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PRAGMATIC PLAY VISITS THE BIG SMOKE IN DOWN THE RAILS

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4 years ago

August 25, 2022

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, takes a tube trip through London in latest release, Down the Rails™.

This 5×3 reel title is home to 20 winning ways and symbols depicting famous British figures including Shakespeare, Churchill and Sir Isaac Newton.

Randomly during any base game spin, one of five features can be triggered, with each providing additional big win potential. These include; Tunnel Vision, which adds mystery symbols to the reels, The Big Smoke, adding one 3×3 colossal symbol to the game board, Wild Strike, bringing random wilds to the screen, Shifting Stack, awarding multiplier wild reels to the game, and Bonus Blitz, which increases the likelihood of landing the bonus game.

In addition to the multiple features and modifiers in base play, players can trigger one of five separate bonus rounds, or gamble their way up the ladder of more lucrative bonuses once the mode is triggered.

The bonuses take you across famous London destinations, while most lucrative of these features is found in the End Of The Line bonus, where three respins are awarded for each instant prize or game-altering symbol landed across an expandable 3×5 grid.

The release of Down the Rails™ follows hit games such as Hot To Burn Extreme™, Black Bull™ and Greedy Wolf™ which reside amongst a collection of over 200 titles in Pragmatic Play’s award-winning games portfolio.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Producing feature-filled slots that our fans adore is always the driving force behind our game production and Down the Rails™ is filled with more features than perhaps any other release thus far.

“The game will have mechanics triggering throughout the base game and allows players to gamble their free spins in order to gain more lucrative rewards if they are feeling lucky. We are excited to see players’ reception to this London-inspired release and which bonus out of the five on offer will be their favourite.”

Pragmatic Play currently produces up to seven new slot titles a month, while also delivering Live Casino and Bingo games as part of its multi-product portfolio, available through one single API.  

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures

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37 minutes ago

February 23, 2026

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).

This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity.

Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the state collected roughly $6.6 million in privilege fees during December, contributing to Arizona’s continued revenue from regulated event wagering. Since launching legal sports betting in 2021, bettors in the state have wagered more than $31 billion, generating over $165 million in privilege fees to date.

For the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated about $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from sports betting and $774,167 from fantasy sports activity.

Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, noted that the December figures conclude the 2025 calendar year, during which Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $9 billion on sports and events, further demonstrating the size and scale of the state’s regulated betting market.

The Department’s monthly reports detail wagering and fantasy sports revenue figures from licensed operators, offering transparency into the evolving sports betting landscape in Arizona.

Disclaimer: December figures are self-reported by operators and may be adjusted after audit.

Full report available at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures

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37 minutes ago

February 23, 2026

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million* on sports and events in December of 2025, according to a newly released report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This represents an approximate three percent decrease year-over-year when compared to December of 2024.

“Today’s report closes out the 2025 calendar year for Arizona sports betting figures, with the year exceeding nine billion dollars in event wagering activity,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Additionally, legal, regulated event wagering allowed the state of Arizona to collect more than $53 million in privilege fees for the calendar year.”

The state collected approximately $6.6 million in privilege fees for the month of December. Since the launch of legal sports betting in Arizona, people have wagered over $31 billion, generating over $165 million in event wagering privilege fees for the state.

For fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated approximately $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from event wagering and $774,167 from fantasy sports.

The Department publishes monthly Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Revenue Reports on its website, reflecting figures from operators licensed by the Department. The full December reports are available at: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports

* Disclaimer: These numbers are self-reported by the operators; as such, these numbers are subject to adjustments after audit and review by the Arizona Department of Gaming (“Department”). The Department makes no assurances regarding the accuracy of these numbers.

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PokerStars Casino joins forces with Games Global and Oros Gaming for New The Slotlist Launch ‘Magnificent Power Leprechaun’

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2 hours ago

February 23, 2026

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PokerStars Casino has expanded its exclusive The Slotlist portfolio with the launch of Magnificent Power Leprechaun, a St Patrick’s Day-themed online slot developed in partnership with Games Global and Oros Gaming.

The new 5×3 video slot delivers a fast-paced Irish-inspired adventure led by a mischievous leprechaun character, combining dynamic gameplay mechanics with engaging bonus features designed to maximize player interaction and win potential.

Key Features of Magnificent Power Leprechaun

The game is powered by three core mechanics:

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Cash Collect mechanic, where the leprechaun gathers coins and gold for instant rewards
Wheel Bonus with retriggerable free spins

The slot’s continuous motion design ensures a high level of engagement, with frequent feature triggers and momentum-driven gameplay. According to Oros Gaming CEO Ryan Cuddy, the title focuses on maintaining a constant sense of action through coin drops, wheel spins and animated bonus sequences.

Expanding The Slotlist Portfolio

Since its launch, PokerStars Casino’s curated The Slotlist collection has attracted over 200,000 players and generated more than 100 million spins, reinforcing its strategy of spotlighting one premium slot release each month.

Magnificent Power Leprechaun joins previous featured titles including 12 Burning Baseballs, Chicken Blast, Olympus Storm, Piggy Heist and Ice Wolf 2, all selected for innovation, visual appeal and immersive mechanics.

St Patrick’s Day Promotion & Rewards

To celebrate the launch, PokerStars Casino is offering a promotional campaign where players earn double reward points for every $50 staked on Magnificent Power Leprechaun and other Slotlist games. Participants are also entered into prize draws featuring: