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Week 49/2022 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming!
Yggdrasil and ReelPlay partners Hot Rise Games have combined once again to deliver a slot of gargantuan proportions in Hot Rise’s Gods VS GigaBlox™. The title sees worlds quake as mighty Gods battle for domination. Lucrative Free Spins and VERSUS bonuses combine with Yggdrasil’s iconic Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM), GigaBlox, to net players in excess of 10,000x their stake.
Napoleon Vs Rabbits is born of a partnership between Blue Guru and Relax Gaming’s Silver Bullet program. The game’s pixel art design pairs well with the playful theme, and the 7 x 7 cluster play grid adds to the game’s fantastic visual energy.
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has announced the launch of its festive new game, Wild Santa 2. This Christmas themed slot game has a 5×4 reel design with 10 Pay Lines. Players can benefit from free spins, during which wild symbols will completely cover a randomly selected reel on each spin.
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is once again teaming up with Casino Grounds as everyone’s favourite rugged beasts take to the sea in fishing-themed release Net Gains. This high volatility slot is filled to the brim with lucrative bonus features that can see players win up to 15,000x their bet by way of mystery symbols, stacked wilds, coin collections and free spins.
Pragmatic Play, welcomes players on a quest to discover the riches that are hidden inside the safe in the newly released Reel Banks. Played across a 5×4 reel layout, the slot takes players into the heart of a bank with symbols depicting money, gold bars and lucky sevens, which need to form matching combinations across the title’s 25 paylines to award a win.
Greentube, is inviting players to join them on undoubtedly its sweetest game to-date, Star Candy. This high volatility 5-reel, 50 payline slot has vibrant graphics that are good enough to eat, and gameplay offering wins of up to 840x by way of stacked symbols and a potentially unlimited number of free spins during a bonus round that also boasts a progressive win multiplier.
Tiki Bonanza, the latest release from GAN’s Silverback Gaming, promises to whisk players away to a tropical beach, where lockable reels lead to potential big wins. With a unique take on locked reels, this 5×3 base slot allows players not only to lock any of the five reels after any spin, but to change their stakes before they spin again also, without losing their locks.
Armadillo Studios is proud to announce the official release of its newest game – Armadillo Does Christmas – a slot that embraces and expands upon the wonderful and festive season this time of the year. Armadillo Does Christmas has players joining the Armadillo Studios mascot on his sled as he takes the mantle of Santa Claus, travelling around the world and gifting presents.
PopOK Gaming has released three new additions that will provide an outstanding iGaming experience to any player. The latest expansion of PopOK Gaming’s portfolio offers even more exciting titles. Please welcome Baccarat, Flaming Phoenix, Wild Poki, and FruitBall.
Nolimit City has made it out of the miserable alleyways of Rock Bottom in one piece. Now, they’re taking to the skies and revisiting one of history’s most influential moments. The provider is known to tread outside its comfort zone, releasing their first-ever cluster game, The Border in September. They’ve now upped the ante yet again as they smash the boundaries of what a cluster game can be with their latest release, Pearl Harbor.
This month, Swintt’s studio has been transformed into Santa’s workshop as the software provider’s talented team of elves prepare to roll another Christmas classic off the production line in Santa Pets – a brand-new cluster pays slot that’s bursting with festive features. Played out across an expanded 7×7 reel matrix, this jolly holiday slot boasts all the makings of a cozy Christmas at home with your favourite four-legged friends as players spin their way to maximum wins of up to 7,000x.
Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has launched the latest edition of its 9 Coins™ series with the luxurious 9 Coins™ Grand Gold Edition. Building off the popularity of the original, 9 Coins™ Grand Gold Edition sees an enhanced Grand Jackpot of 1,500x player’s bet available in its hugely popular Hold the Jackpot bonus round, which also benefits from the addition of the engagement-boosting Cash Infinity™ feature.
Wizard Games has put a twist on the usual Christmas festivities, with a very bad Santa running amok in Naughty Nik. The 5×4, 25 payline slot sees handcuffs, naughty lists, booze, and a bevvy of beauties fill the reels as players look to collect cash prizes through the Naughty Collect Feature. These cash values will be awarded if a Naughty Nik symbol lands on the reels.
