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Thunderkick wields the Sword of Shoguns in exciting slot sequel
Follow-up to the popular Sword of Khans features innovative new mechanics and bonuses
Independent slots studio Thunderkick is calling on players to wield a mighty ancient weapon in Sword of Shoguns, its highly-anticipated slot sequel.
The follow-up to the renowned game Sword of Khans, this 6-reel slot builds upon the world of its predecessor with a beautiful design, an engaging soundtrack and thrilling mechanics, joining recent release Jiggly Cash as the latest addition to Thunderkick’s expansive portfolio.
Sword of Shoguns transports players to a Japanese temple, where they’re challenged to take up the weapon and prove their worth. Exciting new features, including random reel heights, 5,040 pay ways and expanding symbols, add even more chances to win big.
A high-paying Shogun symbol can land on the reels during gameplay, alongside other icons such as helmets, armour and fans. These must form a matching combination across the reels to unlock a win.
The Sword symbol also returns, acting as both a Scatter and a Wild. Landing three of these Swords will trigger the Bonus Game, awarding at least five free spins in which a random Expanding symbol is chosen throughout the round’s duration.
Up to four of these Expanding symbols can be won during the Bonus, with chances for players to retrigger the round and enjoy up to seven extra Free Spins for boosted win potential.
Building upon the critical and commercial acclaim of the original whilst augmenting some of the title’s core features, Sword of Shoguns boasts mechanical ingenuity and player-focused gameplay, and is the latest in a string of recent hits for the provider.
Commenting on the release, Mike Collins, Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “We’re thrilled to be following up one of our most popular slots with Sword of Shoguns, an incredible title with big winning potential.
With random reel heights, expanding symbols, a mighty Free Spins round and a top prize of 25,200x a player’s bet, we’re keen for people to wield the sword and have a blast!”
ADI Predictstreet
BetConstruct AI rebrands Harmony event as “Harmony Predictstreet” in Yerevan
The July 8–9 gathering highlighted a new partnership with ADI Predictstreet, described as FIFA’s Official Prediction Market Partner.
BetConstruct AI held its Harmony Predictstreet networking event on July 8–9, 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, marking the eighth edition of the Harmony series and drawing “over 300 guests,” according to the company.
The company said the Predictstreet naming reflects a strategic collaboration with ADI Predictstreet, which it describes as “FIFA’s Official Prediction Market Partner.” BetConstruct AI said it has integrated ADI Predictstreet’s prediction market products and “official match streaming rights” into its platform, timed around the FIFA World Cup Final “just days away.”
Day one was hosted at Garni Temple and included networking, a performance by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, a mapping show and a DJ set by DJ Leblanc, the company said.
Day two began with a visit to SoftConstruct headquarters for an office tour and networking, followed by a gala dinner at Dvin Music Hall. BetConstruct AI said founders and executive leadership presented product and strategy updates spanning Eventbook, the ADI Predictstreet partnership, Betting Mate, The Last Battle Universe, Betbuilder & Powerbank, Softgates, and updates related to Vivaro.me and Open Stake.
BetConstruct AI positioned the event as a forum for business development and ecosystem direction-setting, and said it plans to continue the series with a ninth edition.
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affiliate marketing
Regulated iGaming markets push operators toward audit-ready affiliate tracking
As regulators scrutinise AML, RG and advertising, operators face rising pressure to validate attribution and partner payouts end to end.
Growing regulation in iGaming is changing how operators manage affiliates, track player acquisition, and control partner payouts, according to a new statement from affiliate platform provider Affnook.
The company argues that in regulated markets affiliates are increasingly treated as an extension of an operator’s marketing activity, raising the stakes for oversight in areas such as affiliate advertising practices, responsible gambling controls, anti-money laundering (AML) and data privacy. The release points to the Danish Gambling Authority as one example of a regulator highlighting potential AML risks linked to affiliate partnerships and urging operators to strengthen risk assessments across third-party acquisition channels.
Affnook says the industry is moving away from “Trust Me” affiliate reporting as stakeholders demand performance data and revenue attribution that can be independently verified. It lists audit-ready reporting, verifiable revenue attribution, transparency into tracking and commission calculations, and consistent reporting standards as key expectations in more heavily regulated environments.
The company also frames financial governance as a parallel priority to tracking, citing the need for net gaming revenue (NGR) verification, commission accuracy, invoice reconciliation and payment oversight. It adds that multi-touch player journeys and reduced effectiveness of cookie-based attribution are widening “attribution blind spots,” which can fuel partner disputes, weaken decision-making and complicate compliance reviews.
In the release, Affnook positions platform features such as audit logs, partner activity monitoring, consent-aware tracking, real-time commission calculations and server-to-server tracking as the types of capabilities operators should evaluate as regulatory expectations increase.
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Alberta
Play’n GO goes live in Alberta iGaming with 10+ operators
Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.
Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.
The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.
According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
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