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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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Rivalry Reports Full-Year 2024 Results as Strategic Turnaround Takes Hold, Operating Loss Narrows, and Efficiency Improves
Operating expenses reduced 17%, net loss narrows, and foundational rebuild positions Rivalry for a leaner, more efficient, and financially disciplined 2025
Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, announces its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
While Rivalry’s 2024 financials reflect only the earliest signals of its company-wide restructuring, the foundational work – most of which began in the second half of 2024 – is now beginning to show results in 2025. The Company narrowed its net loss, reduced operating expenses by 17%, and entered the new year leaner, more focused, and closer to breakeven.
“We made hard decisions last year – rebuilding the product, cutting costs, and refining our approach to players – and those changes are beginning to show signs of positive impact,” said Steven Salz, Co-Founder and CEO of Rivalry. “The latter half of 2024 set the stage, and we’re encouraged by the progress seen so far in 2025.”
FY2024 Highlights
- Net revenue of $13.6 million, compared to $16.2 million in 2023.
- Operating expenses decreased 17% to $32.2 million, down from $38.8 million.
- Net loss of $22.4 million, compared to $23.8 million.
- Deferred revenue of $4.1 million related to pre-sales of Rivalry’s on-platform crypto token.
- Year-end cash of $2.7 million, with materially lower run-rate operating expenses entering 20251.
Organizational Rebuild & Operating Leverage
Rivalry spent the latter part of 2024 and into Q1 2025 executing a comprehensive overhaul across its cost base, product, player strategy, and operational structure. With most changes now implemented, early signs of progress are emerging. Highlights include:
- Lean operating model, with breakeven net revenue now approximately $600,000 USD/month, down from over $2 million USD/month a year ago. Further reductions to operating costs are planned in Q3 2025 to lower the breakeven point even more.
- Restructured VIP program and onboarding, improving retention and monetization from high-value players.
- Expanded casino product, improving baseline stability through missions, races, and progression-based systems.
- Platform upgrades enhancing site speed, responsiveness, and conversion.
- Crypto-native infrastructure overhaul, including a rebuilt cashier, improved user experience (“UX”), and token-ready architecture to support long-term on-chain growth.
These efforts have driven early improvements across the Company’s core key performance indicators in 2025:
- Net revenue per active user and wagers per user at record levels (excluding customary outliers).
- Deposit growth in nearly every month from November 2024 through June 2025, despite minimal marketing spend.
- Monthly new first-time depositors (FTDs) up approximately 40% since January 2025 on flat monthly spend. Average payback on cohorts acquired during this period was approximately 1.5 months, highlighting improved customer acquisition efficiency.
2025 Momentum and Execution
In the first half of 2025, Rivalry continued executing against its strategic turnaround, with a focus on increasing player value, tightening operational efficiency, and accelerating near-term revenue drivers. Key initiatives included:
- Loyalty Program v2: Building on the success of the end-2024 launch, the next iteration of Rivalry’s on-site loyalty program is in development, designed to deepen progression, improve engagement, and anchor major campaigns throughout Q3 2025.
- New Promo Engine: Launching this summer, the rebuilt system introduces immediate-match deposit offers and new promo types, integrated directly into onboarding and reactivation flows to lift first time deposits and retention.
- Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) and Always-On Optimization: Active performance reviews of core flows, geo-targeted reactivation campaigns, and structural upgrades to improve output across the customer lifecycle.
- VIP & High-Value-Player Activity: Fully structured outreach live across geos, with segmentation, high-touch CRM, and LTV-based targeting to reactivate high-value-players.
- Cashier & Site Speed: Continued improvements to platform speed, including faster load times, and reduced friction in cashier UX.
- Ongoing UX Improvements: Consistent updates across the site aimed at visual polish, design coherence, and front-end responsiveness to deliver a cleaner, more reliable user experience.
These initiatives have laid a foundation entering the second half of 2025. The focus now is on maintaining momentum, tightening execution, and scaling revenue through improved player economics and operational leverage.
Strategic Review
The Company’s previously announced evaluation of strategic alternatives remains ongoing. Rivalry continues to explore a range of potential outcomes aimed at maximizing shareholder value. There is no assurance regarding the timing or results of this review.
Outlook
While the 2024 annual results capture only the early innings of Rivalry’s strategic transformation, the changes made throughout the year have meaningfully repositioned the Company. With a leaner cost structure, stronger product, and increasing revenue efficiency, Rivalry is entering the second half of 2025 with sharper operational discipline and renewed focus.
Additional updates will be provided alongside the release of the Company’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which are expected to be released on or prior to July 14, 2025.
