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A classic fruit slot with a ray of neon light

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4 years ago

April 1, 2022

George Miller

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Introducing: Classic Neon video slot game

Fruit slot machines are iconic games that you will always find on a casino floor or online casino sites. Cherries, lemons, 7s, BARs, and bells – should we say more?
Since the time of Charles Fey, there’s no stronger association with gambling and slots than 3 red cherries or 3 flaming 7s lined up on a reel. Obol to casino icon, Classic Neon becomes one of NSoft’s most-played casino games.

The theme of Classic Neon

Classic Neon is a slot game that combines a classic, retro-style fruit slot game and a modern online video slot. It is thematically located in a dark street of the metropolis – a brick base and neon symbols take you to another, forgotten time.

In this game, you can find a familiar trend regarding the symbols’ payout rate; low-paying fruit symbols are cherries. Other fruits are included to round out its variety of symbols, and the watermelon symbol offers the highest payouts in the game. Besides the food-centric theme, the Classic Neon includes all palettes of the classic fruit slot symbols such as diamonds, BARs and bells. The famous 7s are acting as a bonus symbol and trigger pick a prize game.

Frequent winnings, an exciting bonus, as the game design, would make you want the reel to spin on and on.

How to play?

Classic Neon is a 5-reel, 3-row, 20-lines video slot. Players simply have to set their bets and click the spin button to move the reels. When players hit a symbol combination on an active pay line, starting from the leftmost reel, they are a winner. The more symbols of the same kind on an active pay line, the higher the payout. Only the highest win is paid for each active pay line. The paytable’s high frequency and solid high volatility should satisfy all players who are there for fun, as well as the ones looking for excitement while playing.

Take a look at the demo of the Classic neon slot!

Classic Neon’s main features

The wild icon is a champagne coloured flashy neon star. Wild feature substitutes every symbol except bonus symbols. Wilds can show up on all reels; linking them would make big wins. So, when you see a flashy star on your reel, be sure the luck is on your side.

The best symbols in slots are the highest paying ones!

Three or more red 7 bonus symbols appearing anywhere on reels will trigger the bonus Pick a prize feature.

Players get a chance to pick 1 out of 4 chests to collect bonus prizes without placing a bet. Every chest has a different bonus prize hidden, and the higher the number of bonus symbols that unlock the game, the higher the reward.

The Gamble feature gives players an option to increase their winnings by gambling the winnings from the last spin. Feeling lucky? In this feature, you can gamble if the next card colour will be black or red and double up your win. Card background features three bonus symbols – famous 7s promising trill of a big win!

Winnings from the Gamble game are not limited, but you can gamble up to 10 times. Use the ‘’Split’’ option to gamble only half of your winnings; also, you can spear it to use it more than once.

Every winning spin can trigger the jackpot, and every player can get it. The condition to trigger the jackpot is that the player makes a winning spin. A jackpot can be triggered anytime at any jackpot value.

Classic Neon is pure retro slot fun in a new coat.

After you make one spin, you will never play any other classic slot.

Arizona

Arizona Department of Gaming Reports $44.9 Million in Tribal Gaming Contributions for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026

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4 hours ago

January 8, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today $44,891,270 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This represents an approximate 5.6 percent increase when compared to the same quarter of FY 2025.

“The financial support that tribal gaming provides the state of Arizona continues to power local and statewide needs that are vital to healthy and safe communities,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG. “With nearly $45 million in tribal gaming contributions in the most recent period, the Department is proud to ensure the continuation of important revenue streams that positively impact Arizonans.”

The Arizona Benefits Fund receives 88 percent of tribal gaming contributions, providing significant dollars to support instructional improvement for schools, trauma and emergency care, tourism, and wildlife conservation throughout the state. If interested in viewing the cumulative tribal gaming contributions by year, please visit our reports webpage: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports.

Tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of the State’s FY 2026 are as follows:

Instructional Improvement Fund/Education………………………………………………..$22,373,810

Trauma and Emergency Services Fund………………………………………………………..$11,186,905

Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs………………………………………….$4,040,214

Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund……………………………………………………………$3,196,258

Tourism Fund…………………………………………………………………………………………..$3,196,258

Problem Gambling Education, Treatment and Prevention……………………………..$897,825

Total: Tribal Gaming Contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund……………………..$44,891,270

Per the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, the remaining 12 percent is distributed by the tribes to the cities, towns, and counties of their choosing for community services and public safety programs for local governments. Since FY 2004, cumulative contributions have totaled approximately $2.5 billion, benefitting both the state and its cities, towns, and counties.

Currently, there are 26 Class III casinos in Arizona, which ADG regulates in partnership with Arizona tribes. For more information, view our tribal gaming webpage: gaming.az.gov/tribal-gaming-page.

