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Week 43/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
ELA Games, has launched its brand-new title, “Lucky Dwarfs,” inviting players on a thrilling journey filled with gold mines and treasures. “Lucky Dwarfs” perfectly combines fantasy narrative with captivating slot gameplay and cartoon characters. It’s absolutely digging the players’ hearts. The classic 3×5 reel playground with ten winning lines became an exciting rollercoaster with various gameplay mechanics, including Random Wild, Golden Respins, and Lucky Wheel, with massive winnings.

Embark on a vibrant and captivating journey through the mystical world of Altar De Muertos, REEVO’s thrilling Day of the Dead themed game that transports players to the heart of Mexican tradition. Set in an immersive world of colourful visuals, lively music, and compelling gameplay this medium to high volatility slot takes its inspiration from homemade altars found in Mexico thought to guide spirits back to the land of the living.

Reflex Gaming has teamed up with Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher, to transport players to the island of Pyro Tiki in the sensational South Pacific for a taste of tropical life in 8 Balls of Fire. The high volatility six-reel, 20 payline slot gives players the chance to win up to 10,000x their stake by way of lucrative free spins, stacked wild symbols, a Wild Fire bonus, Pot Pick and Fireball Link features that promise to take the gaming experience to a whole new level.

Greentube, is taking players back to the golden age of slots in its latest release 5-Line Hold & Spin. This wonderfully simple 3-reel, 5 line slot emulates classic fruit machine gameplay that punters will remember from way back when. Despite its nostalgic feel, it boasts modern-day winning potential thanks to a Hold & Spin feature, Joker Wilds and four incredible jackpots.

Relax Gaming, is inviting players to bravely saunter into the serpent’s lair in its latest Dream Drop title, Snake’s Gold Dream Drop. This release boasts an array of lucrative bonus features and mechanics including Wild Reels and Free Spins galore, and players will need to work their way towards a horde of stolen treasure that is waiting to be claimed.

OneTouch invites players to embark on a spooky adventure and adorn their menacing masks for wins in its latest slot offering Halloween Hunt. The ghoulish game employs an eery cemetery background glowing behind the 5×4 reels, offering major wins with impressive features in the wild, wins multipliers, free spins, and feature buys. In the base game, a mixture of pumpkins, masks and potion symbols can land, including one which awards a 20x win for a five of a kind bonus.

Armadillo Studios announces the official release of its latest bone-chilling title – Franksylvania – in time for the spooky season. This 5×4, high volatility slot takes players into Frank the vampire’s haunted house. The eerie atmosphere, creepy animations, and Frank’s entourage of spooky sidekicks enhance gameplay, sending chills down the spines of anyone who dares enter.

Pragmatic Play, unleashes enchanting star power with Starlight Princess 1000. A follow-up to the player-favourite Starlight Princess, the slot now boasts an impressive multiplier of up to 1,000x. The artwork features colourful gems that appear on a 5×6 game grid alongside the Starlight Princess herself standing adjacent to the reels. A tumble feature occurs with every winning combination, removing them from play after each spin and replacing them with symbols from above.

One of Blueprint Gaming’s most loved characters has returned to the jungle for another fruit-filled adventure in the studio’s latest slot release, King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas Jackpot King. The familiarity of vibrant colours and symbols of the jungle are accompanied by a charming soundtrack and a tropical forest full of features, improving on its predecessor’s reel set with a massive 4,096 ways to win.

3 Oaks Gaming, has launched 3 Hot Chillies: Hold and Win, a flaming hot title centred on three powerful modifiers that delivers an even spicier Hold and Win bonus round. Users are transported to the heat of the afternoon sun in this 5×3 slot with a trio of new features – Double Reels, Ultra Multiplier and Extra Respin – to be triggered during the classic Hold and Win game.

In preparation for the upcoming Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) celebration, Hölle Games has gone live with their own fun and spooky slot, “Los Mariachis Muertos”, and with Halloween also just around the corner, the slot release is very much fitting to the season. In keeping with the theme, this 5×3 and 20 payline slot features Mariachi Calacas, Candles and Flowers along with a high paying scatter of a Skull (Calavera).

