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Get into the Christmas Spirit with Santa Express from Stakelogic

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3 years ago

November 24, 2022

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Unwrap Wilds, Multipliers and Free Spins in this festive-themed slot that promises big win presents regardless of whether players have been naughty or nice

Dear Santa. Please can I have lots of big wins this Christmas? If that’s at the top of your wish list, then you’ll want to unwrap Santa Express, Stakelogic’s fun-filled festive bonanza now available for operators to add to their slot game stockings.

Santa Express takes players to a winter wonderland like no other. The 5×4 reel game is set against a snowy backdrop with 20 active win lines available and a max win potential of 20,000x the player’s bet. Ho ho ho, indeed. Symbols include elves, baubles, hot chocolate and of course reindeer.

When a win occurs, all winning symbols are removed and in one of the empty positions, a Wild will appear. Once the Wild is in place, new symbols will cascade onto the reels like fresh white snow from the sky, opening up even more win opportunities.

With each consecutive win, the Wild that appears remains in place but with a Multiplier that can increase from x1 up to a maximum of x10.

For players that have been good all year, there is a chance to trigger Free Spins when three or more Scatters land on the reels. Before they play out, a random number of Free Games is awarded with 8, 10, 12 or 15 available. But that’s not all…

A random Win Multiplier is also chosen, with x2, x3, x5 and x10 up for grabs. What’s more, one random low or high paying symbol becomes the Chosen Symbol and that will pay double its pay table amount for the duration of the feature.

The Collapsing Wild feature from the base game is available during Free Spins and the bonus can be retriggered as per the below.

Three Scatters award 2x Multiplier and 5 Extra Free Spins
Four Scatters award 10x Multiplier and 8 Extra Free Spins
Five or more Scatters award 20x Multiplier and 10 Extra Free Spins

Of course, players that have been less well-behaved also have the option of buying the Free Spins bonus. Super Stake, the innovative feature that allows players to double their bet to increase the chance of a bonus triggering and big wins landing, is also available.

Olga Bajela, CCO at Stakelogic, said: “Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and with Santa Express players have the chance to unwrap some truly big wins. For those that have been well behaved, Free Spins and Multipliers await.

But we have spread the festive cheer even to those who find themselves on Santa’s naughty list, with the option to Buy the Bonus and enjoy some Free Spins regardless.”

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures

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18 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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19 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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1 hour 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: