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Week 21/2022 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Pragmatic Play, takes players on an astonishing visual journey in bright and sparkly new slot, Little Gem™. In the base game, the wild substitutes for everything except for silver and gold Money symbols andpays out 50xthe stake when three land in a row. The focal feature of the vibrant game is the Hold and Respin bonus round, which when triggered provides respins and the opportunity to take home a whopping 2,460x the bet.
Innovative slots supplier AvatarUX has ventured to the wild setting of the African savannah in its latest feature-rich hit, RagingPop™. Containing AvatarUX’s hugely popular PopWins™ mechanic, the highly detailed and visually appealing slot combines numerous mechanics for action-packed gameplay. A Golden Rhino acts as a super-high symbol, paying out with just a combination of two symbols, rather than three.
The latest narrative-driven slot from Blue Guru Games sees players fight intergalactic cephalopods on a mission to take back control of planet earth. Blue Guru Games are petrified to introduce Octopus Armada, their latest slot and one that sees somewhat familiar visitors return to earth, heavily armed! Octopus Wilds duplicate once or twice into new positions to create the highest possible win combinations.
Greentube, is inviting the slickest slot-spinners in the west to don their ponchos and saddle up for the wildest adventure yet in A Fistful of Wilds™. The 5-reel, 30 payline slot boasts a show-stopping Trail and Wins feature that sees every winning cascade light up trail positions above the reels. When the trail reaches a ‘wanted poster’ icon, either a unique modifier or a Free Spins bonus is triggered.
Relax Gaming, is inviting players to join one of the world’s most infamous bank robbers as he looks to net bags full of loot in high volatility slot Midnight Marauder. Set across a 6×6 game grid, players are tasked with landing a cluster of five or more adjacent symbols to trigger the highly lucrative Collect & Multiply feature, creating money bags that can see players earn more than 30,000x their bet.
The battle for valuable prizes and progressive jackpots is on! Four amazing heroes will fight for their place on the throne during this online game! Expanse Studio, a popular casino software developer, brings Battle for the Throne, an online slot you will surely enjoy! Located at the foot of a hill on which there is a beautiful castle, the fight will take place on a grid consisting of 5 reels and 3 rows.
Wizard Games has boosted its games portfolio with the addition of Wildwood Buffalo, a new title set in the great American prairies. Featuring the majestic buffalo as the main character, the game also has bears, wolves, eagles and mountain lions prowling the reels, generously rewarding players. Surrounded by mountain peaks capped with snow, and green meadows stretching as far as the eye can see, this 5×5 slot with 50 paylines also comes with plenty of action-packed features.
Wazdan, the leading casino games supplier, has released its latest slot, 9 Burning Dragons, parading simple yet engaging mechanics with fiery oriental symbols to guarantee an exceptional gaming experience for all. The innovative nine-reel slot lures players into the dragon’s cavern with the promise of the Hold the Jackpot Bonus Game, should they gather the courage to collect at least three Bonus symbols.
Play’n GO’s impressive Ancient Egyptian series grows further with their latest release, King’s Mask. Of all the Egyptian Pharaohs, King Tutankhamun is one of the most famous, and for good reason. His golden mask is recognisable across the world, but the treasures it hides are lesser known. There is a legend, a legend that says whoever lay their hands upon the golden mask of King Tut will be bestowed with unimaginable power and the fortune of riches worthy of a Pharaoh.
Gone fishing! That will be the sign hanging from the doors of players that grab their rods and lines and play the latest slot to launch from in-demand developer, Stakelogic’s, innovative Greenlogic® Partner Program. Wild Wild Bass has been produced in partnership with Hurricane Games and takes players on a fun-filled fishing trip where they can hook some potentially big wins. The base game offers 2,304 ways to win with every spin but when the Big Catch feature lands this increases to 5,625 ways to win.
Red Rake Gaming, is taking players back to the most classic slots with its new game Ultra Burst, a video slot offering 5 to 243 different ways to win in a flash. This new game features colourful and flavour-filled symbols, such as grapes, watermelons, lemons and cherries, which offer wins 3 and 4 times greater than the bet, as well as the most classic symbols, such as diamonds, the red 7 and BAR symbols, with wins 16 and 40 times greater than the bet, provided that 5-symbol combinations are achieved.
Lightning Box, one of Light & Wonder’s in-house studios, has added a prequel to the hit game Chicken Fox, with the release of Chicken Fox Jr. This 20 payline slot will feature upgrading symbols via its innovative Fox Junior Bonus and a Free Spins Round. These mechanics are packed into a colourful title that builds upon the original’s winning formula. It will initially be made available in the UK and Europe followed by a two week North America exclusive with BetMGM in the coming months.
Yggdrasil, is bubbling up big wins and truly memorable bonus features in its brand-new release Boilin’ Pots. The 5×7 slot can expand on every single spin, with each arrow symbol that lands increasing the reel height by one. Should the reels expand to the maximum of seven symbols a series of Wild Re-spins are triggered in which Stacked Wilds come into play.
