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RubyPlay® launches new video slot Zeus Rush Fever

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Players make their way to Mount Olympus where Zeus, ruler of the gods, unleashes some huge features and jackpots

Game developer RubyPlay has today announced the launch of their new slot, Zeus Rush Fever. In the game, players’ make their way to the top of Mount Olympus where Zeus, the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, is ready to bestow great rewards. They can indulge in features that are fit for the gods, including free games, a jackpot pick round and 4 spectacular jackpots.

Zeus Rush Fever is a 5-reel slot that offers an impressive 243 ways to win. Win with 3 or more Zodiac wheels to trigger the free games feature. To add to the thrills, when a Diamond symbol lands, it can activate the Jackpot Pick with superb prizes up for grabs. To round off your winning spree, when 6 or more Rush Fever icons appear, brace yourself for one of the godly jackpots.

RubyPlay’s Chief Operating Officer Ittai Zur said, “The popular theme of Greek Mythology is much loved by players, so we wanted to cater for them with our latest release, Zeus Rush Fever. There are some big features including the Rush Fever Feature, a free games feature, and 4 big jackpots. Hopefully everyone enjoys it as much as we do”.

For more information on Zeus Rush Fever, go to: https://rubyplay.com/games/zeus-rush-fever/

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UK Game Developer Kwalee Surpasses 100 Employees In Year of Explosive Growth

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  • Leamington Spa-based mobile game developer and publisher hits milestone with overseas studios in Bangalore and Beijing underway

  • Kwalee has grown rapidly in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, recruiting globally while embracing remote work for the first time

  • After tripling in size over the past two years, Kwalee sets sights on more hit games and more growth, with 60+ current vacancies

 

Kwalee, a leading developer and publisher of hyper-casual mobile games, has expanded its team to more than 100 people after maintaining a rapid rate of growth throughout 2020.

Despite the company’s Leamington Spa headquarters lying empty for much of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kwalee team adapted quickly to temporary remote working measures and released multiple hit games in 2020, including Bake It, Line Up: Draw the Criminal and Let’s Be Cops 3D.

This facilitated growth across all disciplines and departments, from Publishing Managers to Game Designers, with Kwalee welcoming team members from as far afield as Turkey, the Philippines, India, Spain and China. And while Kwalee has always recruited internationally, 2020 was the year in which the company cemented its global outlook by permanently opening several positions to remote workers and committing to open new studios in Bangalore and Beijing. Across all locations, Kwalee has more than 50 open positions.

Founded and led by games industry legend David Darling CBE, a co-founder and former CEO of Codemasters, Kwalee has become one of the UK’s biggest gaming success stories while specialising in hyper-casual games – a style of mobile games that are defined by their accessibility and designed to be played in short bursts. Kwalee has become a leading developer and publisher in this space and has racked up nearly half a billion downloads worldwide.

Kwalee has also earned itself a reputation for being a rewarding workplace, not least for the weekly ‘Creative Wednesdays’ where anyone in the company can pitch their game ideas and vote on which ones get made. This also ties into a generous profit share bonus scheme, which surpassed £1 million in payouts in February 2020.

“We’re extremely proud to have expanded the Kwalee team to more than 100 people – particularly in such a challenging year,” said CEO David Darling. “Our rate of growth has been phenomenal and we all look forward to that continuing, both in Leamington Spa and internationally.

With so many vacant positions still open and big plans for 2021 and beyond, we can’t wait to welcome many more great people to help us release many more great games. Between remote working and the overseas studios we’re building, there are now more options than ever for the world’s best talent to work with us, which is very exciting indeed.”

Jithin Rosh, based in Bangalore, became Kwalee’s 100th team member. Joining as Marketing Artist & Animator, he commented:

“Working for a gaming studio like Kwalee is truly exciting! All my life I’ve been playing games – now I’m part of that process, making games with fun and talented people. I’m very happy to be here and to be Kwalee’s 100th employee!”

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Belgium’s Flanders is Second European Government to Integrate Video Games Into Mainstream Education

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The Flemish Department of Education and Training has become the second European government ministry (after Poland) to recognise the value of integrating video games into the classroom, by commissioning the Game.Learn.Grow toolbox, developed by Arteveldehogeschool and Mediawijs.

The toolbox serves as a practical guide for both elementary and high school teachers with over 30 ready-to-use activities for different age groups, including exploring ancient Greece in “Assassin’s Creed”, rebuilding their school in “Minecraft”, lesson sheets and tools for teachers to create their own video-game-based activities.

