In the fast-moving world of gambling, sometimes you might miss news that could be important to you. To make sure you’re all caught up on gaming industry news, be it online or brick and mortar, we’re rounding up the some of the announcements and partnerships from the last week that you might have missed.
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FunFair Technologies harnesses luck of the Irish with Shamrock Treasures
Engaging new slot title invites players to discover gold at the end of the rainbow
FunFair Technologies, the renowned blockchain platform and game developer, has launched its most popular blockchain slot title, Shamrock Treasures, into the online gaming vertical.
Players enjoying the game follow the charming Leprechaun Fergus O’Fun in his quest for Shamrock Treasures, within a 3×3 title showcasing a classic Irish theme which appeals to both slot enthusiasts and total newcomers.
Bettors on the hunt for a four-leaf clover discover the slot’s inviting symbols, ranging from pots of gold to Leprechaun pipes, as well as its thrilling gameplay features and immersive soundtrack. Landing three Shamrock Scatter Symbols on the reels triggers a multi-level wheel bonus, which generates increasingly attractive prizes after three successive spins, offering potential wins of over x6000. FunFair Technologies’ thrilling new game will be distributed via RGS Matrix’s ‘out of the box’ server, following a major commercial partnership with EveryMatrix signed in October 2020.
As well as game development, the company has continued to go from strength-to-strength over the course of 2020, developing cutting-edge blockchain platform solutions with the objective of delivering Guaranteed Fair™ igaming for players, affiliates and operators alike.
Black Spins re-launches on 888 network
Previous Nektan skin becomes first 888 skin to concentrate solely on markets outside of the U.K.
Casy Digital has today proudly announced that they have completed the migration of their Black Spins site from the old Nektan network (purchased in 2020 by Grace Media) to the 888 casino network.
This, in itself, is of course is not something unique in the market. However, Black Spins is different in the sense that they will not be accepting players from the United Kingdom, unlike all the other casino sites on the 888 casino network. This certainly does seem to indicate a potential change of focus for this particular network as they seek to reduce reliance on the U.K. market.
Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom Partner for Emerald King Sequel
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the igaming industry, has unveiled the latest addition to its Reel Kingdom collaboration, Emerald King Rainbow Road.
Utilising a high-volatility, casino classic feel, the 3×5 slot sees players return to the Kingdom of the Emerald Isle in search of even more riches.
Packed with features, Emerald King Rainbow Road rewards players for finding Pot of Gold Symbols, which can trigger the Eliminator Bonus, with more Scatter Symbols leading to bigger wins. Through this round, players can also trigger the Rainbow Road Bonus or Emerald King Bonus.
The Emerald King Bonus sees reels light up green with each spin, starting a mini-slot machine in the middle of a reel, which can pay out huge amounts if Lucky 7s line up.
If players trigger the Rainbow Road feature, they have the chance to pull a classic slot machine, progressing down the road to have a chance at up to a 20,000x stake win on the machine at the end of the rainbow.
Emerald King Rainbow Road is the latest creation from Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom, following Emerald King and Return of the Dead.
Videoslots seals Slingo content deal
Slots operator adds Gaming Realms’ mobile-focused titles to portfolio
Gaming Realms’ mobile-focused Slingo content has been added to Videoslots’ market-leading portfolio.
The agreement sees Videoslots add Slingo titles including Slingo Originals hits Slingo Fluffy Favourites, Slingo Lucky Streak and Slingo Ante Up to its comprehensive slots line-up, through Gaming Realms’ aggregation partner Relax Gaming.
Slingo Originals, featuring the iconic grid mechanic and a host of exciting features, have proven to be hits in multiple international territories, while Slingo’s big-brand collaborations include Slingo Rainbow Riches, Slingo Deal or No Deal and Slingo Monopoly.
GAMING1 embarks on a magical quest in Faëlorn
Thrilling title transports players to a magical new world
Leading gaming and sports betting partner GAMING1 has launched its latest engaging slot game, Faëlorn. The 5×3 title invites fearless players to select their hero from a choice of eight, before chasing archenemies across the fields, mountains and deserts where the game is set.
