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GET CHINESE NEW YEAR OFF TO A WINNING START WITH WOOD DRAGON BY BOLDPLAY
With Chinese New Year almost upon us, Boldplay is preparing to usher in an age of prosperity with their exciting new release, Wood Dragon – a five-reel, 25-payline slot that sees players draw on the power of this ancient astrological symbol to enhance their wins with free spins and massive multipliers.
Based on the Asian zodiac, the game celebrates the year of the Wood Dragon – an event that only comes around once every 60 years – and is typically associated with growth, harmony and nature. These qualities are represented in a background of rolling green hills and cloud-topped mountains, with the game’s unique icons being made of symbols of good luck including gold coins and hand fans.
The three famous years of the Wood Dragon – 1904, 1964 and 2024 – also appear among the slot’s high-value icons, while the mystical creature itself features as a wild that can substitute for any regular symbol. With wins that pay from left-to-right and right-to-left, the game is a high variance title that saves its biggest wins for the bonus feature, which is triggered whenever three or more scatters appear.
Whenever this happens, players will receive between 5 and 15 free spins based on the number of triggering symbols, with all wins then being subject to a randomly-chosen multiplier of the total stake! Wood Dragon is the perfect title to celebrate this rare and momentous event.
Speaking ahead of the launch of Wood Dragon, Boldplay Head of Design Marcus Taylor said: “In Chinese astrology, the year of the Wood Dragon only comes around once every 60 years – so what better way to mark the occasion than by releasing an all-new slot imbued with the qualities of luck, prosperity and nature?
“With its Asian zodiac theme and a free spins bonus round that can add massive multipliers, Wood Dragon is the perfect game to get Chinese New Year off to a winning start and we’re sure it’s going to be an incredibly popular addition at all casinos that feature Boldplay’s slots.”
Arizona Lottery
Scientific Games rolls out Momentum systems upgrade for Arizona Lottery
New central gaming and retailer management systems support expanded draw game features across the Lottery’s 3,600 retail locations.
Scientific Games said a new suite of systems technology is now powering the Arizona Lottery’s statewide sales, including updates to its draw games portfolio. The rollout is based on Scientific Games’ Momentum ecosystem, incorporating a central gaming system and a retailer management system.
Arizona Lottery Executive Director Alec Thomson said the technology and game changes are intended to modernize operations and refresh the draw game lineup. “Our teams have been working hard behind the scenes with the Scientific Games teams, and we are thrilled to see this project come to life. The changes to our draw games will give our players bigger value, more ways to play and even more chances to win,” Thomson said. “Ultimately, the advanced technology ecosystem modernizes our operations and positions the Arizona Lottery for future growth.”
The Lottery’s draw game changes include an update to The Pick featuring an automatic multiplier on every play and an add-on called The Pick PLUS, the addition of a daily midday drawing for Pick 3, the launch of a new Pick 4 game with midday and evening drawings, and the addition of Powerball Double Play.
Scientific Games said it also upgraded its gem | suite software to support the expanded draw portfolio and to manage retailer licensing, communications and business intelligence across the Arizona Lottery’s network of 3,600 retailers. “As the Arizona Lottery’s systems technology partner since 2015, Scientific Games is focused on readying the Lottery for long-term sustainability through advanced systems and software, and exciting new products that engage players and drive proceeds to the good cause programs that benefit Arizonans,” said John Schulz, President, Americas & Global Instant Products.
Scientific Games has supplied products and services to the Arizona Lottery for 45 years, including Scratchers games and licensed brands, and supports the Lottery from a Phoenix location, according to the company.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
Flashscore: UK World Cup traffic hits 2.35M users ahead of England vs Norway
Flashscore says England vs Mexico is its fourth most-watched match globally so far, drawing 17.5M live followers on the app.
Flashscore reported a lift in UK fan engagement ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, citing new usage data from its tournament coverage.
The company said it has recorded 2.35M unique UK users and 387.7M views across its World Cup content so far, spanning live scores, match centres, previews, articles and audio.
Flashscore also pointed to deeper “second-screen” consumption patterns in the UK during the same period, including 1.6M match preview views, 1.23M article views and 147K audio plays.
In global terms, Flashscore said England ranks seventh for team profile opens. England’s Round of 16 match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium was the fourth-most popular match of the tournament on the app, attracting 17.5M live followers and generating 53.2M views.
On player interest, Flashscore said England captain Harry Kane ranks 20th globally for player profile opens, with 3.9M—just behind Brazil’s Vinicius Junior on 4.0M. Norway striker Erling Haaland is eighth, with 5.7M profile opens.
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Amusnet Italy
Amusnet Italy Enters into Partnership with Entain
Amusnet Italy has launched its premium gaming portfolio on Entain’s prominent online casino brands, bwin and Gioco Digitale, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence within the regulated Italian market.
Through this strategic partnership, local players will gain access to the provider’s premium casino content, known for its exceptional reliability, captivating mechanics and top-tier design. This launch marks the beginning of a phased rollout, with a fully certified portfolio consisting of 174 high-performing titles from Amusnet’s catalogue.
The initial release, which went live on July 1, features the majestic slot Extra Crown Classic Buy Bonus. This royal, fruit-themed game masterfully blends a traditional aesthetic with modern video slot dynamics, featuring expanding Crown Wilds and dual Scatter symbols. It elevates excitement with an innovative Buy Bonus option for instant action alongside Amusnet’s signature 4-level mystery Jackpot Cards bonus game, providing a truly immersive player experience.
“Partnering with premium brands like bwin and Gioco Digitale is a major milestone for our growth in Italy. Launching onto Entain’s platform allows us to reach a wider audience and bring high-quality entertainment to Italian players,” said Polina Nedyalkova, Amusnet Italy Director.
Both bwin and Gioco Digitale are premier online casino brands operating under the global sports betting and gaming giant Entain, utilising a shared platform to deliver secure and cutting-edge gaming experiences. By aligning with these highly trusted brands, Amusnet is well-positioned to leverage their robust market positioning and extensive, loyal user bases to drive long-term engagement and growth.
With this strategic alliance, Amusnet Italy reinforces its commitment to driving growth in the local iGaming market alongside top-tier operators.
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