Latest News
Inspired steps into Spring with its latest line up of slots: Space Invaders Win And Spin, Big Big Fishing Fortune and Piggy Bandits
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, is pleased to announce its most recent slot launch line-up available online and on mobile.
Space Invaders Win and Spin – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Bringing players the joy of retro gaming with a modern twist is Space Invaders™ Win and Spin, an officially licensed Space Invaders game from TAITO CORPORATION. Combined with Inspired’s popular Win & Spin™ bonus mechanic, and cutting-edge graphics, the game packs a punch!
Trigger the heart-pounding Win & Spin bonus by landing six or more Invaders in the base game. Each UFO that lands, adds to the coin pile, potentially unleashing a special version of the bonus for an adrenaline-fueled experience. Within the bonus, the game’s Mini, Minor and Major awards are up for grabs, with the ultimate Grand Prize for those who fill all 15 positions. Allowing players to customize their experience, Fortune Spins is available to enhance their chances of triggering the bonus. While Fortune Bet adds more coins to the reels, increasing the chance of triggering the bonus via the coin pile.
Space Invaders Win and Spin seamlessly blends cutting-edge iGaming thrills with a nostalgic retro twist, perfect for casual gamers seeking out of this world entertainment!
Big Big Fishing Fortune – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Dive into the expansive waters of Big Big Fishing Fortune™, a BIGGER version of Inspired’s omni-channel hit slot, Big Fishing Fortune™. With a reel configuration of 5×3 and 10 win-lines, it’s the ultimate fishing paradise!
Set in the depths of the ocean, the base game incorporates fun reel modifiers including a hook that appears above the reels to reveal bonus symbols for rewards and increased chances of entering the bonus.
Landing three of more bonus symbols in the base game triggers the Big Big Fishing Fortune bonus, starting with the Match 3 Game. Offering an enhanced gameplay experience, the three identical tiles chosen by the player determines the value on the Big Fish shown in the game’s bonus trail.
Players can navigate the bonus with unlimited Free Spins until they reel in the Big Fish. To customize the gameplay experience, additional features are available (in applicable jurisdictions.) Fortune Bet offers a respin on two scatters to boost a player’s chances of bonus entry, Fortune Spins improves the bonus hit rate for less play and bigger wins and the Gamble allows players to risk their base game wins to win more cash and / or increase their chances of triggering the bonus. With its crisp graphics and immersive, underwater sounds, Big Big Fishing Fortune offers players a reely engaging experience, packed with aquatic thrills!
Piggy Bandits – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Get ready to join the piggie outlaws and sneak your way to big wins with Piggy Bandits™, the snout-standing sensation set to hog all the attention in the iGaming world!
Step into Inspired’s growing pig-tastic universe and experience this “three bag” pseudo progression slot, that’ll have players squealing with delight! With a reel configuration of 5×4, Piggy Bandits has a thrilling 1024 ways to win big!
Landing at least one of the three Piggies on the first reel, in the base game can unleash a barnyard bonanza of bonus games for linked coins, including Coin Boosts, Coin Multipliers, and Respins. Coins that land on reel five have higher values and can activate bonus Pots as well as free games. Free Games can also be triggered by three or more bonus symbols landing on adjacent reels from reel one. In free games any piggy landing will always activate a bonus.
Offering players the chance to customise their gameplay, Fortune Bet and Bonus Buy are available in selected jurisdictions. Fortune Bet boosts a player’s chance of bonus entry guaranteeing Piggie activation in Free Spins, while Bonus Buy gives players the chance to purchase direct entry into the bonus round, presenting the player with three, four or five free games symbols.
Offering players the chance to bring home the bacon and watch their winnings soar, Piggy Bandits is this season’s pig-tastic iGaming adventure.
Claire Osborne, Vice President of Interactive at Inspired, said: “We are excited about our newest trio of slots, which feature diverse mechanics, engaging themes, and vibrant graphics to enhance players’ iGaming experiences. We have an upcoming lineup of fun slots with a variety of themes and mechanics in the pipeline, perfect for the Spring season and beyond.”
The post Inspired steps into Spring with its latest line up of slots: Space Invaders Win And Spin, Big Big Fishing Fortune and Piggy Bandits appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
ELA Games
ELA Games’ Business Development Team Lead Wins Manager of the Year Award at SBC Awards Europe 2026
ELA Games, an innovative casino game studio, has secured a major leadership victory at the SBC Awards Europe on April 30 at the Xara Lodge in Malta. Its Business Development Team Lead Yaroslav Soloshenko has secured the Manager of the Year title at the event.