The fun-filled release’s cutting-edge SpinQuestTM feature allows intrepid slots players to win a guaranteed jackpot at the end of the adventure, by vanquishing all the rivals of the slot’s eight heroic characters.
Live bonus options, free spins and HiRoller games for experienced enthusiasts can all be discovered along the way, with players taking a well-deserved break at the tavern to enjoy a game of cards with their trusty companions.
Faëlorn marks GAMING1’s most recent addition to its widely celebrated in-house catalogue, comprising more than 120 thrilling slots, dice and table games played in regulated markets across the globe.
iSoftBet saddles up for thrilling adventure in Mighty Stallion Hold and Win
Top performing player favourite feature arrives on latest spectacular hit slot
iSoftBet, the award-winning online games supplier and content aggregator, invites players to ride the reels in its latest galloping hit Mighty Stallion Hold & Win.
Set in the Wild West, the 3×5 slot combines both a free spins and respins bonus feature alongside iSoftBet’s highly popular Hold & Win mechanic that has sent many of its titles to the top of the slot charts in the last year.
Taking iSoftBet’s Hold & Win format, players start with an initial three respins, which reset every time a fireball lands on the reels. If all 15 reel spots are filled, a gigantic 1,000x a player’s stake is awarded.
Players’ chances of winning are not just limited to respins. Within base gameplay, the Mighty Stallion Wild Spin can be triggered at any time, where giant Wild Stallion symbols will spin through, with any landing turning into colossal wilds.
Three or more Mighty Stallion symbols trigger free spins, where special stacked wild multiplier coins are in play on reels 2 and 4, which can multiply wins by up to 100x.
Mighty Stallion Hold & Win is the latest addition to iSoftBet’s growing slots portfolio, recent hits Raging Dragons, Morgana Megaways™ and top-performing Gold Digger.
Relax Gaming shines with Kluster Krystals Megaclusters™
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is kicking off the year with another blockbuster slot game, Kluster Krystals Megaclusters™.
The title is Relax’s first take on Big Time Gaming’s Megaclusters™ after becoming the first supplier to gain IP rights to the popular mechanic, with every spin bringing the possibility of upgrading symbols for an incredibly rewarding player experience.
Winning clusters kick things up a notch, causing all neighbouring symbols to upgrade to a double, triple or quad. The feature also applies to multipliers, boosting them by up to three times their starting value, causing win potential to soar. Serving up even more action is the treasure trove of Krystals, with three mini features that are guaranteed to trigger a sequence of six avalanches, each offering the chance for players to enhance their game.
The bonus round is another big rewarder, with up to seven free spins up for grabs and the potential to unlock four more. The symbol upgrades are hidden in every nook and cranny of this game, so there’s always a thrill round the corner.
Inspired Launches Reel Lucky King Megaways – An Irish-Themed Online & Mobile Game
Inspired Entertainment, Inc (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce the launch of Reel Lucky King Megaways™, an Irish-themed six-reel slot game, available online and on mobile.
Giving players the chance to experience the luck of the Irish, Reel Lucky King Megaways™ features cascading wins, the notorious Reel King Dings, a Free Spins trail and big bonuses throughout. Developed with the Megaways™ game mechanic, Reel Lucky King Megaways gives players 117,649 ways to win on every spin.
The game’s colourful background, iconic Celtic symbols, Irish-themed imagery along with its vibrant and ebullient Reel Lucky King character creates a strong visual impact. In addition, its traditional folk Irish acoustic soundtrack offers players an immersive experience.
Gamomat target with Crystal Strike
Gamomat, one of the leading independent slot game developers, has launched its latest spectacular title, Crystal Strike.
This brilliant Crystal-themed addition to GAMOMAT’s portfolio is fully charged with electrostatic bursts and Spreading Wilds. Crystal Strike plunges players into a world of crystals that is heightened by an atmospheric soundtrack and there are eight different mysterious symbols on the reels.
Energy Spheres also hide within the Crystal Cave and when revealed they trigger respins and spread into large Wild blocks to enable huge wins.
