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Yggdrasil and AvatarUX team up for salivating new slot Lollipop™
Yggdrasil, the leading publisher of online gambling content, has partnered with AvatarUX for another tasty PopWins™ treat, Lollipop™!
Incorporating the hugely popular PopWins™ mechanic, every win sees a reel expand in height, with each winning symbol replaced by two more. Reels can expand up to five symbols tall in base play, and up to seven high during free spins. Each successful spin also sees an increasing multiplier awarded if an entire reel is unlocked, up to 6x for huge wins off a single bet.
Lollipop™ also contains an innovative feature, ScatterPops™ that offers not only guaranteed thrill and entertainment for the players, but also huge win potential for the lucky ones. The new feature is triggered during Free Spins when matching Scatters symbols can upgrade to a higher value, creating additional win potential.
This Scatter Rewards upgrade can lead to a chain reaction that can quickly turn multiple scatter upgrades up to 500x the bet size. This chain reaction is an element of the game that is sure to keep players on the edge of their seats.
Before the free spins mode, players are faced with the gamble wheel, where players have the option to gamble their free spins to potentially win more lives or taller reels.
AvatarUX’s thrilling PopWins™ mechanic has gained fans worldwide as it significantly increases the player experience with its fresh take on tumbling wins.
The game is the latest release from the slots studio, which has enjoyed significant growth with major highlights in its portfolio including CherryPop™, PopRocks™, and recent release PapayaPop™ through the YG Masters program.
The title is powered by GATI, Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art technology enabling partners to employ the preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit to produce consistently cutting-edge content followed by rapid distribution.
Stuart McCarthy, Head of Product & Programs at Yggdrasil, said: “AvatarUX is another fantastic success story of the YG Masters initiative and we are very proud of the hugely innovative products their bring to market. The PopWins™ brand is recognised globally now and enjoyed immensely by players, and we look forward to another successful launch.”
Nicola Longmuir, Chief Executive Officer at AvatarUX, said: “Lollipop™ is an action-packed title that incorporates the hugely exciting PopWins™ mechanic as well as our brand new ScatterPops™ chain reaction.
“We continue to look to add innovative, exciting games and this tasty treat is another fantastic addition to our offering through the YG Masters program.”
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QTech Games adds UU Slots content in new supplier deal
Partnership integrates UU Slots’ e-Games and slots catalogue into QTech’s aggregation platform for operator customers.
QTech Games has signed a new content partnership with UU Slots, adding the supplier’s slots and e-Games catalogue to QTech’s aggregation platform for its operator customers.
QTech said the integration brings titles including Bonanza Wilds Party, Golden Aztec Multiways, Ultimate Ace, Bolt of Olympus and the Mahjong Wilds series to its platform distribution.
UU Slots’ Board of Directors commented: “QTech is a natural habitat for our superior digital content. We are widening our scope across developing regions and their market-leading platform provides a flexible gateway to some previously overlooked regions.
“Operators are invited to take a dive deep into UU Slots’ vast ocean of slot games. Tailored for enthusiasts, our mobile slot game collection offers unparalleled gaming experiences, and we can’t wait to see how these titles now perform outside of our home territories.”
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games’ CEO, said: “It’s another welcome validation of our platform’s diversity to have integrated more premium content from UU Slots. They’re a dynamic supplier that offers some exciting localised games, which have long reigned supreme in Eastern markets. With their flagship features and adrenaline-packed gameplay, we’re now confident of taking this portfolio into new markets, continuing to raise the bar and shape a fresh experience for global players who, in many cases, will be new to the immersive worlds of UU Slots.”
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Private London Forum Connecting iGaming Leaders, Investors and Advisers on Growth and M&A
London’s status as a key global financial centre will serve as the backdrop to the launch of the industry’s first World Gaming M&A Summit (WGM&A). Taking place on 1 July and serving as the curtain raiser to iGB L!VE, the WGM&A represents the only dedicated forum for corporate development officers and M&A advisors working in iGaming.
The WorldGaming M&A Summit brings a dedicated focus on mergers and acquisitions in iGaming. Convening leadership from public and private operators alongside sector-focused investment banks, legal advisers and corporate finance specialists, attendees will benefit from a highly targeted opportunity to engage with key decision-makers, originate deal flow, assess strategic fit and gain insights from active market participants.
The event provides direct access to London’s deep sector expertise built over decades of transactions and its unparalleled ecosystem of strategic acquirers, potential targets, leading advisory firms and business leaders across the M&A value chain.
Industry expert and WorldGaming chairman Michael Caselli stated: “M&A is a business imperative in the current iGaming landscape and this event features insights from sector-specialist advisers and industry leaders including Morgan Stanley’s Laurence Hopkins and Paolo Della Rovere, and Bally’s Robeson Reeves.
“Also featuring strategic intent sessions, industry leaders will host round tables to explain their growth theses, define their M&A criteria and share their business’ vision for consolidation and growth. Following the sessions attendees are invited to the M&A Summit cocktail reception and dinner where conversations will continue and deals will be cemented.”
Explaining the background to the Tier 1 event, World Gaming managing director Stuart Hunter said: “Legislative and fiscal developments, including the increase in UK gaming taxes which were announced by the government in the November 2025 budget, evolving European regulations and wider global legislative adjustments, have prompted the introduction of the World Gaming M&A Summit.
“The WGM&A is part of a broader programme of business-critical events taking place at iGB L!VE. With so many investors and decision makers based in London, iGB L!VE is closer to the people who are critical to the future development of the iGaming industry.”
In order to maintain a focused, high-level attendance, the WorldGaming M&A Summit is limiting its attendance and tickets are by application only. Applicants should be actively seeking strategic partnerships or be an experienced adviser in the sector. Applications are being accepted at igblive.com/igb-live-ma-summit.
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Groove shortlisted for Best Aggregator at SiGMA Asia Awards 2026
Groove has been named a finalist for Best Aggregator 2026 at the SiGMA Asia Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for 2 June 2026 at the SMX Convention Centre Manila during the SiGMA Asia Summit.
The shortlist was announced by Global Gaming Insider, according to the company. Groove said its platform aggregates more than 15,000 games from over 150 providers via a single API.
Giusy Campo, Business Development Director at Groove, said: “This shortlist is external recognition of a truth we already feel internally: Groove is moving at a different pace. Asia is not a single market, it is a collection of distinct regulatory environments, player behaviours, and partnership opportunities”
Campo added: “Our platform is built to respect that complexity, not smooth it over. Being named a finalist for Best Aggregator tells us that our approach; deep integration, localised content strategies, and commercial precision; is resonating with the operators who matter most in this region. We are not just bringing games to Asia. We are bringing a roadmap for sustainable growth.”
Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, said: “The aggregation space is crowded. Differentiation is everything. This nomination confirms that our vision, transforming aggregation from a commodity into a strategic growth discipline, is taking hold.” He added: “Operators across Asia are no longer asking for just volume or speed. They are asking for structural resilience, data intelligence, and a partner who can execute across fragmented regulatory landscapes with precision. Groove delivers that. To be recognised alongside the best in Asia is a privilege, but the real work continues in Manila and beyond. We are here to win, not just awards, but the trust of the operators who build their businesses on our platform.”
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