AvatarUX is gearing up for the spookiest time of year in its latest launch, Witchy Poppins™. The title sees the return of the hugely popular, award-winning PopWins™ mechanic. The 5×3, pays both way slot sees a coven of witches fill the reels, with all successful combinations removed from the reels, and ‘popped’ to increase the reel height by one. This is repeated until no more wins are possible, with the matrix able to grow up to six reels high.

Evoplay invites players on a haunting Halloween journey in its latest release, Pumpkin Master. In this spine-tingling title, the spirits of Halloween await to dish out hidden treasures to players who are prepared for the fright of their lives. As players embark on a voyage through mysterious locations, pumpkins magically appear with spooky surprises, including a captivating Free Rounds game that can unlock further winnings on this electrifying instant game.

Amusnet has released its latest slot, Dancing Dead. With its 11 captivating symbols and enchanting music, this game is set to become an instant favourite among players. The thrill never ends and the fun never dies in Dancing Dead. Amusnet’s new slot is packed with special features designed to keep players engaged and entertained. Turn ordinary spins into extraordinary wins with the Expanding Wild symbol.

MGA Games, a leading content provider for the iGaming industry, continues to demonstrate that innovation and differentiation are two of its fundamental pillars, with the launch of Far West Mania, its latest Megaways production that incorporates new functionalities and expands the “Hits 2023 by MGA Games” collection.

