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Week 15/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
After releasing the macabre delight that was ‘Blood & Shadow’ – Nolimit City is gearing up to introduce yet another blockbuster of a slot into the world. While the provider is no stranger to unconventional themes, their newest release takes things a little further as NLC set out to hit the country roads right alongside the unsuspecting, chainsaw-wielding psycho known as “Chainsaw Larry” in their latest release, Kiss My Chainsaw.
Yggdrasil, has blasted off into outer space with its latest launch Giganimals GigaBlox™. The 6-reel, 40 payline title features the hugely popular GigaBlox™ Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM), which sees supersized symbols land on the reels, potentially reaching up to 6×6 in size. The action-packed game sees two types of Free Spins modes, and a Wild Surge can occur on any spin, turning one of the four low-paying icons into wilds for huge wins.
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has released Money Cart 3 in the UK, with players able to leave the base game grind behind and keep their eye on the 10,000x big win. With an RTP of 96%, the latest release in the Money Train series of slots is bonus round focused and targeted towards markets with Buy Feature restrictions.
Things are getting real fruity at Swintt following the launch of its latest classic slot, Win-O-Rama. This is a game that will appeal to fans of traditional slot machines, and those that love to watch as the fruit symbols – as well as BARs, Bells and Lucky 7s – drop onto the reels and the potentially big wins line up. Win-O-Rama is set across five reels and three rows with the choice of two different payout mechanics. Players can either opt for the full 20 pay lines or reduce the number to five but with a much higher volatility and max bet multiplier of 1,222x their bet.
This new game from Red Rake Gaming transports us to Ancient Egypt, where players are challenged to find the great pharaoh Ramses’ guarded treasure. A video slot with the “1 million ways to win” feature, an exciting minigame and a free spins feature, all guaranteeing hours of fun for all players. This game takes you to the doors of Ramses’ pyramid, where you’ll find a wall that is raised bit by bit to discover more rows with each win. If a pyramid appears in a row, it will be added to the progress bar, which will trigger a minigame when filled.
Playson, has added to its captivating Hold and Win series with its first Egyptian night themed release Giza Nights: Hold and Win. This feature-rich 5×3, 25-line slot invites players on a mysterious journey to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – as they embark on a voyage around the ancient town of Giza in search of treasure. Offering enchanting gameplay and immersive design, Giza Nights: Hold and Win is an unmissable adventure for gamers.
Wazdan, has released the latest slot in its hit series, Hot Slot™: 777 Cash Out. The release is the eighth slot in the top-performing Hot Slot™ series, which has delivered strong results across all operator performance indicators. As with its predecessors, Hot Slot™: 777 Cash Out fuses a classic retro theme, reminiscent of an old-school slot machine, with Wazdan’s modern and innovative mechanics.
Gamzix, has released a new mysterious slot called Wolf Story. Wildlife is about danger, but greatness, so everyone just wants to take a look at this amazing picture. Gamzix’s new slot opens this opportunity for players and suggests being involved in the new powerful story, where wild characters let players take some benefits from its land. Wolf Story is a 5-reel, 3-row slot with 25 fixed paylines.
BGaming is inviting players on an intergalactic voyage – where the spaceship’s crew are a gang of adventurous Alien Fruits. Played across six reels, the space-themed slot follows an avocado, plum, pomegranate, lemon and passionfruit as they embark on a trip across the solar system. With enticing gameplay including innovative AI-generated graphics, refilling reels and opportunities to win up to x15000, players accompany the fruit characters as they seek out jelly letters for energy.
Play’n GO add Ronin’s Honour, the all-new samurai-action title to their collection of premium slots. In this adventure, follow The Ronin: a wise swordswoman trained in both ninja and samurai arts, as he clashes blades with Hannya, the fearsome ninja. Pulling inspiration from classic samurai movies, fans of Play’n GO might draw parallels between Ronin’s Honour and the supernatural Tale of Kyubiko (2022). Land three matching symbols to secure a win.
