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Week 17/2022 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Pragmatic Play, welcomes players on an archaeological expedition in its latest slot release Spirit of Adventure. Set across a 5×3 grid, Spirit of Adventure’s reels are home to gems and diamonds along with historic relics that must form matching combinations across the title’s 10 paylines to award a win. Landing at least three bonus symbols in the base game will unlock eight free spins. Additionally, landing one island bonus icon will trigger the round with 12 guaranteed starting spins.
Watch the roads as Reflex Gaming and Yggdrasil have teamed up to unleash the Swinehouse brothers, Smokey, Streaky, and The Stud in the epic Motorcycle-themed slot Hell’s Hogs. The trio of outlaws patrols the highways in this 5-reel, 20 pay-line slots, helping those that dare share the road with them onto wins of up to 10,136x their stake by way of three lucrative bonus features. The Piggy in the Middle bonus sees the gang appear on their choppers and the ‘Piggy in the Middle’ has three headlights on his bike, each displaying multipliers and modifiers that enhance the player’s prize value. Players must hit a STOP button to land on a prize multiplier or a modifier.
The almighty bison roam the reels in leading slot developer Blueprint Gaming’s latest Scatter Pays game release, Bison Bonanza. Following the recent success of Deal or No Deal™: Banker’s Bonanza, Blueprint’s first game to feature the Scatter Pays format, the company has reintroduced the mechanic that requires eight or more matching symbols anywhere in view to pay a prize, with winning cascades set to provide huge win potential in this animal-themed slot.
Fantasma Games, the developer of slots beyond gambling, is taking players to a dark and mystical land where gems can be discovered and wizards work their magic to conjure plenty of big win potential with each and every spin. Magikspell, which is available via Relax Gaming’s Silver Bullet platform, sees players arrive at a foreboding castle set deep within a petrified forest. Those that dare to enter will find an unusual reel matrix of 3x4x5x4x3 with 20 paylines active.
Greentube, is transporting players back to ancient Egypt to worship the revered Egyptian god, in Book of Ra™ deluxe 10: Win Ways™. This adventurous new 10-reel slot is played across two sets of reels which promise unpredictable and lucrative outcomes thanks to the Win Ways™ mechanic that allows up to a staggering combined maximum of 251,957 ways to win. Book of Ra™ deluxe 10: Win Ways™ boasts Wild Transfers that see wild symbols land single, double, or triple stacked which will transfer over to the corresponding set of reels, should they happen to land on the first reel set.
Habanero has launched its latest title, Mighty Medusa – inviting players to enter the lair of the legendary gorgon in search of her riches. The 6×4 slot is packed with innovative mechanics, such as a 2×2 sized sticky Wild that arrives in the form of the legendary snake-haired gorgon and helps players land additional prizes in the Free Games round. Furthermore, a Duel Feature is triggered whenever Medusa and Perseus land next to each other on the reels, while a colossal 2×2 Pegasus serves as the highest paying symbol and can randomly appear on the first, second, fifth and sixth reels during the Free Games round, triggering huge wins.
MGA Games, has launched God of Seas for online casino operators in international markets. A production based on the theme of classical mythology leads players on an epic adventure alongside the all-powerful sea god, who descends into the abyssal depths to decide the fate of humanity. MGA Games has had the pleasure of collaborating with David Meca, the best long-distance international swimmer of all time, 28 times world swimming champion with more than 100 international titles and world records, who has lent his image to this new slot game.
Assemble your crew, plan your approach and spin your way to top prize of 12,000x your stake in The Crown starring Vinnie Jones – the brand-new heist-themed slot from award-winning software providers Swintt that comes locked and loaded with four different base games. Boasting a unique line-up of symbols that includes pints, playing cards, guns and crew members, The Crown enables players to travel to one of four base game venues as they build a team and plan their raid on London’s famous Crown Jewels. Players can navigate between the titular The Crown pub, Michael’s Whiskey Tavern, The Bullseye and The Drunken Duck, each of which offers its own unique wild symbol.
