Latest News
Week 49/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Nailed It! Games, has launched Cosmic Coins, a slot that will see players utilising the Epic Strike mechanic to climb an incrementally increasing prize ladder. Played across 5×3 reels and 20 paylines, the slot pays homage to AWP machines of the past with symbols depicting a variety of sevens, bars and fruit icons. These are joined by wilds that substitute for all base game symbols, making it easier for players to form a win.
Amusnet has released its new 7&Crystals video slot, which offers players an excellent gaming experience. The three-reel, five-payline game is packed with rich symbols that will align in various rewarding combinations, unlocking exciting prizes. With beautiful graphics and captivating animations, these glistening gems come to life and ensure endless entertainment.
Evoplay is ready to exhibit the ultimate showdown in its latest release The Belt of Champion, with multiple features and modifiers adding to the excitement. The combat title, set in an octagon and featuring fierce contenders, comes with random wild symbols that are exhibited during the title’s Wild Time feature, which can be activated in any game round. Up to 20 wild symbols can appear on the reels during the feature, boosting further chances for a knockout blow.
Reflex Gaming and Yggdrasil Gaming, a leading iGaming publisher, have come together to unearth the enigmas of ancient Egypt in their latest release, Secret of Anubis DoubleMax. An adaptation of Reflex Gaming’s popular land-based game, this interactive 5×3 reel slot revolves around Anubis, the Egyptian god of the afterlife. The title features a Pop and Drop cascade mechanic, with one or more wild symbols added before the other symbols drop down.
After successfully climbing the corporate ladder in the previous release, ‘Nine to Five’, Nolimit City is now set to take a little trip into the surreal and soak in the Christmas spirit, with their latest Christmas-themed release – Jingle Balls! The trailblazing provider’s latest slot is a humorous reimagining of their controversial 2022 hit, Remember Gulag – now taking on a much more comical approach, with the slot set around Santa’s workshop in a snowy winter wonderland.
The festive period is almost upon us and that can only mean one thing; popular software provider Swintt’s Premium slot line-up is getting ready to give players an extra dose of holiday cheer with the addition of a brand-new Christmas-themed release in Santa’s Pots and Pearls. Being the latest title in the studio’s popular SwinttPremium line-up, Santa’s Pots and Pearls features classic sounds and symbols players will recognise from traditional land-based slots, only this time the icons come with a festive twist as candles, mistletoe, bells and jolly St Nick all add to the atmosphere.
Thunderkick is turning up the heat and daring players to brave Hellapeños, its scorching new release. Set in the fiery depths of hell itself, players are transported to a glowing red bar where spicy cocktails and red-hot wins are being served up. The game presents a unique 3-3-4-4-4 reel formation, with symbols including bottles, card ranks and a devilish dog needing to land in left-to-right sequences with no gaps to award a win.
BF Games is celebrating the launch of a new jackpot mechanic in its cyberpunk-inspired release Megacity. Zap!Pots makes its debut in the electrifying new slot, paving the way for mega wins. The Zap! symbols unlock the game’s bonus round, with up to x2,000 jackpot awarded either through collecting enough Zap! icons during base game or by unlocking levels in the Free Games.
Wazdan, the innovative games provider, unravels the secrets of the tome in its latest slot release Book of Faith. Taking its inspiration from RPG-style games, Book of Faith boasts a dusky backdrop to add to the mysterious atmosphere, sitting behind the title’s 5×3 reel grid. The game sees the return of the Collector symbol, which amasses value from jackpot and bonus symbols.
Play’n GO have awakened an ancient predator for feeding time in Mega Don Feeding Frenzy, a new online slot packed with ferocious features. This huge, legendary shark returned to the depths to rest after his last appearance on the reels. But now, he is back and he’s hungrier than ever. Players will get a front row seat to witness the awesome power of the Mega Don and his chums and will spin 5×4 online slot to create winning combinations of symbols across the reels.