NetEnt has launched its sweetest video slot this season, where Gumdrops and fluffy Cupcakes come together in a symphony of mouth-watering features boosted by Scatter Pays and signature Avalanche™ mechanics. When at least eight Gumdrops of the same color pop onto the reels, the Scatter Pays kick in for potentially delightful payouts.
‘Tis the season to be naughty in Play’n GO’s latest Christmas title, Naughty Nick’s Book, a slot that’s sure to put a hilarious spin on holiday slots. Join Naughty Nick and his rambunctious friends as they tell a different Christmas Eve… In Naughty Nick’s Book sees an uncanny cast of characters – Naughty Nick, Rude-Olf, Rupert the Rascal and Eric Elf – who will change the way players think about the usual Christmas title.
Apparat Gaming, the developer of slots with a German accent, has taken a Nordic legend and turned it into a game that delivers untold riches to those that dare to enter the realm of Asgard. The Guardian God: Heimdall’s Horn sees players join Heimdall, the ever-vigilant defender of Asgard. He keeps watch at the gates, standing in front of the rainbow bridge that leads into the kingdom of the gods.
Stacked diamonds, dazzling wins and a brand-new “ways” mechanic can all be found in the latest shimmering slot to leave Stakelogic’s production line. Diamond Stacker Multipays promises to be more than just a girl’s best friend… Multipays is an innovative mechanic crafted by Stakelogic’s team of genius gameplay engineers. It sees symbol combinations across win lines paid each time reels three, four and five stop, then it combines the three, four and five-of-a-kind wins together. Dazzling, or what?
Spinomenal, has stepped things up for the festive period with the release of its latest game, Reindeer Rampage! This new game will be a certified crowd pleaser over the Christmas holidays, whisking players’ imaginations away to frosted lakes and snowy mountains. Cheeky elves, dazzling Christmas trees, flying sleighs and majestic reindeers are just a selection of the seasonal graphics.
Kalamba Games has sprinkled a generous dose of seasonal joy on one of its most popular games from a much-loved franchise in its latest release Joker Max: Hit ‘n’ Roll Xmas Edition. The new slot includes the very high volatility that the series is known for, along with numerous tweaks and improvements such as the inclusion of the Hit ‘n’ Roll bonus wheel feature.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, serves up spicy cluster wins in its new release Hot Pepper™. Set across a 7×7 grid, the title is filled with Mexican-inspired symbols including tacos, limes, piñatas and more, which must form a cluster of at least five adjacent symbols to award a win.
Yggdrasil and Bang Bang Games have partnered for a thrilling adventure in Rainbow Power Potz UltraNudge™. Currently decked out with a winter wonderland theme, this skin will thaw on the 1st of January to reveal a more traditional Irish theme! The 5×4, 40 payline game sees players look to land a leprechaun on the reels, as he acts as a Wild.
3 Oaks Gaming, has launched Hit more Gold!, integrating the highly popular Hold and Win mechanic into its gameplay with modern twists. The 5×4, 25 line slot appeals to a vast band of players as this classically themed title presents the opportunity to win plenty of prizes when the game’s main feature is unlocked. Three Scatter symbols can land on the reels, allowing players to capture eight Free Spins.
Blueprint Gaming’s latest slot release turns players into ‘playas’ in Ballin’, a game that demonstrates its versatility in game design. Sun-soaked boulevards and exclusive marinas provide the backdrop for the achingly cool and confident big cats that supply the symbols, along with big bling watches and jewellery across five reels in a 3x4x4x4x3 configuration.
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Slotsoo Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence Across Casinos and Game Providers

Summer is here and it is time for Slotsoo’s signature celebration of the iGaming industry. The Slotsoo Casino Awards return for its third edition, continuing the tradition of highlighting operators who excel in delivering a top-tier player experience. This year also marks an exciting expansion with the inaugural Slotsoo Game Provider Awards, giving long-overdue recognition to the creators of great slots.
The New Game Provider Awards and the Winners
Game providers are sometimes overshadowed by casinos, but in reality, both are equally important to the online casino experience. That’s why Slotsoo is proud to shine a spotlight on the studios behind the reels. The winners of Slotsoo’s first provider-focused awards were announced on 24 July 2025, and the honors went to:
- The Machine MVP – Pragmatic Play
- Bonus Buyer – Bullshark Games
- Volatility Virtuoso – Wazdan
- Jackpot Jumbo – Mancala Gaming
- Symphony Spinner – Gamzix
- Reel Renegade – Nolimit City
- Promising Prodigy – Slammer Studios
Please visit the Slotsoo Game Provider Awards page for detailed descriptions of each trophy and the motivations behind the winners.
