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Week 42/2024 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
GAMOMAT is predicting big success for its brand new online release of Crystal Ball Multi Symbols. A sequel to the hugely popular Crystal Ball title, Crystal Ball Multi Symbols takes players on an enchanting journey across a medieval world overseen by a sorcerer. As Wild and Scatter, the imperious Crystal Ball promises thrilling gameplay with magical combinations. The powerful Crystal Ball acts as both the Scatter and Wild, triggering 10 free games when three, four, or five appear on screen.
Gamzix is excited to announce the release of Spooky Coin: Hold The Spin, a Halloween-themed slot. This game is primed to enhance operators’ portfolios during one of the most lucrative seasons in the gaming calendar. Spooky Coin: Hold The Spin is more than just a seasonal slot; it’s designed to engage a wide range of players with its captivating Halloween theme and innovative features. Whether targeting casual gamers or seasoned players, this immersive experience delivers excitement through its familiar mechanics and new festive twist.
BGaming has kickstarted a frightfully fun Halloween adventure in Haunted Reels. This feel-good Burtonesque slot combines eerie sound effects and animations, with themed features, such as a trio of Buy Bonus levels, ghost Wilds, pumpkin Scatters, and a memorable Bonus Game with multipliers. Set in the gloomy garden of a haunted mansion, this monster bash unfolds as players enter through a crowd of ghosts, with 97% RTP, and well-balanced payouts and results offering a rewarding experience.
Players must strap themselves in for the drive of their lives in Race4Gold, the latest adrenaline-fuelled slot from Silverback Gaming. The racetrack is laid out over five reels and three rows, with 243 ways to win with each spin. Be late on the brakes to match three symbols from left to right to win. Driver skill is a must, but players will need support from their entire crew if they are to cross the finish line first. This is where the Pitstop Lock comes in…
Buffalo’s Sun 3 is a thrilling new addition to Zillion Games’ Buffalo’s Sun series, beloved by players for its exciting Wild West adventure. Get ready for a wild ride through the frontier with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay! Buffalo’s Sun 3 is a high-volatility slot featuring 5 reels and 25 paylines, immersing players in a dynamic Wild West experience. The iconic buffalo takes center stage as the key to big wins.
Light up your torches and seek out frightening free spins, wicked pumpkin wilds and ghostly skull money respins in Haunted Jack, Vibra Gaming’s thrilling new Halloween slot game. Perfect for this time of year, prepare yourselves for jump scares galore in this spooky slot where big prizes and amazing treats await only the bravest players. Set within a series of ghoulish backdrops including a haunted house, eerie pumpkin patch and a spooky potion room, players are invited to spin and await their fate as the reels offer multiple opportunities to win big with a variety of exciting, original features.
Amusnet has released 5 Diamond Plus, a new video slot game that perfectly combines tradition and modernity. The latest addition to the company’s online casino portfolio has 5 reels and 5 paylines, and features exciting gameplay, ambient music and a player-friendly interface. The game offers a classic theme that combines a selection of juicy fruits, a lucky Seven and the dazzling golden Diamond, which is an Expanding Wild symbol.
Play’n GO invites players to temporarily cross the threshold into the afterlife in Baron: Lord of Saturday, where spirits dance and fortunes await. Watch your step as you set foot into these mystical swamplands, where the barrier between the living and the dead has been weakened, in preparation for the festivities… For it is here that the legendary Baron Samedi hosts the afterlife’s greatest celebration. This 5×4 video slot immerses players in a world where the dead mingle with the living under a moonlit sky, and every spin could reveal ancient magic and untold rewards from the beyond.
Blueprint Gaming marks the return of the notorious banker and the latest addition to its player-favourite series in Deal or No Deal™: Banker’s Boost, offering slot enthusiasts a host of engaging themed-features and bonus rounds. Paying homage to the beloved television show which fittingly returns to viewers’ screens this Autumn, the feature-filled 4,096 ways to win slot transports players to the Deal or No Deal™ studio where red and golden boxes adorn the 6×4 grid, complemented by specially themed bonus symbols and Blueprint’s Jackpot King progressive system.
