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Week 23/2024 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has launched Sweet Bonanza 1000, the latest addition to its supercharged 1000 series. Retaining the same great gameplay as its player-favourite predecessor, Sweet Bonanza 1000 awards prizes of varying sweetness when between eight and 12 or more of the same fruit or candy symbol drop on the reels.

Having set the bar for classic slots with its innovative “Book” series, hot-shot software provider, Swintt, is back with a new chapter this month in Big Max Books and Pearls – an action-packed Premium release the combines two of the studio’s all-time favourite features.

Nolimit City gallops back into the Wild West with Deadwood R.I.P, the highly anticipated sequel to their popular 2020 slot, Deadwood. This isn’t Nolimit City’s first foray into the dusty plains of the Deadwood Wild West Universe, following the recent releases of Tombstone No Mercy and Tombstone RIP.

With the 2024 Olympics just around the corner ReelPlay partner Boomerang Games and Yggdrasil have come together once more to showcase their latest feature-filled hit, YEAR OF OLYMPIA WildEnergy™. This 720-ways Greek-themed slot invites players to step into the heart of the amphitheatre where they must spin to win up to 3,265x by way of Yggdrasil’s WildEnergy Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM), Hold & Respins and Free Spins.

This week, Everygame Casino saddles up and heads to the Wild West for the launch of its new Buffalo Mania Deluxe. The new game has a Master Takeover feature, expanding reels, and a Bonus Wheel. June 5 – July 31, players can claim an up to $5000 introductory bonus that includes 50 free spins

R. Franco Digital is taking players to a futuristic laboratory in its latest slot Z, which provides boundless win potential with a cascading reels mechanic. Set on a 7×5 grid, a variety of deadly viruses make up the game’s symbols. As players bid to defeat the deadly zombie virus, winning clusters of eight or more are removed as a cascade of new icons take their place.

3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has gone live with Super Sticky Piggy, a sequel to the iconic Sticky Piggy as a group of robbers attempt to plunder a new-look Super Free Spins round. In this follow-up to one of the distributor’s early successes, a Jumping Piggy Wild with a multiplier can now be awarded in the Free Spins and Super Free Spins rounds.

Gaming Corps is taking players on an exhilarating adventure with the launch of its latest game – Egypt Bonus Pot. This is a 6-reel video slot where players can uncover Scatters, Wilds and Instant and Mega Instant Win treasures, whilst immersing themselves in a world of Egyptian temples and stunning hieroglyphs.

OneTouch is preparing for kick off with Legends Cup, a winner-takes-all football-themed slot with more than 260,000 ways to win. Released ahead of the upcoming summer of international football, the title invites players to be goal scoring heroes with a thrilling bonus game, a reel expansion feature, symbol removal and up to a x10,000 max win.

Yggdrasil has launched 50 Jokers Hotfire, the latest release in collaboration with YGG Masters partner AceRun, delivering instantly accessible, classic slot gameplay with achievable win potential. AceRun’s seamless take on familiar play elements creates an entertaining, straightforward low-volatile fruit-based game with mystery prizes and a Joker Substitute feature.

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money™ in the UK Cat C market. This action-packed slot takes players on a thrilling ride with its three bonuses: Big Money Bonus, Fortune Spins, and ID Parade.

Spinomenal is happy to announce the launch of its latest game, Tales of Camelot, the latest addition to the acclaimed Folktales series. This game promises an immersive experience thanks to its sparkling design, magical music and rich tapestry of engaging features. Players who discover five Wild symbols on a winning line will receive x150 the bet – Wilds can count for all except Free Spin symbols.

Set against the backdrop of the unmistakable Las Vegas Strip, accompanied by a jazz band soundtrack, Booming Games is bringing all the glitz and glamour that Vegas has to offer with the launch of Ultimate Hold ‘N’ Win™. A 5×3, 20 pay-line video slot, Ultimate Hold ‘N’ Win™ is jam packed full of features that players love, including Bursting Wilds and Grid Expansion.

Armadillo Studios is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest slot game, Hot Hot Balloons. This exciting new addition to the Armadillo Studios portfolio invites players to experience the vibrant Balloon Fiesta, complete with delightful New Mexico traditions, thrilling reels, and the charm of Route 66. Set within a 7×7 grid, Hot Hot Balloons is a high volatility adventure slot packed with massive payout potential and exciting features that will have players jumping with delight if they hit the right features and strike it lucky.

Amusnet has released its latest football-themed video slot, 20 Wild Goals. This new game brings the excitement of the field to your screen with 6 thematic symbols, one Scatter and a Wild, offering players to form various winning combinations across 20 paylines. The golden trophy Scatter symbol brings amazing wins anywhere on the screen, while the ball Wild symbol expands to complete winning combinations.

