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Swintt unleash a fiery flurry of bonuses in new Bloxx Flare slot

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March 15, 2023

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Pioneering software provider’s latest Premium release sees players set out on a volcanic voyage where Free Spins and blazing Bloxx wins combine to seriously turn up the heat

Having already braved the frozen tundra of Bloxx Arctic in February, this month popular software providers, Swintt, are inviting players to join them in altogether warmer climes as they seek out fiery Free Spins and white-hot wins in the scorching new Premium release, Bloxx Flare.

A 5×3 video slot that features 30 fixed paylines, Bloxx Flare again uses the innovative dual-reel format that has become such a hallmark of the series. On the left-hand side, players will find a selection of staple symbols including playing card values, fireballs and a phoenix rising from the ashes, while on the right-hand reels they’ll see a range of coloured Bloxx icons displaying various bonus prize amounts.

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In order to get their hands on any of these instant-win Bloxx bonuses, players will simply need to land dollar symbols on three or more adjacent reels starting from left-to-right. Should they manage this, all dollar signs on the left reels will release the prizes from the corresponding Bloxx spaces on the right-hand grid, with these values then being totalled up and awarded on top of any regular payouts.

In addition to this returning base game feature, Bloxx Flare also gives players the chance to trigger a Free Spins bonus round whenever they land three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the left-hand reels. When they activate the bonus they’ll initially receive 10 free games, with extra dollar symbols being added to the reels and the game’s wild symbol now also substituting for the dollar signs as well.

Naturally, this makes it far easier for players to trigger big Bloxx wins during the main feature, but as an added incentive for them making it there, any subsequent scatter symbols they land will also add a further Free Spin to their total. This way, players can prolong the duration of the bonus round indefinitely and improve their chances of winning the slot’s top award of 15 simultaneous Bloxx prizes.

With Bloxx Flare being another entry in Swintt’s Premium game line-up, players will be pleased to discover that the popular Risk feature also makes a welcome return. Available after any winning base game spin, this optional extra transports players to a new screen where they’ll be prompted to guess the colour or suit of a face-down playing card to double or quadruple their current prize respectively. Up to 10 rounds of Risk can be played, with a new round being available until players make an incorrect pick and return to the base game or build their prize all the way to the slot’s maximum 3,500x jackpot.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “Bloxx Flare is the fourth title in our popular series of dual-reel slots and again gives players the chance to blaze their way to bumper bonus prizes.
“A sizzling addition to our Premium line-up, Bloxx Flare combines simple, intuitive gameplay with our rewarding Bloxx payout system to ensure big wins are never far away. Top it all off with a fiery Free Spins feature and the slot has everything that’s required to be another scorching success for Swintt.”

Digital Footprints

Digital Footprints Shortlisted for Three Prestigious EGR B2B Awards

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7 hours ago

May 5, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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Digital Footprints, a leading full-service iGaming marketing agency, is proud to announce its shortlisting in three major categories at the upcoming EGR B2B Awards 2025. The agency has been recognised for excellence in the following categories:

Marketing Services Supplier
Corporate Services Supplier
Best Customer Service

The EGR B2B Awards are widely regarded as the benchmark for performance and innovation within the online gaming industry, celebrating the very best service providers across all verticals.

“This recognition from EGR reflects the dedication, creativity, and expertise of our team,” said Sharon McFarlane, Managing Director at Digital Footprints. “Being shortlisted across three highly competitive categories not only validates the results we’ve achieved for our clients, but also showcases our commitment to exceptional service and forward-thinking strategy in the iGaming space.”

A Testament to Innovation and Service Excellence

Digital Footprints has consistently delivered high-impact marketing solutions to some of the industry’s most recognisable brands, combining data-driven strategies with creative execution to drive measurable results. The agency’s inclusion in the Marketing Services Supplier category underlines its reputation for cutting-edge campaign management, performance marketing, and brand development tailored specifically to iGaming audiences.

The Corporate Services Supplier nomination recognises Digital Footprints’ ability to deliver robust support solutions that help clients scale sustainably and compliantly in an increasingly regulated environment.

Meanwhile, the Best Customer Service shortlist position reflects the agency’s people-first approach and relentless focus on providing transparent, responsive, and personalised support to every partner.

Looking Ahead

Winners of the EGR B2B Awards 2025 will be announced at the official awards ceremony on 2nd July, where industry leaders will gather to celebrate innovation and service excellence across the iGaming ecosystem.

Digital Footprints is honoured to stand alongside the industry’s top performers and remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in iGaming marketing.

Media Contact:
Sharon McFarlane
Managing Director
Digital Footprints
[email protected]
+44 7885 910 472
www.digital-footprints.co.uk

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Compliance Updates

EGBA boosts regulatory monitoring with compliance workspace Letzz

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8 hours ago

May 5, 2025

George Miller

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Letzz, an AI-powered compliance workspace designed for online gambling, to modernise regulatory monitoring and enhance strategic compliance across Europe’s fragmented online gambling landscape.

Through this partnership, EGBA will implement Letzz‘s AI-powered tool to enhance its own regulatory monitoring capabilities. Launching this week, the Letzz platform offers operators real-time, expert-validated insights and automated regulatory news scanning, creating a single, reliable source of information for compliance management.

