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Week 46/2022 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming!
Yggdrasil and AvatarUX have teamed up to fight hordes of the undead in their latest launch Zombie aPOPalypse™. The reels are set in a world where zombies run amok, and players look to generate big wins in the 5×4, pays-both-ways title that boasts a max win of 20,000x. The MultiPop™ mechanic works by locking a multiplier to a cell for every win that occurs. When winning symbols are replaced, the multiplier stays on the reels, increasing for each consecutive win it is part of, to totals of up to 5x in base play.
The game provider known as ELA Games went live with the latest addition to its ever-expanding portfolio – a slot by the name of “Bullet Hole”. This medium-volatility game starts off guns blazing, taking players on a Western adventure like no other, across its wild reels. As we can expect, ELA Games has gone above and beyond with its exciting animations, giving an interactive feel to the characters, which truly transports players to another world and gives them a chance to win big with each winning combo.
4ThePlayer are inviting players to go ape in Las Vegas and climb to the highest wins, in their latest game release 9k Kong in Vegas, which has now been network released. 9k Kong in Vegas features 4ThePlayer’s new BIG WIN REPEATER™ feature, where Kong will climb the reels after every Big Win for a chance for players to win it again! Every time the player is successful, Kong climbs higher for an extra chance—the question for the player is how many times can they repeat their biggest wins?
Colossus Fire is a progressive multi-game link launched with 4 different game titles. It features 2 scalable and independent progressive levels, whose values vary according to the player’s denomination. The higher you bet, the bigger the jackpot you get! This brand-new videoslot brings an unparalleled gaming experience with up to 3 different bonus links: Red, Blue and Colossus. When the Redbonus is triggered, the player can win the MEGA with only 15 symbols.
Players are invited to don their pirate hats in Rum & Raiders, the latest Hold and Win release from Iron Dog Studio offering wins up to 25,000x! With an oversized 5 reel, 4 row base game board, Rum & Raiders comes with a veritable pirate’s booty worth of features. Hunt for the Skull & Bones Scatter symbols, three of which will trigger the feature-packed Hold and Win bonus game.
Relax Gaming, is inviting daring racers to get behind the wheel, buckle up, and spin the reels in its latest release Hot Rod Racers. This gnarly high volatility slot can see petrol-heads win up to an impressive total of 25,000x their bet by way of a number of bonus features including Wheelspin Wilds, Free Spins and Super Free Spins. Should Wheelspin Wild symbols land on reels 2 – 5 and move out of the row towards the left they will automatically convert all high paying car symbols into wild symbols.
Lightning Box, has released STELLAR CASH BLOWN AWAY a slot which blends mechanics of an existing hit game, BLOWN AWAY and STELLAR CASH, which is a revamped version of the classic Stellar Jackpot franchise. This 5×3 reel slot has symbols depicting swans, dinosaurs and monkeys that must form matching combinations across the title’s 25 paylines to award a win.
Wizard Games is set for the festive season with the launch of its new hit Santa’s Fortune. The 5×3 slot features all the Christmas characters players expect, including reindeer, elves, snowmen, and tasty treats, while prized presents also await on the reels. The presents themselves contain a cash value inside, and if Santa’s sleigh lands on the fifth reel, it collects all values present on the reels for mammoth payouts. When this occurs, the Collect Pots Feature can be triggered randomly.
Grab a helmet, kick-start your engine and GO for the gold in Play’n GO’s action-sports thriller, USA Flip. Stare down a steep hill inside a sold-out stadium as Flip, a stunt-biking bald eagle gets ready to take flight and steal the spotlight. Help Flip turn the most difficult tricks and take home eternal glory, sharing the winner’s circle afterwards – and the prize money that comes with it.
Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming have teamed up to deliver a new slot boasting the biggest, baddest dogs in town alongside even bigger symbols in Desperate Dawgs 2 GigaBlox™. This feature-filled 6-reel, 40 payline title utilises giant symbols up to 6×6 in size by way of Yggdrasil’s hugely popular Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM), GigaBlox. In addition to these huge symbols, Desperate Dawgs 2 GigaBlox can see players win up to 9,872 x their stake via three features.
Kalamba Games’ popular Joker series has received a new instalment with Joker Fortune Blitz, mixing a classic theme with new features that delivers a player engaging experience. Familiar slot symbols such as fruits, 7s and Bars adorn the 6×4 reel set and can all be substituted by wilds, represented by the Jovial Joker herself in a number of guises.
Do you have what it takes to help the Sheriff in his quest to round up five of the most dangerous outlaws ever to have lived? If you do, you’ll want to head straight to Outlaws Hunter, the latest slot launch from Stakelogic. Players arrive in a lawless Wild West town where they will find a 5×3 reel matrix and 50 active win lines. But players must hold on to their hats as things get really wild from here as Outlaws Hunter features an Expanding Wild with Multiplier.
OneTouch has released Ryse of Rome, a thrilling video slot themed around the imperial world when the emperors ruled all. The 6×4 title delivers fast-paced gameplay, with quick drops and swift animations promising a captivating gaming experience. Eye-catching symbols and engaging artwork further add to the immersive environment. When players land a winning combination, the number of rows doubles to increase the win potential and give users a mammoth 262,144 ways to win.
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Balkans
SYNOT Enters the Bulgarian Market