Spokesman for the Flemish/Belgian video game sector David Verbruggen said: “We’re delighted with the Game.Learn.Grow toolbox and want to thank the Flemish Department of Education and Training, Arteveldehogeschool, and Mediawijs for making this possible. Here’s hoping the tools lead to an ever-expanding database of quality, game-driven content that prove that games in the classroom are here to stay.”

ISFE CEO Simon Little said: “It is extremely exciting to see another European government recognise the value of video games to education in this way. We know from our Games in Schools project that video games have an exciting role to play in the classroom, inspiring an interest in STEM, equipping students with digital skills, increasing student engagement and learning outcomes, developing team-building, problem-solving and mental agility.”

ISFE’s Games in Schools teachers’ handbook has now been added to Klascement, the official teachers’ platform in Flanders. 

The Flemish Government has also just announced a €100,000 fund to support the Flemish video games sector during the pandemic. Whilst the sales of video games already on the market skyrocketed during lockdown – used by players for education, fitness, entertainment and to stay connected with friends and family – companies with games still in development have been impacted by remote working, employee sickness and much-delayed launches. Flemish Media Minister Benjamin Dalle referred to the thriving and innovative games sector in Flanders and the importance of investing in its video games companies.

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Gaming Innovation Group to expand partnership with K.A.K. DOO with online and retail sportsbook deal

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Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has today signed a long-term agreement with existing
casino client K.A.K. DOO Skopje, hospitality, tourism and services company (K.A.K.) for the provision of GiG’s sportsbook, including online, over the counter (OTC), omnichannel and on premise sport solution to launch both their digital and land-based sports betting operation in the regulated North Macedonian market.

K.A.K. and Gaming Innovation Group signed a long-term agreement in September this year for the provision of GiG’s platform, frontend solution and managed services to power K.A.K.’s digital casino transformation. Today’s additional agreement follows K.A.K. ‘s decision to enter into Macedonia’s growing sports betting market under their own license, allowing up to an initial 25 physical sites across the country as well as online operations.

Gaming Innovation Group will provide K.A.K. with its end-to-end sportsbook, delivering an online offering as well as a physical offering through GiG’s over the counter, omnichannel retail solution. Through GiG’s partnership with Betgenius, end-to-end live data, trading and risk management services will also be delivered as part of the agreement. This allows K.A.K. to offer its customers official sports betting content from over 300 competitions including the English Premier League, Serie A and EuroLeague basketball.

The agreement is based on a combined fixed fee and revenue share structure.The sports offering is expected to go-live in Q2, 2021, and is expected to make a positive contribution to GiG’s revenues from H2 2021 onwards.

Ognjan Cigovski, Chief Executive Officer of  K.A.K. DOO Skopje says: “Our recent decision to expand into both the retail and online sportsbook market was a natural step for us, building on our successful land-based casino activities and we see it as a very exciting proposition. We can now offer our customers a full suite of products across multiple locations as well as online. We are excited to partner with GiG on this venture who’s product and service offering were a great fit for what we want to achieve in the local Sportsbook space”

Richard Brown, Chief Executive Officer of GiG says, “I am very pleased to expand our partnership with K.A.K, they have secured a local sports betting license and have exciting growth plans which are highly complementary to their existing premier retail casino presence in the country. By adding our online and OTC sportsbook technology offering to the online casino also powered by GiG, K.A.K’s end users will have a seamless end-to-end experience. We are very much looking forward to working with them to deliver a great product to the local market.”

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Yokohama IR Council Discusses Criteria for Operator Recruitment

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The Yokohama IR Council has held its first meeting and discussed the criteria for operator recruitment.

The council is chaired by Mayor Fumiko Hayashi and consists of six members: Governor Yuji Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture, the chairman of the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry, chairman of the Association of Yokohama City Neighborhood Associations, chairman of the Prefectural Public Safety Commission and the president of Yokohama City University.

During the meeting, Mayor Hayashi said: “An IR is not just a casino but a facility of international conference halls and entertainment facilities. We expect it to have an unprecedented impact on tourism and growth of the local economy.”

She highlighted the importance of an IR bid to promote the local economy and to boost the city’s finances.

Governor Yuji Kuroiwa said: “We will respect the judgment of the city and would like to cooperate fully. Security measures and addiction measures are important tasks for the prefecture and police, and I would like to work with the city to overcome the problems.”

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Week 47/2020 slot games releases

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

MGA Games, the leadingprovider of localised content for global operators, has just launched its most mystical production, starring TV fortune teller Sandro Rey. The 5×3 casino slot, which forms part of the MGA Games’ Hyperrealism Series range, will take users to mystical universes full of constellations, tarot cards, candles, and magic books, which will make this an unforgettable and mysterious adventure.

