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JUMPIN’ JACKS HITS HÖLLE THIS HALLOWEEN

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Jumpin’ Jacks” goes live today (Halloween), a new Classic title from Hölle Games featuring a special Duplicating Wilds mechanic!

This 5×3, 15 payline slot has a theme of Halloween harvest, with scarecrows, pumpkins, corn, crows and a creepy midnight sky completing the picture.  The atmosphere is there to match, with a cosy yet somewhat spooky soundtrack. The special symbol here is a Wild pumpkin which, if it lands, will jump into the air before landing elsewhere on the reels – when possible in the place that will give the highest potential win!

As well as the Duplicating Wilds, the game features Both Ways Pays.  This means paylines reward from both left to right, and right to left.  So if a player lands 5 in a row, does that mean they will pay twice?  Hell (Hölle) yes! PLUS with the jumping Pumpkin wilds aiming for the sweetest payout spots, landing a Wild anywhere on the reels can lead to scary-good wins!

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With no free spins offered, this Classic title puts all the fun and payout potential in the base-game mechanics, though still features the standard card and ladder gamble games. There are 4 different RTPs available and the game is now live in MGA regions with additional territories to follow soon.

Happy Halloween from Hölle!

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The difficult second album

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Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming, talks about the challenges studios face when it comes to sequel slots such as its just-launched Danger! High Voltage 2.

 

Congratulations on the launch of Danger! High Voltage 2. Tell us more about the game and what players can expect.

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Thanks! We’re absolutely thrilled to launch Danger! High Voltage 2—it’s an electrifying sequel we think fans of the original will love. When we released the first Danger! High Voltage, the response was phenomenal, and players kept asking for even more high-octane action. So, we set out to turn things up to 11 with this release.

The game cranks up the excitement with our Megaways™ engine, giving players up to 117,649 ways to win on each spin. The base game is supercharged with volatility and powered by the MegaDozer, perched right above the reels, ready to drop Scatters, Wilds, Multipliers, and other electrifying surprises into play. Then there are the two fiery free spin bonuses—Fire in the Disco! and Danger Danger!!—designed to keep players on the edge of their seats.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be Danger! High Voltage without the unforgettable soundtrack by Electric Six! Get ready for some serious foot-tapping and headbanging because this game truly brings the heat.

 

How does the second instalment differ from the original Danger! High Voltage slot you launched back in 2017?

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This time around, players are transported to an electrifying thrilling industrial scene, and introduced the groundbreaking mechanic MegaDozerTM mechanic sitting up top, ready to unleash Scatters, Wilds, Multipliers, and surprises.

It’s amazing to see how much slot game design has evolved since we launched the first game in 2017, and Danger! High Voltage 2 is a testament to that evolution. This time, we’ve built it around our Megaways™ engine, which amps up the gameplay with up to 117,649 ways to win on every spin.

We’ve also kept the player choice element for the Free Spins round, but we didn’t just stop there. Fire in the Disco! and Danger Danger!! are brand-new bonus features that make every spin a symphony of excitement. It’s a whole new level of Danger! and a thrilling way for players to experience just how far we’ve come in delivering cutting-edge slots.

 

What made the iconic song from Electric Six the perfect soundtrack for creating a slot game around?

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When we set out to create Danger! High Voltage 2, we knew we had to keep the core essence that players loved—the name and that iconic Electric Six soundtrack—but from there, this game is a totally new beast.

It’s insanely catchy and the perfect soundtrack for spinning the reels. For me, it stirs a strong feeling of nostalgia, taking me back to the early 2000s when the song was riding high in the charts. The more I listened to it, the more I became convinced it would be huge fun to create a slot game around the song. The lyrics lend themselves to bonus features (Fire in the Disco! Danger Danger! Or the original High Voltage & Gates of Hell), and the disco theme works really well as an online slot because it is so visual and colourful. With the original, we were able to capture the essence of the song and bring it to life, which is why Danger! High Voltage became a runaway success. Danger! High Voltage 2 turns the volume up to the max and we fully expect it to rise to the top of the charts, just like the original did.

 

Just how hard is it to launch a follow-up to a hugely successful slot game? What are the main challenges in doing so?

Launching a follow-up to a hit like Danger! High Voltage is no easy feat—it’s a bit like making the sequel to a blockbuster movie. You need to build on the experience offered by the original game, keeping true to the core theme and gameplay while making sure it offers something new and different. Stick too close to the original and it won’t deliver the excitement players are seeking, move too far away from it and you can end up with a significant disconnect from the original. But we reimagined the visuals and mechanics, integrating our Megaways™ engine as it adds massive win potential with up to 117,649 ways to win and to keep the gameplay engaging. We took risks with a completely new mechanic MegaDozer™ and introduced two brand-new free spin features, Fire in the Disco! and Danger Danger!! which had to be meticulously tested to ensure they deliver the right blend of fun and volatility. It becomes a bit of a balancing act whereby you need to keep core elements the same or similar and then bring in new elements that take the whole package to the next level. It’s easy to see why the second album is often the toughest for musicians.

