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LuckyStreak Blackjack Upgrade and New Mobile Portrait Mode – Enjoy Our Video Tour

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LuckyStreak’s live dealer blackjack has taken another huge stride forward in playability and user-experience with the release of our new blackjack tables and cool features.

And who better than Janis, one of our many talented games presenters, to talk you through the changes. In our newest video, filmed on location on the gaming floor at our high-tech Riga studio, Janis invites you to take a seat and relax whilst he explains the game’s great new features, developed with mobile screens in mind including:

* Improved, more compact and clearer table layout.

* Bigger, brighter and thumb-friendly chip selector and betting buttons.

* Easy access to the gaming lobby, chat, stats and history and help.

* Personalize your table presence with a selection of fun avatars.

* Bigger player and dealer cards for easy viewing and decision-making.

“We’re now emotionally available,” said Janis. “Show fellow players how you feel with a brand new emojis menu and, now, new portrait mode means you can play holding your phone vertically, just like it was intended.”

Janis finishes by showing us how good mobile portrait mode looks, off with a compelling offer…‘now, what do you say we get this party started?’ and the invitation is open to all our customers and players to check-out our fantastic new blackjack experience as we roll the tables out across our lobby.

“Our focus is on delivering and constantly improving the best possible experience for players on the games they want to play,” the Chief Operating Officer for LuckyStreak, Ido Kamiel, said. “Our new blackjack game stands-out for its mobile user experience, particularly in portrait mode, just as mobiles were intended. We set out to create something special and I’m delighted that we have and I’m positive our customers will agree.”

Watch the video on the LuckyStreak YouTube channel. We know you’ll notice and love this upgrade to your playing experience. For more information on this and how LuckyStreak can enhance your customer proposition and revenues, just speak to your account manager or drop us a line via our contact form or email [email protected].

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Swintt celebrates a golden harvest in new Duolitos Garden slot

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Innovative software studio’s latest Premium release sees players reconnect with the natural world, where sunflower scatters can trigger a bounty of blossoming bonuses

This month, hot-shot software providers, Swintt, is getting back to its roots in the brand-new Premium release, Duolitos Garden – a natural wonder of a slot where players will be able to reap what they sow in a bonus-packed Free Spins feature that also boasts four fixed jackpots.

Played out to a backdrop of verdant fields and calm blue skies, Duolitos Garden is a nominally a 5×3 video slot with 50 fixed paylines and a farmyard theme. Unique icons to feature in the game include carrots, beans, bags of fertiliser and corns on the cob, with Swintt’s instantly-recognisable fox symbol also making a welcome return as a substitute wild that can expand to complete any winning paylines.

Where the game really blossoms, however, is in the addition of its special sunflower scatter symbol. Landing six or more of these important icons in a single spin will transport players to a new set of reels where a rewarding Free Spins feature will begin – and it’s here that the slot’s biggest payouts can be won.

The mechanic of the Free Spins feature will be familiar to all fans of SwinttPremium slots, with the sunflower symbols now transforming into suns that display cash values as an initial three spins are awarded. After each subsequent round the number of re-spins will reduce by one, but landing a further sunflower or one of the game’s other special icons will reset the count to 3 and further prolong the feature.

In Duolitos Garden, however, the Free Spins come with a twist. In addition to the sunflower symbols, there are also a number of additional power-ups that can award further prizes or otherwise enhance the feature. Initially the re-spins take place across three rows and five columns, but landing a frog icon will see an extra row come into play, with this extending the gameboard up to a maximum 6×5 layout.

On top of that, there’s also the forester icon – which will permanently increase maximum number of re-spins by one – and a further trio of symbols that can award instant cash prizes. These include the farmer, which will pay the value of all current pearls as a one-time bonus, the gardener, which will double the value of all current pearls, and the bee, which will add random winnings to up to five pearls.

Finally, while working through their Free Spins, players may also encounter sticky chest symbols. Whenever one of these icons lands within the active gameboard, it will remain locked in place and open after 10 spins have been played. When it does, one of the game’s four fixed jackpots will be awarded – from the 20x Minor Pot to the 500x Mega Pot – and multiple jackpots can also be collected.

