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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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#RoachChallenge
Endorphina Brings the Roach Challenge to LinkedIn
100% Organic Results in the First 24 Hours:
- 8,066 impressions (+328% organically)
- 2,704 reached users (+357% organically)
- 747 clicks (+104%)
- 189 reactions (+373%)
- 12 comments (+140%)
- 6 reposts (+200%)
- 450+ organic interactions, with a 9% CTR
Within the initial day, over 100 iGaming experts, featuring delegates from operators, suppliers, affiliates, and B2B platforms, participated in the challenge, transforming it into a community-focused industry event instead of a solely brand-driven initiative.
The Roach Challenge is active until January 21 at 14:00, the last day of ICE Barcelona. Two winners named Mr. Roach and Mrs. Roach will each get an iPad mini, delivered either on-site or in the EU.
Endorphina’s team initiated the trend early by posting their AI-created cockroach versions, sparking a surge of user-generated content and natural reposts throughout the LinkedIn iGaming community.
Through complete reliance on organic engagement and community involvement, Endorphina illustrates how bold creativity can create significant visibility and dialogue even prior to the exhibition’s opening.
Endorphina – Stand 2V70
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Austria
EU Court Ruling on Online Gambling Liability: Players Can Sue Foreign Operators’ Directors Under Their Home Country Law (Case C-77/24 Wunner)
Published: 15 January 2026
Jurisdiction: Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Case: C-77/24 (Wunner)
A major ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is reshaping the legal landscape for cross-border online gambling in the EU. In Case C-77/24 (Wunner), the Court clarified that a player can, as a general rule, rely on the law of their country of residence when bringing a legal claim to establish tort/delict liability against the directors of a foreign gambling provider that did not hold the required local licence.
In plain terms: If an operator offers online gambling in a country without being licensed there, the player’s losses may legally be treated as “damage” occurring in the player’s home country—making it easier for the player to sue under the rules and protections of that local market.
This decision is likely to have significant implications not only for gambling operators, but also for directors, C-level executives, compliance leaders, and corporate legal teams, especially those managing cross-border growth strategies, grey-market exposure, or “EU passporting assumptions” that do not apply to gambling.
What Happened in Case C-77/24 (Wunner)?
The case centers around an Austrian resident who participated in online gambling offered by a Maltese provider called Titanium Brace Marketing Limited (“Titanium”), which was reportedly available across the European market.
Titanium held a gambling licence in Malta, but did not hold a licence in Austria.
The Austrian player filed legal proceedings in Austria against two directors of Titanium to recover losses incurred through online gambling activity, arguing that:
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the gambling contract was null and void, and
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under Austrian law, the directors were personally and jointly and severally liable because the company offered illegal games of chance in Austria without the required local authorisation.
However, the directors disputed the jurisdiction and the applicable law, claiming that:
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the event that gave rise to the damage occurred in Malta
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the damage occurred in Malta
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therefore Austrian courts should not have jurisdiction
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and Maltese law—not Austrian law—should apply
This created a critical conflict-of-laws problem that many cross-border online gambling disputes face: where did the “damage” actually occur in an online gambling transaction?
The Key Legal Question: Where Does the Player’s “Damage” Occur?
The CJEU examined the issue under the Rome II Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 864/2007), which sets the rules on which country’s law applies to non-contractual obligations (tort/delict) in cross-border situations.
Under Rome II, the general rule is:
the law applicable to a non-contractual obligation is the law of the country in which the damage occurs.
This rule applies:
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regardless of where the event giving rise to the damage occurred, and
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regardless of where indirect consequences occur.
This distinction matters enormously in online gambling, where the operator, bank accounts, infrastructure, licensing and corporate entity may sit in one jurisdiction, while the player plays from another.
CJEU Decision: The Damage Occurs Where the Player Resides
The Court ruled that in the context of a player seeking damages for gambling losses incurred via an online operator that lacked a licence in the player’s country, the damage sustained by the player is deemed to have occurred in the Member State where the player is habitually resident.
In this case:
Player residence: Austria
Operator jurisdiction: Malta
Damage is deemed to occur: Austria
Therefore, Austrian law would apply as the default rule, because it is the law of the country where the damage occurred.
