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Play’n GO mosey on into the Wild West and add the ‘Most Wanted’ game in the industry to their epic portfolio, Wild Trigger

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June 2, 2022

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Play’n GO mosey on into the Wild West and add the ‘Most Wanted’ game in the industry to their epic portfolio, Wild Trigger.

Legendary bandits Clint McGraw and Dottie Fields make quite the duo. Pulling off the bank heist of the century the pair get away with the loot in hand. But in true outlaw style, it’s not in their nature to share. Witness the duel that put the ‘Wild’ in The Wild West.

Thanks to a strong narrative tied with innovative features to complement the theme, character and storyline, this game is action-packed from the very first spin.

The characters Dottie Fields and Clint McGraw serve as animated Stacked Wilds on the reels so that the narrative unfolds throughout the game.

In the Duel Free Spins Feature both Stacked Wilds create an innovative twist, which means rather than seeing a left to right action in the base game, the player will see the game paying both ways which is really clear through the epic animation, which ties beautifully with the theme, as Clint and Dottie fire shots; the journey of their bullets highlighting the different paylines won.

Throughout gameplay it’s hard not to be immersed into the feel of The Wild West. A dusty backdrop with a saloon and having the reels designed as wooden style background with symbols in a rugged Western font and the twang of a banjo in the stunning audio design is truly captivating.

The Wild West is popular in film, literature and games as it lends itself to rugged characters that get themselves in sticky situations. Wild Trigger is the third game to join Play’n GO’s cowboy themed games joining the likes of Golden Colts (2019) and Gunslinger (2018).

Head of Games at Play’n GO, Charlotte Miliziano said.

‘Because we get to work with a variety of themes, stories and characters it really gives us the space to be creative and I think you can see that in Wild Trigger. The way the team have tied in the features with the story, like the gunfire showing the player the paylines demonstrates our dedication to the details.’y’ll be something for them.’

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Octoplay launches with bet365 in the UK

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1 hour ago

May 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

Octoplay has gone live with bet365 in the United Kingdom, adding the operator to its roster of tier-one partners in the regulated UK market.

The supplier said the bet365 rollout follows recent UK launches with Virgin Bet and BetVictor as it expands distribution with major local brands.

Outside the UK, Octoplay pointed to recent go-lives with Paf in Finland, PokerStars in Spain and Italy, and Superbet in Brazil.

“Our partnership with bet365 represents another step in our accelerating UK expansion,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay. “Working with one of the industry’s most recognized operators validates our approach and builds on the momentum we’ve established through successful integrations with leading UK brands throughout 2025.”

“We are pleased to partner with Octoplay and introduce their game portfolio to our UK players,” says Clement Le Scanff, Head of Gaming at bet365. “Their focus on quality content and player engagement aligns with our commitment to providing the best entertainment to our customers.”

Octoplay said it holds active licenses in 17 jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Malta, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Finland, Brazil, New Jersey, Michigan, Ontario, and Georgia.

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Zitro Achieves ISO 27001 Recertification at its Barcelona Technology Campus

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May 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Zitro has successfully renewed its ISO 27001 certification for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) at its Barcelona Technology Campus. This achievement, framed within the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments, reinforces its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive customer and employee data.

ISO 27001 is part of the ISO 27000 family of international standards for information security. This framework enables organisations to identify risks, implement effective controls and ensure information protection in line with global best practices, while also ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

For Zitro, this recertification confirms the rigorous and continuous work the company carries out in the field of information security. The Barcelona Technology Campus—dedicated to the development of software and hardware for the gaming industry—maintains the highest standards, and this recognition reflects the level of commitment embedded across all its processes.

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Kazakhstan Orders Telecom Providers to Block Illegal Online Casino Payments via Mobile Balances

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May 8, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Kazakhstan authorities have moved to tighten controls on illegal online gambling payments after uncovering schemes that use mobile phone balances to fund unlicensed casino activity.

The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) issued instructions to telecom providers to strengthen monitoring and introduce systems to detect and block suspicious transactions.

According to the FMA, mobile operators including Tele2, Altel, Beeline, Kcell and Activ were called to a working meeting where regulators demonstrated how illicit payment flows to online casinos are being processed.

To verify the issue, the FMA carried out test purchases across 10 illegal online casino websites using services from all major mobile operators. The tests confirmed that payments via mobile balances were possible.

The agency stated that the goal is to cut off financial access to illegal operators and reduce public exposure to unregulated platforms. Further enforcement actions are expected as monitoring continues.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is preparing to significantly tighten rules on the promotion of illegal gambling. A group of senators is advancing an initiative to introduce criminal penalties for influencers who advertise online casinos and organise “giveaways.”

In related developments, a Kazakhstani influencer has recently been arrested in Vietnam on suspicion of running an illegal gambling operation.

Furthermore, the country is also restricting citizens’ access to legal gambling options, indicating a broader anti-gambling stance towards locals while still pursuing gambling tourism.

Lawmakers introduced rules restricting access to casinos, slot machine halls and betting venues in several regions to foreign nationals only. The changes will take effect on 17 May.

In March, President Tokayev signed a law establishing four new gambling zones for foreigners in the country.

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