Apart from global slot successes with Wild Icy Fruits, Evoji, and Titan Roullette, Expanse Studios has another global hit in its offer – Circus Fever Deluxe. The game perfectly replicates the atmosphere of those crazy tents with unique acrobatics and animals. Although there are jokers around every corner as you got used to, for every other detail – this game is unique. It’s like a combo of an online slot and a pinball machine, with the circus joker and huge rewards in the main role.
Slotmill is delighted to announce the release of its latest game “Coin Quest” which is the first cluster game to be added to the Slotmill game portfolio. Set in an ancient Aztec temple, Coin Quest is a feature packed avalanche video slot with a 5×5 symbol grid. With three bonus games featuring e.g. a progressive multiplier and accumulating coins player excitement is maximized. Max win potential is capped at 10,000 times bet!
Hot on the heels of their latest release (“Steinreich”), Hölle Games are squeezing some more Classic Series magic into April with “Jolly Wild”. Jolly Wild is a 5×3 slot with 10 paylines and very high volatility. Perhaps the most striking of the Classic Series to date, the game features the titular “Jolly Wild”, a crazy looking character who acts as a wild in the base game and then transforms to a sticky wild in free spins.. Appearing on all reels, payouts can be absolutely royal depending on where Jolly Wild lands, with wins of over 4000x possible.
Stakelogic, the developer of chart-topping online casino content, is promising players some sweet, sweet wins in its latest slot release, Candy Wild Bonanza Hold and Spin. Players are faced with an endless supply of cookies, candy and gummy bears, and they can also take a bite out of the Chocolate Scatters that contain even more treats and prizes. Wins are paid based on the number of matching symbols that are in view with a max win potential of up to 20,000x the player’s bet.
Play’n GO embark on a rampage of rock with their latest Music IP title Lordi Reel Monsters. Mr. Lordi and his band of monsters rise from their slumber and beckon all trolls, monsters, demons and creatures to join them on their rampage of rock! Things are gonna get heavy… You may recognise the Finnish heavy-metal band from their entry in Eurovision 2006 with their iconic hit, Hard Rock Hallelujah. Their monstrous costumes and heavy tones make for pure entertainment and their new slot is no different.
Kalamba Games revisits the classic fruit machine style slot, with a hint of brand-new flavour in its latest release 9 Blazing Cashpots. This high volatility title is played across 6×4 reels and features symbols that pay homage to traditional slots, such as sevens, cherries and bells. A wild symbol is also present and can substitute all other symbols except the Cashpots and free spins bonus symbol, which aid in the creation of winning combinations across the title’s 40 paylines.
BF Games, the dynamic games development studio, is inviting players to flap their wings to hatch endless egg-citing surprises in its latest title Chicken Madness™. A ruckus has broken loose on the farm and players must hold their beak up high and brave the mayhem caused by the chickens who have plenty of rewards snug under their wings. A pesky fox, a hungry chef, and Mervin the Villager are after the chickens and the goal is to sneak past all those who want to get into their feathers, whilst keeping the prized treasures.
Pragmatic Play, adventures into a frozen wasteland where Vikings battle during a blizzard in its latest slot release North Guardians™. The 5×5, 50 payline title features iconic Viking symbols such as axes, horns and more as players look to assist the Norse characters in their battle. Two halves of a Viking rune move across the reels each spin and if landed on the same space, create a full rune unlocking the wild wheel, which when stopped, can place multiple wilds on the game grid in a random pattern.
iSoftBet, has taken an iconic retro theme and added some juicy twists in its latest release Triple Fruit Deluxe Megaways™. The 6-reel medium-high volatility Megaways™ title provides players with up to 117,649 ways to win and incorporates the popular cascading wins feature, alongside two random modifiers in Mega Max Megaways™ and Mega Mystery Symbols, both with an increasing multiplier. When three or more bonus symbols land on a single spin, the free spins mode is triggered, or if enough Stars are collected throughout baseplay in the special modifiers.