If players are struggling to trigger the re-spins round – or they simply want to play for the game’s biggest prizes even faster – they’ll be pleased to know that an optional Buy Feature Games option is available, while all base game and bonus winnings can also be gambled in Swintt’s popular Risk game.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “While our SwinttPremium catalogue is known for sticking to the fundamental values of straightforward gameplay and easy-to-trigger bonus features, we don’t think these basics need be a barrier to innovation and providing an engaging user experience. “As such, our new Duolitos Garden slot includes one of the most ambitious and entertaining bonus rounds to feature in a Premium release so far. By taking our popular “sun” Free Spins mechanic and enhancing it with four jackpot prizes and a range of game-enhancing bonus symbols, we can ensure that players reap the full benefits of a fun and rewarding feature that can pay up to 3,000x their stake.”

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49-year-old LOTTO24 player from Bavaria hits the freiheit+ jackpot

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A 49-year-old LOTTO24 player from Bavaria hit the freiheit+ jackpot yesterday. This means he will receive 5,000 euros a month for each of the next 15 years, plus an additional one-off payment of 250,000 euros. The lucky winner is already the eighth big winner in freiheit+ since it was launched in March 2020 and now the third big winner in LOTTO24 this year: back in April, a 63-year-old LOTTO24 player from Hamburg had won 45 million euros in the 6aus49 lottery. Before that, a 61-year-old LOTTO24 player from Bremerhaven had already cracked the first big jackpot of the year in January with a 107.5 million Eurojackpot.

The 49-year-old LOTTO24 player picked the numbers 2, 7, 8, 10, 13, 22 and 27 for yesterday’s draw. At the same time, the winner supported selected educational projects, because 50 cents of every freiheit+ betting field sold goes to charitable educational projects.

“Three big winners within a few months – LOTTO24 is developing into a true winners’ factory,” Jonas Mattsson, CFO of LOTTO24 AG, is pleased to report. “We are very happy for our customer and proud to once again be able to fulfill the big dream of winning the lottery.”

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LeoVegas Group launches “nye expekt” in Denmark, strengthening the sports betting offering

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LeoVegas Group is launching its sports betting brand expekt in Denmark, as part of the Group’s continuing international expansion. This follows expekt’s successful launch in the Swedish market in 2021, where it has grown rapidly to become one of the leading sports betting brands. The launch of nye expekt – the new expekt – in Denmark will strengthen LeoVegas Group’s sports betting offering to Danish customers and is part of the Group’s strategy to launch its brands in new markets and grow in sports betting.

Expekt, one of the Nordics’ oldest sports betting brands, was relaunched in Sweden in 2021 as “nya expekt”, meaning the “new expekt”. Following strong growth, the brand has re-established itself as a leader in sports betting in the Nordics. The brand is now relaunching in Denmark, after a 10-year absence, and Danish customers will benefit from a new smartphone app, competitive odds, and the greatest igaming experience.

Gustaf Hagman, CEO at LeoVegas Group, said “Expekt is one of the strongest brands in the Nordics, and we’re thrilled to be relaunching nye expekt in Denmark with a modern app and competitive odds. We have a clear strategy to expand by increasing the number of brands and markets where we’re present, and we see great potential for growth in sports betting.”

The launch of “nye expekt” will strengthen LeoVegas Group’s position in Denmark, and is part of the Group’s strategy to increase its focus on sports betting. In the past year, the Group has also entered into strategic partnerships with top European football clubs Manchester City F.C and FC Internazionale Milano.

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CreedRoomz Signs a Partnership with Alea

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CreedRoomz has partnered with Alea, offering its impressive collection of live casino games, including classic games and region-specific titles, to Alea’s network. These games are integrated into Alea’s gaming portfolio, providing its partners with a diverse selection of high-quality games.

With their shared commitment to providing exceptional gaming entertainment, Alea and CreedRoomz are confident that their partnership will lead to continued growth and success in the gaming industry.

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BLAST launches ‘Away From Keyboard’ to promote healthy & balanced lifestyle at last ever CS:GO Major

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Campaign will launch in Paris during the last ever CS:GO Major this week

Famous faces from esports & Counter-Strike, including Jacob “Pimp” Winneche, will help promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle as part of campaign

BLAST has partnered with leading global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to launch ‘Away From Keyboard’

Tuesday, 16th May 2023: Ahead of this week’s historic last ever CS:GO Major in Paris, BLAST has launched its ‘Away From Keyboard’ campaign to help promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle in esports and gaming.