“We are committed to promoting the highest standards of compliance across Europe’s online gambling sector,” said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General at EGBA. “With 27 countries in the EU, each with their own gambling laws and a myriad of requirements, accessible tools like Letzz can help both associations like EGBA and operators better understand the complex landscape of regulatory obligations.”

“We founded Letzz with the belief that compliance should be a competitive advantage, not just a necessity,” said Daniel Gambin, Co-Founder and CEO at Letzz. “Our partnership with EGBA allows us to bring this vision to a wider audience of operators who share our commitment to excellence in regulatory compliance. By transforming compliance from a challenge into a strategic business asset, we’re helping operators stay abreast of the latest regulatory changes.”

The collaboration reflects EGBA’s commitment to promoting a well-regulated online gambling market with the highest compliance standards.

Source: egba.eu

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Conferences in Europe

Portside Game Assembly announces talks and roundtables for June 27th’s premiere of the conference for indie game leaders

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9 hours ago

May 5, 2025

George Miller

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Gamecity Hamburg is setting sail with the premiere edition of Portside Game Assembly – a dedicated B2B conference for international indie game leaders – taking place aboard a ship cruising Hamburg’s famous harbour on June 27. With a carefully curated program of keynotes, impulse talks, and roundtables, the conference offers a rare opportunity for studio directors and decision makers to connect in a focused and collaborative setting. Designed to spark fresh perspectives and actionable insights, the event brings together voices from acclaimed indie studios worldwide like Benjamin Laulan (COO & Co-Founder Evil Empire), Philomena Schwab (Founder Stray Fawn Studio), Søren Lundgaard (CEO Ghost Ship Games), Mauricio García (Studio Director The Game Kitchen), Kevin Zuhn (Creative Director & Co-Founder Young Horses Inc.), and more speakers. Tickets for the full conference experience, including a Networking Brunch and the Games Industry Party, are available at portsideassembly.com.

As the premiere of the Portside Game Assembly on June 27 is approaching, the laser-focused program for indie game leaders takes shape.

Keynotes, impulse talks and roundtables: This is the program

By offering a confidential setting for studio directors, the Portside provides value through relevant conversations and strategic networking, which is also reflected in the diverse yet focused conference program. These are some of the program highlights:

Keynote: Benjamin Laulan (COO & Co-Founder Evil Empire): The “Triple-i Initiative Deep Dive” keynote on how to create your own announcement space and talk directly to your audience when you can’t really relate to other existing showcases.

Impulse Blocks:Impulse Blocks consist of two to three impulse talks, all of which relate to an overarching topic, followed by an open discussion about the perspectives shown and an opportunity for participants to share their own experiences. The discussions will be moderated by Mariève Beauchemin (Programs Director & Co-Founder Indie Asylum) and Andreas Suika (Creative Director & Game Designer).

Mining for Your Next Gem – How to Decide which Games to Develop

A defining and crucial decision for every indie game studio is: what of the (probably many) game ideas should be pursued? Where should studios allocate their resources – and what game will help a studio prevail? Three speakers will share their approaches to these questions in 10-minute impulse talks:

- Philomena Schwab (Founder Stray Fawn Studio): Game Idea Validation
- Jonas Tyroller (Founder Grizzly Games): You Don’t Need a Hook
- René Habermann (Director bippinbits): Don’t Ship the Wrong Game

Games Are Made by People – How to Foster a Good Company Culture

Founding and maintaining an independent game studio and managing a small to mid-size team comes with a lot of responsibility: from growing or having to downsize a team to maintaining a company culture where talent is nurtured, developed, and kept long-term.

- Mauricio García (Studio Director The Game Kitchen): Keeping the Indie Mindset while Going Big
- Kevin Zuhn (Creative Director & Co-Founder Young Horses Inc.): Hold Your Horses: Why Slow is How We Grow

From Dev to Dev – Why to Invest in Other Studios

More and more indie studios take the leap to market not only their own games but also put their resources and experiences on games from other developers. Two speakers will share their motivations and learnings from investing in games and studios that are not their own:

- Søren Lundgaard (CEO Ghost Ship Publishing): Developer by Day, Publisher by Night
- Christian Nyhus Andreasen (COO Fair Games): How to Lose 50% and Still Prosper – Angel Investment Lifestyle

Roundtables:

Roundtables have a more interactive concept than impulse blocks and encourage participants to discuss all aspects of the overarching question from the very beginning

Roundtable 1: Mobile Ports – When, Why & How? Moderated by Ali Farha (Senior Producer Star Stable Entertainment)
Roundtable 2: Stronger Together – Business Cooperations Between Indies. Moderated by Manny Hachey (Creative Director Positive Impact Games)
Roundtable 3: (Self-)Publishing – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Moderated by Sophie Atkin (Director & Founder Secret Sauce)
Roundtable 4: Longtail FTW – How to Make the Most out of Your Game. Moderated by Leonie Wolf (Associate Art Director Maschinen-Mensch)

The Portside Game Assembly website offers a detailed view on speakers, program topics and participating studios: https://portsideassembly.com/program/

The premiere of the Portside Game Assembly is supported by these great sponsors and partners: Photon and Twin Harbour Interactive!

Selection of already confirmed participants:

More than 60 studios from over 15 countries have already registered for the Portside Game Assembly conference on board the MS Princess. Besides already announced participants like Evil Empire, Stray Fawn Studio, The Game Kitchen, Toukana Interactive, Ghostship Publishing, and others, further acclaimed studios join the conference: