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Slash your way to wild wins in Sword King by Swintt’s Elysium Studios
New action-packed adventure from Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt sees players team up with an unstoppable warrior to send their winnings into the stratosphere
Get ready to conquer the realms and claim the treasure that’s rightfully yours in Sword King from Elysium Studios – Driven By Swintt – the new fantasy-themed adventure where Falling Swords and King Wilds could lead to colossal wins of up 1,124x to your bet.
Once again featuring the jaw-dropping levels of cinematic visuals that players have come to expect from Elysium Studios games, Sword King takes place to a backdrop of jagged mountains and bright blue skies, with the titular hero standing to the left of the reels ready to join the action.
On any random spin, the character can either jump across the screen swinging his sword to cleave a number of symbols into wilds or drive his blade into the ground to trigger an additional respin. On top of that, a special metre to the right of the reels will fill up every time a shield fragment symbol stops in view – and once all five pieces have been collected, the Falling Swords feature will be activated.
When this happens, lightning will flash across the sky as up to five giant sword symbols descend from the heavens to completely fill their respective reels. These will then transform into stacked wilds as the remaining symbols are spun, with this creating the potential for huge full table wins.
Last but not least, Sword King also boasts a Free Spins bonus round where both of these powerful features can trigger at any moment. Activated by landing three or more scatter symbols during the base game, players will receive up to a maximum of 15 Free Spins with both King Wilds and Falling Swords being added to the reels at random to really send their wins into the stratosphere.
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “While Elysium Studios titles are already well-known for having immersive themes, eye-catching visuals and multiple exciting bonus rounds, the developer’s latest action-packed slot adventure – Sword King – really is a cut above!
“Following the story of a mighty warrior dedicated to defending his realm and sharing the spoils of war with players, the game is another incredible entry from the studio that offers a unique mix of features and we can’t wait to see how it performs for operators.”
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Damjan Stamenkovic CEO of Expanse Studios
QTech Games signs Expanse Studios to distribute 60+ games via aggregator platform
QTech Games has signed a supplier partnership with Expanse Studios, the iGaming development division of Meridian Holdings Inc., to integrate and distribute Expanse content through QTech’s aggregation platform.
Under the deal, QTech customers will gain access to 60+ Expanse proprietary titles spanning crash games, slots and table games. The companies said the content is designed for mobile-first play and includes “retention features and sticky mechanics,” alongside a wider range of scratch, number and card-based titles.
Expanse Studios also said it has made its slot portfolio compatible with the social casino segment, adding to table games and other titles it already positions for social operators. The rollout forms part of Expanse’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in North and South America.
QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re committed to rolling out more and more high-class content and product innovation that drives revenue for our partners. So, this deal with Expanse Studios extends our impressive sequential pipeline for the year – and showcasing our flexible array of content which solves for fine-grained, local requirements in countries where light, rapid-load games are a must. Furthermore, by intelligently introducing social casino versions of its popular games, new modern audiences are now at our partners’ fingertips.”
Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios, added: “As QTech’s platform is a gateway to more and more global audiences, and new distributional efficiencies for Expanse. So, we can’t wait to see how our highly engaging games perform across this largely greenfield landscape of emerging markets.”
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Betting sector moves forward amid regulatory debate and reinforces the need for clear rules and a safe environment in Brazil
The advancement of sports betting regulation in Brazil has placed the sector at the center of important discussions regarding legal certainty, tax revenue, and economic development.
Amid recent debates over possible market restrictions, the postponement of new projects such as the launch of Caixa Econômica Federal’s betting platform, and the ban on prediction markets, specialists continue to emphasize the importance of consolidating a regulated, transparent, and sustainable environment for the industry.
More than just a trend, the legalized betting market is increasingly being viewed as a strategic opportunity for the country, with the potential to generate jobs, attract international investment, and significantly boost public revenue.
Regulation is also seen as an essential path toward ensuring consumer protection and combating informality.
In this context, BiS Brasília, confirmed to take place on June 2 and 3, positions itself as the leading discussion forum for the sector in Latin America.
The event will bring together authorities, operators, regulators, and experts to debate the future of the industry at what is considered a decisive moment for its consolidation in Brazil.
“It is not simply about allowing or banning betting, but about how to structure a responsible market that creates value for the entire chain—from operators to consumers—while remaining under effective public oversight,” said Alessandro Valente, chairman of BiS Brasília.
“Legality brings predictability, attracts serious companies, and creates more effective control and enforcement mechanisms.”
Another key point is the role of regulation in promoting responsible gaming. With clear rules in place, it becomes possible to implement stronger policies to prevent risky behavior, while also ensuring greater transparency in operations.
“Brazil has the opportunity to build one of the most relevant regulated markets in the world. Events such as BiS are essential to align expectations, share international best practices, and accelerate this process responsibly,” he added.
Held in Brasília, the center of the country’s main political and economic decisions, the meeting reinforces its strategic role by bringing together the different stakeholders involved in shaping this new scenario.
Expectations are that this edition will go down in history as a milestone in the maturing debate over the legality of betting in Brazil.
BiS Brasília
Now in its second edition, BiS Brasília is an iGaming and betting industry event dedicated to fostering dialogue between the private sector, government authorities, and society on the development of the regulated gaming, casino, and lottery market in Brazil.
Held in the federal capital, the event gathers business leaders, authorities, and experts to discuss strategic topics such as regulation, integrity, innovation, taxation, and responsible gaming.
BiS SiGMA South America is part of the SiGMA World group’s portfolio of events, a global leading brand in organizing B2B events and a business platform for the gaming and betting ecosystem worldwide.
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Online festival spans 461 tournaments and includes three Main Events on May 24 plus a $500,000 GTD Sunday Storm PKO final on May 10.
PokerStars will run an online Anniversary Series with more than $50m in guarantees from May 10 to June 3, 2026, the operator said on April 27. The schedule includes 461 tournaments and is positioned to mark PokerStars’ 25th anniversary, alongside the 15-year milestone for Sunday Storm.
The festival’s buy-ins range from $5.50 to $15,000, with qualifiers starting at $0.55, according to the company. PokerStars said it will also distribute more than $650,000 in Anniversary Series Lucky Dip tickets during the series.
PokerStars is headlining the series with three Main Events on May 24:
- a $109 tournament with a $1.5m guarantee,
- a $1,050 Main Event with a $2.5m guarantee,
- and a $5,200 Main Event with a $2m guarantee.
Weekly Sunday events include Sunday Million, Sunday High Rollers, and Mystery Bounty specials, with Second Chance Main Events (PKO) scheduled for May 31.
The operator is also running a Sunday Storm 15th anniversary Progressive Knockout tournament with a $500,000 guarantee for an $11 buy-in. Phase 1 events are underway, with Phase 2 set for May 10.
“We’re proud to celebrate 25 years of PokerStars bringing big money poker tournaments safely to players around the world,” said Steve Clarricoats, Associate Director of Online Scheduling. “Putting $50 million up in guarantees shows our focus remains on bringing the best of PokerStars to more players in a variety of tournaments.”
More relevant data as follows:
- PokerStars: https://www.pokerstars.com/ Official operator site for tournament schedule and eligibility by market.
- PokerStars Blog: https://www.pokerstars.com/poker/news/ Company’s news hub where the full Anniversary Series details and formats are typically published.
- PokerStars Power Path: https://www.pokerstars.com/poker/promotions/power-path/ Source for information on the $0.50+ qualification routes referenced in the announcement.
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