Just in time for the festive and festival season, Tom Horn Gaming brings to life a popular Joker figure in its new, glitzy game, 81 Joker X. Aside from the mischievous Joker, this classic game showcases an array of colourful gems and crystals that clearly resemble iconic card suit symbols such as hearts, spades or clubs. This time, however, they take on a more classy, crystaline look to fit the overall elegance and grandeur of 81 Joker X.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has served up another sweet treat in Candy Jar Clusters. Set in a confectionery-coated landscape, the new online Slot presents players with a 7×7 grid featuring cupcakes, macarons, fruits, and other sugar symbols. Winning clusters form when six or more of these symbols connect vertically or horizontally, with a tumble mechanic then removing the combinations from play and replacing them with new symbols from above.
ESA Gaming, has heralded the start of a new era with the launch of its first ever video slot, 12 Deadly Spins. The 5×6 title is set in a spooky graveyard with a distinct Mexican twinge, with sombrero-wearing skulls, maracas, and La Catrina all filling the reels. During every spin, if a wild lands on the reels, it leaves a frame. On the 12th spin, all frames on the reelset will display the same random symbol, potentially leading to huge wins.
Armadillo Studios is proud to announce the festive return of its beloved Christmas-themed slot, Armadillo Does Christmas with big win potential, a unique snowy Trail Bonus and much more! The festive season is in full swing and our Armadillo mascot is back in this delightful 5×4, high volatility slot. Join him in his Christmas costume as he spreads cheer and aims to reward players with the biggest presents possible.
Blueprint Gaming’s halls are decked with nets and buoys this holiday season with the release of its latest slot, the feature rich Fishin’ Frenzy Christmas. The popular series returns for a festive instalment with the familiar 5×3 board complemented by a chilly winter backdrop and Christmas attire for its colourful characters to provide a twist on the gameplay experience players have come to expect.
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has launched its latest Scatter Pays title, Jelly Valley, which is packed with fun animations and engaging features. Bursting with colour, this 6×5 slot takes players to a whimsical land full of rainbows and treats. The easy-to-understand gameplay sees a win granted when eight or more matching symbols land on the reels during any spin.
Battles between gladiators and lions can lead to big wins in the latest ‘Powered by OneTouch’ release, Colosseum Clash, with sticky wilds and multipliers adding to the excitement. Set against a backdrop of the famous Roman battleground, the title’s immersive graphics paired with numerous features provide engaging gameplay where combat is key to victory.
Gaming Realms, a leading provider of mobile-focused gaming content, is empowering players to make a variety of game-altering decisions in its festive-themed title Slingo Elf Blitz. Upon starting each round, a ‘Pick Your Elf’ feature will trigger, allowing players to choose one of three different racers who will travel around the track awarding a variety of cash and jackpot prizes. Each elf boasts a different volatility rating, win multiplier and jackpot size, allowing users to enjoy the game in numerous different ways whilst increasing replayability.
As the end of the year approaches, the casino software provider Endorphina announced the release of another unique title on 7th December – Hot Puzzle where it’s not just the girls that are hot, it’s the prizes as well! By adding this slot to its already rich and diverse game portfolio, Endorphina plans to strengthen its strong position in the iGaming world, as well as further expand its audience of slot game enthusiasts. Hot Puzzle is a 5-reel, 4-row slot with alluring fruits, captivating graphics, and enchantingly beautiful ladies appearing on the screen!
Reel Fox, a new Premium Series slot from Berlin start-up Hölle Games, is now live. This is the latest edition in the Reel franchise, following Reel Wolf and Reel Tiger. While the clever Fox may be a less fearsome animal, he’s no less rewarding, offering a whopping 10,000x prize payout. The 5×3, 25 payline game has a simple proposition to win – simply fill all the cash symbols in the feature (Hold & Win) round for 10,000 times your stake. Fur real!
BGaming is set to spread Christmas cheer with a Santa’s sack full of new slots. It’s four festive releases, Gift X, Slot Machine X-mas Edition, Ice Scratch and Gemza X-Mas Edition, promise continued thrills throughout December.
Stakelogic is here to brighten up the festive period with Wild Wild Bass 2 Xmas Special. Our hugely popular Wild Wild Bass 2 slot has been given a Christmas makeover packed with frosty visuals, insane bonuses and massive wins. Cast your line into a frosty lake and hit the spin button to start catching those wins. This fishing expedition takes place over a six-reel grid with 2,304 pay ways.
