Latest News
Thunderkick takes a swing towards big thrills with 12 Bolts of Thunder
Independent slots studio Thunderkick is calling on players to grab the hammer and swing with 12 Bolts of Thunder, its newest release.
Set in the skies amidst white clouds and a beautiful blue backdrop, the slot presents a 5×4 game grid where symbols including classic slot icons must make winning combinations across 20 paylines to award a win. Wild symbols can also appear across any reels, substituting for all symbols except the Bonus and Hammer.
Hammer symbols can appear on the second, third and fourth reels, awarding Hammer wins when four or more land on a single spin. The size of the win depends on the amount of Hammers that land, with players awarded between 2x and 1,000x their bet.
Three or more Bonus symbols landing will trigger the Bonus Game, with a select number of Free Spins awarded to the player depending on how many Bonus symbols land. Here, any Hammer wins that occur will upgrade each multiplier upon the Hammer Paytable, with chances to reach 30,000x the player’s bet.
The release also features a Bonus Buy option, allowing players in select jurisdictions to trigger the free spins bonus round for a cost of 100x their base bet.
12 Bolts of Thunder marks the first game of 2024 for Thunderkick, following multiple acclaimed titles last year including Hellapenos and Hot Potato. The provider is gearing up for a monumental year, with entry into more regulated markets on the horizon alongside further releases that are set to contribute to its continued growth.
Mike Collins, Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “Lightning is set to strike in 12 Bolts of Thunder, our new slot that invites players to climb the Hammer paytable towards monumental wins.
“With plenty of exciting features such as the aforementioned Hammer pay system, alongside a powerful Bonus Game with chances to boost multipliers up to 30,000x your bet, this is the first of many dynamic and forward-thinking titles from Thunderkick this year.”
Gamification
GoldenRace launches V5 mobile solution with unified app and WebGL branding
GoldenRace has launched its next-generation V5 mobile solution, the supplier announced on 1 July 2026 in Malta. The company positions the release as a mobile delivery upgrade for its virtual sports and betting content, aimed at maintaining performance under high player traffic.
According to GoldenRace, V5 consolidates its previous architecture into a single application and “drastically reduces load sizes by 80–90%.” The company also said the platform is built “completely from the ground up” with a unified UI/UX designed to remain responsive across different network conditions.
On product features, GoldenRace said V5 introduces “advanced WebGL capabilities” to support high-fidelity graphics and operator-controlled branding. It also adds native gamification tools across games, including custom Tournaments, Leaderboards and Free Bets.
The company also outlined three mobile upgrades intended to reduce friction in the betting flow: a Lobby with modular layouts and a one-click toggle between scheduled and instant views; a next-generation Betslip with richer visual components and “smart organisation”; and dynamic Leaderboards with configurable funding and custom point logic.
GoldenRace said operators can switch to V5 by “changing a single line of code,” and added that a demo is available for operators evaluating the new mobile solution.
The post GoldenRace launches V5 mobile solution with unified app and WebGL branding appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
certification
PopOK Gaming secures certification for Portugal iGaming market
PopOK Gaming has obtained certification for the Portuguese iGaming market, adding Portugal to its list of regulated jurisdictions where it can offer compliant gaming content to licensed operators.
The company said the certification confirms it meets local regulatory and technical requirements and supports its strategy to expand in regulated markets.
PopOK Gaming did not disclose which regulator or test lab issued the certification, which products are covered, or the date the approval was granted.
Portugal continues to operate a ring-fenced regulated online gambling framework, with market access dependent on product approvals and operator licensing. For suppliers, local certification is typically a prerequisite to distribute content to licensed brands.
The post PopOK Gaming secures certification for Portugal iGaming market appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
API
St8 adds game round replays to its single API platform
Replay tool builds on St8’s graphical game round details and launches first with nine casino game studios.
St8 has launched game round replays, adding visual playback of completed casino game rounds to its existing single API platform. The company said the feature is designed to help operators verify outcomes faster and resolve player queries more efficiently.
The new capability builds on St8’s graphical game round details, which it said is already used by operators. With replays, support and operations teams can access a round’s visual playback to investigate gameplay disputes and respond to players with more transparency.
St8 also positioned the feature as a player engagement tool, with operators able to surface notable moments such as big wins and bonus rounds for promotional use.
Game round replays will initially support titles from AvatarUX, BGaming, Endorphina, Hacksaw, Peter & Sons, Pragmatic Play, Scatter Kings, Shady Lady, and Tequity Originals, with more providers to be added. St8 said the feature is delivered through its existing single API integration and requires no additional development work, and is intended to scale across multiple brands and regulated markets.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said: “Operators are under increasing pressure to deliver exceptional customer support while keeping operational costs under control. Our graphical game round details have become a trusted and widely used tool for operators, giving support teams quick access to the information they need to resolve player queries efficiently. Game round replays complement this capability by providing a visual playback of each round, helping teams resolve cases even faster and with complete confidence.
“Beyond operational efficiency, the feature also opens up new opportunities for engagement. Operators can showcase exciting gameplay moments, celebrate big wins and create richer player experiences – all through the same integration. Because game round replays are delivered through our existing single API, partners can access this functionality immediately while continuing to benefit from the simplicity and scalability that sit at the heart of the St8 platform.”
The post St8 adds game round replays to its single API platform appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
-
Asia6 days agoPhilWeb Secures ₱2.02 Billion Strategic Investment from Lance Y. Gokongwei to Accelerate AI-Driven Technology Expansion
-
adtech7 days agoPropellerAds says Social Traffic lifts game registrations 34.5% in Nigeria test
-
Africa6 days agoBGaming signs PlaylogiQ distribution deal to grow Africa reach
-
Canada6 days agoGaming Corps goes live with OLG iCasino in Ontario
-
BGaming6 days agoLatAm: Beyond Brazil – Chile, Uruguay and Peru’s Regulatory Trajectories
-
Compliance Updates5 days agoPlayCity Partners with Streaming Platform Kick to Block Illegal Gambling Ads
-
3 Oaks Gaming5 days agoWeekend Reels | Week 26: Slot Drops & Trends
-
3 Oaks Gaming6 days ago3 Oaks Gaming releases Joker Glitz x1000 slot with stacked multipliers