Blueprint Gaming’s newest Irish-themed slot release, 5 Pots O’Riches, offers a modern twist on a classic genre, including an additional prize reel that pays out golden riches whenever the lucky leprechaun is in view. While the base gameplay adopts an instantly recognisable 5×3 reel set, there are more chances to win with the extra top reel showcasing a mix of prizes. Should the cheeky leprechaun make an appearance in the base game, he will award the prize shown above the corresponding reel. These include the value of cash depicted on the symbol, as well as Emerald Wilds and access to Free Spins, or even every item listed.
Red Tiger has launched a dragon-themed slot named “Dragons Clusterbuster” that is sure to delight players – and set a few reels on fire! Full of fantastical features, swooping dragons and a prize-giving Clusterbuster mechanic, this game will transport players to a world where mythical creatures hold sway. All the amazing features that players can enjoy during this game are initially locked. To unlock them and experience some fiery prizes, players will have to hatch the Dragon Egg in the middle of the reels.
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Since the beginning of 2024, content aggregator and solution provider Slotegrator has been analyzing case studies and conducting careful research. Why did the company choose this development path? What results have been achieved, and what can be expected in the future? It’s time to take a look at how 2024 is going — and maybe get a sneak peek at 2025.
Since the beginning of the year, Slotegrator has continued to actively present its new and updated solutions, like the company’s turnkey online casino platform and its key modules, including the KYC, BI, and Casino Builder modules, alongside many others. These modules are strategically designed to streamline online casino management, covering tasks like analyzing big data, assessing risks, and enhancing platform performance.
The modules have proven to be very effective, partially because they satisfy clients’ concrete needs. The primary sources of inspiration for these cutting-edge innovations are the company’s internal research and case studies of successful clients.
According to Slotegrator’s internal research, clients reported that the integration of these updates came at just the right time. Customers particularly valued the revamped player segmentation module, offering customization options and personalized marketing options, and a renewed anti-fraud module that utilizes a color-coded risk scale that allows operators to set risk levels.
“This feedback from our customers is a great foundation for Slotegrator’s future report on future iGaming trends in 2025. We’re constantly collecting and updating information on new technologies, game types, payment methods and player behavior, and honest feedback on the new features of upgrades helps us understand the direction of our future development,” comments Yana Khaidukova, managing director at Slotegrator.
Innovation is key to keeping up with the fast-paced iGaming industry. In 2024, the Slotegrator team is focused on enhancing product quality and publishing insightful case studies to better demonstrate the capabilities of its products. So far, Slotegrator has published multiple case studies analyzing its clients’ success. Here are the two latest examples:
- BetSloty’s global expansion strategy in the online gambling industry.
- Alanbase’s experience optimizing affiliate marketing.
When it comes to modern iGaming trends, many of them haven’t changed — we should expect to see more VR integration in esports, AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency adoption. Also, mobile-first gameplay will be a new standard. The Slotegrator team has also noted an increasing emphasis on responsible gaming throughout the iGaming industry. Slotegrator keeps all of these in mind when entering attractive markets with new partners — especially those in Latin America and Asia.
What about licenses? Slotegrator recommends keeping up to date with licensing conditions. Among the most promising jurisdictions are:
- Kahnawake
- The Isle of Man.
- Anjouan
Faruk Aydin, Chief Revenue Officer of Revpanda, a Slotegrator’s media partner, adds to the list of trends some points about promotion on the iGaming industry: “Within the first half of 2024, we’ve seen that human-written content has made a great comeback, thanks to Google’s recent core update. It has started to remove AI-written shallow content across the entire SERPs, and the SEO community expects this trend to continue. Overall, we can say that the first half of the year strongly demonstrates Google’s effort to fill the SERPs with high-quality, engaging, local, and relevant content, avoiding fluff and providing the most useful resources to people.”
William Sarto, PR & Marketing specialist at CasinoRIX or CasinoRIX team, comments:
“In recent months, Google has undergone several significant changes due to a major update that started in March and ended in April. Then, at the beginning of May, they launched another big update. We’ve already seen many affiliate sites affected by this, particularly those that overused AI-generated content. AI has become mainstream, so it’s important to integrate it into processes based on thorough market analysis and real statistical data.
