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Week 10/2024 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Blueprint Gaming has launched a foray into multiplayer slot gaming with Reel Rivals on United Kingdom brand Sky Vegas, marking a major step forward in tournament-based, interactive online slot gameplay. Developed in partnership with game design and development studio HungryBear Gaming using its successful Slot Masters template, Reel Rivals is a unique and free-to-play game that pits three players head-to-head.

Games Global’s Stormcraft Studios has announced the upcoming launch of the anticipated sequel Immortal Romance II, twelve years on from the release of the timeless classic that has captivated the online gaming industry. Immortal Romance II offers an even more immersive experience with the beautiful, hand-crafted game supported by incredible cinematic win animations as well as a powerful new original soundtrack.

PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has unearthed its latest glittering title, Gemstones Gold. This is a 5x 6 symbols video slot that shines thanks to its innovative multiplier reel, offering multipliers of up to x500. The game displays an array of precious gemstones including gold, ruby, purple, blue, green and brown stones.

With spring almost upon us, innovative casino software supplier, Swintt, has announced it will be embarking on a wild journey through the heart of nature in Max the Winner – an all-new slot adventure where free spins with acorn upgrades can lead to huge prizes. Played out across a 5×3 gameboard with 10 fixed paylines, this woodland-themed release features all manner of cute critters across its reels, with the magnificent kingfisher acting as the slot’s highest paying icon and plucky Max the squirrel making an appearance in the bonus round.

Relax Gaming, has launched Firewins Factory, its latest high-octane slot featuring fun, frenzy, and fireworks aplenty. Players can win a maximum of 20,000x their stake by way of six different wild symbols. Explosive Wilds, Cross Wilds, Diagonal Cross Wilds, Horizontal Wilds, Vertical Wilds, and Random Spread Wilds can all land, adding to the game’s explosive nature.

Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher, and Reflex Gaming have joined forces to unveil Book of Blarney GigaBlox™, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This latest addition to their portfolio takes the beloved Irish theme to new heights by incorporating the popular Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM) GigaBlox™. Players can expect reels adorned with Irish symbols such as horseshoes, pints of stout, pots of gold, and the cheerful figure of Blarney himself.

With Shamrock Saints, slot supplier Push Gaming has put its own spin on the industry staple theme of leprechauns, taking players into the mysterious and fun world of the mischievous sprites from Irish folklore. Exploring a side of the supernatural beings that countless previous games have yet to tackle, Push’s latest colourful slot follows the antics of a gang of rowdy leprechauns, hell-bent on plundering and drinking, that have taken over their local tavern.

Nolimit City are done blasting through mines with their latest hit slot Fire in the Hole 2. They’re now poised to turn from dynamite to darkness – a realm the award-winning provider is well known for. With mega-hits such as ‘Mental’, ‘Tombstone RIP’, and more recently ‘True Kult’ rocking the slots industry over the years, their latest slot Possessed promises to push their signature sinister style even further, showcasing their mastery of all things demented.

R. Franco Digital, has launched a follow-up to its top-performing fruit slot 40 Super 7 with a new iteration offering a thrilling bonus game in 40 Super 7 Free Spins. Taking place on a 5×4 grid, a host of classic slot fruit symbols fill the reels including lucky sevens wilds, which substitute other icons to help form winning combinations across the slot’s 40 paylines.

Endorphina has recently released a new cat-themed title, Aristocats. Revolving around royalty and prestige, this online slot gives you the opportunity to create your own purrfect Kingdom. Aristocats is a 5-reel, 3-row slot with 25 fixed paylines, where players encounter cats with important titles like princesses and dukes. Set in a stunning castle, the slot depicts the opulent lifestyle splendidly, allowing players to collect priceless jewels and crowns as part of the royal treasure.

Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has further expanded its popular Coins™ series with its latest launch, 15 Coins™: Grand Gold Edition. This slot builds upon the success of its predecessors, offering users even more opportunities to cash in huge rewards on its 15 reels.

Just when you thought the classic fruit-based slot formula couldn’t be taken any further, popular German-based casino software provider, Apparat Gaming, has once again blazed a trail with its red-hot release, 1-2-3 Wilds On Fire. Featuring all the familiar symbols and iconic casino-style sounds, this red hot release features a 5×3 reel layout, 10 fixed paylines and wins that pay from left-to-right and right-to-left – resulting in a medium-high volatility and maximum wins of 1,500x the bet.

Spinomenal has cast more slots magic with the launch of its title, Queen of Shadows. Set within a 5×4 layout, this game whisks players into a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere, complemented with an eerie soundtrack that heightens the ambiance. Medium symbols include a crown, potion bottle, glass daggers, and a dark raven, all contributing to the game’s dark feel. At the heart of Queen of Shadows is the Wild symbol, represented by the striking Queen herself.