Play’n GO invites players to join intrepid explorer Rich Wilde on his most daring adventure yet in Rich Wilde and the Pearls of Vishnu. This thrilling 5×3 slot takes players deep into the heart of ancient India, where divine challenges await at every turn. The latest release in the beloved Rich Wilde series, Rich Wilde and the Pearls of Vishnu takes players on an exhilarating journey in search of mythic jewels said to be guarded by the God of Preservation himself. With stunning visuals and rich storytelling, this slot captures the magic and mystery of ancient temples hidden amidst the lush Indian jungle.
Tom Horn Gaming, an igaming software solutions supplier, is introducing 27 Crystal Fruits, the latest instalment in their beloved Crystal Fruits series. Packed with fresh twists, this classic slot game brings a vibrant new energy to the fruit machine genre. Players can look forward to the exhilarating Infinite 27 Wild Respin, powered by the supplier’s innovative proprietary feature, QuickX and a thrilling Bonus Buy option, making every spin a chance for massive rewards.
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Totogaming Joins Cernica Pantelimon RunFest: Not Just Present, But Fully Participating
“We weren’t just present — we were participants of Runfest. And that’s one of the most important aspects,” said Artak Ashkhatoyan, Deputy CEO of Totogaming.
On July 6, Totogaming joined the Cernica Pantelimon Runfest in Romania, once again emphasizing the importance of promoting amateur sports and a healthy lifestyle.
“Supporting such initiatives is a priority for TotoGaming. First, 50% of the proceeds from RunFest will be donated to the CLOVES Romania Foundation, supporting children affected by CLOVES Syndrome. And second, we’ve always believed in showing our passion for sports through actions, not just words. Have you noticed how we’re constantly rushing through life, yet when we look back, it often feels like we haven’t moved at all? It’s important for us to lead by example and show the importance of participation. This is exactly the message we’re promoting through our team’s active involvement in the marathon. After all, there can never be too much sport in our lives,” said TotoGaming’s Deputy CEO, Artak Ashkhatoyan.
A Simple Concept, a Powerful Impact
The concept of this sports event is straightforward: choose a distance between 1 to 21 kilometers and run. The goal? Make sport an integral part of everyday life. The crowd certainly embraced that, gathering as early as 8:30 a.m. — on a Sunday morning.
Totogaming contributed in two distinct capacities: as an official sponsor and as an active participant. A dedicated team of 13 employees represented the company at the Cernica Pantelimon RunFest, with 7 of them proudly taking part as runners.
More Than Just a Run
It wasn’t an easy challenge — especially because among Totogaming’s runners were people for whom running isn’t a daily habit, or even part of their life at all. Yet they couldn’t miss the opportunity, not least from the perspective of corporate responsibility.
“We just finished the 7.5-kilometer race!” shared Petrut-Adrian Toea from the Totogaming team.
“It was amazing, honestly. Around the 2-kilometer mark, I had this little battle with myself — I told myself I had to finish the race, no matter what. And I did it! I came in around 60th place out of over 100 runners, which for me is a really good result.”
“I see my participation as a small contribution toward promoting a healthy lifestyle. In my close circle, everyone knows I’m not exactly the sporty type. I’m not athletic, and I usually prefer having fun in other ways. But showing up here, early in the morning, in this intense heat, and completing almost 8 kilometers with just one short break — I think it set a good example.”
“I hope seeing someone like me finish this challenge motivates my friends to try something similar for their own health. I believe that’s a meaningful contribution”, – added Petrut-Andrea.
Totogaming also made it possible for every attendee to bring sport into their lives — quite literally. At the Totogaming tent, participants could ride stationary bikes and receive prizes based on the number of points they earned through their efforts.
Whether they were running, cycling, or simply cheering for friends, the goal for everyone was the same: to reach the destination of champions — by bringing sport into everyday life.
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BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced the promotion of Sacha McLaughlin to Vice President of Global Quality Assurance.
