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Week 50/2024 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
ELA Games is proud to announce its latest release, Flame Fruits Frenzy. This new title is a fresh and modern take on classic fruit slot machines found in pubs and casinos across the world. The studio emphasises the importance of art and design with this new 5-reel, 3-row game with enticing animations and eye-catching graphics. Flame Fruits Frenzy’s core gameplay is simple, featuring 5 paylines, with players taking home the highest win per line. Scatter symbols add to the excitement, offering a payout whenever they land on the reels.

GAMOMAT has released its fruity hit, Juicy Joker. This vibrant title sits within a 3×3 framework and offers players a classic fruity experience with radiant traditional fruit, bar, and bell symbols. A refreshing twist on the reels comes from the star of the show, the Joker – which serves as a Wild symbol that – if shown – substitutes for all symbols.

Think you can handle the heat of some super-hot Wasabi? Then Silverback Gaming’s latest slot, Wasabi Wilds, is just the game for you. Players come face to face with an expert sushi chef whose delectable delights pack a flavoursome punch thanks to plenty of glowing green wasabi. Players take a seat at the chef’s table and watch as the magic of consecutive cluster explosions unravels a world of tasty treats and rewards.

Evoplay has launched Hot Triple Sevens Hold and Win, the latest addition to its popular flaming sevens series. The game features a traditional 5×3 reel layout enhanced with dynamic visuals and a light board that tracks every win, creating an interactive and visually appealing experience. Its standout Bonus Game, triggered by six or more Bonus symbols, allows players to win four jackpots, including the Grand Jackpot worth 3,000x the bet.

Red Rake Gaming is pleased to announce the launch of Million Christmas 2, the latest Christmas-themed release to bring big wins and magic to players all over the world. With a series of innovative features and a very Christmassy feel, Million Christmas 2 promises to bring fun and happiness throughout the holiday season. The greatest new feature of Million Christmas 2 is the “Santa’s Gifts & Wins Minigame,” triggered when players obtain three or more Santa’s Bag symbols.

Thunderkick has launched Ways of Athena, a Greek mythology-themed title where matching mystery symbols reveal up to 43,923 ways to win. The goddess of wisdom and warfare reigns supreme in the 3×5 slot, where helmets, shields, amphoras, and lyres line the reels. Matching mystery symbols land on reels two to five and enhance base game action, transforming into double symbols and mirroring an icon on reel one to increase the number of pay ways and boost wins.

Push Gaming’s latest release, 10 Flaming Bisons, brings the American Frontier to life, featuring the provider’s innovative Push-up mechanic and thrilling jackpots that enhance excitement. Played initially across 5×3 reels, various native American characters must form a matched combination across 20 paylines to award a win.

Amusnet has released Extra Crown Deluxe, a new addition to its online casino portfolio. This online video slot will take players to a world of art-inspired luxury, where every spin is a masterpiece. The game features 5 reels and 20 fixed paylines hosting 11 symbols – an abundance of fruits, bells and sevens.

Burgers, because who doesn’t love them? In Big Time Gaming’s latest slot creation, players are invited for a tasty treat as they fire up the reels on the 4×4 gameboard in search of multiplier-boosted wins amongst the patties and buns. The game is set against a Route 66 backdrop with a classic burger joint to the left-hand side of the reels. Visually striking, packed with flavour and innovation, Burgers is set to satisfy your hunger for big wins and bigger thrills.

Reel Reindeer, a seasonal entry into the Reel franchise and right in time for the Christmas holidays, featuring the red-nosed character himself. This 25 payline game offers an insane Free Spins round where all winnings are multiplied by 50x and expanding wilds activate on the reels. Plus, the game also offers a Hold & Win round where filling the reels will trigger the top payout of 10,000x. That is quite the Christmas treat!

Play’n GO invites players to join an adorable crew of canines in Hot Dog Heist, a 5×3 slot with 40 paylines. Set against the charming backdrop of suburban BBQs, this fun-filled adventure delivers sizzling gameplay and delectable rewards. Hot Dog Heist takes players to a sunny, picture-perfect neighbourhood where a pack of mischievous dogs has its eyes set on a delicious prize – hot dogs fresh off the grill.

Players can adventure deep into the heart of the ancient Aztec empire when they spin the reels on Stakelogic’s latest title, Fire and Gold Cluster Breaker. Each exciting spin presents the chance to trigger explosive bonuses and reward monumental wins, with players able to win up to 10,000x their stakes. This captivating slot uses a 5×4 game grid with a cluster-pay system, with the game granting players wins when they hit clusters of five or more on the grid.