Join a brave thrill-seeker on a journey to uncover the secrets of Queen Nitocris’ tomb in Play’n GO’s latest Dead series title, Banquet of Dead. In this brand-new 5×3 online slot, players are invited to the dusty, cavernous tomb of Queen Nitocris in Ancient Egypt. As players venture deeper into the tomb, they’ll come across the Banquet of Queen Nitocris, rife with dangerous obstacles and tasty traps.

Evoplay is holding players captive on a train through the American frontier in its latest release Bandit Bust where an outlaw shoots a hail of multiplier wilds. Journeying through the Wild West, Bandit Bust takes place on a 5×3 grid where the train’s passengers and their luggage are held ransom as the game’s symbols. The heist for riches is elevated through the Wild Bandit Random Event which sees up to six Wilds appear on the reels.

Blueprint Gaming provides a touch of nostalgia to players in search of sizzling wins in its latest release, 777 Deluxe, a fiery adaptation of the traditional 3×3 slot 7s Deluxe. All the classic fruit and bar symbols return to a colourful background, with flames engulfing the reels alongside a vibrant soundtrack, creating an immersive gameplay experience redolent of a retro slot machine, but with modern features.

Pragmatic Play, has released Big Bass Day at the Races – just in time for the Cheltenham Festival. This engaging 5×3 Slot sees everyone’s favourite fisherman swap his fishing line for the finish line as he heads off in search of fun on the furlongs. While thematically different from other games in the iconic Big Bass series, this new adventure on dry land offers familiar gameplay, with money symbols in the base game randomly collected on occasion with multipliers up to 50x.

Yggdrasil joins forces once again with AceRun to bring you their latest game 5 Sevens Hold & Win, a classic slot with a modern Hold & Win gameplay. The 5-reel slot boasts old-school fruit machine mechanics that are boosted by the inclusion of a Hold & Win feature and four lucrative fixed jackpots. Should six or more coin symbols land anywhere on the reels the Hold & Win feature will trigger.

Games Global exclusive studio, High Limit Studio, has launched Beef Up The Bonus™, its most exciting game to date, packed with engaging and immersive mechanics and features. A mighty blue bull guides players over rugged terrains in this Wild West-themed online slot, offering free spins, a Link&Win™ feature, a Link&Win™ Upgrade Trail, and a wheel bonus on their journey.

3 Oaks Gaming has launched its latest slot, Sky Pearls: Hold and Win, marking the introduction of the first 4×4 reel grid in its esteemed Hold and Win series. During the main game, the Dragon Symbol acts as the Wild, assisting players in crafting winning combinations by replacing regular symbols. To secure a win, players must land a minimum of eight matching symbols anywhere across the reel.

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, Berlin-based Hölle Games (after pressure from local kobolds) launched a new slot title, “Leprechaun Respin”. For those unaware, kobolds are mischievous sprites native to Germany and cousins of the common Irish leprechaun. Like their Irish relatives, kobolds have a huge capacity for mischief and so to ensure their goodwill, Hölle Games created this tribute slot for all the wee folk on the Emerald Isle. The 5×3, 20 payline features the titular Leprechaun who will, once free spins are unlocked, provide respins on any winning paylines.

In its latest game release, Aarupolis, Tom Horn Gaming, wittily expands on the ancient Egypt slot genre, taking players on a unique gaming journey where Egyptian mythology meets sci-fi. With its medium/high variance gameplay and an RTP of 95.2%, Aarupolis introduces a scatter pays mechanic as well as a new proprietary feature BlastX to the supplier’s portfolio. Together with other exciting features, they make up for an incredibly engaging and smooth gameplay experience, full of high win potential.

In preparation for the iconic Irish celebration this month, Boldplay are inviting players to raise their glasses and say ‘slainte’ to prosperity and good fortune in Paddy’s Pints – a refreshing new cascading reels slot where players can land free spins and huge clover pays!

