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Week 25/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is encouraging players to take a trip to Egyptian times and enjoy its Mummyland Treasures game. This special game begins by showing 21 tiles in the centre with two rows at the top and then another two at the bottom that are originally sealed in stone. Winning spins above the shown symbol will smash through the rock and then new symbols replace them.
Pragmatic Play, modifies wilds with numerous game-altering features in its latest slot release, Fat Panda. An Asian-inspired aesthetic is present across the title’s 5×3 reels, which are home to numerous symbols in keeping with the overall theme of the slot, including fans, lamps and golden coins. If these symbols match across Fat Panda’s 20 paylines, a win is awarded.
Pragmatic Play, invites players on a fishing trip like no other with Big Bass Amazon Xtreme™ . The latest release in the Big Bass franchise sees familiar symbols and gameplay return to the 5×3 reels, this time being joined by new symbols that must form a matching combination across 10 paylines to award a win.
GAMOMAT, has unleashed its red hot Ember Wilds sequel, 20 Ember Wilds. This highly anticipated follow-up carries a 5×3 design that shines thanks to its captivating graphics that fans will instantly feel an affinity for. What sets this classic title apart from its popular predecessor, 5 Ember Wilds, is the impressive 20 paylines now available.
Evoplay, takes players on a virtual Sin City trip in its new game, Neon Capital. Immersing players within the dazzling streets of the city, iconic Vegas slot symbols saturate the gameboard including shamrocks, diamonds and horseshoes, set across 5×3 reels. During the exciting Bonus game, a Skyline symbol can appear with multipliers attached, ranging from 2x to 200x, which are collected by the Las Vegas Wilds to boost winnings.
4ThePlayer is thrilled to unleash its latest game, 5 Doggy Dollars, setting players on a thrilling journey with the top dogs of the gaming world! Engage in a wild adventure with these winning woofers, enjoying the innovative MONEY WAYS™ system where the leading canines carry cash prizes. With any prizes landing on winning symbols, your wins are let off the leash! The excitement continues when you land a Collect symbol, which awards all cash prizes visible on the reels!
Mancala Gaming has released its new game Buffalo Goes Wild. The game transports players to the majestic landscapes of the North American Prairies and The Great Plains, where the buffalo reigns over other wild animals in the untamed wilderness.
Push Gaming delves underground in search of riches, in its latest slot release Crystal Catcher™. Initially launched on an exclusive basis with the tier-one operator Kindred Group, Crystal Catcher is now available across all its operator partners. The title is set across 7×7 reels and features different coloured gems as its symbols. These must form an adjacent, matching combination of five or more gems to award a win
PopOK Gaming announced the launch of its latest video slot game, Wukong. The new game promises a journey for players to the land ruled by the mighty Monkey King. With a 5×3 panel featuring 243 pay ways, Wukong features exciting symbols, including Wilds that can land on any reel and substitute for all symbols except the Bonus Symbol. Players who hit 6 or more Bonus Symbols trigger the special Wukong feature.
Nailed It! Games, an independent Krakow-based games studio, has partnered with numerous prominent operators to exclusively release its highly anticipated game Dog Days, two weeks ahead of its network launch. Dog Days is played across five reels and allows players agency over how they engage with the title, offering three different types of bets that directly impact numerous game-altering features.
Yggdrasil, has teamed up with Bulletproof Games to deliver a symphony of winning combinations in its latest musical masterpiece Diamond Symphony DoubleMax™. The thrilling 5-reel, 20 payline slot not only boasts a memorable score and hypnotic visuals, but utilises the popular Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM) DoubleMax to give players the chance to win up to 20,000x their stake by way of a lucrative free spins bonus and the Cascade+ mechanic.
This month, hotshot software provider, Swintt, is advising players to brace themselves for an electrifying gaming experience as they unveil the latest all-action addition to their celebrated slot selection in Electric Elements; a new cluster pays title that’s fully-charged with features. Played out across an elongated 5×7 set of reels, Electric Elements is perfectly proportioned to be enjoyed on mobile devices in portrait mode and features a deep space/elemental guardian theme.
Play’n GO’s Rascal Riches is here: adding this new 5×3 slot to their collection of purr-fect animal titles. The story follows three rogue racoons – comically disguised in a trench coat, moustache and fedora – as they plot the heist of the century, one Golden Trashcan at a time.
Blueprint Gaming’s serially successful hit game series returns for its latest iteration with pots of fortune-boosting features in Luck o’ the Irish Go For Gold. The studio’s perennially popular Irish-themed slot sees the introduction of three or more adjacent characters paying a win while landing any number of mystery symbols reveals a different random icon, including the sought-after rainbow symbol.
AvatarUX is journeying to an enchanted wonderland in latest launch PixiePop™. Featuring the ever-popular PopWins™ mechanic that has become a staple of AvatarUX’s content, every spin will increase reel height, while more symbols fall from above. In base play, the reels can reach up to six symbols tall, offering significantly boosted paylines.