This is a powerful statement for cross-border enforcement because it significantly strengthens the position of the player in local legal proceedings.
Why This Is Bigger Than One Operator vs One Player
Operators and B2B suppliers often debate where online gambling “takes place”:
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Where the website is hosted?
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Where the operator is incorporated?
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Where the payment processor is located?
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Where the player clicks the spin button?
The Court recognized the reality of online gambling: it is not easily tied to one physical location.
Instead, the Court anchored the legal “place of damage” in the most relevant point of impact: where the player participates and is protected by local law.
This is not just a technical detail. It changes the legal risk profile for operators pursuing cross-border traffic without local authorisation.
Directors Can Be Targeted Personally Under Tort/Delict Claims
One of the most important elements in this decision is that the lawsuit was not only against the company (which was in liquidation), but also against the directors.
The Court clarified that Rome II applies to an action seeking to establish tortious liability aimed at directors for the infringement of a national prohibition on offering games of chance without a licence.
Crucially, the Court stated that this type of claim is not excluded under the category of “non-contractual obligations arising out of the law of companies.”
That matters because:
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directors may be pursued for external obligations under national law
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liability cannot automatically be pushed behind the corporate shield
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liquidation status doesn’t necessarily end the route to recovery
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plaintiffs may try to recover from individuals when the company can’t pay
For executive leadership, this decision amplifies the importance of cross-border compliance controls and licensing certainty before market entry.
What is Rome II Regulation and Why Does It Matter for iGaming?
The Rome II Regulation governs which national law applies when a tort/delict crosses borders inside the EU.
In iGaming, tort/delict claims can arise in scenarios such as:
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offering gambling without a licence in a player’s country
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breach of national consumer protections
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misleading marketing practices
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aggressive bonus or VIP retention practices
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AML/KYC failures causing financial harm
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payment disputes framed as “damage”
This ruling confirms that when the player’s alleged damage manifests in their home country, their home law may apply even if the operator is licensed elsewhere.
For operators, that’s a fundamental shift in predictability: you can be licensed and compliant in Jurisdiction A, but still face litigation under Jurisdiction B if you are not authorised there.
What About the Bank Transfer to Malta? Does That Change Anything?
In the case background, the player funded their account by transferring money from an Austrian bank account to a Maltese bank account connected to the operator, structured as a real account for the client.
This detail is important because many operators might assume that:
“Since the money went to Malta, the financial harm happened in Malta.”
But the Court’s logic places the relevant harm in Austria because:
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the player participated from Austria
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the Austrian prohibition existed to protect Austrian interests
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the alleged wrongdoing was the availability of unlicensed gambling to the Austrian public
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the loss actually “manifested itself” where the player played
This is a regulatory confirmation that payment routing does not automatically determine where damage occurs.
The “Manifestly Closer Connection” Exception: Is There a Way Out?
Rome II does allow a court to apply another law if the situation is manifestly more closely connected with another country.
This is not an automatic escape route, but it provides legal flexibility when circumstances clearly point away from the default rule.
However, for many online gambling cases, “habitual residence of the player” will likely remain the dominant factor, because:
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online gambling is consumed at home
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national gambling prohibitions are designed to protect local public policy
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consumer harm and addiction protections are domestic priorities
What This Means for Online Gambling Operators
For licensed operators, this ruling reinforces a simple message:
Having a licence somewhere in the EU does not mean you are safe everywhere in the EU.
Online gambling remains a regulated activity at national level. The court’s approach supports local enforcement actions, local consumer claims, and local standards for liability.
Key operator implications:
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Greater exposure to player claims in their home countries
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Increased likelihood of multi-jurisdiction legal disputes
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Stronger incentives for local licensing compliance
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Higher risk in “cross-border availability” strategies
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Potential personal liability pressure on management/directors
What This Means for Directors and Executive Teams
Directors and senior leaders should treat this ruling as a board-level issue, not just a legal memo.
Because once claims start targeting individuals:
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risk becomes personal
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reputational impact rises
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insurers and D&O coverage becomes critical
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governance and compliance documentation matters more
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market-entry decisions need formal defensibility
If an operator “knows or should know” a jurisdiction requires local licensing and still targets players, it can become harder to argue that leadership lacked responsibility.
