Through an X thread, US gaming and sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach shared key exchanges between the court and Kalshi lawyers.

Judge Abelson specifically challenged the platform on why it has changed its stance on sports event contracts compared to its arguments in its case against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The judge also stressed a key issue, whether Congress intended to preempt state regulations for sports event contracts.

To gain further clarity, Judge Abelson requested supplemental briefings from both sides to clarify how Kalshi’s statements in previous cases should inform the court’s view.

Court Challenges Kalshi’s Conflicting Legal Positions

Kalshi has launched a series of lawsuits against several state regulators, including MLGCC. The lawsuits are a result of cease-and-desist letters from MLGCC and the others, who argue that the platform is conducting illegal gambling through its sports prediction event contracts.

Kalshi argues that the contracts, essentially wagers, are legitimate derivative contracts. Those contracts are overseen and regulated by the CFTC, not state gambling regulators. However, that position contradicts what Kalshi argued in a separate federal case against CFTC over political event contracts.

In this case, Kalshi argued that outcomes of sporting events have no real economic significance. They serve only for amusement and do not qualify as “excluded commodities” under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

Under CEA, to be an “excluded commodity”, an event’s outcome must be beyond the parties’ control and “associated with a financial, economic, or commercial consequence.” Previously, Kalshi has even argued that contracts involving games are not something the platform would want to list, as they don’t have any economic value.

Now, Kalshi claims its sports event contracts qualify as “event contracts” under CEA. The platform claims that sporting events do have financial implications, such as increased TV viewership and advertising revenue.

As Wallach points out in another X post, a significant flaw in that argument is that the financial consequences related to advertising or broadcasting do not mean the event’s outcome is economically significant. A key question is whether the result of the sports event has financial or commercial consequences.

Kalshi’s prior narrow interpretation of “gaming” conflicts with its current broad claims about economic consequences, creating a critical legal inconsistency.

Court Questions CFTC’s Exclusive Jurisdiction Over States

A potentially key question raised by Judge Abelson is what the language of CEA intends. The judge questioned if the “exclusive jurisdiction” language in Section 2(a)(1)(A) means that CFTC jurisdiction is “exclusive” only regarding federal agencies, and not state agencies (including MLGCC).

Abelson also highlights the phrase “except as hereinabove provided” in Section 2(a)(1)(a), which he interprets as “unless otherwise stated.”

He further questioned whether the following savings clause indicates that Congress did not intend to override or restrict state laws. The clause states that nothing in the law should override regulatory authority granted to federal and state agencies.

The legislative history indicates that in 2010, Senator Lincoln expressed concerns that the CFTC should prevent contracts contrary to the public interest. He warned that sports event contracts had no commercial value and could only be tools for gambling purposes.

Kalshi acknowledged that Lincoln’s statements likely indicated Congress’s intent at the time. However, it argued that the status of sports betting “has changed dramatically since 2010.” Today, it is lawful in most states, including Maryland. Kalshi continued to say that the country’s opinion on whether sports betting is contrary to the public interest has changed since 2010.

In response, Ableson pointed out that the likely reason is that sportsbooks are heavily regulated. They must also ensure that people don’t get addicted. The court emphasized that state gambling laws are carefully created with strict regulatory oversight.

Could Judicial Estoppel Apply?

The court points out that Kalshi previously stated that sports event contracts do not qualify as “swaps” (commodities) when it suited their position in the CFTC case. However, now it says they are.

If the court determines that Kalshi is attempting to change its position to gain an unfair advantage, it may apply the doctrine of judicial estoppel. That is a legal principle that prevents a party from contradicting earlier statements in court, ensuring fairness and consistency.

Therefore, if the court applies the judicial estoppel, Kalshi won’t be able to claim that the contracts are permitted under federal law, as they’ve already argued they aren’t in the CFTC case.

That could be a pivotal development as it could seriously weaken Kalshi’s defense that federal law protects it against state gambling laws. As a result, Maryland (and other states) could receive more power to shut down or regulate Kalshi’s sports-event betting contracts.

