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Step into a world of golden luxury in Playson’s Royal Express: Hold and Win
Studio’s powerful Royal Express Multipliers and Boost symbols put players on track for impressive rewards
Playson, the renowned digital entertainment supplier, is embarking on an unforgettable journey in Royal Express: Hold and Win, with the luxury train travel-inspired slot offering delightful bonus play and themed multipliers.
Players are welcomed aboard a luxurious locomotive in this 3×3 title, with shimmering gold coins, delicious fruits and immersive graphics set to enhance the excitement. The Bonus Game features Royal Express Multipliers which are randomly triggered and deliver an electrifying boost with random multipliers of x1, x2 or x3 applied randomly on reels 1 and 3.
The Pile of Gold feature can be randomly activated when any Bonus symbol lands on the reels during the Main Game, adding Bonus and Boost symbols in quantity enough or more to activate the Bonus Game.
Additionally, if a Bonus symbol lands on reels 1 and 3, along with a train Boost symbol on reel 2, the Bonus Game is triggered and three respins are granted. The Bonus Game continues until the player runs out of respins. When it ends, all values accumulated are added to the total win.
The random appearance of Grand, Major, Minor and Mini Bonus symbols during the Bonus Game can trigger one of four corresponding in-game jackpots, including the Grand Jackpot worth up to x1,000 the bet.
Royal Express: Hold and Win is a visually impressive slot that demonstrates Playson’s masterful ability to create themed, feature-rich titles that continue to resonate with players.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “Royal Express: Hold and Win evokes the timeless charm of train travel and combines it with modern and visually impressive graphics that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
“The Boost symbol adds more intensity to the game play in this release, while the all-new Royal Express multipliers put players on route for luxurious wins.”
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Carl Gatt Baldacchino Head of Account Management SlotMatrix
Royal Paws, Royal Payoffs: SlotMatrix’s Catsino Royale
SlotMatrix, the leading casino content aggregator globally, has enhanced its exclusive content collection with the debut of Catsino Royale, a playful slot that merges feline attitude with traditional casino excitement.
Located within a lively cat-themed casino, the game provides swift gameplay that allows players to accumulate increasing rewards and activate various bonus chances with each spin. Featuring stunning visuals, captivating characters, and intricate mechanics, the game combines enjoyable presentation with significant winning possibilities.
Central to the activity is the Coinstack function. Each coin symbol that appears increases the value of the stack, enlarging it and enhancing rewards with every spin. Players activating either the Catsino Wheel or the Stack N Spin bonus will reap the rewards of the total accumulated amount.
Landing four Bonus symbols triggers the Catsino Wheel, filled with rewards that include multipliers of Coinstack and can reach the Grand Jackpot valued at up to 500x. Landing five bonus symbols activates the Stack N Spin feature, which increases the Coinstack and provides several opportunities to re-trigger the wheel for extra rewards.
The Wild Deal feature creates Golden Frames each time Wilds appear. Wilds introduced into current frames enhance their multipliers, and when the Cat Dealer shows up, all frames transform into Wilds.
Only accessible via SlotMatrix, Catsino Royale is upgraded with EveryMatrix’s unique gamification features, such as free spins and leaderboards, and can be effortlessly incorporated with EngageSuite, the comprehensive player loyalty platform.
Carl Gatt Baldacchino, Head of Account Management, SlotMatrix, said: “Catsino Royale blends playful visuals with mechanics that continuously build value. It will be a strong performer for operators looking to add something fun, distinctive, and rewarding to their lobbies.”
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Booming Games
Booming Games Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of New CFO
Booming Games has elevated Luke Sammut to the newly established position of Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.
Booming Games, a top supplier of high-quality gaming content, has today enhanced its C-suite by promoting Luke Sammut to the newly established position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. This comes after a series of recent high-level promotions at Booming Games, including the announcement of a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff last month.
Luke Sammut has dedicated more than eight years to Booming Games in multiple senior finance positions, most recently as the Director of Finance and Accounting. Having a solid foundation in accountancy and a strong enthusiasm for the iGaming sector, he contributes a vast amount of experience and industry expertise to the team. Located in Malta, Luke will be accountable for steering the company’s international financial strategy and managing reporting across various jurisdictions.
The establishment of the CFO position signifies a new phase in the company’s development and highlights a strong dedication to attracting and developing exceptional talent. With the company aiming to achieve ambitious growth goals and enhance its global reach this year, the timing of the appointment is quite promising. Focusing on customers in game development, Booming Games is consistently aiming to innovate and broaden its portfolio, with intentions to substantially boost the frequency of game releases this year.
Booming Games has a solid history of investing in its workforce, with the number of employees recently exceeding 200. In the future, the expanding C-suite will guarantee that the company keeps evolving and is positioned to handle the upcoming phase of its growth.
Max Niehusen, Founder of Booming Games, said: “We are delighted to announce Luke’s promotion, in what is a landmark moment for Booming Games as we appoint our first Chief Financial Officer. Over the past eight years, he has made an immense contribution to the business, playing an important role in our success during a key growth phase.
“I look forward to continuing working closely with him as we look to break new ground this year. As CFO, Luke’s experience will be critical as we expand our operations, with the aim of being regulated in every major market within the next five years.”
Luke Sammut, Chief Financial Officer at Booming Games, said: “With ambitious growth targets, Booming Games’ rapid expansion shows no sign of slowing. I am proud to be taking up the position of CFO, helping to shape the next phase of our financial strategy, at such a pivotal moment for the business. With clear direction from a strong leadership team, Booming Games is well placed to build on its strong financial foundations and seize the opportunity to further cement its reputation for market-leading innovation.”
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Flashscore
State of Mobile 2026: Flashscore Claims “Double Crown” as World’s #1 Sports App Globally and Dominates Key Markets in Brazil, France, and Italy
In a year defined by unprecedented digital sports consumption, Flashscore has cemented its status as the undisputed “second screen” for sports fans worldwide.
The prestigious State of Mobile 2026 report by market intelligence firm Sensor Tower has ranked Flashscore as the #1 Sports App globally for both Monthly Active Users (MAU) and MAU Growth, as well as #5 in sports app downloads.
The report validates that 2025 was a year of exceptional success for Flashscore. The platform shattered its own records, surpassing 125 million monthly active users globally in October – breaking the previous high (116 million MAU) set during the 2022 World Cup.
Regional Powerhouses: The “Big Three” Performance
While the global metrics are headline news, the Sensor Tower report reveals Flashscore’s overwhelming leadership in the world’s most passionate sporting nations:
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Brazil: Flashscore has achieved absolute dominance in Latin America’s biggest market, ranking #1 in MAU and #1 in MAU Growth, while also securing the #2 spot in Downloads.
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France: The platform achieved a clean sweep in engagement metrics, ranking #1 in MAU and #1 in MAU Growth, proving its essential status in the French market.
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Italy: Operating under the historic brand Diretta, the app is the fastest-growing sports platform in the country, ranked #1 for MAU Growth, and holds a strong podium position at #3 for Total MAU.
Martin Matejka, Marketing Director of Flashscore, said: “The State of Mobile 2026 report confirms what we see in our raw data: sports fans are increasingly demanding speed and depth over simple content. “This dual achievement highlights a rare dominance in the mobile ecosystem: Flashscore is not only maintaining the largest global audience but is also acquiring new users faster than any competitor in the sector. “For the betting and sports marketing industries, these numbers represent a massive, highly engaged audience that relies on Flashscore for instant data, making it a critical touchpoint for real-time sports consumption.”
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