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Swintt embarks on an incredible Aztec adventure in Montezuma
Sough-after software provider’s latest premium release sees players swing through the jungles of South America as they profit from expanding wilds and magic symbol upgrades
Swintt – the hit software studio behind recent smash hits The Crown and Aloha Spirit XtraLock – is inviting players to join them on an unforgettable journey to the ancient Aztec Empire in the brand new Premium release, Montezuma.
Set to an awe-inspiring backdrop of crumbling temple walls and lush jungle foliage, Montezuma sees players travel back in time to the late 14th century when the legendary Tenochtitlan emperor first ascended to the throne. Alongside the letter symbols, unique symbols to feature on the reels include precious stones of the old world including emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
With maximum wins of 500x players’ bet, the titular Montezuma also plays an important role in lowering the slot’s overall variance by acting as a special wild symbol. Whenever he appears on the reels, not only will he substitute for any regular icon, but he’ll also expand to fill his respective column, potentially completing even more winning pay lines and creating richly rewarding combination prizes.
The other symbol players need to keep an eye out for is the golden temple scatter. Whenever three or more of these all-important icons appear during a base game spin, players will receive 12 Free Spins with a unique twist. Now, whenever a Montezuma wild appears on the reels, it will upgrade the lowest value gem symbol, potentially creating high value wins across multiple pay lines.
As an added bonus, players will also receive one Free Spin for every Montezuma symbol that lands, prolonging the feature and creating further symbol upgrades. In this manner, it’s possible to transform all gems into the highest-value diamond icon and remain in the feature indefinitely, with players also receiving an additional set of 12 Free Spins if they retrigger the bonus by landing three more scatters.
Being the latest slot in Swintt’s expansive Premium collection of games, it should come as no great surprise that the popular Risk feature also makes a welcome return. An optional mini-game that can be played after any winning base game spin, this exciting extra allows players to double or quadruple the value of their current payout by guessing the colour or suit of a hidden playing card respectively.
Having recently been shortlisted for the EGR B2B Awards 2022’s headline category, Mobile Gaming Software Supplier, players will also be delighted to discover that Montezuma is compatible with all major smartphone and tablet devices, making it easy for them to start their Aztec adventure from anywhere!
David Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “Swintt Premium Slots are known for their compelling casino-style gameplay and richly rewarding bonus rounds – and the all-new Aztec adventure, Montezuma, is certainly no exception.
“Our latest five-reel masterpiece combines fan-favourite features such as Free Spins and expanding wilds with a new magic symbol upgrade system that can potentially lead to wins of up to 500x. With all that and more up for grabs, it’s an incredible expedition that players won’t want to miss.”
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EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation
Real-money casual puzzle tournament startup says an EU private investor backed the April 2026 round.
EasyWin, a U.S.-based real-money gaming startup, said it has closed its second seed funding round at a $20 million valuation. The company announced the round in April 2026 and said it was backed by a private investor from the European Union.
The company previously closed its first seed round in December 2025 at a $15.5 million valuation. That round included funding from Velo Partners, Vladimir Nikolsky and several private angel investors.
EasyWin was founded by Ivan Leshkevich, a former executive at mobile game publisher and developer Mamboo Entertainment. The startup, which currently has a team of eight, says it has built a global tournament platform for casual puzzle games with cash prizes and operates across major markets.
Since launching in 2025, EasyWin reported 25% month-over-month growth in user spending and a 4.9 average user rating. It also said it has expanded into 12 countries with localized legal opinions and payment infrastructure, received PayPal approval for its MCC, and completed payments-stack integrations with global providers.
The company also said it has obtained GLI certification “confirming compliance with U.S. regulations for skill-based gaming products.” Leshkevich said: “In the long term, we aim to become a leading global skill-based gaming platform. To achieve this, we focus on a strong product USP and new AI-based dev tools.”
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Plaza Hotel & Casino sets $250,000 Super Bingo event for July 3-5
Downtown Las Vegas property says the July Super Bingo will be its largest prize purse to date, with sessions on July 4-5.
Plaza Hotel & Casino will stage a $250,000 “Super Bingo” event in Las Vegas July 3-5, positioning it as a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The operator said the prize pool is the largest in the series’ history.
“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”
According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees, including visitors traveling from Hawaii and Canada. For the July edition, bingo-only registration is set at $250 per person for gameplay on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The Plaza is also offering an optional five-night hotel package priced at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in July 2 and check-out July 6.
The Plaza outlined the payout structure as 20 games paying $1,999 each day, plus a daily “super coverall” of $60,000, second place of $15,000, and third place of $10,020. The casino said prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.
Outside of the special event, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located two floors above the main casino.
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EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation
U.S.-based real-money gaming startup says the round was backed by a private investor from the European Union.
EasyWin, a Delaware-based real-money gaming startup, said it has closed its second seed funding round at a $20 million valuation in April 2026. The company said the round was backed by a private investor from the European Union.
The announcement follows EasyWin’s first seed round, which the company said closed in December 2025 at a $15.5 million valuation. EasyWin said that round included funding from Velo Partners, Vladimir Nikolsky and several private angel investors.
Founded by Ivan Leshkevich, a former executive at mobile game publisher and developer Mamboo Entertainment, EasyWin said it has built a global tournament platform for casual puzzle games with cash prizes. The company said it operates across major markets with a team of eight people.
EasyWin said that since launching in 2025 it has delivered 25% month-over-month growth in user spending and maintains a 4.9 average user rating. The company also said it has expanded into 12 countries with localized legal opinions and payment infrastructure.
On product and compliance milestones, EasyWin said it received PayPal approval for its MCC and completed full integration of its payments stack with leading global providers. The company also said it has obtained GLI certification from an independent testing agency, which it said confirms compliance with U.S. regulations for skill-based gaming products.
“In the long term, we aim to become a leading global skill-based gaming platform,” said Ivan Leshkevich, founder of EasyWin. “To achieve this, we focus on a strong product USP and new AI-based dev tools.”
The post EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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