The Anatomy of Slotsoo’s Trophies: Where Fun Meets Serious Recognition
At Slotsoo, each trophy is whimsical by design but grounded in real player values, making the Slotsoo Awards both entertaining and insightful. Every category has a clear purpose, recognizing what truly matters in iGaming today.
At the core of each awards lineup is a main trophy: The Gambling GOAT honors the top-performing casino operator, while The Machine MVP celebrates the best overall game provider. Surrounding these main awards are a collection of supporting trophies, spotlighting specific areas of excellence, from fast withdrawals and fun bonuses to volatility and winning potential.
These award categories offer a chance for actors who crush it in a certain area to be recognized, even if they don’t dominate across the board. Just like other iGaming awards, Slotsoo includes a category for newcomers, encouraging fresh talent and pushing established names to keep innovating.
The timing of the awards is also a deliberate choice. Markus Björk, head writer at Slotsoo, explains the team’s reasoning:
“After a hectic Winter and Spring packed with iGaming events, June and July offer a rare chance for the industry to slow down and reflect on the year so far. Let’s enjoy the cucumber season and appreciate what’s been achieved. This is when you can harvest the rewards of your hard work before autumn arrives with new challenges and opportunities.”
The Winning Casino Operators 2025
The Slotsoo Casino Awards 2025 took place in June, and these were the seven winners:
- The Gambling GOAT – Betizy
- The Bonus Buff – Sugarino
- The Loyalty Lord – Wisho
- The Withdrawal Wizard – Vauhdikas
- The Gamification Guru – Arctic Casino
- The Payout Professor – Wolfy Casino
- The Noisy Newcomer – Lunar Spins
This was the third time Slotsoo held the casino awards for its English-language site targeting the EU market in general. During the same period, the dedicated awards for the Finnish market, Slotsoo Kasinogaala 2025, celebrated its second year. These awards consist of seven trophies equivalent to the English ones, plus an eighth trophy dedicated to the casino operator with the best slot streaming offering.
The Nordic country is undergoing big changes, with a new gambling legislation and a licensing system planned to be introduced by 1 January 2027. The future will tell how this will affect the structure and categories of the awards.
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Africa
SOFTSWISS Launches First South African Project with Mzansibet

SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider with over 15 years of iGaming expertise, proudly announces the launch of its major South African project with Mzansibet. It marks the first project in the country to utilise both the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform.
According to the recently released South Africa: iGaming Market Overview 2025 by SOFTSWISS, the country’s iGaming sector is growing at an impressive annual rate of 20–25%, driven by increasing mobile penetration. In line with this trend and evolving player needs, SOFTSWISS strongly focuses on mobile optimisation across its platforms, enabling seamless and enjoyable gaming experiences for Mzansibet players.
The launch in South Africa, ensuring full compliance with local technical standards, required meticulous preparation. SOFTSWISS products – including its sports betting software and online casino platform – underwent rigorous certification with Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the most reputable and globally recognised independent testing laboratories in the iGaming industry. Following this process, the solutions were officially approved for local operation by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board – a respected and influential regulator in the region – affirming the high quality and compliance of SOFTSWISS software.
Max Trafimovich, International Non-Executive Director at SOFTSWISS, shares: “Mzansibet entered the market with a bold ambition to become a top-tier brand – and we are not only proud to support that vision from day one, but also well-equipped to ensure its sustainable growth. Leveraging our global and local expertise, we provide the technical, business, and service tools necessary for a smooth launch and scalable development. This is made possible thanks to our robust and stable architecture with 99.999% uptime and a flexible platform ecosystem. In addition, the brand launched a nationwide TV advertising campaign and has already attracted tens of thousands of players across the country – a powerful testament to its growing presence and trust.”
In addition to backend certification, the SOFTSWISS team invested heavily in frontend localisation to align with the partner’s vision and market requirements. The Mzansibet project has been fully adapted to meet South African player behaviour and betting patterns.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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