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Big Time Gaming seems to have cracked the code when it comes to sequel slots with the recent launch of Bonanza Falls so you must have been able to overcome these challenges.

We’re fortunate to have such strong original titles like Bonanza and Danger! High Voltage as a foundation for our sequels, but make no mistake—it all starts with the team’s incredible work in crafting these iconic games in the first place. When you have a solid base, it gives us the freedom to innovate boldly. For instance, with sequels like Bonanza Falls and Danger! High Voltage 2, we introduced fresh mechanics like MegaDozer™, Win Exchange™, Bonus Coins, which add entirely new dimensions to gameplay. These features aren’t just updates; they’re true evolutions that deliver exhilarating experiences and keep players coming back.

Our team embraces these challenges head-on, bringing excitement and a touch of fun to every sequel we produce. And while these games build on the legacies of the originals, they’re crafted to stand tall on their own merits. Bonanza Falls and Danger! High Voltage 2 don’t just rely on the reputations of their predecessors—they’re outstanding games in their own right, designed to thrill players new and old alike. It’s about creating something fresh while capturing the magic that made the originals so beloved.

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FullCircl Hits Milestone 1 Million Vulnerability Checks During Safer Gambling Week

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FullCircl, the single identity verification platform helping gambling operators grow faster with compliance solved, has announced that its Financial Vulnerability Solution – launched in August in alignment with the UK Gambling Commission’s new regulatory requirements – has delivered more than 1 million light-touch vulnerability checks on behalf of the some of the UK’s leading gambling operators. This milestone achievement importantly coincides with Safer Gambling Week in the UK, and heightened awareness for gambling operators to do more to protect customers from harm.

Keeping players safe from harm whilst balancing a frictionless experience is of paramount importance to the gambling industry. The UKCG estimates a current problem gambling rate of 2.5%, representing a dramatic rise compared to previous figures. Operators investing in FullCircl’s single platform for identity verification and financial vulnerability are demonstrating their commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable betting experience for all customers.
Delivered seamlessly via API integration, the solution provides access to 60+ sources of financial, lifestyle, and vulnerability data points, to build a real-time single customer view and clear picture of risk, with minimal impact on player experience. A strategic approach to player vulnerability, FullCircl combines checks – including CCJs, IVA, bankruptcy, debt and credit data, income and affordability verification, and a range of vulnerability indicators – in one customised workflow, to save time and reduce technical overheads whilst delivering the accurate and trustworthy data needed for informed player safety decision-making.
Speaking about the milestone and Safer Gambling Week, Andrew Yates, CEO at FullCircl commented: “We’re delighted to be partnering with leading gambling operators to assist them in setting the industry benchmark for advanced player protection. Reaching 1 million checks in just 3 months demonstrates that we are the player protection partner of choice, combining a deep understanding of the needs of operators with the most comprehensive and accurate view of vulnerability and affordability currently available in the market.”
He continued: “During Safer Gambling Week we’re doing our part to protect the most vulnerable in society from gambling-related harm, whilst delivering frictionless and compliant solutions for operators. Finally, we’re excited to announce our attendance at ICE Barcelona on 20-22 January 2025 ahead of the next regulatory deadline for UK operators.”

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Play’n GO recruits the entire Wilde family for their latest adventure, Wildest Gambit

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Play’n GO invites players to join the Wilde family in Wildest Gambit, a globe-trotting 5×3 slot that combines adventure, mystery, and massive win potential with an x20,000 Multiplier.

Wildest Gambit unites the legendary Wilde family – Rich, Cat, and Uncle Gerard – in an epic journey across four unique destinations. From the golden sands of Egypt to the dense jungles of South America, players will experience a dynamic blend of Expanding, Sticky, and Multiplier Wilds. These Wilds can be activated in both the base game and Free Spins: offering players more opportunities to score big wins. Each location brings a unique challenge, rewarding intrepid explorers with treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

The slot’s defining mechanics include the fusion of three distinct Wilds: Sticky Wilds lock in place to trigger Re-Spins, Expanding Wilds stretch across the reels for more winning potential, and Multiplier Wilds offer up to x8 win boosts. By combining these features, Wildest Gambit crafts a multi-layered adventure, reflecting Play’n GO’s commitment to delivering immersive experiences and engaging narratives.

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Fans of the series will notice nods to earlier titles like Rich Wilde and the Tome of Insanity (2024) and Gerard’s Gambit (2023). Equally, fans of the Play’n GO classic Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead (2016) and Pilgrim of Dead (2023) may find the game mechanically similar with the presence of Expanding Symbols.

However, Wildest Gambit pushes the adventure to new heights with its family-focused narrative and inventive Wild combinations, creating a fresh yet familiar experience. Players looking for excitement, exploration, and engaging gameplay will find it all here.

Games Ambassador at Play’n GO, Magnus Wallentin, said: “Wildest Gambit is a standout title in our Wilde saga. By combining three Wild features across various locations, we’ve given players new layers of gameplay and greater win potential.”

With its stunning visuals, engaging features, and the legendary Wilde family leading the charge, Wildest Gambit promises an unforgettable journey. Prepare to explore new horizons with every spin!

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