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Week 4/2023 slot games releases

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January 27, 2023

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming!

As they say, this phrase is meant to bring us extreme luck! So, let’s hop into our most adorable slot game, put this superstitious tale to the test, and shout “Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits!” to help Mr. Rabbit find his darling Mrs. Rabbit. Will this phrase increase his charm and luck after all? This is a new 5-reel, 3-row game with 10 paylines. Among the symbols on the reels, you’ll find rabbits, gem-stones, classy cocktails, an old car, and a bouquet of cabbage. The Wild acts as a dollar sign with bunny ears!

MGA Games presents Roma Plus, the premium version of Roma, one of the company’s most emblematic products. The renewed version of the 3-reel classic – the second online slot game created by MGA Games – includes significant game changes and the latest technology making the game playable on mobile, the users preferred channel.

Evoplay has launched its latest release, Mega Greatest Catch Bonus Buy, a new twist on its hit slot, Mega Greatest Catch. Inspired by the original game, Mega Greatest Catch Bonus Buy is an upgrade on its predecessor, integrating all known Bonus Buy features within the game. The Bonus Buy allows players to purchase 10, 15 or 20 Free Spins, so the bigger wins are always within grasp.

Greentube, is kick-starting the year with its most magical release to-date, Manic Potions™. Players looking to unlock the mystery behind this 5-reel, 1024 ways to win slot, will discover a concoction of fantastic features including a respin bonus, Lock & Spin bonus with a Wincreasing™ mechanic, and a medley of mystic modifiers.

Relax Gaming, continues its 2023 content roll-out with its spinetingling new slot, Horror Hotel. Across a quiet graveyard, players are invited to check in to an old lodge where 6×6 high-volatility fun, an RTP of 96.18% and max win of 20,000x bet await. The game sees the return of the Mystery Symbol feature, introduced in Relax’s Santa’s Stack, which is activated on any win.

Lightning Box looks set to harvest another hit after returning to the farm for Stellar Cash Chicken Fox 5x Skillstar. This 3×5 reeler, which boasts 20-win lines, features the studio’s thrilling Stellar Cash feature integrated within one of its most popular games. It will make its debut with Sky Betting and Gaming this week for a fortnight exclusive before a general release across the UK and Europe.

Instant wins are turned up to the max in Kalamba Games’ fresh take on a classic slot with 9 Blazing Cashpots Megaways™. Fruits are synonymous in slots entertainment, being enjoyed by millions over the years, and Kalamba has strolled down memory lane to revisit a player favourite title, bringing with it some brand new flavour – and Megaways™ – in this ultimate homage to the traditional iconography.

Wizard Games has embarked on a journey across the desert in search of glorious rewards in latest release, Sultan’s Palace Fortune. The three-reel slot is packed full of riches fit for a sultan, with glittering gems, wilds and scatters filling the reels. In addition, players can land cash prizes, launch the Sultan’s Treasure feature, initiate Bonus Mini Games, and more for fortunes of fun and payouts.

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of two vibrant new online and mobile games: Call of the Wild™ and Lightning Viking™.

Collect your sword and prepare for the pit in Play’n GO’s latest action slot, Game of Gladiators: Uprising, the follow-up to their 2019 title, Game of Gladiators. Follow Spartacus as he embarks on a battle for freedom and fortune. Pitted against the fearsome Bellica by the evil Emperor Gaius only one gladiator will leave the ring victorious.

Spinomenal has returned to Ancient Egypt with its new game release, Lucky Jack – Book of Rebirth – Egyptian Darkness. In Lucky Jack’s latest adventure, the story takes you back to a time when a heavy, all-consuming darkness fell upon Egypt, looming over the empire. Join Lucky Jack on his treacherous journey in an attempt to save the land and restore the sunlight through the mystical powers of the sacred Book of Rebirth.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry creates monstrous towers of symbols that award multipliers in latest release, Monster Superlanche™. Played across 6×5 reels, the title introduces a crew of colourful creatures that act as symbols within the slot, at least eight of these must be matching anywhere on the reels to award a win.

Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming are looking to chase the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in their latest collaboration, Double Lucky Mushrooms DoubleMax™. The 5×3, 20 payline slot is adapted from Reflex Gaming’s original Lucky Mushrooms title. It has a distinctly Irish feel, with leprechaun hats, pots of gold, and colourful Gaelic runes acting as symbols, while the game’s bonus round is enhanced by Yggdrasil’s popular Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM) DoubleMax.

