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Sweet Success: Just Slots Launches Its Debut Game, Sugar Heaven
Malta based gaming software developer, Just Slots, has just announced the release of its first game, Sugar Heaven, and it’s already making waves by climbing into the top performing games list on its launch casinos.
The game, titled ‘Sugar Heaven’ puts a fresh spin on the classic 5×3 reel setup. This candy-themed slot game brings a tasteful twist, featuring 20 paylines packed with multiplier wilds and a special symbol that unlocks a variety of thrilling gameplay enhancements As a new studio looking to captivate multiple markets, Just Slots combines a familiar format with a surefire and mouth-watering theme to ensure universal appeal. The company isn’t afraid to experiment either, with its next game ‘Shogun Skylord’ promising an entirely new flavour in their diverse range of initial releases.
On its launch day, Sugar Heaven surged into the top 10 on its debut casino, a remarkable achievement that highlights the work of the product and development teams in bringing the concept to life. The game stands out with multipliers that appear in both the base game and free games, plus engaging features such as Sticky Wilds, Bonus Buys and a special symbol that offers additional spins and enhancements during the free round games. Early demonstrations to operators and players indicate that the game’s design has been a hit, exceeding performance expectations.
Commenting on the debut game, Christine Parkhill, CCO at Just Slots said, “We’ve crafted Sugar Heaven to provide a fun and enticing experience for players. As our debut game, we wanted to start with a theme that resonates universally, and what’s more appealing than candy? It was also essential for us to focus on every aspect of game design, from the underlying maths to the user interface, sound elements and beyond. By refining each of these elements, we aim to keep players thoroughly engaged and entertained.
“The initial feedback has been fantastic and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the game perform beyond our expectations. This early success reaffirms our commitment to innovation and we are excited to launch our next games over the next few months.”
Following the launch of Sugar Heaven, Just Slots plans post-launch updates, including bonus tools and in-game features, offering a new level of player engagement. As the company continues to expand its presence in the global gaming market, you can try your luck with Sugar Heaven on select gaming sites, with more releases coming soon.
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Alberta
St8 extends TonyBet partnership to Alberta after securing supplier registration
St8 has extended its partnership with TonyBet into Alberta, expanding their Canada footprint following an earlier launch in Ontario this year.
Under the expanded agreement, TonyBet will use St8’s game aggregation platform through a single API integration. St8 said this provides access to its wider catalogue of casino content for players in Alberta.
St8 said the Alberta rollout follows its newly acquired registration to operate in the province as an iGaming Services Supplier, allowing it to provide aggregation services to licensed operators in the market. The company said its platform connects partners to more than 200 game providers via a single API.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said:
“Entering Alberta’s regulated market is a strong step for St8 that represents our continued efforts to bring our offerings to as many territories as possible, delivering top-tier results for partnerships at the local, national and international stage. We share this commitment with TonyBet, a company that we are very fortunate to be working with so collaboratively and closely as we continue to grow our presence across North America.”
Kiryl Liudvikevich, Head of Product at TonyBet, said:
“We’re proud that our work with St8 has enabled us to continue expanding across Canada. Through St8’s aggregation platform, we can seamlessly access games from the industry’s leading providers via a single integration, helping us scale efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on the player experience. St8 has cemented itself as our go-to partner for expansion into regulated markets, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we grow into new jurisdictions.”
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Alberta
St8 continues partnership with TonyBet with an expansion into Alberta
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BetBuilder
OpenBet reports $3bn staked and 175m bets during World Cup 2026
OpenBet said its platform processed more than 175 million bets and $3 billion in stakes across its global operator customers during World Cup 2026. The supplier published the figures on 22nd July 2026, describing the tournament as its biggest-ever betting event.
The company said England’s run to the semi-finals drove high volumes across its UK-facing customers. OpenBet reported almost 5 million pre-match bets for England vs Norway in the quarter-final, with England vs Argentina close behind at 4.65 million.
OpenBet also pointed to increased demand for player-driven markets. It said 23 million Player Prop bets were processed during the tournament, up 130% versus Qatar 2022, and that the final between Spain and Argentina generated 831,000 BetBuilder bets, 39% more than four years earlier. OpenBet added that ten of the 20 most repeated bet combinations included a Player Goals or Player Stats selection, compared with four in 2022.
In-play betting rose as the knockout rounds progressed, with OpenBet saying live bets reached around one in six bets and carried higher average stakes than pre-match. The supplier said it also provided Managed Trading Services to platform customers during the tournament, covering odds creation, trading content, and risk and liability management.
Beyond sportsbook, OpenBet said its OpenBet Locator
product processed more than 200 million location checks across regulated US states during the World Cup. Nikos Konstakis, President at OpenBet, said: “A World Cup is one of the defining moments for our industry, and this was the largest betting event our platform has ever supported.
“What stands out beyond the numbers is the extent to which player behaviour continues to evolve. Fans are no longer simply backing a result, they are building their own narrative around individual players, and our expanded BetBuilder and Player Prop offering met that demand while delivering the high-margin products operators need.
“Sustained peak load across a six-week tournament is different to managing a single event, and our platform handled it extremely well.
“The highest-profile operators trust us with the events that matter most, and this was the largest of them all.”
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