Pragmatic Play, is embarking on a star-studded adventure with its latest slot, Wild Celebrity Bus Megaways. Players can hop on board an iconic double-decker London bus and enjoy up to 117,649 ways to win across six ever-changing reel sizes. Symbols include an array of celebrity passengers, who can form winning combinations to award a win. Any winning symbols are removed from play, triggering a cascade of new symbols. This tumble feature continues for up to 20 consecutive spins or until no more wins are created.
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One of Brazil’s most iconic music exports, Alok, will headline the INFINITY Lisbon at SBC Summit, delivering his signature fusion of Brazilian rhythms and electronic dance music to the global event audience.
Set to raise the roof with an unforgettable fusion of lights and sound, the MEO Arena, home to SBC Summit’s ‘Super Stage’ during the day, will shift into high gear on September 18 as it transforms into the venue for the INFINITY Lisbon. Having hosted global icons like Beyoncé and The Weeknd, the arena promises an electrifying night designed to captivate the global gaming community.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, said: “The INFINITY is about blending high-level business networking with unforgettable experiences, and bringing someone of Alok’s caliber to the stage takes that to a whole new level. I’m proud that we’re able to deliver this kind of energy and entertainment to our attendees.”
Alok rose to global fame with his breakout hit ‘Hear Me Now’—now nearing 850 million streams on Spotify—and has since become a trailblazer in the Brazilian Bass genre. Ranked 4th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs for three consecutive years (2021–2023), he commands a massive global following with nearly 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 29 million Instagram followers.
In addition to headlining some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Lollapalooza, Alok has collaborated with international stars such as Dua Lipa, Jason Derulo, and Ed Sheeran. His influence extends into gaming culture as well, with his inclusion as a playable character in the hit game Garena Free Fire.
Beyond the stage, Alok is a passionate philanthropist and the founder of the Alok Institute, which supports educational programs, environmental preservation, and social impact projects across Brazil.
He also champions the next generation of artists through his labels Controversia Records and UP Club Records—platforms dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and promoting emerging talent in the electronic music scene, both in Brazil and internationally.
With accolades such as Forbes Brazil’s 30 Most Influential Brazilians and Spotify’s Top 100 Global, Alok is the ideal artist to headline SBC’s second INFINITY experience, according to Sojmark.
“The INFINITY brand was born in Lisbon. It’s where we dared to try something different, hosting our first-ever EDM-style festival with massive names like Don Diablo, Miss Monique, and Darude. The energy that night was off the charts, and it confirmed what we already felt: we had created something truly special for the industry,” he said.
The INFINITY Lisbon is the grand finale of SBC Summit, the industry’s fastest-growing global event uniting 30,000 professionals across betting, gaming, payments, and affiliation. After making the move from Barcelona, Lisbon’s second edition is gearing up for an even bigger return this September 16-18.
Sojmark added: “Funny enough, Alok was originally set to headline the INFINITY Rio, but plans shifted—and now it feels even more right to have him take the stage in Lisbon, where this whole journey began. It’s going to be one hell of a night.”
Asked about his vision for the INFINITY brand, the SBC CEO said: “I see it as a thank-you to our community—a celebration for those who believe in SBC and the connections built at our events. Experiences like this strengthen those bonds. That’s the power of joy, and that’s the essence of The INFINITY brand.”
The INFINITY Lisbon is an exclusive experience reserved for VIP Event Pass holders. Secure yours now for just €400 and take advantage of a €200 early bird discount.
Operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary VIP Event Passes.
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The phrase “drive for show, putt for dough” is a long-standing mantra in golf that emphasises the importance of putting over driving – specifically driving distance – in winning golf tournaments. But is it true?
While the saying has a clear implication, modern data from professional golf paints a more complex picture. Using the Shots Gained (SG) metric we can compare different parts of a player’s game to see if there really is a formula for winning.
Driving test
Using shot data gained from datagolf.com we can compare the top players in the world (according to the Official World Golf Ranking) over the last 12 months.