 

Pragmatic Play,  invites players on another thrilling adventure in its latest hit, Book of Kingdoms. Yet another edition in partnership with Reel Kingdom, Book of Kingdoms takes players to a mysterious desert city in search of the enigmatic Book, which acts as a Scatter Symbol on the reels. If three or more of these Book of Kingdom symbols land on the reels, then the Free Spins mode is activated. This sees the symbol chosen at random to become an Expanding Symbol on the reels. Expanding symbols do not have to be on adjacent reels to pay during the Free Spins mode.

 

Yggdrasil,  has combined forces with Reflex Gaming for its newest YG Masters addition, Moley Moolah. Reflex’s first title as a partner of the game-changing curation program takes players to the pleasant village of Molesworth, where an inquisitive mole resides as he digs for prizes and wins galore. The 3×5 game sees players aim to unearth three Moley Moolah scatter symbols which triggers the Free Spins mode. During this mode, as Golden Acorns are found, more and more reel sets will be unlocked. Five acorns will unlock a second grid, with more being unlocked for every five additional acorns found. If 20 Golden Acorns land during the free spins, the top prize is paid out.

 

“Booming Games’ latest and greatest ‘Jesters Joy’ is best described as a classic 3×3 with a modern twist”, says Moritz Blume, Booming Games’ Head of Product. “This low volatility 3×3, 10 payline slot, showcases the best of old-school features, and is sure to be a firm favourite with your entire player base”.

 

 

Wazdan, the casino games provider, has released its newest feature-filled hit, Reel Joke. Players will quickly become familiar with the antics of the friendly Joke character, who sits next to the reels and is always willing to lend a helping hand as bettors search for big wins. The six-reel, 20-payline title features classic casino symbols such as bells, diamonds and lucky 7s, with the Joke featuring on both Wilds and Scatter symbols.

 

 

R. Franco Digital, Spain’s leading gaming provider, has announced the launch of its latest thrilling adventure, Red Mantis. Developed in-house by R. Franco Digital’s development team, Red Mantis is now available via Wanabet in Spain and across global markets via R. Franco Digital’s international operator network. The second iteration in R. Franco Digital’s highly popular spy-based series, Red Mantis is a 5×3 slot offering 20 winning paylines as well as the added incentive provided by the game’s Fight Bonuses and a raft of side-games that see the player embark on a highly dangerous secret mission.

 

 

Slots fans are in for another egg-cellent adventure this month with Chicken Fox5x Skillstar, the latest addition to Lightning Box’s portfolio. The Sydney-based studio’s new title sees players tasked with stealing the golden eggs from the hens in their coop in order to unearth several big prizes. This time a 5x Fox has been added, awarding each of the cash prizes appearing five times, including 5x the number of free games.

 

Introducing the latest slot by 4ThePlayer – 123 BOOM! The ultimate revolution on cascading games thanks to new mechanic Slot Slider.  Symbols slide directly into explosive ways, creating more chained explosions than ever before, to a record breaking 107 chained wins and plentiful plunder of up to 14,727 x bet! On top of this the game features sliding Cannonball Wilds destroying ye’ old symbols and replacing them with shiny new ones blowing open the reels for more explosions. Batten down the hatches! The Bonus feature goes BOOM with an increasing multiplier for every explosion and reloading Sliding Wilds.

 

 

GAMING1 has launched its latest captivating slot, Mystic Pyramid. Packed with immersive visuals and haunting music, the thrilling 3×5 title with 20 paylines transports adventurous players to the banks of the Nile, with tombs full of ancient treasure waiting to be discovered in the breathtaking bonus features. Gamblers who find themselves amid the scarabs, priestesses and ancient gods may be carried by three bonus symbols to the Sand Wheel, where the exhilarating opportunity to trigger one of a trio of bonus features awaits them.

Stakelogic and development partner, Hurricane Games, are taking players to the sandy plains of the African desert with Serengeti Wilds, one of the first slots to launch via the developer’s Greenlogic® Program. Serengeti Wilds is a 5×4 reel, 25 payline video slot that captures the spirit and magic of an African safari. The game boasts a smart cascading reel mechanic which is combined with a number of features that roar with big win potential.

 

The latest release from Play’n GO is here, and it’s a visual feast! The newest offering from the supplier is a payways slot titled 24K Dragon. Play’n GO do not visit the payways format regularly, but when they do, they give the market some big titles, like Win-A-Beest and the Wealth Series. 24K Dragon is a 5-reel payways slot and offers players a spectacular playing experience. The payways format, paired with fantastic animations and 3D, make 24K Dragon a worthy addition to any game lobby.

