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iSoftBet enters mystical realm in latest release The Magic Orb

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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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Pascal Gaming signs Ronaldinho for football-themed crash and slot titles

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2 minutes ago

May 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

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First release is Avinho R10, followed by June launch Fortune Ronaldinho as the studio lines up more titles ahead of the World Cup season.

Pascal Gaming has partnered with Brazilian football player Ronaldinho to launch a dedicated portfolio of games inspired by the athlete, the company said on 26 May, 2026.

The planned pipeline includes crash games, slots and additional titles set to roll out through the year. Pascal Gaming said the initiative is aimed at both Brazil and international markets, and will be supported by tournaments, promotional activity and special events tied to the Ronaldinho-branded portfolio.

The first game confirmed is Avinho R10, described as a crash-style title featuring Ronaldinho “above Brazil” in an aviation-themed experience. A second game, Fortune Ronaldinho, is scheduled for release in June and is positioned as a slot-inspired title.

“Ronaldinho is one of the most recognisable and loved football personalities in the world, so for us this collaboration is much more than a game launch. It is a global entertainment project that combines football culture, emotionally engaging gameplay and strong promotional activities ahead of the World Cup,” said Armen Mnaskanian, Head of Sales at SoftConstruct Gaming Content.

Pascal Gaming said it has been expanding its crash game portfolio during 2026 and investing in localised, character-driven content across Latin America, Africa and Asia. The company added that more Ronaldinho-themed titles and marketing campaigns will be revealed in the coming months.

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Duelbits signs Justin Gaethje for branded content ahead of UFC Freedom 250

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May 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The JUSTIN2026 campaign was shot in Denver and rolls out over four weeks ahead of the 14 June event at the White House.

Duelbits has launched a branded content campaign with UFC interim Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje, timed to UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Saturday 14th June.

The campaign, branded JUSTIN2026, was shot on location in Denver, Colorado by UK-based creative agency YRDS. Duelbits said the content is designed as a “premium, cinematic series” and will roll out in phases over the next four weeks, peaking on event day.

According to the company, the campaign was planned before UFC Freedom was officially confirmed. Duelbits framed the early commitment as part of a strategy to move faster than traditional sportsbooks around major cultural moments.

“We didn’t want to create another sportsbook promo,” said Jasper Hoekert, Chief Marketing Officer at Duelbits. “We wanted to create something that combat sports fans want to watch, content built around Justin’s authenticity and intensity, not just his fight record. We were planning this before the White House event was even officially confirmed. When you believe in the magnitude of a moment, you don’t wait for permission to act on it.”

“Duelbits came to me with a vision, not just a brief,” said Gaethje. “They wanted to create something that reflected the reality of what I do and who I am, with no smoke and mirrors. When a brand shows up with that kind of conviction and creative ambition, you back it. This campaign is going to be something people remember.”

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PokerStars Open Namur returns May 27 with €1m guaranteed Main Event

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May 26, 2026

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Belgium stop at Circus Casino Resort Namur runs May 27–June 7 and adds PokerStars Live League points toward a €157,500 credit pool.

PokerStars will bring PokerStars Open Namur back to Circus Casino Resort Namur from May 27 to June 7, with the festival returning one day after the operator’s May 26 announcement.

The stop follows a 2025 edition PokerStars said was record-breaking for Belgium, including 1,571 entries in the Main Event and what it called the largest live tournament prize pool in Belgian poker history.

This year’s schedule is headlined by the €1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event, which carries a €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. Other listed highlights include the €400 PokerStars Open Cup (May 27-31), €3,300 Super High Roller (June 1-2), €2,200 High Roller (June 5-6), and €800 Mystery Bounty (June 6-7).

“Last year’s turnout reinforced Namur’s place as one of the most exciting live poker stops in Europe,” said Cedric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars. “What makes the event special isn’t just the size of the fields, it’s the atmosphere around the entire festival.”

PokerStars also positioned Namur as a scoring stop in the PokerStars Live League, which awards points across High, Medium and Low leaderboard tiers. PokerStars said players are competing for a share of €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE event credit, with the top 30 players in each tier qualifying for a €100,000 freeroll at the first European Poker Tour festival of 2027.

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