BLAST has partnered with leading global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to launch ‘Away From Keyboard’. The campaign will look to drive change, inspire the gaming community and promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle when outside of the server and away from the computer.

The collaboration will utilise ambassadors, the global broadcast and in-arena activations to drive change and inspire healthier choices in millions of gamers and esports fans across the world. The campaign will feature a documentary series, where the biggest names in esports will share their personal journeys to obtaining a more balanced lifestyle and how they unplug and relax away from the bright lights and pressure of competitive gaming – with Paris Major broadcast analyst Jacob “Pimp” Winneche starring in the first episode.

The campaign will be launched at the BLAST.tv Major, where the world’s best CS:GO players from 24 teams will descend onto Paris to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and the chance to claim bragging rights as the world’s best Counter-Strike team. This week’s event will draw over 50k fans and be broadcast globally in more than 100+ territories and in 24 different languages.

Robbie Douek, CEO at BLAST, said: “Maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle is such an important part of competing as an esports professional, as well as for the wider gaming community. We are delighted to be teaming up with Novo Nordisk for this exciting new initiative. Away From Keyboard (AFK) will look to promote the understanding that excellence in performance as well as physical and mental wellbeing can best be achieved by striking the right balance between gaming and being away from keyboard.”

Jacob “Pimp” Winneche, broadcast analyst and former CS:GO player, said: “Striking a balance between gaming and staying active is absolutely essential – balance is key to everything, both as a casual and professional gamer. Having an active lifestyle away from the keyboard allows you to have a more rewarding gaming session while staying motivated and energetic.”

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Neogames’ BtoBet Goes Live in Mozambique with SOJOGO

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Supplier’s sportsbook solution and services to powering online and retail channels

NeoGames S.A  subsidiary BtoBet, a leading sports betting supplier, has gone live in Mozambique with the new online brand Placard.co.mz from lottery operator SOJOGO, and Santa Casa Global, the global arm of the Portuguese National Lottery Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa.

BtoBet’s Neuron 3 sportsbook and comprehensive turnkey solution, including trading and risk management, will be powering SOJOGO’s operation on both its online and retail channels, thus allowing for a performance and risk optimisation on both the business and player side.

Dima Reiderman, Managing Director of BtoBet, said: “We are delighted to go live with SOJOGO in Mozambique and we are looking forward in propelling their sports offering thanks to what we truly believe to be a market leading solution. BtoBet is rapidly becoming recognised as the sportsbook technology partner of choice for global leaders in the iGaming industry, and we are more determined than ever to work alongside lotteries to deliver quality and robust sports betting products and services.”

Alcinda Santiago, General Director of SOJOGO said: “We look forward to generating exceptional results together, and I am positive that BtoBet’s best-in-class technology and broad expertise will contribute greatly to our success.”
Pedro Monteiro, Placard.co.mz Manager of Santa Casa Global said: “We are looking forward to offering the widest range of products and markets to our player base, and I am sure that BtoBet will be a great asset to evolve our online and retail offerings.”

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PAGCOR remits P1.95 billion to National Treasury

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THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) made another significant contribution to the national government after it turned over P1.95 billion in cash dividends to the National Treasury on May 15, 2023.

PAGCOR’s latest remittance, which represents the agency’s declared dividends for 2022, kept its position as one of the government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in the elite “Billionaires’ Club” or agencies that remit cash dividends of at least a billion pesos to the government.

Last year, the state-run gaming and regulatory firm remitted a total of over P6 billion cash dividends to the government coffers, representing its declared dividends for 2021 and additional/advance cash dividends.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco, who led the turnover of the latest cash dividends at the PAGCOR Executive Office in Manila, said that the agency was able to make another huge contribution to the national government after it earned an outstanding revenue of P58.96 billion in 2022.

“With the resurgence of the local gaming industry in 2022, we were able to come up with another banner year as far as revenue-generation is concerned, thus this substantial contribution to the National Treasury,” he said.

Deputy Treasurer Gisela Lood and Asset Management Service Director Kenneth Ian Francisco formally received PAGCOR’s cash dividends contribution on behalf of the National Treasury.

According to Lood, the agency’s latest dividends contribution will be utilized for various government programs and projects that will further boost the country’s recovery from the effects of the global health crisis.

