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Week 40/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Pragmatic Play, invites players on a dreamy journey through the skies with Twilight Princess™, its latest release. Set in the same universe as the player-favourite Starlight Princess™, the Slot features symbols such as crowns, flowers and the princess herself across a 5×5 game board. Winning combinations must land in clusters of five or more symbols to award a win.

Pharaoh’s Book is a magnificent adventure set among the pyramids and pharaohs of Egypt. An exciting treasure hunt where players can find prizes hidden behind the 5 reels of this impressive new premium instalment from MGA Games with its universally recognised theme and perfect execution. Set amongst pyramids, sphinxes, golden scarabs, treasures, and other themed symbols, Pharaoh’s Book offers players the opportunity to discover Ancient Egypt while collecting the Egyptian king’s treasures.

In its latest game, Flaming Fruit Deluxe, Tom Horn Gaming, an igaming software solutions supplier, invites players to relive the timeless allure of classic fruit machines. The 3×3 slot game features 5 paylines and a collection of quintessential symbols, including sevens, stars, bar symbols and a variety of fruit icons, with a watermelon acting as the highest paying fruit symbol.

Relax Gaming sees players in a battle of supremacy with Zeus as they search for a big win of up to 5,005x their bet. With a backdrop adorned with columned structures, creeping ivy, and beautiful mountains, players can make the most of the unique features to open the gates to Olympus in the bonus round. Lightning strike symbols are present on reels 2, 3, and 4, and when three or more lightning strike symbols are in view on the reels, players are awarded a cash prize of up to 2,000x their bet.

Swintt, the innovative software provider behind popular Premium releases Win-O-Rama XL and Seven Seven Pots and Pearls, has unveiled another addition to its successful “Big Max” series of games in Big Max Pot Hunter – an all-new fruit-themed adventure packed with pearl and pot features. Like the majority of titles in the SwinttPremium range, Big Max Pot Hunter draws its inspiration from the classic video slot machines that players know and love from land-based casinos around the world.

Evoplay is inviting players aboard a legendary pirate ship to search for hidden treasures in its latest slot release, Catch the Wind. As the ship voyages around the high waters, players must form matching combinations of the slot’s symbols made up of piracy essentials such as spyglasses, helms, compasses, and anchors as well as the pirate protagonist, set out across the 5×3 gameboard.

More Turkey, anyone? It’s time to gobble up the new Megaways slot from Big Time Gaming. More Turkey Megaways comes lovingly stuffed with features including dual reactions, free spins, a rising multiplier, a free spins gamble and Bonus Buy. It’s different gravy. As the nights draw in, our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, Christmas and, of course, turkeys, the fatter the better.

Play’n GO welcomes the legendary Green Knight back into their ranks to test the mettle of promising knights. See if you’ve got what it takes to stand toe-to-toe with this fabled figure in Return of the Green Knight. This grand Arthurian tale is one of honour, endurance, and glory. Now that this powerful warrior has returned, it’s time to see who has what it takes to best him in combat as Sir Gawain did all those years ago. Spin the reels and let the glorious duel begin.

Yggdrasil, is inviting players to step back in time to the golden age of the 1950s for a taste of Americana with a twist in its latest release Fatz’s Diner GigaBlox™. This 5-reel, 40 payline animal-themed slot incorporates the popular Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM), GigaBlox™, and serves up a lucrative Free Spins feature. Supersized GigaBlox™ symbols can land on the reels at any time in 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 formations during base gameplay, and 5×5 during free spins.

OneTouch invites players to learn the wicked ways of the witch doctor in its latest slot offering, Wild Voodoo, offering up to 100 free spins. A feature-rich adventure of mystical potions awaits, set amidst an ethereal green backdrop swamped with an abundance of bonuses, free games, and multipliers. In the base game, a variety of different high-paying tribal masks can land, including one that awards a 20x payout for a five-of-a-kind combination.

Billy Bob, the older timer hillbilly, has been working in the mines for many years but is finally about to strike it rich. Players who are happy to get their hands dirty can join Billy Bob for a potentially massive payday in Billy Bob Boom, the latest slot from Booming Games. Billy Bob Boom is set across five reels and four rows with 30 paylines active and comes packed with explosive features that promise to shake the ground beneath the player’s feet.