SYNOT Group has successfully realized its first installation of land-based products in Bulgaria. The popular MAGIC BALL LINK jackpot system has been launched at IMPERIA Gaming Clubs in the city of Plovdiv, with three installations (a total of 12 Eclipse FL-32 machines) at three different locations.
“I would like to thank to IMPERIA Gaming Clubs for the trust and the opportunity to show the best performing products of SYNOT to the player’s audience in Bulgaria. I strongly believe that this is the beginning of a fruitful partnership which will grow in time,” said Stanislav Stanev, International Business Development Director of SYNOT Group.
MAGIC BALL LINK is a progressive jackpot system that has already gained popularity in several markets due to its attractiveness and performance. Bulgarian players can now enjoy eight exciting linked games that combine a entertaining gaming experience with the potential for significant winnings. This installation follows shortly after SYNOT Group recently obtained a license for the Bulgarian market, paving the way for further growth and expansion in the region.
“We are happy to welcome SYNOT slot machines on our floors, and we really believe that SYNOT products will supplement our diverse offering to the players and will become an integral part of all our locations,” said Gavril Chetrafilov, Owner of IMPERIA Gaming Clubs.
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Compliance Updates
UKGC Publishes Update on Financial Risk Assessments Pilot

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published a further update on the ongoing pilot of financial risk assessments.
Written by the Director of Major Policy Projects who is leading the pilot, Helen Rhodes, the update provides information on Stage two of the pilot and the issues being explored in the final stages of the pilot.
“Financial risk assessments are a proposed way of identifying high-spending remote gambling customers who may be in financial difficulties, in order to help support them,” the Commission’s latest update on the finance risk check pilot reads.
“This is not the same as ‘affordability checks’ – the Commission does not have any regulatory requirements for affordability checks and is not proposing any. Financial risk assessments would be a much more targeted way of identifying potentially financially vulnerable customers. They would not affect a customer’s credit score if they were introduced in the future.”
Key Points Covered by the Update
The UKGC says that the pilot has given it a better understanding about the financial risk profile who met the thresholds. These customers were found to be between twice and four times more likely to have a debt management programme than those who didn’t meet the thresholds, and more between twice and five times more likely to have a default in the last 12 months.
The most remarkable is the fact that the data has reinforced the UKGC’s view that the finance risk checks will be as non-intrusive and frictionless as possible. According to the UKGC’s estimations, only 0.1% of customers would be subject to a non-frictionless assessment.
It also says that 95% of assessments carried out in stage one were possible in a frictionless matter, with this figure rising to 97% in stage two, where the total number of risk assessments carried out across three credit reference agencies rose from 860,000 to 1.7 million.
The analysis phase of stage three of the pilot is expected to continue into the summer, after which the UKGC will move into stage four.
NatCen is continuing to work as the UKGC’s evaluation partner on this pilot and post-pilot analysis work.
Director of Major Policy Projects, Helen Rhodes, said: “These further findings from the pilot have helped us understand the extent that assessments could be conducted in a frictionless manner.
“Building on our staged approach to the pilot, we will now further explore data consistency across credit reference agencies, as well as how to support operators to identify the severity of financial difficulties that a customer may be experiencing and how they could support these customers.”
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Compliance Updates
Irish Politician Philip McGuigan Calls for Urgent Action on Gambling Harm Treatment

Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, Chair of The All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, has called for urgent government action following the publication of a report presenting the findings from the 2024 Gambling Prevalence Survey, commissioned by Department for Communities, which reveals alarming levels of gambling-related harm in the north.
Speaking in the Assembly, McGuigan said what is perhaps most alarming from the survey’s findings, is the low number of people seeking help. Only 1% of those who gamble reported accessing support or information from gambling or mental health services.
He said: “The Minister of Health must act without delay to commission dedicated gambling treatment services. With existing addiction services already under pressure, additional funding is essential. The findings of this survey point to a serious gap in provision for addiction treatment in the north. The need is clearly there, but people aren’t getting the help they need.”
According to the “Prevalence of Gambling in Northern Ireland 2024” report, 3% of the population are experiencing severe gambling-related harms, while a further 10% are considered low or moderate risk gamblers. Shockingly, approximately one in seven adults who gambled in the past year admitted to betting more than they could afford to lose. Additionally, one in eight reported needing to gamble increasing amounts to achieve the same level of excitement, and nearly one in 12 said gambling had caused health problems such as stress and anxiety.
McGuigan said: “These figures are deeply concerning and underscore the serious social and public health implications of gambling addiction. This isn’t just about individuals losing money; it’s about broken families, damaged relationships, and communities struggling with the fallout of gambling harms.”
The survey also found that 10% of people affected by gambling had experienced the breakdown of a close relationship due to someone’s gambling, highlighting the wider ripple effects of the issue.
To address the funding gap, McGuigan is also calling on the Minister for Communities to bring forward the promised levy on land-based gambling operators without delay.
“Calling the Minister for Communities to introduce a levy is a fair and necessary step. The industry profiting from gambling must contribute to the prevention and treatment of gambling harm,” he said.
McGuigan also criticised the British Government for excluding Northern Ireland from the proceeds of the statutory levy on gambling operators introduced in Britain on 6 April. This levy is intended to fund research, prevention and treatment of gambling-related harm.
“Online gambling operators licensed by Britain’s Gambling Commission are freely advertising and profiting here in the North. Yet, our population is completely excluded from the financial benefits of the statutory gambling levy on these operators. That is unacceptable. Executive Ministers must demand that the North receives its fair share of this funding,” McGuigan said.
The survey further revealed that 66% of respondents believe there are too many gambling advertisements, and 71% support a watershed for gambling ads on TV and radio.
McGuigan is now urging the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP, to use her powers to implement tighter advertising restrictions, including a TV and radio watershed to limit exposure to gambling content during peak viewing times.
“The public clearly wants action. The evidence is there. We must act now to protect individuals and families from the devastating consequences of gambling addiction,” he said.
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