 

Kalamba Games has launched Sadie Swift: Guns ‘n Glyphs, co-developed with Twitch streamer CasinoTest24. In Sadie Swift: Guns ‘n Glyphs, players join the intrepid adventurer Sadie Smith as she speeds between two classic slot settings in search for hidden treasures and big wins. The game combines an Egyptian and a Wild West theme and is packed with features including Win Multipliers and Bonuses, as well as two unique Free Spins mechanics for each world. The 5×3 slot also comes with Kalamba’s signature features HyperBonus that allows players to shortcut to bonus rounds, and HyperBet which enables players to customise the volatility profile of the game.

 

 

Pragmatic Play,  journeys to the Wild West in its latest game Cowboys Gold. The 3×5 video slot is the latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s Gold series, with players hunting the reels for a band of cowboy outlaws and the Renegade. Sheriff symbols act as Wilds, while the Renegade can trigger the Money Collect feature, where if he lands then any Cowboy symbols holding monetary value are instantly collected. Three or more skull-faced outlaws trigger the Free Spins mode, where the outlaws can have a multiplier attached to them. If the Renegade lands on the 5th reel, he will instantly bank the value of any outlaws on the reels.

 

Yggdrasil, the leading global publisher of online gambling content, has released its latest thrilling title Syncronite, featuring the Splitz mechanic, the supplier’s popular innovation introduced this year. In Syncronite, players are invited to a luxury art-deco environment with atmospheric music and beautifully designed diamonds and casino chips filling the reels. All to create a premium feel without skimping on exciting gameplay.

 

 

iSoftBet, has released Nordic epic Thunder Shields, the first slot to feature a three-tiered jackpot within a ‘Hold and Win’ game. The high production, action-packed Thunder Shields is iSoftBet’s fourth game to contain its highly popular Hold and Win mechanic, taking it to a new level with Booster Shields in the feature, Colossal Respins, Thunderstorm Prizes and Mystery Spins. During base gameplay, a Hammer symbol acts not only as a Wild, but also triggers the Colossal Respin modifier, where giant symbols appear, covering up to four reels and leading to huge wins.

 

 

Inspired Entertainment, Inc.  is pleased to announce the launch of its latest online and mobile slot game, Scroll of Egypt – Twin Pays. Set in Ancient Egypt, an enthralling ancient civilisation, Scroll of Egypt offers players the allure of iconic Egyptian-themed graphics. With left to right and right to left wins, the game offers a return to player (RTP) rate of 95.5% for big bonuses and cash wins. Scroll of Egypt includes a mixture of classic and modern slot features such as Wilds, expanding symbols, Free Spins and more. Its vibrant and visually impactful graphics coupled with the game’s innovative mechanics, will engage fans of slot games worldwide.

 

 

Blueprint Gaming, has unveiled its sparkling new release Hope Diamond packed full of colossal wins. The mining adventure’s unique feature is the Diamond Trail located to the left of the reels, where any Diamond bonus symbol in view is added to the player’s stash and holds over for the duration of play. A full trail triggers Diamond Spins, during which players collect the cash value of the diamonds that land on the reels. In addition, six Diamond bonus symbols activates the Diamonds Forever round where players are given three spins to secure dazzling prizes, while each new Diamond symbol in view resets the remaining spins to three.

 

Game developer RubyPlay has announced the launch of their new slot, Zeus Rush Fever. In the game, players’ make their way to the top of Mount Olympus where Zeus, the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, is ready to bestow great rewards. They can indulge in features that are fit for the gods, including free games, a jackpot pick round and 4 spectacular jackpots. Zeus Rush Fever is a 5-reel slot that offers an impressive 243 ways to win. Win with 3 or more Zodiac wheels to trigger the free games feature.

 

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IGT Wins “Sustainable Business Award” in 2020 Industry Community Awards

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International Game Technology PLC announced today that it recently won the “Sustainable Business Award” for gaming industry suppliers in the 2020 Industry Community Awards. In its inaugural year, the Industry Community Awards recognizes companies and individuals within the gaming industry that have gone above and beyond in helping others and in tackling major issues brought on by the pandemic.

IGT was honored for its sustainable business practices that are anchored by four key pillars: Valuing our People, Advancing Responsibility, Supporting our Communities, and Fostering Sustainable Operations.

“IGT’s commitment to sustainable business practices guides our every action and continues to create value for our employees, customers and stakeholders,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP Global Brand, Marketing and Communications. “IGT winning the ‘Sustainable Business Award’ in the 2020 Industry Community Awards is a reflection of our company-wide dedication to supporting our people and the communities where we do business, and a byproduct of the hard work and focus of our global workforce.”