Moreover, there’s a clear trend towards creating projects that offer additional value for players and partners. It’s crucial to build a brand, not just a network of sites, and to add values into what you create while striving to meet customer needs. We fully agree with the earlier comments that in-depth analysis and staying in tune with trends will lead to success and growth. As we can see, all major and well-known projects are steadily growing with these updates.”
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By: Evgeniy Babitsyn, Chief Marketing Officer, Bets.io
The sport industry finds itself amidst its own digital transformation journey with the introduction of new technologies, and at the forefront of this digital shift are NFTs – otherwise known as Non-Fungible Tokens.
NFTs can represent any kind of digital item, and in recent years have commonly been used for quirky collectibles and art work – but they now enter the sports arena in a unique way. The beauty of NFTs is the unique metadata and ownership information which is tracked via blockchain, making them a one-of-a-kind digital collectible that cannot be duplicated. As a result of their collectible nature, it’s only natural that NFTs caught the eyes of eager sports enthusiasts and die-hard fans.
In fact, according to Deloitte research, around 40% of Gen Z and millennial sports fans are at least somewhat familiar with the use of NFTs and fan tokens in sports.
But why is that? And how can they boost engagement?
NFTs are rapidly emerging as a powerful tool for sports brands in driving deeper fan engagement and unlocking new revenue streams. This is because sports fans are, by nature, competitive and eager to own exclusive content from their much loved players, teams and brands. They want to be part of the action.
By playing on this feeling, and reinforcing loyalty among fans in this way, sports brands have a huge opportunity to take their revenue streams to new heights and gain a competitive advantage over other brands.
Imagine an athlete releases a limited-edition NFT that represents the most iconic moment in their career, such as the winning shot or a record breaking performance. Fans who own that NFT can then access exclusive content related to that moment including behind-the-scenes footage or interviews.
There really is no limit to these tokens, and depending on the asset, they can be much sought after. As more and more sports fans embrace the digital tokens, sports brands are quickly learning that there is huge potential for fan engagement, if they continue to innovate with this technology.
Taking collectibles to the 21st Century
Sports memorabilia and collectibles have for centuries been a way for fans to feel more connected to their favourite teams and athletes. And now thanks to the advances of technology – more specifically, blockchain technology – fans can collect within the digital realm, gaining access to truly “own” unique digital items and experiences.
Beyond just digital art or collectibles, NFTs can also integrate the idea of gamification, exclusive content and experiences into their NFTs – allowing fans to engage more actively while unlocking new revenue opportunities.
The possibilities are endless, extending far beyond just digital collectibles. They can provide fans with access to exclusive digital or in-person experiences, events and merch as well. Think front row seats or the chance for a meet and greet post-game.
With this, NFTs provide an excellent way for brands to diversify their revenue streams by monetising their content and intellectual property strategically.
It really is win-win, fans can own a piece of their favourite team’s history while supporting their team financially. And sports brands can benefit from more loyal fans.
Transforming the fan experience
Engagement is everything to sports brands. After all, the fans are really the most important stakeholders in the end. And offering NFTs can be a powerful tool in fostering deeper engagement within fan communities. NFTs provide more innovative ways for fans to connect, prove their loyalty and gain recognition for their allegiance.
Let’s look at NBA Top Shot. NBA Top Shot is the perfect example of a blockchain-based platform that allows fans to own and collect officially licensed NBA collectibles digitally. The platform offers exclusive collectibles including videos of the biggest NBA moments and highlights.
And football teams are also following suit. Manchester City, PSG, FC Barcelona have all joined in on the NFT hype – offering their own NFT collections for keen supporters such as worn jerseys, trophies and more.
Sports Betting and NFTs
And when it comes to sports betting, NFTs take the iGaming experience to the next level. Fans can purchase NFTs that represent specific bets, such as the winner of a particular game or the performance of a specific player. These NFTs can then be traded or sold, just like other NFTs, providing a new level of flexibility and excitement for betting.