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, has launched The Great Pigsby Dream Drop, a jackpot infused take on the much-loved classic. The game preserves the elegance and charm of the 1930s-inspired original while adding the Dream Drop Jackpot, giving players the chance to win one of five progressive jackpots: Rapid, Midi, Maxi, Major, or Mega. At the core of the experience is the Dream Drop feature, which triggers randomly and transports players into a jackpot bonus round.

For this festive season, Booming Games is bringing a little bit of warmth this winter with the brand-new Burning Classics: Royal Edition. The Burning Classics series has proved to be a firm favourite among online casino players, and the latest instalment, the Royal Edition, is undoubtedly going to follow suit. As with its predecessors, this 5×3 reel, 20-payline slot is filled with fruit – which are joined this time around by three high-paying, colorful crowns. All pay symbols land stacked in classic slot game fashion.

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$10M guaranteed poker
ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms
ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.
From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.
Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.
With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.
All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.
ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.
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For a similar take on this major online poker series and its prize pools, check out this article from Poker.org on ACR Poker’s dual mystery bounty events and their massive guaranteed prizes:
ACR Venom $10M GTD Tournaments – Poker.org
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AI in gambling safety
BOS releases report on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Sweden
Sweden has seen a long‑term decline in gambling addiction over the past 25 years, despite rapid growth in online gambling availability, advertising, and mobile gaming.
Economist Ola Nevander’s research for the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) shows that the prevalence of problem gambling has steadily fallen since the early 2000s, even as the market expanded. This trend emerged even with the widespread adoption of digital gaming products and 24/7 access on smartphones.
According to the findings, the proportion of Swedes classified as problem gamblers (based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index) dropped from about 2.2 % in 2008–09 to around 1.3 % by 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall gambling harm.
Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, emphasizes that this decline suggests Sweden’s regulatory and industry efforts are moving in the right direction. While the transformation from traditional physical gambling venues to digital platforms has raised concerns, online tools such as responsible gaming technologies and AI‑assisted safeguards are helping reduce problem gambling rates.
However, Hoffstedt cautions that much work remains, because expanded game offerings and persistent advertising mean ongoing responsibility is crucial to maintain and deepen the downward trend.
Report available in full at: Problem Gambling_ENG_20260327[2]
For a similar perspective on gambling addiction prevalence trends in Sweden, see this article:
Sweden problem gambling falls but still ‘scope for improvement’ — iGamingBusiness.com Sweden problem gambling trend report (IgamingBusiness)
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ACR POKER’S DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS – SPECIAL HIGH FIVE EDITION HITS WITH $10 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZE POOLS
Celebrate the return of the High Five Series with a special edition of the iconic Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms and hundreds of seats from just $0 in Venom Fever satellites
ACR Poker is turning up the excitement this spring with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, featuring $10 million in total guaranteed prize pools. Alongside the return of its popular High Five series, this special edition of the Dual Venoms will run from Sunday, April 12th through Tuesday, April 28th, delivering side-by-side action in the $8 million GTD NLH and $2 million GTD PLO, offering some of the biggest online poker action of the year.
Following the success of previous editions, the $2,650 buy-in Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms return with massive guarantees and mystery bounties that reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the $8 million GTD NLH, a single knockout could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000, while the $2 million PLO, which ties as ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha event ever, offers a $200,000 top bounty. Every knockout starting on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in both events.
With five Day 1 flights, players can enter multiple times and combine their stacks to hit Day 2 with some serious firepower. All players reaching Day 2 on Monday, April 27th at 1:05pm ET are already in the money, with the Final Table showdown for the coveted Venom crowns scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th at 4:05pm ET.
Qualifying begins Tuesday, April 7th through a packed Venom Fever satellite schedule, offering hundreds of guaranteed seats at low cost, or even for free, through Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and Beast Satellites.
“After the incredible turnout and massive payouts in March’s $50 Million OSS XL, Spring 2026 is shaping up to be epic with the return of our High Five Series and this special Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms edition,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With huge guarantees, mystery bounties, and accessible satellites for every bankroll, players have double the excitement and double the chance to hit massive prizes!”
The latest Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms delivered massive fields and payouts, with both events exceeding their guarantees. The NLH drew 3,673 entries for a $9,182,500 prize pool, paying over $700,000 to the winner. Runner-up ‘BALDOUS’ from the UK scored the biggest payday of the tournament, claiming the top $500,000 bounty and $730,000 in total bounties, pocketing a whopping $1,240,310 in total. The PLO tournament attracted 837 entrants and generated $2,092,500, with the champion earning more than $300,000.
For more information, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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