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Swintt unveils a new graveyard smash in Monster Disco XtraHoldTM

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October 26, 2022

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Software provider’s spooktacular new slot serves up a haunting selection of features just in time for Halloween, with Free Spins, re-spins and colossal symbols all joining the party

This Halloween, Swintt is inviting players to don their dancing cape, shake their bones and strut their stuff on the haunted dancefloor of Monster Disco XtraHold^TM– a brand-new Select slot that comes packed with ghoulishly good features and a spooktacular RTP of 94.97%

Played out across a 5×4 reel matrix with 25 win lines, Monster Disco XtraHold^TM sees the denizens of the night shuffle out on the tiles to show off their moves. Unique symbols in the game include Dracula, a grinning ghost and various other undead disco dwellers, with a glowing mausoleum and tombstones depicting the classic ace-through-jack playing card values completing the regular base game line-up.

Special symbols to look out for include the Monster Disco XtraHold^TM gold vinyl disc with a bite taken out of it and the super scatter symbol, with the former arguably being the most profitable in the game and the latter increasing the excitement by not only acting as a wild that substitutes for any regular base game symbol to complete winning lines, but landing 3, 4 or 5 scatters also activates 5, 8 or 10 Free Spins respectively.

During the Free Spins feature, the game’s central three reels will be merged to create a giant 3×4 Mega Symbol, with this making it infinitely easier to land five-of-a-kind combos and trigger the slot’s huge pay-outs. Not only that, but landing three or more additional scatter symbols will also re-trigger the Free Spins, thereby prolonging the bonus feature and helping players to even more wins.

The gold vinyl disc symbol, meanwhile, will activate the game’s signature XtraHold^TM feature – a bonus that first debuted in Mystic Bear XtraHold^TM to great player acclaim earlier this year. In order to trigger this lucrative extra, players will need to land at least six gold discs anywhere on the reels, at which point they’ll all around spin to reveal cash prizes and an initial batch of three re-spins will be awarded.

During the XtraHold^TM feature, the re-spins counter will reduce by one after each new round, but landing any subsequent gold disc will see it reset as players continue spinning. This process will carry on until either no new vinyls are added, or players successfully fill all 20 reel spaces – at which point the Monster Disco Mega Bonus prize of 10,000 x bet will be awarded.

David Mann, Chief Executive Office at Swintt, said: “To get players in the mood to raise some hell this Halloween, Swintt are inviting all slot wizards, witches and warlocks to come and shake their stuff on the haunted dancefloor of Monster Disco XtraHold^TM – a spooky new slot in the Swintt Select range.
“Boasting the popular XtraHold^TM mechanic that we debuted a few months ago in Mystic Bear XtraHold^TMand a Free Spins feature that comes with colossal 3×4 Mega Symbols, the slot promises all players a ghoulishly good time and a series of monster prizes that are large enough to wake the dead!”

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ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms

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10 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.

From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.

Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.

With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.

All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.

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For a similar take on this major online poker series and its prize pools, check out this article from Poker.org on ACR Poker’s dual mystery bounty events and their massive guaranteed prizes:
ACR Venom $10M GTD Tournaments – Poker.org

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BOS releases report on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Sweden

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10 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Sweden has seen a long‑term decline in gambling addiction over the past 25 years, despite rapid growth in online gambling availability, advertising, and mobile gaming.

Economist Ola Nevander’s research for the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) shows that the prevalence of problem gambling has steadily fallen since the early 2000s, even as the market expanded. This trend emerged even with the widespread adoption of digital gaming products and 24/7 access on smartphones.

According to the findings, the proportion of Swedes classified as problem gamblers (based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index) dropped from about 2.2 % in 2008–09 to around 1.3 % by 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall gambling harm.

Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, emphasizes that this decline suggests Sweden’s regulatory and industry efforts are moving in the right direction. While the transformation from traditional physical gambling venues to digital platforms has raised concerns, online tools such as responsible gaming technologies and AI‑assisted safeguards are helping reduce problem gambling rates.

However, Hoffstedt cautions that much work remains, because expanded game offerings and persistent advertising mean ongoing responsibility is crucial to maintain and deepen the downward trend.

Report available in full at: Problem Gambling_ENG_20260327[2]

For a similar perspective on gambling addiction prevalence trends in Sweden, see this article:
Sweden problem gambling falls but still ‘scope for improvement’ — iGamingBusiness.com Sweden problem gambling trend report (IgamingBusiness)

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ACR POKER’S DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS – SPECIAL HIGH FIVE EDITION HITS WITH $10 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZE POOLS

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10 hours ago

March 31, 2026

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Celebrate the return of the High Five Series with a special edition of the iconic Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms and hundreds of seats from just $0 in Venom Fever satellites

ACR Poker is turning up the excitement this spring with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, featuring $10 million in total guaranteed prize pools. Alongside the return of its popular High Five series, this special edition of the Dual Venoms will run from Sunday, April 12th through Tuesday, April 28th, delivering side-by-side action in the $8 million GTD NLH and $2 million GTD PLO, offering some of the biggest online poker action of the year.

Following the success of previous editions, the $2,650 buy-in Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms return with massive guarantees and mystery bounties that reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the $8 million GTD NLH, a single knockout could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000, while the $2 million PLO, which ties as ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha event ever, offers a $200,000 top bounty. Every knockout starting on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in both events.

With five Day 1 flights, players can enter multiple times and combine their stacks to hit Day 2 with some serious firepower. All players reaching Day 2 on Monday, April 27th at 1:05pm ET are already in the money, with the Final Table showdown for the coveted Venom crowns scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th at 4:05pm ET.

Qualifying begins Tuesday, April 7th through a packed Venom Fever satellite schedule, offering hundreds of guaranteed seats at low cost, or even for free, through Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and Beast Satellites.

“After the incredible turnout and massive payouts in March’s $50 Million OSS XL, Spring 2026 is shaping up to be epic with the return of our High Five Series and this special Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms edition,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With huge guarantees, mystery bounties, and accessible satellites for every bankroll, players have double the excitement and double the chance to hit massive prizes!”

The latest Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms delivered massive fields and payouts, with both events exceeding their guarantees. The NLH drew 3,673 entries for a $9,182,500 prize pool, paying over $700,000 to the winner. Runner-up ‘BALDOUS’ from the UK scored the biggest payday of the tournament, claiming the top $500,000 bounty and $730,000 in total bounties, pocketing a whopping $1,240,310 in total. The PLO tournament attracted 837 entrants and generated $2,092,500, with the champion earning more than $300,000.

For more information, visit ACRPoker.eu.

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