Digital Games
Scientific Games Partners with LEIA to Drive Digital Innovation Across European Lotteries
Scientific Games has strengthened its position in the European digital lottery market after being selected as a strategic digital partner by the Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance (LEIA). The alliance brings together five of Europe’s most prominent lottery operators: Danske Spil (Denmark), FDJ United (France), Norsk Tipping (Norway), Svenska Spel (Sweden), and Veikkaus Oy (Finland).
The partnership positions Scientific Games at the center of LEIA’s mission to accelerate digital transformation across member lotteries. By fostering collaboration and shared innovation, LEIA aims to enhance digital growth, strengthen market positions, and ensure responsible engagement with modern and younger adult audiences.
According to Morten Eriksen, CEO of LEIA, innovation is a cornerstone of the alliance’s strategy. The selection of Scientific Games reflects LEIA’s commitment to developing digital experiences that align with evolving consumer expectations while maintaining responsible gaming standards. Through this collaboration, LEIA seeks to balance technological advancement with social responsibility, a growing priority for European lottery operators.
Formed as a shared innovation platform, LEIA enables its members to access a collective marketplace for digital games and services. This structure allows participating lotteries to benefit from improved scalability, faster time-to-market, and reduced development costs through shared resources and purchasing power. The alliance model is designed to streamline operations while encouraging creativity and experimentation in digital lottery content.
Under the newly signed two-year agreement, Scientific Games will deliver digital game projects aligned with LEIA’s strategic initiatives. As the world’s largest creator and supplier of lottery games, Scientific Games will also provide localized digital titles from its extensive portfolio of more than 270 premium games developed by SG Studios. In addition, the company will design bespoke digital games tailored to the unique preferences and regulatory environments of individual LEIA markets.
Matt Lynch, President of Digital at Scientific Games, highlighted the long-standing relationship between the company and LEIA’s member lotteries. He emphasized that the expanded partnership will support lotteries in reaching new audiences, enhancing engagement, and shaping the future of digital lottery entertainment across Europe.
Through this collaboration, LEIA will gain access to Scientific Games’ expansive library of over 100 licensed brands, alongside a growing catalog of digital instant games distributed via the SG Content Hub. This platform connects innovative third-party studios with lottery operators worldwide, expanding content diversity and accelerating innovation. Studios such as Random State, BWLoto EHF, and Harman Connected Services GmbH have also been selected as part of the LEIA collaboration, further enriching the alliance’s digital ecosystem.
Scientific Games currently serves more than 30 iLottery customers globally, delivering advanced digital solutions including CRM systems, loyalty programs, promotions, mobile and web applications, and second-chance initiatives. With operations spanning 150 lotteries in 50 countries, the company continues to play a pivotal role in shaping both retail and digital lottery experiences worldwide.
The partnership with LEIA underscores Scientific Games’ commitment to driving digital innovation at scale while supporting responsible growth in the European lottery sector.
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Scientific Games Enters Digital Collab with Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance
Company Will Deliver Digital Game Projects to European Lotteries Group LEIA
Scientific Games has been selected as a digital partner to Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance (LEIA), a collaboration between five leading European lotteries: Danske Spil in Denmark, FDJ United in France, Norsk Tipping in Norway, Svenska Spel in Sweden and Veikkaus Oy in Finland.
“LEIA is an international collaboration between lotteries sharing the same goal to foster open innovation, strengthen market position and boost digital growth locally” said Morten Eriksen, CEO of LEIA. “Our focus on innovation has naturally led to the selection of Scientific Games as our digital partner. We support digital development that meets modern customer expectations, including younger adult audiences in a responsible way.”
LEIA was formed to help its partner lotteries accelerate digital innovation by creating a shared marketplace for relevant games and services. The alliance aims to increase operational efficiency and scalability, enabling each lottery to launch new content faster while reducing costs through collective purchasing power and shared development.
Under the new two-year agreement, Scientific Games—the world’s largest creator and provider of lottery games—will deliver digital games projects to LEIA based on strategic initiatives determined by the Alliance. Scientific Games will also offer localized games from its portfolio of more than 270 premier digital titles developed by SG Studios, and develop bespoke games tailored to specific LEIA markets.
“Scientific Games is a long-time, trusted business partner to the individual lotteries in the alliance, providing a broad portfolio of products and services. We’re thrilled to further extend our collaboration through this strategic digital partnership with LEIA, helping these lotteries expand their reach, engage new audiences and continue shaping the future of lottery entertainment,” said Matt Lynch, President of Digital for Scientific Games.
Through the partnership, LEIA will gain access to Scientific Games’ portfolio of more than 100 licensed brands, as well as a growing library of digital instant games created by partner studios made available through the company’s SG Content Hub, which connects innovative studios and their content to lotteries around the world.
Lynch added, “Scientific Games congratulates our game studio partners, Sweden-based Random State, BWLoto EHF and Harman Connected Services GmbH, who have also been selected for this LEIA collaboration.”
Serving more than 30 iLottery customers globally, Scientific Games offers world-leading digital programs including CRM, loyalty, promotions, second-chance, mobile and web applications. The company provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries worldwide, offering entertaining game content featuring the largest portfolio of licensed brands in the lottery industry.
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MOVEMBER TEAMS UP WITH RIOT GAMES EMEA ESPORTS
TLDR:
- Movember is partnering with the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA, and Game Changers EMEA Championship as the Official Mental Health Partner, supporting players, team staff and the wider community for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Date: January 20, 2026 [London]
What you need to know:
- Riot Games and Movember announce a multi-year partnership focused on embedding mental health and wellbeing into the EMEA esports ecosystem.
- The partnership will integrate mental health and wellbeing frameworks, support systems, and initiatives across the leagues.
- Movember will provide tools and resources to better manage competitive pressure, build healthier habits, and be encouraged to discuss mental health openly.
- Planned initiatives for the upcoming year include mental health training for players and staff, and player-only roundtables on stress and coping strategies, with a view to use this to cascade content and guidance to the wider esports community.
- Movember will share messaging on the broadcasts and on-site during events that highlight the importance of mental health and help reduce the stigma around honest discussions and seeking help when needed.
- Together, Movember and Riot Games aim to make the gaming environment a healthier environment for all.
Quote from Daniel Ringland, Head of VALORANT Esports, EMEA:
“Supporting the wellbeing of the VCT EMEA community, our players, and team staff is something we are committed to strengthening, so we’re thrilled to welcome Movember as a partner. While supporting open conversations and ensuring our players know trusted resources are available is a priority, this partnership also helps raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing across the wider VCT EMEA community. Movember’s expertise will help normalize these discussions beyond the competitive stage, and provide the tools so everyone connected to our ecosystem feels supported by professionals committed to making a positive impact.”
Quote from Maximilian Peter Schmidt, Director of League of Legends Esports, EMEA
“Partnering with Movember allows us to take our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our players and teams to the next level. We want our community to feel empowered to speak openly about the challenges they face and know resources are available if needed. Gaming should be a safe and healthy space for everyone, and this partnership will help us ensure that the environment is maintained and strengthened.”
Quote from Dan Cooper, Global Director, Innovations at Movember:
“Movember is committed to bring community first solutions to today’s most urgent mental health challenges. Esports is a focus area for our work in mental health, and by working with Riot Games we aim to have a real impact and drive positive change in esports.”
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