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Yggdrasil unleashes ancient powers in The Runemakers DoubleMax™
Leading iGaming publisher Yggdrasil and Bang Bang Games have combined to create the debut DoubleMax slot incorporating a cluster-pays mechanic, The Runemakers DoubleMax™.
This high volatility cluster pays slot can see players win up to 15,000x with huge cluster combinations, Mystic Mystery symbols and lucrative Free Spins with DoubleMax multipliers.
Winning clusters are formed when five more symbols land adjacent vertically or horizontally, with the DoubleMax Game Engagement Mechanic kicking in after every win. This causes a win multiplier to double, while further symbols can cascade down to boost win potential.
Special Mystic Mystery symbols can drop onto the 6×6 game grid after each win, revealing a matching symbol leading to impressive cluster pays wins.
Should three or more bonus scatter symbols land it will automatically award seven free spins. During this feature the DoubleMax multiplier does not reset. Brave players can opt to play a DoubleMax all-or-nothing gamble minigame to boost their spins to 11.
Players can also pay 125x their stake should they wish to automatically receive seven free spins. Alternatively, they can pay 350x their stake to buy the Super Bonus which awards 11 free spins.
The Runemakers DoubleMax is powered by GATI, with Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art technology enabling partners to employ the preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit to consistently produce cutting-edge content followed by rapid distribution.
Mark McGinley, Chief Product Officer at Yggdrasil, said: “The Runemakers DoubleMax offers one of our most popular GEMs and takes an engaging twist. This is the first time we have combined a cluster pays slot with the DoubleMax mechanic and we are expecting great things.
“There is a lot of anticipation around this release and plenty of confidence that it will be a real hit with players and operators alike thanks to its excellent features and great win potential.”
Frank McPolin, Managing Director at Bang Bang Games, said: “Developing The Runemakers DoubleMax has allowed us to explore some exciting themes and concepts, all throughout the development process. We cannot wait to unleash the ancient power of the Runemakers upon players around the world. It certainly has all the makings to be a truly great cluster pays hit.”
Former DAZN executive joins as the safer gambling consultancy scales internationally from Manchester.
EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the company said on 5 May 2026. The Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said the hire is part of its next phase of international growth.
Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to help scale operations and expand its role with organisations in “high-risk sectors,” including sport, gambling, and education.
Chetan Pandya, Managing Director at EPIC Global Solutions, said: “EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.”
Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Global Solutions, added: “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that.”
EPIC said it is expanding its presence in North America and internationally, alongside the development of scalable and digitally-enabled solutions to support organisations across multiple markets.
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Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy says the hire supports expansion in North America and other markets.
EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said on 5 May 2026.
Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to support its next phase of international growth and to scale its operations as regulatory scrutiny increases and operators expand into new markets.
“EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey,” Pandya said.
CEO Paul Buck said the hire strengthens EPIC’s leadership as it expands its presence in North America and develops “scalable and digitally-enabled solutions” to support partners across multiple jurisdictions. “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that,” Buck added.
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Inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards were held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas and livestreamed globally.
StreamRollers has announced its Top 100 Casino Influencers of 2026 following the inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards, held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas in Nevada. The company said the event brought together casino content creators, gaming executives and media for a formal gala.
Former Nevada State Attorney General George Chanos presented the awards. “Nevada continues to lead in gaming and innovation,” said Chanos. “This new wave of creators represents the next evolution of how audiences engage with Las Vegas and gambling entertainment.”
StreamRollers listed its top 10 ranked influencers as:
- Raja Richter (The Big Jackpot),
- Vegas Matt,
- Lady Luck HQ,
- Brian Christopher Slots,
- NG Slot,
- D Lucky Experience,
- Mr. Hand Pay,
- Pompsie,
- Xposed
- and PokerMetarb.
The company said the full Top 100 list has been published on its Instagram account.
The company positioned the awards as a marker of the growing creator economy around casino content, which it said spans platforms including YouTube, Twitch and Instagram. StreamRollers said the awards event was livestreamed via StreamRollers.com and noted its platform is currently in beta with an official launch planned.
David Wang, Founder of StreamRollers, commented: “Casino influencers aren’t just playing games—they’re redefining how millions experience Las Vegas and gambling entertainment from their screens. This event is about recognizing the creators leading that transformation.”
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