3 Oaks Gaming, has added to its classic Hold and Win offering by launching Tiger Gems, exhibiting the unique Fortune Slide round. Players embark on an enchanting journey to the majesty of India, venturing from the grand Taj Mahal to the exotic jungle in search of those incredible gemstones.
Slotmill, is thrilled to announce the release of, Sweet Spotz. Packed with exciting features, Sweet Spotz is set to be a player favourite with its captivating gameplay and incredible winning potential. Sweet Spotz takes players on a mouthwatering adventure with its 6 x 6 grid. The game introduces jumping cupcake wilds together with Multiplier Sweet Spotz. With a jaw-dropping maximum win of 10,000 times the bet, players are in for a treat.
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has bolstered its captivating Hold and Win offering with Empire Gold, which includes a comeback for the popular Treasure Chest feature. Players are taken on a journey back to ancient Rome, as they turn into heroic legionnaires in a bid to become victorious on the battlefield.
Stakelogic is taking players to the wild plains where the big-win bison roam free in its latest blockbuster video slot launch, Bison Blocks. This is a slot where the bonus features come at players like a stampede and include cascades, wilds, free spins and multipliers. Bison Blocks is set across six reels and four rows with 4,096 paylines active. In the base game, the cascade feature sees all losing symbols removed with new symbols dropping into their place to form additional win combos.
Kalamba Games tackles various Viking deities in its latest mythological adventure Heimdall’s Gate. Progressive free spins underpin this Norse voyage, which is set across 6×4 reels. Symbols including Frost Giants, Freya and Heimdall himself must form a matching combination across the title’s 4096 winning ways to unlock a win.
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BETBY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT NEXT SUMMIT VALLETTA WITH A STANDOUT APPEARANCE BY MAGNUS CARLSEN
From the 7th to the 8th of May, the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta, Malta, transformed into the global hub of iGaming innovation at NEXT Summit Valletta, and BETBY made a memorable mark with a powerful blend of star power, strategic thought leadership, and engaging tournament action.
The highlight of BETBY’s presence was the appearance of Magnus Carlsen, five-time World Chess Champion and BETBY’s global brand ambassador, who captivated the audience as the headline speaker of the summit. In an exclusive fireside chat titled “iGaming Chess World Championships – Hosted by Magnus Carlsen & BETBY,” Carlsen joined NEXT.io co-founder and managing-director Pierre Lindh on stage to explore the synergies between chess, poker, and iGaming. The chess GOAT shared personal reflections on his journey from prodigy to world champion, discussed how strategic thinking shaped his mindset, and drew parallels between classic board games and modern betting dynamics, offering a unique perspective that resonated deeply with both chess lovers and iGaming professionals.
Magnus Carlsen’s keynote was followed by a thrilling showpiece: a blindfold chess match against the winner of the inaugural iGaming World Chess Championship, a tournament hosted by BETBY in partnership with the Malta Chess Federation. Open to all delegates, the tournament offered a rare opportunity to go head-to-head in a high-stakes strategic challenge, with the once-in-a-lifetime prize being a live match against Carlsen himself. The tournament underscored BETBY’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and connecting gaming communities in new and exciting ways.
Continuing its thought leadership momentum, BETBY’s Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Nikolopoulos, took the stage on the second day of the event, contributing to a high-level panel discussion titled “LATAM – A flash in the pan or a long-term powerhouse?” Sharing the stage with fellow industry leaders, Nikolopoulos provided insights on the evolving dynamics of Latin America’s iGaming market. Topics included Brazil’s standout role, the growth potential in Colombia and Peru, and strategies for balancing short-term success with long-term sustainability. His participation cemented BETBY’s position as a key voice in the global conversation about emerging market opportunities and investment strategies.
NEXT Summit Valletta 2025 was a celebration of innovation, connection, and cross-industry creativity, with BETBY standing at the heart of it all. From inspiring keynotes and a groundbreaking tournament to meaningful conversations and strategic insights with both existing and potential partners, the event reinforced BETBY’s position as a bold, forward-thinking leader in the iGaming industry.
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Charles Gillespie
Gambling.com Group Reports First Quarter Results Including Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Gambling.com Group, commented, “We entered 2025 with our marketing business at all-time highs and with an expanded suite of sports data services having closed the acquisition of OddsJam and OpticOdds on January 1. Since the closing, we have made substantial progress on integrating these offerings into our overall business and the products are performing strongly as expected. With an enhanced sports data services platform, we now have meaningful recurring subscription revenue, which we expect to account for well over 20% of our 2025 revenue, bringing increased revenue visibility and a complimentary, high margin and high growth source of profit and cash flow.
“We are reiterating our full year 2025 guidance despite the unpredictable macro environment, as our services address critical problems for all our customers and our industry is typically insulated from the gyrations of the global economy. We continue to expect 2025 to be another year of record revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow as we leverage the skills and expertise of our talented team with a larger product offering to drive growth across all our reporting regions. Each day we are moving closer to our goal of generating $100 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA.”
