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced the promotion of Sacha McLaughlin to Vice President of Global Quality Assurance.

BMM’s President of Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, Kirk White, said, “Sacha has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-first attitude. Her experience and passion will be critical as we continue to grow our QA services to meet the always-evolving needs of the global gaming industry.”

With over 18 years of experience in software implementation and seven years in the gaming industry, McLaughlin brings extensive knowledge of both agile and waterfall development methodologies, test planning, project management, and cross-regional team leadership. She is recognized for her ability to build and scale QA organizations that deliver quality, speed, and value to customers.

McLaughlin joined BMM in 2018 and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the Company, most recently serving as Senior Director of Quality Assurance. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in expanding BMM’s QA capabilities and helping customers launch products into the global gaming market more quickly, with a focus on regulatory compliance, functionality, fairness, and security.

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Liftoff’s 2025 Mobile Ad Creative Index Reveals UGC Is a Key Differentiator for Top Apps

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1 hour ago

July 7, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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Major findings from the newly launched report include playable ads having the potential to deliver impression-to-install rates 16 times that of non-playable formats for emerging gaming apps and a 20% increase in spending on interactive ads year over year.

Liftoff, a leading AI-enabled growth platform for the mobile app economy, has published its seventh annual Mobile Ad Creative Index. The report explores top creative trends that are attracting and scaling in ad spend across consumer apps and games. It also highlights the expanding role of AI in creative production, testing, and optimization.

This year’s Mobile Ad Creative Index specifically analyzes creative concepts that have excelled in scale for Liftoff’s highest-spending advertisers over the past 12 to 48 months. It is based on findings from over 4.7 trillion impressions, 263 billion clicks, and 1.1 billion installs between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2025.

Highlights from the report include:

Top consumer apps are investing in interactive ads to compete for engagement

In 2024, the share of spend on interactive ads for top apps increased by 20% year over year. The share of spend increased by 2% for spenders outside the top tier. Top-spending apps differentiate their campaigns by adding innovations to evergreen concepts such as social scrollers, carousels, and scratch-offs.

Playable ads deliver returns across ad budgets for mobile game advertisers

In 2024, the share of spend on playable ads for top games averaged 35% higher than other games. Across all ad budgets, however, playable ads delivered higher conversion rates. Impression-to-install rates were 8 times that of non-playable formats for top spenders and 16 times that of non-playable formats for other game advertisers.

Tailoring “metaplay” elements to motivations can improve performance

“Metaplay” elements—gameplay that diverges from an app’s core design to appeal to a broader audience—are widespread, but top games gain an edge by tailoring their metaplay ads to the publisher audience. The report found that aligning “metaplay” creative with publisher audiences resulted in a 93% increase in installs-per-mille.

UGC is becoming a key differentiator in driving scale for consumer apps

The share of spend on user-generated content (UGC) increased 11% for top-spending apps, with social and utility apps seeing the most significant jump of nearly 30% between 2023 and 2024.

Widespread adoption of Gen AI leads to more customized ad experiences

Creative teams increasingly leverage AI to enhance top-performing assets with 3D and motion and to create and test variations. Top advertisers also use AI to recombine their assets in customized ad experiences that break away from standard video to playable formats.

Yann Zeller, Chief of Staff, Creative at Liftoff, said: “Today’s creative landscape is shaped by a single, powerful truth: attention is the commodity, and brands, games, and influencers are all vying for it. Great mobile ad experiences can earn attention by aligning context with behavior. As ad formats become richer and AI expands our ability to personalize and adapt creatives at scale, we’re able to unlock new insights into user behavior and motivation. We see users spend meaningful stretches with the right content, sometimes 60 to 90 seconds when the ad feels personal or prompts meaningful participation. This isn’t just a better way to advertise—it’s a better way to tell stories and the most exciting brief we’ve had in years.”

Soren Steelquist, Director of Creative Production, said: “The proof is in the data—more and more consumer apps are incorporating UGC into every stage of their marketing, and programmatic is no different. UGC works because it’s authentic and relatable, and users are more likely to be influenced by ad when it’s coming from a trustworthy source. To see higher impact from UGC creatives, work with a partner that can match the right creator with your brand and develop winning concepts that resonate with audiences.”

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