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G2 drops limited-edition One Piece streetwear capsule on June 25
The esports organisation’s second anime apparel collaboration will be sold exclusively via g2esports.com/shop.
G2 is launching a limited-edition G2 | One Piece capsule collection on June 25, with the drop available exclusively through the organisation’s online store at g2esports.com/shop.
The collection is inspired by One Piece’s Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy and includes hoodies, zip-ups, t-shirts, caps, sleeves, and tote bags. According to G2, the items use a black-and-white palette and feature a minimalist embroidered logo alongside a custom G2 | One Piece Jolly Roger that combines the G2 samurai emblem with Luffy’s straw hat.
“At G2, we’re continuing to push the culture and fashion of esports beyond competition alone, and this One Piece collection is a natural extension of that,” says Sabrina Ratih, COO of G2 Esports. “We wanted to create a capsule that continues to elevate the esports fashion space – understated, premium, and stylish enough for everyday wear, while still carrying the spirit of adventure, ambition, and individuality that defines One Piece and G2 alike. Every piece is designed to bridge the gap between fandom and everyday style, and continuing our mission to redefine what esports fashion can be.”
G2 described the drop as its second anime collaboration, following a previous apparel collaboration with Solo Leveling. The company positioned the release as part of its broader effort to connect esports, anime, and streetwear.
One Piece debuted in 1999 and remains one of the largest anime franchises globally. G2 cited over 600 million manga copies sold and more than 1,160 episodes for the series.
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Ygam joins four UKRI-funded gambling harms research partnerships
Projects sit within UKRI’s Research Programme on Gambling and the GHR-UK Evidence Centre, backed by the statutory levy.
Ygam has been named as a partner on four projects funded through the UKRI Research Programme on Gambling, supported by the statutory levy. The charity will work with academic teams including the University of Birmingham, Bournemouth University, the University of Plymouth, Lancaster University, and Liverpool John Moores University.
The four projects sit within the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which coordinates 19 one-year Innovation Partnerships under the programme. UKRI has been appointed by the UK Government to oversee research commissioned through the new statutory Gambling Levy. Under the levy, 20% of annual funding will be allocated to research, equating to £22.1 million in 2025/26.
Emily Tofield, Chief Executive of Ygam, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with leading university partners, contributing our expertise in a key strategic area of our work. A defining strength of our approach is that it is grounded in robust insight and research, underpinning everything we do. This enables us to understand how and why harms emerge and translate that into practical, preventative education that is credible and scalable. We look forward to achieving these outcomes together and informing effective measures to prevent harms among children and young people.”
Ygam said its advisory panels — including young people, individuals with lived experience, community and faith leaders, gaming and esports representatives, and student ambassadors — will help shape the research to reflect “real-world experience and diverse community perspectives.”
The four partnerships are: INTEGRATE (University of Birmingham, Ygam, Al-Hurraya and Community Connexions), focused on intersectional gambling harm and interventions for children, young people and emerging adults; “From Evidence to Action: Safeguarding Neurodivergent Young People in Gamified Digital Environments” (Bournemouth University, Ygam, Work’n’Diversity CIC), focused on gambling-like risks in gamified digital environments; GRASP (University of Plymouth-led partnership including NatCen, NHS and third-sector organisations, and Ygam), mapping support pathways and gaps in prevention and recovery; and GRACE-Net (Lancaster University and Liverpool John Moores University with local authorities, NHS partners, third-sector organisations and Ygam), testing collaborative approaches in the North West of England and sharing learning more widely.
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Study: 400m Gen Z esports fans say brand activations drive purchases
EFG, Hero Esports and Niko Partners survey 8,000 fans across eight markets; 74% report ads and brand presence influence buying.
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), Hero Esports and Niko Partners have released a multi-country Gen Z esports study claiming around 400 million Gen Z consumers (20%) regularly engage with esports. The findings were published on 25th June 2026 in Cannes, France, in a white paper titled The Esports Generation: Who They Are & Why They Spend.
The report is based on survey data from 8,000 Gen Z esports fans aged 13-30 across eight markets. It positions esports as a high-attention channel for brands: 85% of respondents said they notice branding in esports, while 74% self-reported that advertising and brand participation in gaming spaces influences their purchasing behaviour. The study also reports that 66% have bought a product following a collaboration or co-branding partnership with an esports team, game or player.
On consumption and fandom touchpoints, the study found 71% regularly watch gaming content, including 66% who watch gaming livestreams and 33% who watch or listen to gaming podcasts. It also points to offline reach: 21% said they regularly attend gaming conventions and esports events, with the average respondent attending at least one in-person event in the past nine months.
The white paper also breaks out claimed purchase categories linked to esports collaborations over the past year, led by food and beverage (33%), electronics (33%) and fashion (32%). Beyond core categories, it reports 28% bought esports-related collectibles, 17% purchased makeup, beauty, or skincare products, and 10% bought from partnered brands in other categories.
Niccolo Maisto, CEO at ESL FACEIT Group said: “Esports has evolved into one of the most effective channels for companies looking to connect with Gen Z audiences at scale. What makes it unique is not just its reach, but the depth of engagement and trust that exists between fans, players, teams, and events. This research shows that esports fans are highly invested participants, not passive viewers, creating an opportunity for brands that show up authentically and build meaningful and lasting connections with this key audience.”
Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports said: “This whitepaper confirms what we at Hero Esports have long believed: esports has evolved into a global cultural and economic force. The data shows an audience that is young, diverse, and deeply engaged. For brands, the message is clear—esports is no longer a niche market; it is the premier platform to connect with the next generation of consumers. We are proud to partner with Niko Partners and EFG to provide this blueprint for understanding and succeeding in this dynamic industry.”
Lisa Hanson, CEO at Niko Partners said: “Our data shows that, much like fans of other sports, Gen Z esports fans are incredibly passionate and have formed strong bonds within their communities. However, their media and consumer affinities extend well beyond gaming and esports, with our research revealing naturally connected interest areas that create valuable overlapping opportunities for brands and partners that show up authentically in this ecosystem.”
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