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Ignition Casino: One-night Las Vegas Strip spend hits $668, up 109% since 2014
Resort fees are up 194% and Nevada’s live poker table count is down 38% since 2011, based on UNLV and Gaming Commission data cited in the report.
The cost of a one-night visit to the Las Vegas Strip has more than doubled since 2014, according to a new “Las Vegas Inflation Index” published by Ignition Casino. The report estimates a typical one-night “basket” of expenses at $667.85 in 2026 versus $319.09 in 2014, a 109.3% increase.
Ignition Casino’s basket includes the Strip average for a blackjack minimum bet, weekend one-night hotel stay, resort fee, domestic beer, bottle of water, dinner (entrée and drink), a show ticket and valet parking. In the company’s breakdown, resort fees show the steepest jump, rising from $19.43 to $48.49 (+194.5%). Other increases cited include blackjack minimum bets from $50.00 to $112.17 (+124.3%), show tickets from $82.86 to $175.91 (+112.3%), water from $3.00 to $7.00 (+133.3%), and valet parking moving from free to $40.
For poker, the report argues higher trip costs are landing alongside a smaller live product. Citing UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research and Nevada Gaming Commission Quarterly Reports, it says Nevada’s live poker table count fell from 957 in 2011 to 595 by end-2025, a 38% decline. On the Strip, the report puts active poker rooms at eight today—Aria, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Horseshoe, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, The Venetian and Wynn—down from approximately 17 in the late 2000s.
The company also points to higher rake caps compared with 2014. It states Aria’s rake is “10% of the pot up to a maximum cap of $7 per hand,” Bellagio’s cap is $6, and the remaining Strip rooms are at $5, versus a 2014 Strip average cap of $4. Using an assumed 30 raked hands per hour, the report estimates that a $2 higher cap at cap-reaching tables equates to “an extra $60 per hour” going to the house, or $300 over a five-hour session.
At blackjack, Ignition Casino ties higher table minimums to shorter expected playtime for fixed budgets. It estimates a $500 bankroll would last about 2 hours and 22 minutes at the 2014 average minimum bet, versus about 28 minutes at the 2026 average minimum, using an approach it attributes to “casino risk analysts and quantitative mathematicians” and assuming 70 hands per hour and a blackjack standard deviation of 1.15.
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eSports
G2 partners with PUBG MOBILE Esports to scale Western Europe competition
Deal starts with the 2026 PMCO Western Europe Wildcard and adds a JanickaGaming ambassador program.
G2 and PUBG MOBILE Esports have announced a partnership aimed at growing the PUBG MOBILE esports ecosystem in Western Europe, the companies said on June 15, 2026 in Berlin.
The partnership begins with the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) Western Europe Wildcard, with registration open now. G2’s in-house media and production unit, 62, will support tournament operations and community activations, spanning creator campaigns, media buying, and event management.
The first major activation under the agreement will be the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) Western Europe Finals, scheduled for 11–13 September, with registration opening today, according to the announcement.
The companies are also launching an ambassador program for the region, naming German PUBG MOBILE content creator JanickaGaming as the Western Europe ambassador. PUBG MOBILE said she will stream PUBG MOBILE weekly and cover esports topics and tournaments alongside her existing social content.
“PUBG MOBILE has built something really special over the years. It’s one of the biggest games in the world and one of the most impressive esports ecosystems,” said Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2.
Shaowei Chen, Head of Western Europe Publishing at PUBG MOBILE, added: “Western Europe represents one of the most promising growth frontiers for PUBG MOBILE esports, and G2 stands as a great strategic partner to drive this expansion.”
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Gambling in the USA
Las Vegas Inflation Index: Cost of visiting Sin City for one night has more than doubled in the last 12 years
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- An average spend for one night on the Las Vegas Strip now reaches nearly $670, compared to $319 in 2014.
- Resort fees have seen a 194% rise in that period – the steepest increase of all.
- Nevada’s live poker table count has fallen by 38% since 2011 – from 957 tables to 595 – while the number of active Strip poker rooms has halved.
- Strip poker rooms are taking an average of $300 more per five-hour session compared to 2014.
- With a $500 blackjack budget, you will bust nearly two hours quicker on average in 2026 compared to 2014.
The average cost for a one-night stay in Las Vegas has risen by almost 109% in the last 12 years, as revealed by research from Ignition Casino.
Based on the average cost of a basket of a typical visitor’s stay – hotel, food, drinks, entertainment and parking – guests are spending nearly $350 more per night in 2026 than they were in 2014.
That basket includes the average minimum blackjack bet, a one-night hotel stay, resort fee, a domestic beer, bottle of water, dinner (entrée and drink), a show ticket and valet parking. All recorded prices are Strip averages in 2014 and 2026.
The steepest single increase is resort fees: the add-ons charged on top of base room rates averaged $19.43 on the Strip in 2014 and have risen to $48.49 today – a 194.5% jump. Almost every other line item has at least doubled, with blackjack minimum bets up 124%, water up 133%, show tickets up 112% and valet parking going from free to $40.