The use of NFTs in the sports industry is still in its early stages, but has already shown great potential. We can expect more applications to come in the world of sports – including at Bets.io. Watch this space.
Looking ahead, the future is incredibly promising for sports brands who leverage NFTs within their business operations. Those who embrace these new powerful ways to inspire fans and forge deeper relationships with their communities, will see their efforts translate into business value.
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Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a fast-growing provider of digital marketing services for the global online gambling industry, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company also updated its 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance as detailed below.
“We are off to a great start to the year furthering our confidence in our ability to generate strong Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow growth this year and for years to come,” commented Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Gambling.com Group. “The investments we have made for years in our proprietary technology, website portfolio, and accretive acquisitions are driving consistent growth. As we continue to expand our industry leadership and influence across global online gambling markets and leverage the many growth drivers we have, we see a clear road ahead to generate substantially higher Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow.”
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group added, “By growing year on year in every one of our geographic reporting markets, we delivered record Q1 revenue with top line growth of 9% despite the comparable period benefiting from significantly more new state launch activity.”
First Quarter 2024 and Recent Business Highlights
Delivered more than 107,000 new depositing customers (“NDCs”)
Strong initial contribution from North Carolina following launch on March 11th
Secured new $50 million credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Repurchased 329,490 shares for an average price of $9.10
Completed highly accretive acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets on April 1st
Board of Directors approved an additional $10 million for the Company’s ordinary shares repurchase program in May
First Quarter 2024 Results Compared to First Quarter 2023
Revenues rose 9% year-over-year to a first quarter record $29.2 million, reflecting growth across all geographic reporting markets. The Company delivered more than 107,000 NDCs to customers, an increase of 22%.
Gross profit increased 5% to $27.0 million, including a $1.2 million increase in cost of sales related to the Gannett and Independent partnerships.
Total operating expenses increased 9% to $19.1 million, reflecting increases in sales and marketing, technology and general and administrative expenses.
Net income attributable to shareholders and net income per share rose 11% to $7.3 million and $0.19, respectively. Adjusted net income of $7.6 million and adjusted net income per share of $0.20 were flat, reflecting fair value movement related to acquisitions in the comparative period.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2024 was $10.2 million, reflecting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 35% as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $10.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 40%, in the year-ago period. The Q1 2024 Adjusted EBITDA margin reflects higher costs of sales related to media partnerships.
Operating cash flow increased 24% to $8.8 million. Free Cash Flow increased 32% to $8.2 million reflecting positive working capital movements within operating cash flow and lower capital expenditures. The Company converted 28% of revenues and 81% of Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow in the first quarter of 2024.
2024 Outlook
Reflecting changes made in early May to how Google treats commercial content on high authority websites that, at present, diminishes the effectiveness of the Company’s media partnerships, Gambling.com Group today updated its 2024 full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. The Company now expects full year revenue of $118 to $122 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $40 million to $44 million. This compares to the initial guidance provided on March 21, 2024, for revenue of $129 million to $133 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $44 million to $48 million. The midpoint of the updated Adjusted EBITDA outlook of $42 million reflects expected year-over-year growth of 14%.
Charles Gillespie commented, “Even with these shifts in the digital landscape, the strength and resilience of our business will enable us to deliver strong year over year Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow growth. With less competition in the search engine results pages, our owned and operated assets are better positioned for the long term than ever before.”
The Company’s guidance assumes:
Following the launch of sports betting in North Carolina on March 11th, no additional North American markets come online over the balance of 2024
Apart from the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets, no impact from any additional acquisitions in 2024
Full year cost of sales of approximately $4.8 million, of which $2.2 million was incurred in Q1
An average EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.09 throughout 2024
To access, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call. An archived webcast of the conference call will also be available in the News & Events section of the Company’s website at gambling.com/corporate/investors/news-events. Information contained on the Company’s website is not incorporated into this press release.
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