Malta’s Prime Minister has said his nation will veto any attempts by the EU to introduce a bloc-wide online gambling levy, threatening to place the industry at the centre of febrile European politics.
Robert Abela has told Malta’s parliament that he would use his nation’s member state veto to block the passage of the next EU budget, if a proposed gambling levy is included.
The budget, formally known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), lays out how the EU will spend its €2trn budget from 2028 to 2034.
The prospect of adding a continent-wide tax to the budget remains only a proposal, but the idea has heavyweight backing.
Vice-president of the European Parliament Victor Negrescu is spearheading these efforts, arguing that a fast-growing digital industry that generates billions in revenue should be subject to EU-level taxation.
Negrescu says that the levy could generate between €2-4bn every year.
“This industry fully benefits from the EU’s single market, digital infrastructure and crossborder access, but operates under fragmented rules, unequal taxation and insufficient enforcement,” he said.
The online gambling sector might well quibble with the specifics of these claims.
The idea that it “fully benefits” from the EU single market may have been unassailably true in the point-of-supply era, but the subsequent fragmentation of national rules that Negrescu refers to has significantly complicated that picture.
Nevertheless, backing for the levy from a senior European politician has naturally spooked the industry and its primary champion within the EU, Malta.
The levy would be so damaging to Malta’s economic interests that it is willing to use its most powerful EU instrument by executing a veto in the European Council in order to block the budget from being approved.
That would likely plunge the island nation into the centre of a political firestorm, but recent history suggests that smaller EU nations and their allies can successfully disrupt budget negotiations.
During discussions over the 2020 EU budget, Poland and Hungary successfully secured concessions after they both threatened to veto the MFF over rule-of-law requirements.
Malta will also hope to rely on support from the Friends of Cohesion, an informal alliance of 16 nations concerned with regional development, of which it is a part.
Negrescu’s pledge to pair his levy with a “clear EU directive against illegal and unlicensed platforms” is unlikely to satisfy the online gambling industry, despite growing complaints of a rampant black market from a number of quarters.
Malta strikes again
In simple terms, Malta is seeking to protect an industry which accounts for 10 percent of its gross domestic product.
The nation has shown a clear willingness to ignore the EU’s wishes in order to shield the many gaming firms that host their headquarters within its borders.
Most notably, the creation of Bill 55 has successfully protected local companies from having to repay hundreds of millions of euros in player refund settlements.
Ongoing cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union suggest that Europe’s top judges will soon rule against Bill 55, which is now Article 56A of Malta’s gambling act.
The European Commission also launched infringement proceedings against Malta over the provision
Tax troubles.
There are so far no specifics on how the levy would be calculated or what value it would be set at, but beyond Malta an additional levy would also be extremely challenging for operators in European markets already struggling with high tax burdens.
This includes the Netherlands, where a government report released this week has shown that staggered increases to taxes of 37.8 percent of gross gambling revenue (GGR) have failed to deliver any benefit to the country’s budget.
Even a relatively slight increase to this tax rate could send more operators scurrying out the market and see channelisation dive further than its current rate of 55 percent.
Nations like France, where online betting is taxed at 59.3 percent of GGR, or Portugal, with its 8 percent turnover tax on online sports betting, would also feel an impact.
Negotiations over the contents of the EU budget are set to continue for several months, with the approval process expected to be completed in late 2026 or early 2027.
Leaders in the Council of Europe have agreed to come to a preliminary deal on the MFF by October, according to a coordinated statement issued earlier this month.
Malta’s devout opposition to a possible gambling levy is just one of a range of issues under discussion, including a stark divide between nations such as Germany, which favour spending cuts, and the Friends of Cohesion, who want additional cash for agriculture and regional funding.
The post Malta Prepares For EU Budget Battle To Stave Off Gambling Levy appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
The esports organisation’s second anime apparel collaboration will be sold exclusively via g2esports.com/shop.
G2 is launching a limited-edition G2 | One Piece capsule collection on June 25, with the drop available exclusively through the organisation’s online store at g2esports.com/shop.