BF Games is serving up a treat in its latest mouth-watering release Sweet Reward. This satisfying 5×3 game is set in the colourful Candyland, packed with scrumptious features and sweet rewards. Landing three cream-filled scatter symbols triggers 12 free spins along with up to a x15 multiplier. The feature is served up on a different set of reels and can be retriggered, unlocking another 12 spins that are added to the current spin serving with the same multiplier.

Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has released Pirate Chest: Hold and Win – its first slot launch of 2023 which showcases a new Boost feature to award cash prizes instantly. This feature-rich game promises to be a huge hit for the supplier and comes on the back of a very successful 2022. In this newest title, Playson takes players on a journey to the seven seas with an opportunity to discover mega wins.

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has released the fifth title in its top-performing and engaging Hot Slot™ series, Hot Slot™: 777 Stars. The straightforward and satisfying gameplay is brimming with classic traits and symbols that give off classic retro vibes. The inclusion of such a popular theme will see operators’ metrics boosted significantly with the title set to follow its predecessors in becoming a player-favourite before long.

Stakelogic is launching players into the cosmos where out-of-this-world wins await in its latest video slot release, Star StaxxTM. This game is all about Multipliers and Stacked symbols with players being encouraged to strap themselves in for a wild, intergalactic big-win ride. Star Staxx takes the 5×3 reel format with 20 pay lines active. The game sits at the high end of the volatility scale with a max win Multiplier of 7,500x the player’s bet.

Iron Dog Studio brings players a furiously fishy frenzy of a slot with Feeding Fury, a gorgeous addition to the 1X2 Network portfolio, with general release across the 1X2 Network on 26th January. And with the ‘Feed or Die’ bonus round offering a dynamic freespins experience with a powerful expanding collector feature, this game is really something to sink your teeth into.

Realistic Games has launched one of the fieriest releases of the year with Chilli Master. A highly volatile title that provides players with incrementally increasing multipliers and big win potential. Played across 5×3 reels this Latin American-inspired slot has symbols depicting tacos, burritos, avocados and more which must form a matching combination across the game’s 20 paylines to award a win.

Red Rake Gaming has kicked off the new year by releasing a new 5×3 reel slot game, with a highly retro theme and two main characters – Captain Wild and the villain – who will battle it out to accumulate multipliers, increasing them on the “Intergalactic Wheel” and discovering “Mystery” symbols along the way.

Red Tiger has launched Blood Suckers™ Megaways™, a chilling revamp of the renowned NetEnt classic enhanced by the industry-changing MegawaysTM mechanics. This macabre game, where players are advised to hang tight onto their wooden stakes as they slay the vampires, comes in addition to great Red Tiger remakes of further successful heritage NetEnt titles, such as Gonzo’s Quest™ Megaways™ and Piggy Riches™ Megaways™.

BGaming, a fast-growing iGaming provider, has announced the launch of its latest online slot Potion Spells with elements of Match-3 games. The magic-infused 7×7 slot offers players high volatility and 96.24% RTP, along with a variety of features including refilling reels, Spin and Match-3 elements.

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Ignition Casino: One-night Las Vegas Strip spend hits $668, up 109% since 2014

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June 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Resort fees are up 194% and Nevada’s live poker table count is down 38% since 2011, based on UNLV and Gaming Commission data cited in the report.

The cost of a one-night visit to the Las Vegas Strip has more than doubled since 2014, according to a new “Las Vegas Inflation Index” published by Ignition Casino. The report estimates a typical one-night “basket” of expenses at $667.85 in 2026 versus $319.09 in 2014, a 109.3% increase.

Ignition Casino’s basket includes the Strip average for a blackjack minimum bet, weekend one-night hotel stay, resort fee, domestic beer, bottle of water, dinner (entrée and drink), a show ticket and valet parking. In the company’s breakdown, resort fees show the steepest jump, rising from $19.43 to $48.49 (+194.5%). Other increases cited include blackjack minimum bets from $50.00 to $112.17 (+124.3%), show tickets from $82.86 to $175.91 (+112.3%), water from $3.00 to $7.00 (+133.3%), and valet parking moving from free to $40.

For poker, the report argues higher trip costs are landing alongside a smaller live product. Citing UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research and Nevada Gaming Commission Quarterly Reports, it says Nevada’s live poker table count fell from 957 in 2011 to 595 by end-2025, a 38% decline. On the Strip, the report puts active poker rooms at eight today—Aria, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Horseshoe, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, The Venetian and Wynn—down from approximately 17 in the late 2000s.

