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Yggdrasil unveils a tasty treat with Fruit Combinator

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3 years ago

May 23, 2023

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Yggdrasil, the leading iGaming publisher, has freshened up its offering with the flavourful new title, Fruit Combinator™ from YG Masters partner ReelPlay.

The 6×5 tumbling reels slot sees three symbol rows initially dropped into the six columns. Uniquely to ReelPlay’s Combinator™ series innovation, in any winning combination the losing symbols are removed, the winners held and new symbols are dropped from above. This process repeats until no new winners have landed and allows players to squarely focus on the winning symbols they need to extend their winning sequence across 707 ways.

If there are two winning combinations on the reels, then all icons except scatters and wilds will morph into the highest paying symbol remaining on screen. Explosive reactions and win boosters supplement the morphing action to ensure a juicy and electrifying experience.

Free games are triggered when three or more scatter symbols land, with the free games count re-setting every time a subsequent scatter lands. Multiple platinum bonus prizes await paying up to 2,000x.

Fruit Combinator is the latest title in the collaboration between the two, following recent launch Hyper Respins, as ReelPlay continues to be a leading member of the YG Masters Program.

It is powered by GATI, Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art technology enabling partners to employ the preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit to consistently produce cutting-edge content followed by rapid distribution.

Stuart McCarthy, Head of Product & Programs at Yggdrasil, said: “Fruit Combinator offers an inventive, engaging slot experience for fans, combining the classic genre with modern mechanics such as tumbling wins and huge jackpots.

“We want to constantly explore new ideas throughout the YG Masters offering, and this is another fantastic creation by one of our program partners.”

David Johnson, CEO at ReelPlay, said: “ReelPlay’s Combinator series is our latest innovation and what we also like to call a ‘reverse cascade’ game. Combinator allows players to clearly follow the action as it unfolds and helps direct attention to what is needed to land to extend winning sequences. Every spin is packed with juicy fruit potential and we’re delighted to launch another quality crafted game through the YG Masters program.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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4 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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