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iSoftBet enters mystical realm in latest release The Magic Orb

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4 years ago

March 17, 2022

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iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, invites players to try their luck and harness the power of mysterious gems in new release, The Magic Orb.

This 7×7, cluster-paying game features a host of exciting rewards waiting to be discovered, with a magical Orb placed in the centre of the grid ready to fire up on any spin, rewarding players with one of the four random mini modifiers or triggering one of the two bonus rounds.

The various modifiers that the Orb can trigger are: Transform, which changes one symbol type into another; Wild, which adds extra random Wilds to the layout; Multiplier, which boosts all wins on that spin; and Destruction, which shatters all but one type of pay symbol.

Payouts are formed by landing five or more matching symbols in a single cluster, with gold-backed gems being the most valuable of all, awarding impressive multipliers worth 500x the bet when 15 or more of the top-paying purple ones land in a winning combination.

The Hold & Win Respins bonus can be triggered by the Magic Orb, or by landing five or more Scatter symbols anywhere in view. Each time this is triggered, three initial respins are awarded, which will reset to three every time a new symbol lands.

During the Hold & Win feature, at least one of the Pot Prizes, worth 25x, 50x or 100x, is guaranteed to be triggered, while filling the entire grid will award the Mega Pot prize worth 250x the bet.

The Free Drops feature can be won by landing 3 Bonus Scatter symbols anywhere in view or as one of the orb awards. During Free Drops an unlimited multiplier is in play and will increase by x1 for every cascading drop, while the orb can also deliver one of the modifiers during the bonus round.

The Magic Orb marks the latest addition to iSoftBet’s extensive slot portfolio, headlined by leading Megaways™ and Hold & Win titles, such as recent release Gold Digger Megaways™ and the top performing Brilliant Diamonds: Hold & Win.

Mark Claxton, Head of Games at iSoftBet, said: “Following on from the glitz and glamour of our previous releases, The Magic Orb is a shining example of the innovative experiences that we at iSoftBet are known to produce.

“We are always searching for new ways to bring added value to our portfolio in order to fully engage our players, and by utilising an assortment of popular mechanics and features in this game, we feel we have definitely achieved that goal.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2026

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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