Realistic Games, has opened the next chapter in its Book of series, with the release of Book of Midas, a golden reimagining of the popular genre. This 5×3 title contrasts classic themes with contemporary mechanics delivering a 10 payline slot with apples, roses and fountains as its highest-paying symbols. The main protagonist, King Midas, represents the slot’s wild symbol and is joined by a book scatter wild which also aids players in creating wins.

Kalamba Games returns to its fearsome franchise Joker Lanterns and integrates a new fan favourite feature into the game, with the launch of Joker Lanterns Hold and Win. This Halloween-themed title is home to various fruit, bars and seven symbols across 40 paylines, along with multiplier wilds that substitute for all icons in the base game.

$10M guaranteed poker
ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms
ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.
From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.
Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.
With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.
All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.
ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.
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For a similar take on this major online poker series and its prize pools, check out this article from Poker.org on ACR Poker’s dual mystery bounty events and their massive guaranteed prizes:
ACR Venom $10M GTD Tournaments – Poker.org
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AI in gambling safety
BOS releases report on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Sweden
Sweden has seen a long‑term decline in gambling addiction over the past 25 years, despite rapid growth in online gambling availability, advertising, and mobile gaming.
Economist Ola Nevander’s research for the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) shows that the prevalence of problem gambling has steadily fallen since the early 2000s, even as the market expanded. This trend emerged even with the widespread adoption of digital gaming products and 24/7 access on smartphones.
According to the findings, the proportion of Swedes classified as problem gamblers (based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index) dropped from about 2.2 % in 2008–09 to around 1.3 % by 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall gambling harm.
Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, emphasizes that this decline suggests Sweden’s regulatory and industry efforts are moving in the right direction. While the transformation from traditional physical gambling venues to digital platforms has raised concerns, online tools such as responsible gaming technologies and AI‑assisted safeguards are helping reduce problem gambling rates.
However, Hoffstedt cautions that much work remains, because expanded game offerings and persistent advertising mean ongoing responsibility is crucial to maintain and deepen the downward trend.
Report available in full at: Problem Gambling_ENG_20260327[2]
For a similar perspective on gambling addiction prevalence trends in Sweden, see this article:
Sweden problem gambling falls but still ‘scope for improvement’ — iGamingBusiness.com Sweden problem gambling trend report (IgamingBusiness)
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ACR POKER’S DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS – SPECIAL HIGH FIVE EDITION HITS WITH $10 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZE POOLS
Celebrate the return of the High Five Series with a special edition of the iconic Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms and hundreds of seats from just $0 in Venom Fever satellites
ACR Poker is turning up the excitement this spring with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, featuring $10 million in total guaranteed prize pools. Alongside the return of its popular High Five series, this special edition of the Dual Venoms will run from Sunday, April 12th through Tuesday, April 28th, delivering side-by-side action in the $8 million GTD NLH and $2 million GTD PLO, offering some of the biggest online poker action of the year.
Following the success of previous editions, the $2,650 buy-in Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms return with massive guarantees and mystery bounties that reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the $8 million GTD NLH, a single knockout could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000, while the $2 million PLO, which ties as ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha event ever, offers a $200,000 top bounty. Every knockout starting on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in both events.
With five Day 1 flights, players can enter multiple times and combine their stacks to hit Day 2 with some serious firepower. All players reaching Day 2 on Monday, April 27th at 1:05pm ET are already in the money, with the Final Table showdown for the coveted Venom crowns scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th at 4:05pm ET.
Qualifying begins Tuesday, April 7th through a packed Venom Fever satellite schedule, offering hundreds of guaranteed seats at low cost, or even for free, through Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and Beast Satellites.
“After the incredible turnout and massive payouts in March’s $50 Million OSS XL, Spring 2026 is shaping up to be epic with the return of our High Five Series and this special Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms edition,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With huge guarantees, mystery bounties, and accessible satellites for every bankroll, players have double the excitement and double the chance to hit massive prizes!”
The latest Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms delivered massive fields and payouts, with both events exceeding their guarantees. The NLH drew 3,673 entries for a $9,182,500 prize pool, paying over $700,000 to the winner. Runner-up ‘BALDOUS’ from the UK scored the biggest payday of the tournament, claiming the top $500,000 bounty and $730,000 in total bounties, pocketing a whopping $1,240,310 in total. The PLO tournament attracted 837 entrants and generated $2,092,500, with the champion earning more than $300,000.
For more information, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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