The collection is inspired by One Piece’s Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy and includes hoodies, zip-ups, t-shirts, caps, sleeves, and tote bags. According to G2, the items use a black-and-white palette and feature a minimalist embroidered logo alongside a custom G2 | One Piece Jolly Roger that combines the G2 samurai emblem with Luffy’s straw hat.
“At G2, we’re continuing to push the culture and fashion of esports beyond competition alone, and this One Piece collection is a natural extension of that,” says Sabrina Ratih, COO of G2 Esports. “We wanted to create a capsule that continues to elevate the esports fashion space – understated, premium, and stylish enough for everyday wear, while still carrying the spirit of adventure, ambition, and individuality that defines One Piece and G2 alike. Every piece is designed to bridge the gap between fandom and everyday style, and continuing our mission to redefine what esports fashion can be.”
G2 described the drop as its second anime collaboration, following a previous apparel collaboration with Solo Leveling. The company positioned the release as part of its broader effort to connect esports, anime, and streetwear.
One Piece debuted in 1999 and remains one of the largest anime franchises globally. G2 cited over 600 million manga copies sold and more than 1,160 episodes for the series.
The post G2 drops limited-edition One Piece streetwear capsule on June 25 appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Projects sit within UKRI’s Research Programme on Gambling and the GHR-UK Evidence Centre, backed by the statutory levy.
Ygam has been named as a partner on four projects funded through the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling, supported by the statutory levy. The charity will work with academic teams including the University of Birmingham, Bournemouth University, the University of Plymouth, Lancaster University, and Liverpool John Moores University.
The four projects sit within the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which coordinates 19 one-year Innovation Partnerships under the programme. UKRI has been appointed by the UK Government to oversee research commissioned through the new statutory Gambling Levy. Under the levy, 20% of annual funding will be allocated to research, equating to £22.1 million in 2025/26.
Emily Tofield, Chief Executive of Ygam, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with leading university partners, contributing our expertise in a key strategic area of our work. A defining strength of our approach is that it is grounded in robust insight and research, underpinning everything we do. This enables us to understand how and why harms emerge and translate that into practical, preventative education that is credible and scalable. We look forward to achieving these outcomes together and informing effective measures to prevent harms among children and young people.”
Ygam said its advisory panels — including young people, individuals with lived experience, community and faith leaders, gaming and esports representatives, and student ambassadors — will help shape the research to reflect “real-world experience and diverse community perspectives.”
The four partnerships are: INTEGRATE (University of Birmingham, Ygam, Al-Hurraya and Community Connexions), focused on intersectional gambling harm and interventions for children, young people and emerging adults; “From Evidence to Action: Safeguarding Neurodivergent Young People in Gamified Digital Environments” (Bournemouth University, Ygam, Work’n’Diversity CIC), focused on gambling-like risks in gamified digital environments; GRASP (University of Plymouth-led partnership including NatCen, NHS and third-sector organisations, and Ygam), mapping support pathways and gaps in prevention and recovery; and GRACE-Net (Lancaster University and Liverpool John Moores University with local authorities, NHS partners, third-sector organisations and Ygam), testing collaborative approaches in the North West of England and sharing learning more widely.
The post Ygam joins four UKRI-funded gambling harms research partnerships appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
-
Australia7 days agoFormer Star Entertainment Executives Mathias Bekier and Paula Martin Disqualified and Ordered to Pay Penalties
-
Alejandra Burato7 days ago
Record Attendance, Exciting New Releases, and a Resounding Success: This was Zitro Experience Peru
-
Amusnet7 days ago
Weekend Reels | Week 25: Slot Drops & Trends
-
ArenaPlus7 days ago
DigiPlus Wins “Digital Operator of the Year” Award at 2026 Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific
-
Anthony Dalla-Giacoma7 days ago
Elysium Studios Releases its Latest Slot Game “Hood and Loot”
-
Greece7 days ago
SYNOT Games Announces New Partnership with Superbet
-
Bragg Gaming Group4 days ago
Massive Gaming launches Blitzcrown titles on Superbet Brazil via Bragg Hub
-
Compliance4 days ago
HIPTHER Launches HALLO: The Standard in Compliance Expertise