“With this latest dividends remittance from PAGCOR, the government will be more financially capable to set into action many undertakings that will further the economic growth of the country,” she said.

The remittance by GOCCs of at least 50 percent of their net earnings to the National Government is mandated under Republic Act (RA) No. 7656, otherwise known as the Dividends Law.

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Enter the Big Win Temple with Egyptian Mega Fortune

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Silverback Gaming’s latest slot is highly volatile and feature-rich and packed with plenty of treasures for players to discover

The Egyptians knew a thing or two about gold and treasure and those that spin the ancient reels on Silverback Gaming’s latest slot will be able to discover riches of their own. Egyptian Mega Fortune takes players to a mystical temple where potential big wins await.

The game is set across five reels and four rows with 40 paylines active. The volatility is high, but for intrepid players, there are plenty of bonus artefacts to uncover as they venture further into the ruins.

They will want to keep an eye out for the scarab symbols. These are wild and sticky and when they appear they swarm the reels and connect with winnings symbols to create wins that would be the envy of even the most powerful pharaoh. But that’s not all the temple has to offer.

If three scatter symbols land, the free spins bonus is revealed with nine free games awarded. A coin is also presented, with each coin flip awarding up to three more free spins with an unlimited number up for grabs.

There’s more – the first spin comes with a 1x multiplier, the second spin a 2x multiplier, the third spin with a 3x multiplier and so on with no multiplier limit. Free spins regularly re-trigger so players really can unlock the big-win wonders of Egypt.

Egyptian Mega Fortune really does live up to its name, with players also able to trigger re-spins. This occurs when two or more coin symbols drop onto the reels. Three re-spins are awarded and then all the symbol positions apart from the coins re-spin with additional coins containing cash prizes appearing.

Each time a new coin is found, it uncovers a multiplier and stops spinning – the re-spins counter is then reset to three. What’s more, special boost and accumulator symbols can also land to take the big win potential to the next level.

Egyptian Mega Fortune has been certified for launch in core North American markets including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario as well as Italy and all Malta jurisdictions.

“Egypt is a classic slot theme but we have put our own twist on the genre with gameplay that offers plenty of treasures to unlock,” the founder of Silverback Gaming, Raphael Di Guisto, said. “This is a volatile, bonus-heavy slot that will appeal to adventurous players that love the anticipation and excitement that wilds, multipliers, free spins and re-spins provide.

“Egyptian Mega Fortune has been designed with the North American market in mind, allowing operators to offer players a recognizable theme combined with gameplay that promises to get their pulses racing.”

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Quantum Gaming partners up with Expanse Studios

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We are pleased to announce that Expanse Studios, the wizards of digital design, have joined forces with Quantum Gaming!

Expanse Studios is a game development company that combines cutting-edge gaming design with great music and top-tier animations. Their portfolio includes a variety of game categories developed using HTML5 technology for a seamless mobile-first experience.

Expanse has strategic partnerships with operators and aggregators worldwide, offering games in over 20 languages. Their focus on gamification enhances the player experience with innovative promo tools. They support various currencies and cryptocurrencies, making their products accessible globally.

This partnership is a game-changer, with Expanse Studios’ cutting-edge creativity and Quantum Gaming’s top-notch software and infrastructure a match made in heaven. Together, we’re cooking up a complete suite of customized digital solutions that’ll make your competitors green with envy.

This partnership means that Expanse Studios and Quantum Gaming can offer cutting-edge digital solutions to a global market. By pooling our expertise, we’ll provide iGaming operators with the tools they need to deliver unique and engaging online gaming experiences to players worldwide.

Quantum Gaming’s CEO Oliver De Bono did not hide his excitement about the new collab:

Expanse Studios will add another dimension to Quantum’s already substantial portfolio. The more games you provide, the bigger a net you cast when pulling in players, while choosing quality partners will keep the players playing. This is precisely why we chose Expanse Studios to partner up with – their games are exactly what players are looking for.

Damjan Stamenkovic, the CEO of Expanse Studios, added:

teaming up with Quantum Gaming is a big step for us. We’re both committed to making great gaming experiences. We’re convinced this partnership will bring us immense results in terms of added value we will create together.

Expanse Studios and Quantum Gaming are shaking up the iGaming industry, and we can’t wait to see what kind of magic we’ll create together!