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, “Our first quarter results include record quarterly revenue of $40.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $15.9 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 39% and 56%, respectively. With the solid start to the year, we remain confident in our full year outlook with the midpoints of our guidance for revenue of $172 million and $68 million in Adjusted EBITDA, representing year on year growth of 35% and 40%, respectively.”
Financial Highlights Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(USD in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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% |
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Revenue |
40,635 |
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29,215 |
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39 |
% |
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Net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
11,236 |
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7,299 |
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54 |
% |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.31 |
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0.19 |
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63 |
% |
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Net income margin |
28 |
% |
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25 |
% |
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Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1) |
16,490 |
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9,264 |
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78 |
% |
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Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1) |
0.46 |
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0.24 |
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92 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
15,864 |
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10,159 |
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56 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) |
39 |
% |
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35 |
% |
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Cash flows generated by operating activities |
11,415 |
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8,806 |
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30 |
% |
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Free Cash Flow (1) |
10,277 |
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8,193 |
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25 |
% |
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(1) Represents a non-IFRS measure. See “Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
First Quarter 2024 and Recent Business Highlights
- Delivered more than 138,000 new depositing customers (“NDCs”)
- Completed accretive acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc. on January 1, 2025 for initial consideration of $70 million in cash and $10 million in ordinary shares
- Expanded credit facility to $165 million with a new syndicate
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Results Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Revenue rose 39% year-over-year to a record $40.6 million. Revenue from marketing services increased 13% year over year to $30.7 million as the Company delivered more than 138,000 NDCs to clients, a 29% increase over the prior-year period. Revenue from sports data services increased 405% year-over-year to $9.9 million, primarily due to the contribution of OddsJam and OpticOdds following the acquisition on January 1. Recurring subscription revenue represented 24% of total 2025 first quarter revenue.
Gross profit increased 42% to $38.4 million, due to strong revenue growth while cost of sales was in line with the prior-year period reflecting lower cost of sales for media partnerships offset by the addition of cost of sales related to OddsJam and OpticOdds.
Total operating expenses increased 49% to $28.4 million, primarily as a result of increased people costs and higher amortization related to the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets on April 1, 2024 and the acquisition of Odds Holdings on January 1, 2025.
Net income attributable to shareholders increased $3.9 million to $11.2 million and net income per share was $0.31 compared to $0.19 in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income rose 78% to $16.5 million and Adjusted net income per share increased 92% to $0.46.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 56% to a record $15.9 million, reflecting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39% as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 35% in the prior-year period.
Operating cash flow grew 30% to $11.4 million. Free cash flow increased 25% to $10.3 million, reflecting growth in Adjusted EBITDA partly offset by working capital movements.
2025 Outlook
Gambling.com Group today reiterated the 2025 full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance originally provided on February 19, 2025. The Company expects full year revenue of $170 million to $174 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $67 million to $69 million. The midpoints of the new full year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges represent year-over-year growth of 35% and 40%, respectively, and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39.5%.
The Company’s guidance assumes:
- Incremental Adjusted EBITDA contributions of approximately $14.5 million related to the acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc. that was completed on January 1, 2025.
- No additional North American markets coming online over the balance of 2025. While online sports betting is expected to begin in Missouri in the second half of 2025, the Company’s guidance policy excludes any benefits from new state launches until such time as a definitive start date is announced by the appropriate regulatory body.
- An average EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.10 throughout 2025.
Conference Call Details
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Date/Time: |
Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET |
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Webcast: |
https://www.webcast-eqs.com/register/Gamb051525/en |
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U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: |
877-407-0890 |
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International Dial In: |
1 201-389-0918 |
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SolutionsHub is pleased to announce the promotion of Zita O’Kelly-Hills to Head of Operations, a leadership role central to delivering operational efficiency and scalable business infrastructure across its expanding portfolio.
A former legal professional, Zita brings a unique combination of expertise, operational insight, and leadership maturity to the role. Since joining SolutionsHub, she has steadily expanded her remit—taking on increasingly complex responsibilities in areas such as treasury, governance, and regulatory coordination. Her promotion recognises her significant contributions and the critical role of operations in SolutionsHub’s continued growth.
As Head of Operations, Zita will oversee the day-to-day functioning of the group and lead the refinement of internal systems and processes, while ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by the Board.
Zita’s background in legal services informs her disciplined, process-oriented approach, while her aptitude for optimising workflows and driving cross-functional collaboration has already resulted in meaningful improvements to the company’s internal efficiency and governance capabilities. In addition to overseeing essential operational functions, she continues to play a key role in supporting clients with complex governance requirements.
“Zita’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for SolutionsHub,” said Nick Wright, Chief Operating Officer. “Her attention to detail, governance expertise, and ability to bring structure to fast-moving environments make her an invaluable part of our leadership team. This promotion not only recognises her past performance but underscores the central role operations plays in keeping SolutionsHub agile, compliant, and future-focused.
It strengthens our operational foundation and positions us to support growth across both established and emerging service areas.”
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