Pragmatic Play, has journeyed back to the oases of Ancient Egypt where cats rule the reels in latest hit, Cleocatra™. The 5×4, 40 payline slot sees a fan-favourite theme combined with cute cats that run the temple, while a paw-imprinted pyramid acts as a wild. During both base play and the bonus, the wild has a random multiplier of 2x or 3x attached to it. These can accumulate if part of the same winning combination for even larger rewards.
NetEnt has announced that it has launched a brand new slot game called Funk Master – a game that brings all the groove and disco fever of the ‘70s. It’s time to tear up the dance floor and celebrate the return of the boogie. The slot looks and feels like a ‘70s dance party, with disco graphics that will get players feet tapping. All symbols in this 8-row, 8-reel slot are shiny disco balls that fall into position through the Avalanche™ mechanic.
iSoftBet, makes a return to the renowned Twisted Tale series with the launch of its brand-new slot, Musketeer Megaways™. Arriving in new Quad Action™ format for the very first time, Musketeer Megaways™ gives players the choice to play the single reel game alongside Cardinal Richelieu or join d’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers on an epic four-reel extravaganza with a unique Free Spins bonus round!
BF Games, the dynamic games development studio, has launched a sweltering new title to its portfolio, inviting players to turn up the heat in the all-new Burning Slots 20™. The 3-reel 5 row slot is a sequel to the studio’s successful title Burning Slots but includes 20 scorching ways to keep the rewards flowing in, an impressive 4x more than its predecessor. The game includes a multitude of fiery features with horseshoe scatters that can appear on the first, third and fifth reels to form a winning combination.
Blueprint Gaming’s latest mining adventure slot, Lucky Nuggets Megaways™, features an explosive gameplay that sees players dig deep to capture golden riches. The inclusion of the Megaways™ mechanic, under license from Big Time Gaming (BTG), offers 15,625 ways to win in this classic-themed game. Three or more bonus symbols awards the Free Spins round, during which the Lucky Prospector plays a vital role in collecting all the Golden Nuggets in view when he appears on the reels.
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BETBY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT NEXT SUMMIT VALLETTA WITH A STANDOUT APPEARANCE BY MAGNUS CARLSEN
From the 7th to the 8th of May, the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta, Malta, transformed into the global hub of iGaming innovation at NEXT Summit Valletta, and BETBY made a memorable mark with a powerful blend of star power, strategic thought leadership, and engaging tournament action.
The highlight of BETBY’s presence was the appearance of Magnus Carlsen, five-time World Chess Champion and BETBY’s global brand ambassador, who captivated the audience as the headline speaker of the summit. In an exclusive fireside chat titled “iGaming Chess World Championships – Hosted by Magnus Carlsen & BETBY,” Carlsen joined NEXT.io co-founder and managing-director Pierre Lindh on stage to explore the synergies between chess, poker, and iGaming. The chess GOAT shared personal reflections on his journey from prodigy to world champion, discussed how strategic thinking shaped his mindset, and drew parallels between classic board games and modern betting dynamics, offering a unique perspective that resonated deeply with both chess lovers and iGaming professionals.
Magnus Carlsen’s keynote was followed by a thrilling showpiece: a blindfold chess match against the winner of the inaugural iGaming World Chess Championship, a tournament hosted by BETBY in partnership with the Malta Chess Federation. Open to all delegates, the tournament offered a rare opportunity to go head-to-head in a high-stakes strategic challenge, with the once-in-a-lifetime prize being a live match against Carlsen himself. The tournament underscored BETBY’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and connecting gaming communities in new and exciting ways.
Continuing its thought leadership momentum, BETBY’s Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Nikolopoulos, took the stage on the second day of the event, contributing to a high-level panel discussion titled “LATAM – A flash in the pan or a long-term powerhouse?” Sharing the stage with fellow industry leaders, Nikolopoulos provided insights on the evolving dynamics of Latin America’s iGaming market. Topics included Brazil’s standout role, the growth potential in Colombia and Peru, and strategies for balancing short-term success with long-term sustainability. His participation cemented BETBY’s position as a key voice in the global conversation about emerging market opportunities and investment strategies.
NEXT Summit Valletta 2025 was a celebration of innovation, connection, and cross-industry creativity, with BETBY standing at the heart of it all. From inspiring keynotes and a groundbreaking tournament to meaningful conversations and strategic insights with both existing and potential partners, the event reinforced BETBY’s position as a bold, forward-thinking leader in the iGaming industry.
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Charles Gillespie
Gambling.com Group Reports First Quarter Results Including Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Gambling.com Group, commented, “We entered 2025 with our marketing business at all-time highs and with an expanded suite of sports data services having closed the acquisition of OddsJam and OpticOdds on January 1. Since the closing, we have made substantial progress on integrating these offerings into our overall business and the products are performing strongly as expected. With an enhanced sports data services platform, we now have meaningful recurring subscription revenue, which we expect to account for well over 20% of our 2025 revenue, bringing increased revenue visibility and a complimentary, high margin and high growth source of profit and cash flow.
“We are reiterating our full year 2025 guidance despite the unpredictable macro environment, as our services address critical problems for all our customers and our industry is typically insulated from the gyrations of the global economy. We continue to expect 2025 to be another year of record revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow as we leverage the skills and expertise of our talented team with a larger product offering to drive growth across all our reporting regions. Each day we are moving closer to our goal of generating $100 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA.”