The company also points to higher rake caps compared with 2014. It states Aria’s rake is “10% of the pot up to a maximum cap of $7 per hand,” Bellagio’s cap is $6, and the remaining Strip rooms are at $5, versus a 2014 Strip average cap of $4. Using an assumed 30 raked hands per hour, the report estimates that a $2 higher cap at cap-reaching tables equates to “an extra $60 per hour” going to the house, or $300 over a five-hour session.

At blackjack, Ignition Casino ties higher table minimums to shorter expected playtime for fixed budgets. It estimates a $500 bankroll would last about 2 hours and 22 minutes at the 2014 average minimum bet, versus about 28 minutes at the 2026 average minimum, using an approach it attributes to “casino risk analysts and quantitative mathematicians” and assuming 70 hands per hour and a blackjack standard deviation of 1.15.

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G2 partners with PUBG MOBILE Esports to scale Western Europe competition

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June 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal starts with the 2026 PMCO Western Europe Wildcard and adds a JanickaGaming ambassador program.

G2 and PUBG MOBILE Esports have announced a partnership aimed at growing the PUBG MOBILE esports ecosystem in Western Europe, the companies said on June 15, 2026 in Berlin.

The partnership begins with the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) Western Europe Wildcard, with registration open now. G2’s in-house media and production unit, 62, will support tournament operations and community activations, spanning creator campaigns, media buying, and event management.

The first major activation under the agreement will be the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) Western Europe Finals, scheduled for 11–13 September, with registration opening today, according to the announcement.

The companies are also launching an ambassador program for the region, naming German PUBG MOBILE content creator JanickaGaming as the Western Europe ambassador. PUBG MOBILE said she will stream PUBG MOBILE weekly and cover esports topics and tournaments alongside her existing social content.

“PUBG MOBILE has built something really special over the years. It’s one of the biggest games in the world and one of the most impressive esports ecosystems,” said Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2.

Shaowei Chen, Head of Western Europe Publishing at PUBG MOBILE, added: “Western Europe represents one of the most promising growth frontiers for PUBG MOBILE esports, and G2 stands as a great strategic partner to drive this expansion.”

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Las Vegas Inflation Index: Cost of visiting Sin City for one night has more than doubled in the last 12 years

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June 15, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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An average spend for one night on the Las Vegas Strip now reaches nearly $670, compared to $319 in 2014.
Resort fees have seen a 194% rise in that period – the steepest increase of all.
Nevada’s live poker table count has fallen by 38% since 2011 – from 957 tables to 595 – while the number of active Strip poker rooms has halved.
Strip poker rooms are taking an average of $300 more per five-hour session compared to 2014.
With a $500 blackjack budget, you will bust nearly two hours quicker on average in 2026 compared to 2014.

The average cost for a one-night stay in Las Vegas has risen by almost 109% in the last 12 years, as revealed by research from Ignition Casino.

Based on the average cost of a basket of a typical visitor’s stay – hotel, food, drinks, entertainment and parking – guests are spending nearly $350 more per night in 2026 than they were in 2014.

That basket includes the average minimum blackjack bet, a one-night hotel stay, resort fee, a domestic beer, bottle of water, dinner (entrée and drink), a show ticket and valet parking. All recorded prices are Strip averages in 2014 and 2026.

The steepest single increase is resort fees: the add-ons charged on top of base room rates averaged $19.43 on the Strip in 2014 and have risen to $48.49 today – a 194.5% jump. Almost every other line item has at least doubled, with blackjack minimum bets up 124%, water up 133%, show tickets up 112% and valet parking going from free to $40.

Feature (On Strip)	2014	2026	% Increase
Blackjack minimum bet	$50.00	$112.17	+124.3%
Average resort fee/night	$19.43	$48.49	+194.5%
Weekend one-night hotel stay	$125.80	$207.28	+64.8%
Domestic beer	$6.00	$10.00	+66.7%
Bottle of water	$3.00	$7.00	+133.3%
Dinner (entrée + drink)	$32.00	$67.00	+109.4%
Show ticket	$82.86	$175.91	+112.3%
Valet parking	$0.00	$40.00	N/A
TOTAL	$319.09	$667.85	+109.3%

But rising prices are only half the story. For poker players specifically, the cost of a Las Vegas trip has increased at the same time as the product itself has quietly contracted – fewer rooms, fewer tables, and higher costs per hand once you sit down.

Fewer tables, higher rake: Las Vegas poker’s shrinkflation squeeze

Las Vegas remains the live poker capital of the world – but the infrastructure supporting that reputation has been quietly hollowed out, and the players who remain are paying significantly more for a shrinking product.

