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Feel enchanted in Mystic Forest from Apparat Gaming

In the depths of the forest, where magic is strongest, mages, enchanted animals, and mysterious gems adorned with ancient runes come together in a promise of eternal riches.
But to get possession of this treasure, those who venture into the forest must first contend with the powerful wizard and the enchanted inhabitants of the Mystic Forest such as foxes, owls, lynxes and the majestic deer.
The forest floor is set across five reels and four rows with 20 paylines active. As players work their way through the undergrowth and encounter the wonderful animals that call the forest home, they can also discover a selection of bonus features.
This includes Free Spins and a Mystic Spins feature.
Here it’s the gems that players must keep an eye out for. Once they have collected five Gem symbols, the Mystic Spins feature comes to life. At the start of the bonus, they are awarded three Respins with the reels transformed into 20 single-symbol reels.
During the Mystic Spins feature, all Gem symbols that appear anywhere on the reels are held in place, collected and displayed on the prize table. The more Gems collected, the bigger the prize – collect all 20 Gems and players receive a prize of 1,000x their bet.
Mystic Spins can be triggered in the base game and Free Spins. In Mystic Forest, players can also buy the Bonus to gain access to the Free Spins where they can trigger Mystic Spins.
The game has an RTP range of between 84.29% and 96.1% and sits at the middle of the volatility scale. As with all Apparat slots, Mystic Forest has been certified for launch in Denmark, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, as well as all Malta and Isle of Man jurisdictions.
Alina Dandörfer, Co-founder and Director at Apparat Gaming, said: “Mystic Forest is a beautiful slot that takes players to an enchanted place where magic creatures roam free. But so do big bonus features such as Mystic and Free Spins.
“The Mystic Spins is where the real action is at, with players collecting gems in return for major wins. This ensures Mystic Forest delivers plenty of extraordinary win anticipation despite medium volatility.”
Compliance Updates
IC360 Announces Integrity Partnership with PGA of America

Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), the unequivocal global leader in delivering best-in-class integrity and compliance regulatory technology products and services for the sports betting and gaming sector, has announced a new partnership with the PGA of America.
Through this partnership, IC360 will provide the PGA of America with its state-of-the-art Integrity Monitoring technology, providing real-time alerts on global wagering activity. Additionally, the PGA of America will utilize ProhiBet, the one-of-a-kind prohibited bettor solution to prevent individuals from engaging in prohibited wagering activities.
“We are excited to partner with IC360, a leader in regulatory technology for sports betting and gaming. This collaboration underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest integrity standards within golf by integrating IC360’s cutting-edge Integrity Monitoring technology and the innovative ProhiBet solution. By leveraging IC360’s expert Advisory Team, we gain invaluable insights as we navigate the sports wagering landscape,” said Jeff Price, Chief Commercial and Philanthropy Officer for the PGA of America.
The PGA of America will also utilize IC360’s seasoned Advisory Team, who will provide consultative services to the organization as they navigate the nuances of the complex and evolving sports wagering regulatory environment. IC360’s team comprises former regulators and seasoned gaming industry professionals who ensure all regulatory compliance standards are hitting the highest standards.
“The PGA of America is a partner that shares the same vision of integrity and fairness in competition, which we promote and aim to protect. It is a privilege to provide this organization with our world-class technology and service, as they continue to showcase excellence in their commitment to integrity and their culture,” said Scott Sadin, Co-CEO of IC360, said.
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Carlos Ruisanchez
PENN Entertainment Announces Board Refreshment

PENN Entertainment Inc. announced that it intends to nominate Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez for election to its Board of Directors following discussions with HG Vora Capital Management LLC (HG Vora). Ron Naples has informed the Board that he will retire from the Board, effective immediately. Barbara Shattuck Kohn and Saul Reibstein have notified the Company that they will not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board now comprises eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
The Board issued the following statement:
“We look forward to benefitting from Johnny’s and Carlos’s fresh perspectives as we enter into a critical phase for the business. The Board continues to believe there is significant opportunity for value creation at PENN, particularly within our Interactive segment. Johnny and Carlos bring critical expertise and experience in the gaming industry, across both digital and retail, that are aligned with the Board’s priorities and are tailored to the opportunities in front of us. While we were unable to reach an agreement with HG Vora, we thank them for their input and look forward to continued engagement with all of our shareholders. We thank Ron, Saul and Barbara for their many years of distinguished service to the Board and our Company and we are eager to begin working with our new directors to drive profitable growth for the benefit of all PENN shareholders.”
Carlos A. Ruisanchez
Carlos A. Ruisanchez is the Chief Executive Officer of Sorelle Capital and President of Sorelle Hospitality, family office firms focused on investing and developing hospitality, consumer and real estate businesses. Prior to Sorelle, he served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., a leading gaming entertainment company, until its sale in 2018. He joined Pinnacle in 2008 as Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development. He became Pinnacle’s Chief Financial Officer in 2011, President and Chief Financial Officer in 2013, and board member in 2016. Prior to joining Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., Mr. Ruisanchez was Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., an investment banking firm, where he held various positions from 1997 to 2008. He is an independent board member of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Johnny Hartnett
Johnny Hartnett joined the board of Superbet Group in January 2024, after a successful mandate as Chief Executive Officer of the company between 2019 and 2023. Under Mr. Hartnett’s leadership, Superbet registered remarkable results in terms of market growth, transformation of its proprietary product & technology platforms and the creation of Happening, the Group’s dedicated tech company. Prior to joining Superbet, Mr. Hartnett spent 20 years working in the Flutter Group, where he held multiple leadership positions as COO of Sportsbet (Australia), MD of Paddy Power Betfair Online and Flutter International divisions including leading the Group’s M&A endeavors.
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Thunderkick expands popular franchise with Midas Golden Touch 3

Studio unveils Power Recharge and Retrigger Boost mechanics to enhance bonus round
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has launched Midas Golden Touch 3, the latest addition to its successful series that elevates gameplay to new heights with fresh features and greater player control.
The famous King Midas graces the opulent reels once more, where between one and five wilds on a payline boost wins with multipliers from 2x up to 32x. The Gift of Midas feature also returns in the base game, randomly distributing one to five wilds or scatters across the reels.
Similarly to its predecessors, landing three or more scatters in the new release activates the bonus round, this time with five free spins. However, in the third instalment, the number of triggering scatters determines the starting Epic Wild Multiplier: three, four, or five award a 2x, 5x or 10x base multiplier respectively.
Thunderkick has revamped the bonus round with an all-new Power Recharge mechanic, which is activated at the end of every respin sequence, increasing the Epic Wild Multiplier by 1x and adding two extra spins to the meter.
The studio has also introduced a Retrigger Boost, which resets the number of free spins to five and increases the Epic Wild Multiplier by between 3x and 8x when three to five additional scatters land, unlocking 15,000x win potential.
Thunderkick has continued to align with a trend toward heightened player control within gameplay, with the integration of six bonus buy and ante bet options catering to a variety of playstyles and further refining the user experience.
Johannes Polbring, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “It has been over half a decade since we launched the original Midas Golden Touch, and the brand has continued to resonate with players across the globe since.
“Our goal was to push the boundaries with Midas Golden Touch 3 to make it the most entertaining release to date. By introducing two distinct ways to build the Epic Wild Multiplier, we have delivered a game that harnesses the popular aspects of the franchise while introducing refreshed gameplay to appeal to both new and existing players.”
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