BMM’s President of Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, Kirk White, said, “Sacha has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-first attitude. Her experience and passion will be critical as we continue to grow our QA services to meet the always-evolving needs of the global gaming industry.”
With over 18 years of experience in software implementation and seven years in the gaming industry, McLaughlin brings extensive knowledge of both agile and waterfall development methodologies, test planning, project management, and cross-regional team leadership. She is recognized for her ability to build and scale QA organizations that deliver quality, speed, and value to customers.
McLaughlin joined BMM in 2018 and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the Company, most recently serving as Senior Director of Quality Assurance. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in expanding BMM’s QA capabilities and helping customers launch products into the global gaming market more quickly, with a focus on regulatory compliance, functionality, fairness, and security.
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Major findings from the newly launched report include playable ads having the potential to deliver impression-to-install rates 16 times that of non-playable formats for emerging gaming apps and a 20% increase in spending on interactive ads year over year.
Liftoff, a leading AI-enabled growth platform for the mobile app economy, has published its seventh annual Mobile Ad Creative Index. The report explores top creative trends that are attracting and scaling in ad spend across consumer apps and games. It also highlights the expanding role of AI in creative production, testing, and optimization.
This year’s Mobile Ad Creative Index specifically analyzes creative concepts that have excelled in scale for Liftoff’s highest-spending advertisers over the past 12 to 48 months. It is based on findings from over 4.7 trillion impressions, 263 billion clicks, and 1.1 billion installs between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2025.
Highlights from the report include:
Top consumer apps are investing in interactive ads to compete for engagement
In 2024, the share of spend on interactive ads for top apps increased by 20% year over year. The share of spend increased by 2% for spenders outside the top tier. Top-spending apps differentiate their campaigns by adding innovations to evergreen concepts such as social scrollers, carousels, and scratch-offs.
Playable ads deliver returns across ad budgets for mobile game advertisers
In 2024, the share of spend on playable ads for top games averaged 35% higher than other games. Across all ad budgets, however, playable ads delivered higher conversion rates. Impression-to-install rates were 8 times that of non-playable formats for top spenders and 16 times that of non-playable formats for other game advertisers.
Tailoring “metaplay” elements to motivations can improve performance
“Metaplay” elements—gameplay that diverges from an app’s core design to appeal to a broader audience—are widespread, but top games gain an edge by tailoring their metaplay ads to the publisher audience. The report found that aligning “metaplay” creative with publisher audiences resulted in a 93% increase in installs-per-mille.
UGC is becoming a key differentiator in driving scale for consumer apps
The share of spend on user-generated content (UGC) increased 11% for top-spending apps, with social and utility apps seeing the most significant jump of nearly 30% between 2023 and 2024.
Widespread adoption of Gen AI leads to more customized ad experiences
Creative teams increasingly leverage AI to enhance top-performing assets with 3D and motion and to create and test variations. Top advertisers also use AI to recombine their assets in customized ad experiences that break away from standard video to playable formats.
Yann Zeller, Chief of Staff, Creative at Liftoff, said: “Today’s creative landscape is shaped by a single, powerful truth: attention is the commodity, and brands, games, and influencers are all vying for it. Great mobile ad experiences can earn attention by aligning context with behavior. As ad formats become richer and AI expands our ability to personalize and adapt creatives at scale, we’re able to unlock new insights into user behavior and motivation. We see users spend meaningful stretches with the right content, sometimes 60 to 90 seconds when the ad feels personal or prompts meaningful participation. This isn’t just a better way to advertise—it’s a better way to tell stories and the most exciting brief we’ve had in years.”
Soren Steelquist, Director of Creative Production, said: “The proof is in the data—more and more consumer apps are incorporating UGC into every stage of their marketing, and programmatic is no different. UGC works because it’s authentic and relatable, and users are more likely to be influenced by ad when it’s coming from a trustworthy source. To see higher impact from UGC creatives, work with a partner that can match the right creator with your brand and develop winning concepts that resonate with audiences.”
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