Feature (On Strip)
2014
2026
% Increase
Blackjack minimum bet $50.00
$112.17
+124.3%
Average resort fee/night $19.43
$48.49
+194.5%
Weekend one-night hotel stay $125.80
$207.28
+64.8%
Domestic beer $6.00
$10.00
+66.7%
Bottle of water $3.00
$7.00
+133.3%
Dinner (entrée + drink) $32.00
$67.00
+109.4%
Show ticket $82.86
$175.91
+112.3%
Valet parking $0.00
$40.00
N/A
TOTAL $319.09
$667.85
+109.3%
But rising prices are only half the story. For poker players specifically, the cost of a Las Vegas trip has increased at the same time as the product itself has quietly contracted – fewer rooms, fewer tables, and higher costs per hand once you sit down.
Fewer tables, higher rake: Las Vegas poker’s shrinkflation squeeze
Las Vegas remains the live poker capital of the world – but the infrastructure supporting that reputation has been quietly hollowed out, and the players who remain are paying significantly more for a shrinking product.
According to data compiled by UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research from Nevada Gaming Commission Quarterly Reports, the state’s live poker table count stood at 957 tables in 2011. By end-2025, that figure had fallen to 595 – a reduction of 38% over 14 years, with no return to pre-2016 levels in sight.
The decline is structural and predates COVID. From 957 tables in 2011, Nevada’s count fell steadily to 587 by 2018 as casinos converted poker floor space to higher-margin baccarat. The pandemic accelerated the attrition – tables collapsed to just 413 in 2020 – and the recovery has been incomplete. Today’s total of 595 remains roughly 38% below its 2011 level.
On the Strip specifically, the picture is even starker. From approximately 17 active poker rooms in the late 2000s, just eight remain today: Aria, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Horseshoe, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, The Venetian and Wynn. For Texas Hold’em and Omaha players, this consolidation means less table availability and less competition between rooms – and with fewer operators competing for players, there has been little pressure to keep rake in check.
Metric
2011
2025/26
Change
Nevada poker tables (statewide) 957
595
–38%
Active Strip poker rooms ~17
8
–53%
Average rake cap per hand $4
$5–$7
↑ significantly
Are Las Vegas poker rooms still good value amid rising costs?
The rake compounds the shrinkflation picture. Of the eight active Strip rooms, Aria charges a rake of 10% of the pot up to a maximum cap of $7 per hand, Bellagio’s cap is $6, and the remaining rooms sit at $5. In 2014, the Strip average was 10% up to a $4 cap.
Considering a fast dealer pushes out 30 raked hands per hour, an extra $2 in rake per hand – at rooms where the cap is reached – means an extra $60 per hour going to the house. Over a five-hour session, that is $300 less in players’ stacks compared to 2014.
Factor in the broader 109.3% price hike across the average Las Vegas stay and there is a serious debate to be had over value for money. Players are paying more to stay, more to eat, more to park – and then paying more rake across fewer available tables once they sit down.
The same squeeze is visible at the blackjack tables, where minimum bet increases have made a given budget go significantly less far than it did 12 years ago – offering a precise illustration of what the broader cost increases mean in practice.
You will bust two hours earlier in Las Vegas today compared to 2014 with a $500 blackjack budget
The blackjack minimum bet increase tells a sharp story about what rising costs mean in practice. Based on the average Strip minimum in 2014, a $500 budget would last approximately two hours and 22 minutes before a player would be expected to bust against the house. Taking into account the 124% increase in average minimum bet since then, that same $500 would now be expected to last just 28 minutes.
This is calculated using a methodology applied by casino risk analysts and quantitative mathematicians, factoring in betting units, the standard deviation of blackjack (1.15, accounting for doubling down, splitting and natural blackjack payouts), and an average table speed of 70 hands per hour. Full methodology is set out in the appendix below.
Las Vegas blackjack average time to bust (hr:min)
Budget
2014 (hr:min)
2026 (hr:min)
$100
0:06
N/A
$200
0:23
0:04
$300
0:51
0:10
$500
2:22
0:28
$1,000
9:29
1:53
Shrinkflation is usually associated with a chocolate bar that got smaller without the price changing. In Las Vegas, the same principle has played out across an entire recreational economy — only here, the price went up too. Fewer poker rooms, higher rake, steeper minimum bets and a resort bill that has more than doubled: the product has contracted while the cost of accessing it has soared.
Appendix: Blackjack time-to-bust methodology
The following explains how estimated survival times for a given blackjack budget are calculated, using the $500 at a $50 table example (median survival: 2 hours 22 minutes in 2014).
Step 1: Normalisation. Currency is standardised into Betting Units. $500 / $50 minimum bet = 10 units.
Step 2: Volatility Index. Standard deviation is defined. A simple coin-flip game has a standard deviation of 1.0; blackjack, with doubling down, splitting and 3:2 naturals, carries an accepted standard deviation of 1.15.
Step 3: Absorbing Barrier Formula. Median hands to bust is calculated as: n ≈ 1.66 × (betting units)².
Step 4: Executing the calculation. For 10 units: 10² = 100 × 1.66 = 166 hands to bust.
Step 5: Translating to casino time. 166 hands / 70 hands per hour = 2.37 hours = 2 hours and 22 minutes. The same formula applied to a $112.17 minimum bet ($500 / $112.17 = ~4.46 units; 4.46² × 1.66 = ~33 hands; 33 / 70 = 0.47 hours = approximately 28 minutes.
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