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Open the window to the East with Jewel Race Sakura from Golden Hero

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April 5, 2022

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Jewel Race Sakura is the fourth sequel of the original slot game Jewel Race from Golden Hero and this time it’s all about new beginnings as the Sakura trees start to bloom.

On 19 April, Jewel Race Sakura from Golden Hero will be released and just like the cherry trees blooming is a sign of new beginnings this medium volatility cascading online slot game can mean new beginnings to anyone winning the x1500 max win. The backdrop is set in Japan and the beauty of the Sakura trees framing a peaceful river is giving the players an exotic experience. As the petals falls and the symbols cascade over the screen 3 or more consecutive symbols, horizontally or vertically, will deliver a win.

The special symbols have been upgraded to traditional Japanese symbols like ancient chests and lanterns.

Jewel Race Sakura includes Multipliers, Mystery Chests and Free Spins. Clusters of symbols will deliver wins but the Scatter lanterns can help trigger the Free Spins mode. 5 of them are needed to see the colours shifting to neon pink and purple which signals that players are in for a Free Spins treat! The Mystery Chests unwrap to show either another Scatter lantern or a non-winning symbol.

Game play and features

Jewel Race Sakura is a 6-row by 6-column match 3 cascading reels game with high hit frequence. This medium volatility game has an RTP of 96.95% and a generous max win of x1,500 on the 12 win lines. Filled with Win Multipliers, Scatters, Re-Spins, Mystery Chests and Free Spins, Jewel Race Sakura it is definitely a fun, fast and easy to play game.

Re-Spins

Any win of three or more consecutive symbols, horizontally or vertically, will initiate the Re-Spin feature. Winnings combinations are removed and the remaining symbols collapse down. New symbols drop to fill the gaps and may form new winning combinations which will trigger the Re-Spin feature again.

Win Multiplier

The Win Multiplier is increased every time the Re-Spin feature is triggered and can give up a maximum of x8 your win. The current value of the Win Multiplier is applied to all wins when they are awarded. The Win Multiplier is reset to x1 at the start of each spin.

Mystery Chests

Mystery chests do not form winning combinations but when there are no more winnings combinations on the board, each mystery chest will unwrap and reveal a hidden symbol. This may be a Scatter or a non-winning symbol.

Free Spins

When there are no more winning combinations or wilds on the board the Scatters are counted. Five or more Scatters will trigger the Free Spins feature. The number of Free Spins is dependent on the number of Scatter on the board. Additional Free Spins may be awarded during Free Spins.

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Scientific Games CFO Nick Negro to depart May 15; Ray Anderson named interim

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5 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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Anderson has served as interim CFO since May 4 as Scientific Games begins a search for a permanent finance chief.

Scientific Games said May 12 that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will leave the company on May 15, ending a three-year tenure. The company said Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago to be closer to family.

Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, while it searches for a permanent CFO.

“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”

Anderson is a CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and previously led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.

“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”

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Scientific Games Announces CFO Transition

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5 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company on May 15 after three years of success in the role leading the company through three years of growth.

Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago that allows him to be closer to family.

To ensure continuity during the transition, Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, as the company begins the search for a permanent CFO.

Anderson is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior leadership roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner, advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and working closely with boards and executive teams. Immediately prior to this role, he led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.

Serving 150 lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games is the world’s largest lottery games company, fastest growing lottery systems provider and a leading provider of digital lottery solutions.

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Scientific Games completes systems conversion for New Mexico Lottery

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6 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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Modernization adds Momentum ecosystem tools and rolls out new terminals and self-service machines to 1,000+ retailers statewide.

Scientific Games has completed a technology systems conversion for the New Mexico Lottery, modernizing lottery operations with a new gaming system and rolling out retail technology to more than 1,000 locations across the state. The update went live May 11, 2026, according to the company.

Scientific Games said the new system now powers the Lottery’s draw-based and Scratchers’ sales and is designed to simplify product management for retailers. The conversion also includes the launch of the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP) instant game management program, which the company said combines analytics, logistics, retail optimization and product strategy.

“The New Mexico Lottery is officially live with new, modern technology systems that work together to enhance all aspects of our operations and ensure we are well-positioned for our next era of growth,” said David Barden, CEO of the New Mexico Lottery. “We’ve strategically planned every step of this holistic modernization effort with Scientific Games to intelligently operate our retail network, making our Scratchers games easier for retailers to manage in their stores and easily accessible to our valued players.”

Scientific Games said the conversion was developed over the past year and is built on its Momentum ecosystem. Components cited include an advanced central gaming system, the SciTrak instant game distribution system, the gem | intelligence retailer licensing and management portal and the INFUSE business intelligence platform. The company said WAVE clerk-operated terminals and PlayCentral self-service machines will be deployed to retailers in planned phases.

“Congratulations to the New Mexico Lottery for building upon our long-standing instant scratch game partnership, embracing innovation for the future,” said John Schulz, President of Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games. “We are proud to serve as the Lottery’s full-line partner and help drive maximum proceeds for New Mexico college students.”

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