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BGAMING RELEASES FESTIVE BUNDLE OF SLOTS AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Popular iGaming content provider 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.
Crash game Gift X tests players’ nerves as they watch Santa load up his sleigh with presents and race across the sky, dropping gifts as he goes. They must cash out before the jolly St. Nick and his reindeer crash back to earth in order to win.
To kick-start the Christmas spirit, Gift X is released on December 1 and offers players the chance to place two bets per round, giving them two chances to guess when the crash will take place and boost their winnings. The 97% RTP casual game also includes auto-play, so players can automate their play and be in with the chance of winning up to a €250,000 maximum win.
Slot Machine X-mas Edition embraces the nostalgia of vintage slot machines, inviting players to pull the lever and spin the three reels, revealing classic casino symbols. In this very-high volatility red and gold slot, three Bonus symbols become sticky and trigger the Bonus Game, with the potential for three respins. Released on December 7, each new coin in this game resets the round and the more coins awarded, the higher the multiplier, ranging from x3 to a max multiplier of x2024.
The third release of the season is the Ice Scratch pack, out on December 14, which features a trio of scratch games in which frozen cards with different bet values give players the chance to bag up to a x100,000 max win. The very-high volatility game with 90% RTP features nine concealed cells to scratch off, either manually or in autoplay mode, and uncover hidden values. Match three for an instant win. Gold, Silver and Bronze games offer atmospheric gameplay, with a cosy fireplace crackling and a warm winter glow.
Adding an injection of luxury into the line-up from December 15, Gemza X-Mas Edition combines popular Bonanza mechanics with an additional reel for extra wins and 97.17% RTP. The bejewelled high-volatility release takes players through a magical kingdom, where gnomes mine precious stones while fighting to avoid a fearsome fire-breathing dragon.
Players who are brave enough can test their luck in the Free Spins round and spin the additional reel beneath the main field for extra wins. Golden Key Multipliers also activate in the Bonus Game, unearthing four old chests full of diamonds. Like Gift X, this frozen land also offers a €250,000 maximum win.
Yulia Aliakseyeva, Co-CPO at BGaming, said: “This year, we have gone all out with our dazzling seasonal line-up – offering four truly creative and well-designed games for our players.
“Gift X, our thrilling crash game, features the loveable Santa Claus as its main star and a multi-bet option, while Slot Machine X-mas Edition is sure to evoke wholesome memories of the bygone Christmases. Of course, Ice Scratch is another genre we know is hugely popular with players, offering a trio of scratch card options and atmospheric graphics, while Gemza X-Mas Edition features the energetic Bonanza mechanic and an additional reel, to add further festive magic.”
The set of festive Christmas slots is now available for players of LevelUp Casino.
BGaming is a fast-growing iGaming content provider converting gambling into gaming. Thanks to an expert team and a player-driven approach, the studio creates innovative and engaging products featured on reputable platforms and 1,000+ online casinos worldwide. BGaming is the world’s first to support cryptocurrencies and offer Provably Fair games. Today the brand’s portfolio includes 100+ products with HD graphics and a clear user interface for every device. The studio is also known for its brand exclusives created in partnerships with leading operators in the industry.
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game’s 2026 industry barometer – the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten
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IESF Officially Opens the World Esports Championship 2025 in Kuala Lumpur
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The World Esports Championship 2025 (WEC25) is officially open in Kuala Lumpur, welcoming athletes, fans, and delegations from around the globe. With 19 nations taking part in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), this year’s event stands as the most internationally diverse MLBB competition in IESF history.
After a year filled with national and regional qualifiers and preparations from teams around the world, the world’s top esports athletes have arrived in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. The opening ceremony set the tone for the days ahead, offering fans a first glimpse of the excitement and atmosphere surrounding this year’s championship.
“WEC25 reflects the continued growth of esports as a space for connection, competition, and shared passion,” said IESF General Secretary Boban Totovski. “Bringing together 19 nations for MLBB is a milestone not just for the title, but for the entire esports ecosystem. We are proud to bring this edition of the championship to Kuala Lumpur.”
As the competition officially kicks off, the schedule is fully packed with exciting match-ups among Nations, competing for their flag and country. The best from all over the world will have the unique opportunity to become the MLBB World Champion.
IESF extends its gratitude to the Malaysian government and the Ministry for Youth and Sports, partners, athletes, and global supporters who continue to elevate the championship’s reach and impact.
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Merkur Group Strengthens its Market Presence in Spain
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Merkur Slots Spain has completed the acquisition of a total of eleven arcades operated by arcade operator Operjoku S.L.U. in the Basque Country. In addition, the subsidiary of Merkur Group, headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, will take over the operation of gaming machines in 108 bars previously serviced by Operkale S.L.U., a specialist in the placement of gaming machines in gastronomy in the autonomous region of northern Spain. Implemented in cooperation with the Spanish distributor Merkur Dosniha, the acquisition marks a significant milestone in the expansion of the company’s brand presence, representing its first entry into Spain’s highly profitable hospitality installation segment.
With this step, the East Westphalian corporate group continues its international growth trajectory. Meik Sellenriek, Management Board Member, Merkur Operations at Merkur.com AG, welcomed the development: “Spain is a market of great importance and long-term potential for the Merkur Group. This acquisition clearly underlines that. We are proud to welcome around 50 new employees to the company and look forward with confidence to strengthening our market position.”
Dominik Raasch, Management Board Member, Merkur Games at Merkur.com AG, said: “There are strong synergies between the Merkur Group’s business divisions. The successful acquisition of Operjoku and Operkale demonstrates how effectively we leverage these synergies to support our sustainable growth. We are particularly pleased to now offer our innovative gaming machines and games in our own arcades and bars in the Basque Country – one of Spain’s most economically powerful regions.”
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