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Swintt sets off on an all-new Hawaiian adventure in Aloha Spirit Xtralock

Say “aloha” to jackpot wins in the latest feature-packed slot from the award-winning software providers
Rising star of the casino software industry, Swintt, is inviting players to banish their winter blues and head off on an exciting new island adventure this month in the ground-breaking jackpot slot, Aloha Spirit XtralockTM.
Set to a backdrop of lapping waves and gently swaying palm trees, Aloha Spirit XtralockTM features five reels, 50 paylines and all the hallmarks of a Hawaiian paradise. Unique symbols to appear in the game include flip-flops, coconuts, flowers and turtles, with a native islander acting as the slot’s highest-value icon and three special symbols helping players on their way to a maximum win multiplier of 200,500x.
The first – and arguably the most innovative – of these three special symbols is the grinning Tiki mask, as these are essential to triggering the game’s patented XtralockTM jackpot feature. Should players land six or more masks in a single round, the symbols will all lock in place as five Tiki Spins are awarded.
Any subsequent masks that land during these spins will also lock in place, with adjacent masks clumping together to form larger Tiki shape symbols. The feature will continue until the five spins have been used or one giant Tiki shape covers all 15 reel positions, with all locked symbols then spinning to reveal instant cash prizes or one of the four local jackpot amounts that are displayed above the reels.
The bigger the Tiki shape that players manage to form during their spins, the larger the jackpot prize they can win – with the game’s top Mega Jackpot only available from Tiki shapes that cover 12 or more reel positions. Lesser jackpot prizes of Super, Major and Minor Jackpots can also be won from smaller Tiki shapes of between 10 and 4 reel spaces, ensuring players have multiple ways to win big.
In addition to Aloha Spirit XtralockTM‘s headline feature, players will also have the chance to benefit from 12 Free Spins whenever they collect three or more postage stamp scatter icons. During these spins, the game’s final special symbol – the golden pineapple wild – will always cover the slot’s central reel, making it far easier for players to create multiple winning paylines and rack up their feature wins.
David Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “With Swintt recently being named ‘Rising Star in Casino Innovation/Technology’ at the SBC Awards 2021, we’re starting the new year right where we left off with another ground-breaking release that we think players are going to love.
“Aloha Spirit XtralockTM again demonstrates Swintt’s ability to reinvent the classic video slot by providing players with a revolutionary new jackpot feature that can award some seriously big prizes. Couple that with a fun Free Spins bonus and Swintt’s award-winning game design and our latest slot has everything players need to banish those winter blues and escape with us to paradise this month.”
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GGBET UA is expanding its presence in football: first press conference with FC Zorya held in Kyiv

The first media event as part of FC Zorya Luhansk’s partnership with their title sponsor, GGBET UA, has taken place in Kyiv. Zorya is the second Ukrainian football team that the brand has successfully collaborated with. The partnership with the leading betting brand has boosted Zorya’s media activity and brought the club closer to fans.
By working with GGBET UA, Zorya have strengthened their presence on social media, regularly sharing engaging and interactive content. Thanks to this new strategy for interacting with fans, the reach and engagement of certain types of social media posts have doubled. The club have launched an updated version of their official site, where you can now find all the information about their history and current activities. Zorya will also soon be delighting fans by launching an official fan shop.
This approach to the partnership between GGBET UA and FC Zorya Luhansk is bringing the team closer to their fans, creating real value for all involved, and promoting Ukrainian football.
GGBET UA CEO Sergii Mishchenko shared his thoughts about the collaboration and the future of the partnership: “GGBET chooses its partners carefully. Signing football clubs just for the sake of a portfolio is not the approach we take. Shared values, a drive for growth, and a desire to evolve and improve are all important to us. Our partnership with FC Zorya is a brilliant example of our philosophy when it comes to collaboration. We only started working together at the end of 2024, and we’re already seeing results. And we have many new and interesting things to look forward to in the future.”
During the press conference, club representatives also shared the results of their winter training sessions and discussed how the team is preparing for the second half of the Ukrainian Premier League season. The club also announced that it has signed some new players: Bosnia’s Dejan Popara and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Bilotserkovets.
You may recall that previously GGBET UA broadened its support for Ukrainian football by partnering with FC Dynamo Kyiv. A press conference with the club was held in autumn 2024 and was an important step forward in terms of strengthening the brand’s ties with Ukrainian football.
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Compliance Updates
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Delayed Until Fall 2025

Missouri’s plan to launch legal sports betting this summer has been delayed after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected an emergency rulemaking request filed by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC). The decision, announced on February 21, means that regulators must follow the standard rulemaking process, effectively pushing the anticipated June launch to late summer or fall 2025.
Hoskins stated that the proposed emergency rules, which were submitted to Governor Mike Kehoe on January 27, did not meet the legal requirements for emergency approval.
Under Missouri law, emergency rulemaking can only be granted if there is “immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare” or if the rule is necessary to “preserve a compelling governmental interest that requires an early effective date.” Hoskins determined that sports betting regulations did not meet these conditions, meaning they must proceed through the standard rulemaking process, which includes a public input period.
The MGC had initially targeted June 2025 as the market’s launch date, despite the state’s legal deadline requiring that wagering begin no later than December 1, 2025. Following Hoskins’ rejection, the MGC confirmed that its proposed licensing rules, which were filed alongside the emergency request, will become effective on August 30, 2025.
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CT Gaming Expands its Presence in Mexico

CT Gaming has strengthened its footprint in the LatAm region with multiple successful installations across Mexico’s leading land-based gaming venues. Among the trusted partners are Cirsa, Golden Lion, Euromex, and Jumamex. In recent months over 70 NEXT cabinets have been installed, elevating the gaming experience for players across the region.
Designed for unmatched comfort and seamless gameplay, the NEXT cabinets feature advanced technology and ergonomic enhancements, ensuring both player satisfaction and optimized performance for operators. To maximize engagement and deliver top-tier results, most of the newly installed machines are paired with Diamond King 3, featuring the legendary Mega Jack Trio—Aztec Gold, Slot-O-Pol, and Champagne Party. Additionally, the Diamond King 4 multigame has made its debut at Casino Clover Aguascalientes, further expanding the company’s portfolio in the market.
“These installations play a key role in strengthening our presence in the LatAm market. We are grateful to our partners, whose trust and support have been the driving force behind our expansion. We have exciting plans for 2025, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress so far,” Gjorgi Smilanov, General Manager for Mexico, said.
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