Unsecured Loan
The Company also announces that it has secured a US$475,000 principal amount senior unsecured loan from its existing senior lender, maturing on September 30, 2025, with an interest rate of 10% per annum (the “Loan”). The Loan reinforces the Company’s senior lender’s support for the Company’s ongoing strategic review process and provides the Company with additional flexibility to continue pursuing its strategic initiatives to maximize long-term stakeholder value.
Update Regarding Management Cease Trade Order
The Company is providing this update on the status of a management cease trade order granted on May 1, 2025 (the “MCTO“) by its principal regulator, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC“), under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203“). On May 2, 2025, the Company announced that there would be a delay in the filing of its annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certificates for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (collectively, the “Annual Filings”), as required under applicable Canadian securities laws (the “Default Announcement“). On June 18, 2025 the Company further announced that it expects to file its unaudited financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and related certifications (collectively, the “Q1 Filings“) on or prior to July 14, 2025. Although the Annual Filings have now been filed, the OSC has advised the Company that the MCTO will remain in place until the Q1 Filings have been completed.
The Company advises that: (i) there have been no material changes to the information contained in the Default Announcement; (ii) it intends to continue to comply with the alternative information guidelines of NP 12-203; and (iii) except as previously disclosed, there are no subsequent specified defaults (actual or anticipated) within the meaning of NP 12-203.
The MCTO will remain in effect until the Company is no longer in default with respect to its filing requirements and the OSC lifts the cease trade order.
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The 2025 edition of iGB L!VE opened today (2nd July) at it’s new ExCeL London home. iGaming professionals made full use of ExCeL London’s transport infrastructure with Elizabeth Line and Docklands Light Railway trains full of visitors celebrating the show’s relocation to the Capital.
Organisers are seeking to grow the iGB L!VE attendance and, in the process set another record for the event. The 2024 edition, which was the last to be held in Amsterdam attracted 9,788 unique attendees, surpassing the 7,299 at iGB L!VE 2023 and was nearly double the 5,022 at iGB L!VE 2022. The 2025 edition of iGB L!VE will be the biggest on record, providing attendees with access to over 22,000 sqm of product innovation and inspiration.
Claire Williams OBE, the former leader of the Williams Formula 1 racing team and one of the most prominent and successful women in F1 history provided the iGB L!VE 2025 keynote.
Exploring the best practice parallels which can be drawn between the data-driven worlds of F1 and iGaming, Claire Williams noted: “There are a number of ways that Formula 1 can inspire businesses and provide tangible takeaways for iGaming operators of all sizes, from product innovation to navigating entry into new markets. As well as key requirements such as having a dynamic leadership, a culture of continuous improvement, hiring the very best problem solvers and being the first to embrace technology advances, F1 also demands the organisational agility that’s necessary to nuance strategy in what is an ultra-competitive space. “
Described as the TED of iGaming, iGB L!VE features a mix of highly practical case studies, data presentations and panel discussions on best practices across operators and affiliates. Topics include innovations in in-play betting, how to use IP and branding to protect competitive advantage, integrated marketing and SEO strategies, how to build links when no one wants to talk about gambling, as well as market dives into LatAm, UAE and Italy. The full programme can be viewed at:https://www.igblive.com/event-schedule
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Midjiwan, the award-winning independent studio behind The Battle of Polytopia has today announced The Polytopia World Championship with a prize pool of $10,000 USD and a live final broadcast from Stockholm.
The Polytopia World Championship is set to launch this fall, uniting players from across the globe in an epic showdown of fast-paced strategic mastery. The tournament will be themed to Battle of the Tribes. Players will choose to compete with one of Polytopia’s 12 in-game tribes; each with a unique regional theme and skillset.
The tournament will begin with open qualifiers, giving everyone a chance to prove themselves. From there, players will advance through tribe-specific playoffs and head-to-head elimination rounds, each match bringing them one step closer to glory.
The top six players will earn a spot in the live finals in Stockholm on December 6: an in-person event streamed online for fans worldwide. In addition to live commentary of the tournament, the fan event will also provide behind-the-scenes content from the Midjiwan team.
The winner will be awarded a prize pool of $10,000; making this tournament the biggest competitive event in The Battle of Polytopia’s nine year history.
Christian Lovstedt, CEO of Midjiwan AB, commented: “This marks a major new step for Polytopia’s competitive scene, featuring a fresh tournament format and enhanced broadcasting that makes it even more exciting for viewers to watch, learn, and get inspired by the world’s top players.“
The matches will be played on the Polytopia Official Space on the Challengermode esports Platform.
The planned dates are:
September:
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Sep 13–14
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Sep 20–21
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Sep 27–28
October:
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Oct 4–5
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Oct 11–12
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Oct 18–19
November:
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Oct 25–26
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Nov 1–2
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Nov 8–9
Nov 22–23
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Faceoff
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Final Qualifier
Dec 6
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World Championship Live Event
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