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R. Franco Digital Shortlisted for Casino Platform Excellence at EGR Europe Awards 2026

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14 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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R. Franco Digital, the leading Spanish iGaming provider, has been officially shortlisted for Casino Platform Supplier of the Year at the prestigious EGR Europe Awards 2026. The nomination recognizes a landmark year for the company, characterized by the explosive growth of its IRIS Open Omnichannel Platform and a major commercial breakthrough into the Italian market.

The winners will be announced during a gala ceremony on February 18, 2026, at the Hilton Malta, where the industry’s top-tier operators and suppliers gather to celebrate European gaming excellence.

IRIS: The Engine of Omnichannel Growth

The core of R. Franco Digital’s success lies in its IRIS platform, a highly scalable, multi-jurisdictional solution that unifies casino, sports betting, and retail management.

IRIS Platform Milestones (2025-2026):

Jurisdictional Reach: Certified in 6 jurisdictions and operational in over 10 regulated markets.
Content Depth: Seamlessly integrated with over 1,600 games from global third-party providers.
Operational Stability: Provides 24/7 multilingual support and advanced real-time analytics for operators.
Commercial Momentum: Secured 50+ new operator partnerships and entered three new markets within the last 12 months.

Performance Highlights: 4 Billion Game Rounds

R. Franco Digital’s games portfolio has seen a massive surge in engagement, bolstered by 20 new high-performance slot releases in 2025. Standout titles such as Strange Spins, Aphrodite, Zorro: Final Duel, Ovomon, and The Phantom contributed to a record-breaking year.

Metric	2025–2026 Achievement
Total Game Rounds	4 Billion+ across regulated markets
Revenue Growth	30% Increase during the judging period
New Content	20 New slot titles launched
Expansion	Debut in the Italian regulated market

Strategic Italian Market Entry

A major factor in the EGR shortlisting was R. Franco Digital’s successful entry into Italy. The provider rapidly localized its content to meet the specific demands of Italian players through tier-one partnerships:

Stanleybet.it: Launched 19 games, including the Italian-exclusive debut of Strange Spins.
888.it: Successfully rolled out the popular Super 7 3×3 title.

“We’re proud to be shortlisted for this award, which reflects the strength of our IRIS platform and the quality of the content we’ve delivered over the past year,” said Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital. “Our team has worked hard to support operators with reliable, innovative solutions… we are delighted to see that effort recognised.”

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Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures – Lightning Box Brings Land-Based Hit Online

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15 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Light & Wonder has officially launched Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures, the digital debut of its highly successful land-based franchise. Developed by in-house specialist studio Lightning Box, this 3×5 slot offers 243 ways to win and a high-energy “three-pot” mechanic that has already become a staple on casino floors worldwide.

The game transitions the whimsical “dumpling-tossing” theme to online audiences, combining vibrant Asian-inspired aesthetics with a deep mathematical model designed for high-engagement sessions.

The Three-Pot Mechanic & Seven Feature Combinations

At the core of the gameplay is the persistent pot system. Landing specific colored coins fuels three separate pots—Yummy, Spicy, and Upsized. These pots can trigger individually or in any combination, leading to seven distinct bonus paths.

Feature Mode	Gameplay Enhancement
Yummy Mode	Increases the Hold & Spin respin counter from 3 to 4, significantly extending bonus life.
Spicy Mode	Introduces Chilli multipliers; landing a pepper adds its cash value to every symbol currently held on the board.
Upsized Mode	Unlocks a Dual Grid (two reel sets) for the Hold & Spin round, doubling the win potential.
Combined Modes	Triggering all three at once creates the “Mega Bonus,” featuring dual grids, 4 respins, and value-boosting peppers.

Innovation: The Stack N’ Hit Feature

Unlike traditional Hold & Spin mechanics where symbols simply lock until the round ends, Tasty Treasures introduces the Stack N’ Hit evolution.

Reel Clearing: When a vertical reel is filled with Bun symbols, the prizes are instantly collected, and the reel is cleared.
Persistent Respins: Clearing a reel creates open spaces for new prizes to land, allowing the bonus round to continue far longer than standard industry alternatives.
The Path to Grand: Each cleared reel activates a “Pepper Tracker” above it. Lighting up all five trackers awards the Grand Progressive Jackpot.

Jackpot Tiers & Base Game Depth

Operators benefit from a versatile math model that supports both consistent base-game performance and high-volatility jackpot chases.

Progressive Jackpots: Grand and Major tiers for life-changing win potential.
Fixed Jackpots: Minor and Mini tiers awarded through symbols landing during features.
Nudge Wilds: In the base game, Wild symbols can nudge to cover entire reels, assisting in achieving the 243-way payouts.

“Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treasures carries forward a brand that has already made its mark in land-based venues,” says Michael Maokhamphiou, Studio Director at Lightning Box. “This release offers operators a flexible, high-performing title that combines familiarity with fresh layers of engagement.”

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