This recognition showcases the studio’s leading role in the industry and the exceptional internal culture steering the company forward. It amplifies its overall success, revealing how a solid foundation of studio leadership at ELA, along with Yaroslav’s vital contributions, guides the team to its recent achievements and shapes its reputation for excellence.
Earning the trophy places the studio among the biggest names in the space. The ELA Games team stood tall in the company leadership categories alongside Employer of the Year winner Betsson Group, with Yaroslav honoured among some of the best individual leaders in the industry, including Alea’s Alexandre Tomic and Playtech’s Elena Rousseva, who were jointly awarded Leader of the Year. Being recognized shoulder to shoulder with these industry giants comes down to the entire team’s passion for the games they produce, starting from the very top.
The SBC Awards Europe took place on April 30 at the Xara Lodge. Hosted by renowned sports broadcaster Alison Bender, the ceremony celebrated the operators, affiliates, and suppliers setting new standards across the industry.
The post ELA Games’ Business Development Team Lead Wins Manager of the Year Award at SBC Awards Europe 2026 appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Ilkka Kosola
Veikkaus Appoints Ilkka Kosola as its New Chief Financial Officer
Veikkaus has appointed Ilkka Kosola as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the executive management team. He will assume his new role by the end of September 2026.
Kosola will play a significant role in Veikkaus’ ongoing transformation towards the partial multi-license system and the execution of the company’s 2030 strategy. He brings with him extensive experience in demanding financial management positions and a strong track record of leading successful strategic projects and transformations.
“Ilkka’s broad and international experience in leading finance and IT functions, combined with his proven ability to drive change and execute strategic transactions, makes him an excellent fit for Veikkaus as we navigate this period of significant transformation,” said Olli Sarekoski, CEO and President at Veikkaus.
“We are confident that his expertise will be a great asset to our company and our executive management team as we work towards our strategic goals for 2030.”
Kosola joins Veikkaus from his position as Group CFO at Reaktor. He has previously served as Group CFO at Adven Group and has held several senior finance and business control positions at companies such as TietoEvery, Basware and Fortum. His career includes a strong history of successful M&A transactions, financial turnarounds and the development of modern, digitally enabled finance functions. His expertise also includes areas such as artificial intelligence in finance and international board work.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Veikkaus team and to have the opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of this iconic Finnish company,” said Ilkka Kosola.
“Veikkaus is at a pivotal point in its history, and I am eager to apply my experience to support the company’s transformation and the execution of its new strategy in the opening license market.”
The post Veikkaus Appoints Ilkka Kosola as its New Chief Financial Officer appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Acquisitions/Merger
Genius Sports Announces Close of Acquisition of Legend
Genius Sports Limited, a global leader in real-time sports data, announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Legend, a global, digital sports and gaming media network.
Legend provides a scaled media platform, with world-class marketing technology powering owned and operated digital properties including Covers.com, Casino.org and Casino Guru. In 2025, Legend generated 320 million annual visits from 118 million unique visitors, with more than two-thirds returning on a regular basis.
With the acquisition of Legend, Genius Sports is uniquely positioned as the only company operating two synergistic businesses across official sports data and media and advertising.
“Genius Sports has spent years building the data infrastructure behind modern sport. With Legend, we now extend that into the moment where fans choose to participate and act. This combination not only strengthens our core sports business but also expands our ability to monetize new audiences in iGaming, increasing the economic value of our platform across both verticals and driving significant cash flow,” said Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports.
The post Genius Sports Announces Close of Acquisition of Legend appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
-
Canada7 days agoFanDuel Announces New Partnership with Toronto Tempo
-
Africa7 days agoBetConstruct AI to present World Cup 2026 sportsbook offer at iGaming Afrika
-
Canada7 days agoCanadian Lottery Coalition Names Molly Cormier as Executive Director
-
Aviator7 days agoBrazil betting sector roundup: government bans prediction markets, integrity reforms advance, ad debate grows
-
apuestas7 days agoBrasil: gobierno prohíbe los mercados de predicción, avanzan las reformas de integridad y crece el debate publicitario
-
Booming Games7 days agoBooming Games launches Inferno Fortune InstaStrike slot
-
iGaming7 days agoInspired launches three new iGaming slots in the UK and Malta
-
Casino Content7 days agoHabanero launches Raiden Shogun slot with 259 ways and stacked multipliers