The Industry Community Awards are produced by the same organization responsible for the annual International Gaming Awards and the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards. To learn more about IGT’s leadership in corporate social responsibility and to access the Company’s 2019 Sustainability Report visit IGT.com

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Veloce Racing announces TW Steel as Official Timing Partner

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Today, (Friday, 20 November) Veloce Racing has announced an all-new partnership with world-renowned watchmaker TW Steel, with the pairing set to compete against the clock together during the inaugural season of Extreme E, commencing on 20 March, 2021.

The Dutch watchmaker operates out of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has enjoyed several long-standing affiliations with reputable motorsport brands across the industry. It is now extending this association to Veloce Racing and into the next-generation, all-electric Extreme E championship.

Veloce Racing, meanwhile, is expanding its ever-growing list of partners following a successful livery reveal during the Extreme E Virtual Global Series Launch. Fellow partner, ART Grand Prix is currently preparing the car and livery at its facility in France.

The partnership itself will incorporate combined marketing campaigns, watch designs adorning the race gloves as well as a limited-edition range of TW Steel/Veloce watches to go on sale, with multiple models designed to appeal to both Veloce’s Extreme E and esports audiences.

Daniel Bailey, Veloce Racing CEO commented:

“We’re all really excited to welcome TW Steel to the fray as our Official Timing Partner. It’s important for us to have such a recognisable brand on-board for our first season in Extreme E, and to have one that is so established in the motorsport industry is an added bonus.

“Veloce has been touted as an innovator and disruptor in this space, and we’re delighted to be partnering with like-minded organisations. I think I speak for everyone when I say this collaboration is going to be a huge success!”

Jordy Cobelens, TW Steel CEO added: 

“Having worked with several Formula 1 teams and numerous high-profile drivers, Veloce Racing was a natural fit for us and this partnership enables us to transition into the ever-growing world of electric motorsport.

“The Veloce-branded watches we’re planning to release will be a fun project for us. We’ll also be accessing two brand new audiences in the shape of virtual motorsport fans and those who are passionate about the environment.”

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Michael Dugher Says “Safer Gambling Week” Will be a Success Despite Lockdowns

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Michael Dugher, CEO of the UK Betting and Gaming Council, has marked the beginning of “Safer Gambling Week” by saying that the industry is committed to safer gambling “not for one week but for all year round.”

He added that Covid-19 restrictions which have led to the closure of betting shops and casinos across the UK will not prevent the week from being a success.

Hundreds of betting shops in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be forced to keep their doors closed during Safer Gambling Week, which kicks off on November 19 and runs until November 25. The websites of the operators will promote safer gambling messages to customers through banner ads or pop ups throughout the week.

Mr Dugher said: “Safer Gambling Week is incredibly important, but safer gambling should not be seen by anyone as simply something we support for one week of the year – it is a commitment for every week of the year.

“Since being set up a year ago, the BGC has been at the forefront of efforts to drive up standards within our industry.

“Some 30 million people in Britain enjoy a flutter every year – whether that’s in betting shops, casinos, playing bingo, betting and gaming online or on the National Lottery – and the vast majority do so perfectly safely.

“However, one problem gambler is one too many, which is why we are delighted to support Safer Gambling Week.

“The various lockdowns across the UK will inevitably mean that Safer Gambling Week 2020 will be different from those which have gone before, but its central theme remains as important as ever and will still be heard loud and clear.

“We have already made huge strides in our first year, including a requirement that at least 20 per cent of all TV and radio betting advertising be safer gambling messaging, introducing cooling off periods on gaming machines, encouraging deposit limits, bringing in new ID and age verification checks, and massively increasing funding for research, education and treatment.

“But we are eager to go further – and look forward to working with the Government on the Gambling Review to introduce further changes that ensure that the millions of people who enjoy an occasional flutter do so enjoyably and safely.”

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News ahead of MGA Games Day, the online event for casino operators around the world

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The first snippets from MGA Games’ online event are with us, on a day in which the company will open its doors and step boldly into a new era.

It’s a week before MGA Games Day takes place, and here we’ve got a preview of what promises to be a totally inspiring and eye-opening online event for online casino operators around the world.

MGA Games invites you to join the company in the beginning of its new era with greater internationalisation, more amazing products and unprecedented levels of innovation.

In this video the MGA Games team presents a small appetiser of what those attending MGA Games Day will be able to see on 26 November at 11.30AM GMT+1.

Registration and vídeo presentation avaiable at:
http://mgagamesday.mgagames.es/Trailer?lang=en