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, “Our first quarter results include record quarterly revenue of $40.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $15.9 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 39% and 56%, respectively. With the solid start to the year, we remain confident in our full year outlook with the midpoints of our guidance for revenue of $172 million and $68 million in Adjusted EBITDA, representing year on year growth of 35% and 40%, respectively.”
Financial Highlights Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(USD in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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% |
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Revenue |
40,635 |
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29,215 |
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39 |
% |
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Net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
11,236 |
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7,299 |
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54 |
% |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.31 |
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0.19 |
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63 |
% |
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Net income margin |
28 |
% |
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25 |
% |
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Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1) |
16,490 |
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9,264 |
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78 |
% |
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Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1) |
0.46 |
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0.24 |
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92 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
15,864 |
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10,159 |
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56 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) |
39 |
% |
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35 |
% |
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Cash flows generated by operating activities |
11,415 |
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8,806 |
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30 |
% |
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Free Cash Flow (1) |
10,277 |
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8,193 |
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25 |
% |
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(1) Represents a non-IFRS measure. See “Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
First Quarter 2024 and Recent Business Highlights
- Delivered more than 138,000 new depositing customers (“NDCs”)
- Completed accretive acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc. on January 1, 2025 for initial consideration of $70 million in cash and $10 million in ordinary shares
- Expanded credit facility to $165 million with a new syndicate
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Results Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Revenue rose 39% year-over-year to a record $40.6 million. Revenue from marketing services increased 13% year over year to $30.7 million as the Company delivered more than 138,000 NDCs to clients, a 29% increase over the prior-year period. Revenue from sports data services increased 405% year-over-year to $9.9 million, primarily due to the contribution of OddsJam and OpticOdds following the acquisition on January 1. Recurring subscription revenue represented 24% of total 2025 first quarter revenue.
Gross profit increased 42% to $38.4 million, due to strong revenue growth while cost of sales was in line with the prior-year period reflecting lower cost of sales for media partnerships offset by the addition of cost of sales related to OddsJam and OpticOdds.
Total operating expenses increased 49% to $28.4 million, primarily as a result of increased people costs and higher amortization related to the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets on April 1, 2024 and the acquisition of Odds Holdings on January 1, 2025.
Net income attributable to shareholders increased $3.9 million to $11.2 million and net income per share was $0.31 compared to $0.19 in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income rose 78% to $16.5 million and Adjusted net income per share increased 92% to $0.46.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 56% to a record $15.9 million, reflecting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39% as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 35% in the prior-year period.
Operating cash flow grew 30% to $11.4 million. Free cash flow increased 25% to $10.3 million, reflecting growth in Adjusted EBITDA partly offset by working capital movements.
2025 Outlook
Gambling.com Group today reiterated the 2025 full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance originally provided on February 19, 2025. The Company expects full year revenue of $170 million to $174 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $67 million to $69 million. The midpoints of the new full year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges represent year-over-year growth of 35% and 40%, respectively, and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39.5%.
The Company’s guidance assumes:
- Incremental Adjusted EBITDA contributions of approximately $14.5 million related to the acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc. that was completed on January 1, 2025.
- No additional North American markets coming online over the balance of 2025. While online sports betting is expected to begin in Missouri in the second half of 2025, the Company’s guidance policy excludes any benefits from new state launches until such time as a definitive start date is announced by the appropriate regulatory body.
- An average EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.10 throughout 2025.
Conference Call Details
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Date/Time: |
Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET |
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Webcast: |
https://www.webcast-eqs.com/register/Gamb051525/en |
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U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: |
877-407-0890 |
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International Dial In: |
1 201-389-0918 |
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SolutionsHub is pleased to announce the promotion of Zita O’Kelly-Hills to Head of Operations, a leadership role central to delivering operational efficiency and scalable business infrastructure across its expanding portfolio.
A former legal professional, Zita brings a unique combination of expertise, operational insight, and leadership maturity to the role. Since joining SolutionsHub, she has steadily expanded her remit—taking on increasingly complex responsibilities in areas such as treasury, governance, and regulatory coordination. Her promotion recognises her significant contributions and the critical role of operations in SolutionsHub’s continued growth.
As Head of Operations, Zita will oversee the day-to-day functioning of the group and lead the refinement of internal systems and processes, while ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by the Board.
Zita’s background in legal services informs her disciplined, process-oriented approach, while her aptitude for optimising workflows and driving cross-functional collaboration has already resulted in meaningful improvements to the company’s internal efficiency and governance capabilities. In addition to overseeing essential operational functions, she continues to play a key role in supporting clients with complex governance requirements.
“Zita’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for SolutionsHub,” said Nick Wright, Chief Operating Officer. “Her attention to detail, governance expertise, and ability to bring structure to fast-moving environments make her an invaluable part of our leadership team. This promotion not only recognises her past performance but underscores the central role operations plays in keeping SolutionsHub agile, compliant, and future-focused.
It strengthens our operational foundation and positions us to support growth across both established and emerging service areas.”
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