What This Means for Compliance and Legal Teams
This ruling increases pressure on compliance departments to strengthen controls around:
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geo-blocking enforcement and logging
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affiliate and marketing restrictions
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local licensing checks for incoming traffic
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responsible gaming enforcement tied to jurisdiction
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internal “grey market” classification and decision logs
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audits showing intent to prevent unlicensed access
It also encourages compliance leaders to align more closely with the business side.
Because in many organizations, unlicensed market exposure doesn’t come from direct intent—it comes from:
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affiliate channels
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SEO traffic
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paid ads leakage
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influencer content
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“international” brand messaging
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insufficient enforcement of region-based access restrictions
What This Means for Casinos and Land-Based Brands Expanding Online
For land-based casino groups moving into digital, this decision is a warning against the “soft launch across Europe” approach.
Many casino brands assume cross-border digital rollout is comparable to hospitality marketing. It isn’t.
If a casino group launches online and traffic arrives from unlicensed jurisdictions, the legal risk may follow the player back home—even if the operational core sits in a licensed hub.
Potential Industry Impact: A Stronger Local Enforcement Future
This judgment fits into a broader trend across Europe:
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member states defending national gambling restrictions
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regulators pressuring operators on compliance and marketing
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increased litigation from players seeking loss recovery
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courts being less tolerant of grey market monetization
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stronger accountability mechanisms for leadership
In practice, it could accelerate:
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more local lawsuits by players
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more action against executives when companies dissolve or liquidate
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more demand for proof of compliance intent and enforcement
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more re-evaluation of licensing strategy in “borderline” markets
Strategic Takeaways for iGaming Operators
If you manage a regulated brand, this ruling supports three high-level strategic priorities:
1) Local licensing is the only stable long-term route
Short-term grey exposure may now bring long-term legal cost.
2) Geo-compliance must be demonstrable
It’s no longer enough to “have a tool.”
You need logs, enforcement, and proof of execution.
3) Executive governance matters
If leadership risk becomes personal, the organization must show that compliance decisions were not casual.
Final Thoughts: A Defining Ruling for Cross-Border Online Gambling Risk
The CJEU decision in Case C-77/24 (Wunner) gives players a major advantage in cross-border online gambling disputes: the ability, in general, to rely on the law of their country of residence when bringing tort/delict claims against the directors of a foreign provider that lacked the required licence.
This is not a symbolic ruling. It is a practical legal framework that:
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strengthens local consumer protection
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reinforces national licensing regimes
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increases compliance pressure
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and raises personal accountability risks for leadership
For operators with ambitions across Europe, the message is clear:
Cross-border growth must be built on compliance-first foundations, not geographic ambiguity.
FAQ: Quick Answers for Operators and Industry Leaders
Can players sue under their home country law?
As a general rule under Rome II, yes—if the damage is deemed to occur in their country of habitual residence.
Does a Maltese licence protect an operator across the EU?
No. Gambling is regulated nationally, and this ruling reinforces that reality.
Can directors be personally targeted?
Yes—especially where claims are framed as external tort/delict obligations, not just internal company law matters.
Can courts apply another country’s law instead?
Only where the case is manifestly more closely connected with another country, based on all circumstances.
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Balkans
CT Interactive Appoints Martin Dimitrov as its New Commercial Manager
CT Interactive has appointed Martin Dimitrov as its new Commercial Manager. Martin brings over eight years of experience in sales, client management and business development, with the past two years dedicated to the dynamic iGaming industry.
Throughout his career, Martin has managed a diverse portfolio of clients and partners, successfully developing and strengthening long-term commercial relationships. His active participation in key industry events has enabled him to build an extensive professional network and maintain a strong, up-to-date understanding of market trends and dynamics.
Martin’s strong leadership and strategic thinking allow him to identify new business opportunities, drive sustainable growth and support partners with tailored commercial solutions. His collaborative approach and results-driven mindset make him a trusted point of contact for clients and colleagues alike.
With his deep understanding of the iGaming landscape and proven commercial expertise, Martin Dimitrov is a valuable addition to the CT Interactive team.
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