According to data compiled by UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research from Nevada Gaming Commission Quarterly Reports, the state’s live poker table count stood at 957 tables in 2011. By end-2025, that figure had fallen to 595 – a reduction of 38% over 14 years, with no return to pre-2016 levels in sight.

The decline is structural and predates COVID. From 957 tables in 2011, Nevada’s count fell steadily to 587 by 2018 as casinos converted poker floor space to higher-margin baccarat. The pandemic accelerated the attrition – tables collapsed to just 413 in 2020 – and the recovery has been incomplete. Today’s total of 595 remains roughly 38% below its 2011 level.

On the Strip specifically, the picture is even starker. From approximately 17 active poker rooms in the late 2000s, just eight remain today: Aria, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Horseshoe, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, The Venetian and Wynn. For Texas Hold’em and Omaha players, this consolidation means less table availability and less competition between rooms – and with fewer operators competing for players, there has been little pressure to keep rake in check.

Metric	2011	2025/26	Change
Nevada poker tables (statewide)	957	595	–38%
Active Strip poker rooms	~17	8	–53%
Average rake cap per hand	$4	$5–$7	↑ significantly

Are Las Vegas poker rooms still good value amid rising costs?

The rake compounds the shrinkflation picture. Of the eight active Strip rooms, Aria charges a rake of 10% of the pot up to a maximum cap of $7 per hand, Bellagio’s cap is $6, and the remaining rooms sit at $5. In 2014, the Strip average was 10% up to a $4 cap.

Considering a fast dealer pushes out 30 raked hands per hour, an extra $2 in rake per hand – at rooms where the cap is reached – means an extra $60 per hour going to the house. Over a five-hour session, that is $300 less in players’ stacks compared to 2014.

Factor in the broader 109.3% price hike across the average Las Vegas stay and there is a serious debate to be had over value for money. Players are paying more to stay, more to eat, more to park – and then paying more rake across fewer available tables once they sit down.

The same squeeze is visible at the blackjack tables, where minimum bet increases have made a given budget go significantly less far than it did 12 years ago – offering a precise illustration of what the broader cost increases mean in practice.

You will bust two hours earlier in Las Vegas today compared to 2014 with a $500 blackjack budget

The blackjack minimum bet increase tells a sharp story about what rising costs mean in practice. Based on the average Strip minimum in 2014, a $500 budget would last approximately two hours and 22 minutes before a player would be expected to bust against the house. Taking into account the 124% increase in average minimum bet since then, that same $500 would now be expected to last just 28 minutes.

This is calculated using a methodology applied by casino risk analysts and quantitative mathematicians, factoring in betting units, the standard deviation of blackjack (1.15, accounting for doubling down, splitting and natural blackjack payouts), and an average table speed of 70 hands per hour. Full methodology is set out in the appendix below.

Las Vegas blackjack average time to bust (hr:min)

Budget	2014 (hr:min)	2026 (hr:min)
$100	0:06	N/A
$200	0:23	0:04
$300	0:51	0:10
$500	2:22	0:28
$1,000	9:29	1:53

Shrinkflation is usually associated with a chocolate bar that got smaller without the price changing. In Las Vegas, the same principle has played out across an entire recreational economy — only here, the price went up too. Fewer poker rooms, higher rake, steeper minimum bets and a resort bill that has more than doubled: the product has contracted while the cost of accessing it has soared.

Appendix: Blackjack time-to-bust methodology

The following explains how estimated survival times for a given blackjack budget are calculated, using the $500 at a $50 table example (median survival: 2 hours 22 minutes in 2014).

Step 1: Normalisation. Currency is standardised into Betting Units. $500 / $50 minimum bet = 10 units.

Step 2: Volatility Index. Standard deviation is defined. A simple coin-flip game has a standard deviation of 1.0; blackjack, with doubling down, splitting and 3:2 naturals, carries an accepted standard deviation of 1.15.

Step 3: Absorbing Barrier Formula. Median hands to bust is calculated as: n ≈ 1.66 × (betting units)².

Step 4: Executing the calculation. For 10 units: 10² = 100 × 1.66 = 166 hands to bust.

Step 5: Translating to casino time. 166 hands / 70 hands per hour = 2.37 hours = 2 hours and 22 minutes. The same formula applied to a $112.17 minimum bet ($500 / $112.17 = ~4.46 units; 4.46² × 1.66 = ~33 hands; 33 / 70 = 0.47 hours = approximately 28 minutes.

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