Comparing “shots gained off the tee” with “shots gained putting” seems to turn the myth on its head – the top players gain a higher proportion of their shots off the tee than from putting. For players ranked in the Top 10, nearly 0.8 shots are gained from driving as opposed to around 0.3 for putting. Whilst the differential narrows as the players’ ranking decreases, for players ranked 90 – 100, driving still gains more than 0.2 shots more putting.
This ability to reliably gain strokes through driving gives top pros an edge, setting them up for better scoring opportunities throughout a tournament. Over a whole season, this advantage compounds and allows them to stay at the top of the leaderboards.
The long and the short
However, since “shots gained off the tee” includes par 4 and 5s, the metric is not necessarily just a measure of the importance of driving distance, but also a measure of accuracy. So, whilst driving matters, is it the distance or the trajectory that is most advantageous for winning tournaments?
Again, using the top ranked players, it appears that distance stands out as a key factor for success, with Top 10 players on average gaining nearly 10 yards per drive compared with those outside the Top 100 throughout the year. This extra yardage translates into shorter approaches and better chances to attack pins throughout the season.
These findings are corroborated by Mark Broadie in his 2014 book Every Shot Counts, where he shows that for professionals, an extra 20 yards of driving distance is worth about three-quarters of a stroke per round. Relatively speaking, for the rest of us amateur golfers, driving distance becomes even more important for scoring than driving accuracy.
Putt to the test
While driving distance provides the groundwork for long term success – and is a characteristic that all the Top 10 players seemingly must possess – it doesn’t necessarily “bust the myth” that putting is more important for winning tournaments. Indeed, looking more deeply into the metrics for the outcome of individual tournaments uncovers the fact that putting becomes more instrumental for who comes out on top.
If we look instead at the finish positions in PGA events over the last 12 months, rather than the World Ranking, putting comes to the fore. For players finishing first, putting gained an average of 1.2 shots versus a gain of 0.7 for driving. Even for players finishing 30th – 35th, putting is worth more than 0.4 of a shot on average compared to driving. The fact that top finishers in a given event typically post higher gains from putting rather than from driving underscores the vital role of putting during tournament play where players have to capitalize on scoring opportunities and avoid mistakes on the green to win.
The outcome
Fundamentally the relationship between driving and putting reveals a balanced formula for success. Driving creates opportunities and contributes to consistency while putting often decides who makes the best of those opportunities and ultimately wins on a given weekend. In a game of ever-increasing competition and precision, power and finesse must work together to elevate players to the pinnacle of the sport.
With all the attention on these extremes of golf, other aspects are often overlooked. Completing the same analyses and including shots gained for “approach” and “around the green” makes it clear that there is one area that consistently contributes to wins and ranking, making it arguably the most important aspect of a players golf game.
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Best Interactive Sportsbook Experience 2025
Digitain Wins Sportsbook Excellence Award at SiGMA Americas Awards
Digitain has been awarded the “Best Interactive Sportsbook Experience 2025” title at the SiGMA Americas Awards in São Paulo, Brazil, for its outstanding innovation and commitment to delivering advanced sports betting solutions.
Digitain, a leading provider of Sportsbook and iGaming solutions, has won in the “Best Interactive Sportsbook Experience 2025” category at the SiGMA Americas Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights Digitain’s relentless drive for innovation, excellence, and its ability to deliver state-of-the-art Sportsbook solutions to its partners.
The SiGMA Americas Awards took place on April 7 during the BiS SiGMA Americas event in São Paulo, Brazil. The awards celebrate the best and brightest companies, recognizing exceptional achievements, groundbreaking innovations, and significant contributions to the industry.
Iain Hutchison, Digitain’s Chief Revenue Officer, stated: “We are honored to receive this award, which marks our fifth major recognition this year. It’s a powerful validation of our commitment to innovation and the strength of the partnerships we’ve built.
At Digitain, we continuously strive to develop forward-thinking Sportsbook solutions that meet the evolving needs of our partners in a highly competitive global market. We remain focused on continuous improvement, ensuring that our partners have access to the best tools and solutions to drive their business forward.”
As Digitain continues its expansion across regulated markets, this award further strengthens its position as a trusted partner for operators seeking a competitive edge in the dynamic field of sports betting.
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