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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.

$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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