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Swintt revs up its retro reels in Big Max 77

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3 years ago

January 18, 2023

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This month, hot-shot software provider, Swintt is serving up some exciting news for players who enjoy fruity spins and fiery wins with the launch of Big Max 77 – a brand-new, highly-volatile addition to its ever-growing collection of Premium slot releases.

Like other titles in the Swintt Premium range, Big Max 77 features a classic symbol set and a user-friendly interface that prioritises fast-paced gameplay and quick-fire wins. The icons that feature in the game will be instantly familiar to fans of land-based slot machines, with cherries, oranges, grapes, lemons, plums and watermelons all lining up alongside the slot’s highest-paying lucky seven symbols.
With wins paying from left-to-right, right-to-left and for three adjacent symbols in the middle reel positions, a full table set of these lucky sevens will award a maximum prize of 5,000x players’ bet, with these big wins being complimented by regular hits that arrive courtesy of the game’s scatter symbol.

Depicted as a glowing orange fireball, these special icons pay out whenever three or more appear in any reel positions and will result in instant wins of between 20x and 500x the selected bet. This, coupled with Big Max 77’s ten fixed pay lines result in it being a high volatility entry in the Swintt Premium catalogue which – while not paying out on every spin – can potentially hit hard when it does.

Of course, should players wish to take fortune into their own hands and potentially boost the value of any wins that they collect, they can do so via the game’s Risk feature. Available after any winning base game spin, this exciting mini-game is a virtual ever-present in Swintt Premium releases and allows them to double the value of their current win by correctly guessing the colour of a hidden playing card.
Naturally, if players can hold their nerves, multiple rounds of Risk can be played and their current prize can be incrementally increased until either the game’s maximum pay-out has been achieved or an incorrect guess returns them to the base game, where they can start building their fiery fortune anew.

As with all Swintt Premium titles, Big Max 77 can be played on desktop or mobile devices and also boasts an auto spin feature for even swifter gameplay. The latter option can be configured for either a set number of spins or a max win/loss limit, making it the perfect companion for on-the-go gaming.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “With Premium releases proving a popular mainstay of the Swintt catalogue, we’re pleased to add another classically-styled and user-friendly option to our slot line-up in the form of Big Max 77. “A highly volatile addition to our Premium range, the game really packs a punch due to its maximum wins of 5,000x players’ stake and frequent scatter pays, making it the ideal title for fans of classic land-based slot-style releases that combine simple, fast-paced gameplay with red hot potential pay outs.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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5 hours ago

June 25, 2026

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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