Potential Ripple Effects of a Favorable Ruling for Kalshi

The results of this case could have significant implications for Kalshi elsewhere. The platform has already secured some legal victories. Federal courts in New Jersey and Nevada have granted it temporary injunctions against the state’s gambling regulators. These injunctions could become permanent if there is a favorable outcome in the Maryland case.

If Abelson rules that Kalshi’s sports events are explicitly under CFTC regulations, it would represent a significant victory for the platform.
It would exempt Kalshi from state-level gambling regulations and solidify its regulatory framework at the federal level.

Furthermore, upcoming leadership changes at the CFTC could further help Kalshi.

Donald Trump’s nominee for CFTC Chairperson, Brian D. Quintentz, currently sits on the Kalshi board. If elected, he has indicated that he will resign from Kalshi. He will also recuse himself from any matters surrounding the company for a year.

While Quintentz has recused himself, his familiarity with the event predictions could influence the agency’s approach to oversight of Kalshi.

Notably, the CFTC has so far remained inactive in the legal battles between Kalshi and state regulators. Despite requests to intervene from some states, including Tennessee and Arizona, the agency has yet to act.

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Now in its sixth year and recognising the achievements of operators, suppliers and affiliates from across all the major disciplines. This latest entrant in the CasinoBeats contenders series delves into supplier categories as we look at those vying for the ‘Innovation in Casino Entertainment’ gong.

BetGames.tv

Invention and innovation are pillars in the gaming community and while there is a sameness in operators providing daily lotteries and traditional casino games, the freshness and fluid nature of our marketplace means breaking boundaries.

BetGames.TV provides an enhanced, modernistic vision. The company created a niche market in the dynamic, fluid, rapidly changing world of gaming. We showcase a unique live dealer experience and maintain the industry norm of efficiency, speed and revenue potential.

Betsoft

2019 has been a year of significant success and innovation for Betsoft. This stems from our unique and innovative approach to slot design. Our portfolio of Slots3 games has grown considerably, and our offering now boasts a multitude of best performing games including Spinfinity Man and Viking Voyage.

However, among our most exciting titles is Max Quest: The Wrath of Ra. This game is a departure from the traditional slot model offering players a completely new casino experience and operators a disruptive, highly original, revenue generating vehicle to both acquire and retain customers.

Design Works Gaming

Design Works Gaming has an enviable history of producing slot games for land-based and social casinos. After developing titles for some of the biggest names in land-based casinos, DWG turned its gaze to the social scene with its first social casino, Diamond Sky, which was launched in 2016. We experienced significant success with Diamond Sky, and since have launched a number of social casinos, including two more this calendar year.

Evolution Gaming

Monopoly live from Evolution Gaming — a unique live online game show based on the world’s best-loved board game. It is an all-new special edition of our player-favourite Dream Catcher and created in partnership with Hasbro. It blends live game action with augmented reality, creating an entirely new player experience and has opened up live casino to an entirely new segment of players!

Green Jade Games

Being a new studio, we believe our best chance is innovation. Our vision is to deliver the next generation of casino games. Green Jade Games’ ambition is to develop the next generation casino games, based on an innovative mix of features from slots, computer games and hyper-casual games.

Greentube

Step inside Greentube’s “Home of Games” as we deliver safe and secure casino entertainment to players around the world. As the Novomatic Interactive division, we offer a diversified game portfolio of video slots, table games, AWP reloaded slots, server-based gaming, social casino gaming, video bingo and more.

Our omni-channel technology is at the forefront of gaming innovation and converges online, mobile and land-based gaming. As a full service RNG supplier we offer both customised platform solutions as well as a complete range of operation services.

Iforium

Welcome to Iforium, join us in connecting the game. Founded in 2006 and based in the Isle of Man, Iforium are a leading B2B software development company focused on providing the next generation casino platform.

Gameflex, our multi-award winning casino aggregation platform delivers the largest gaming portfolio in the industry with a focus on the regulated markets. Our portfolio now extends to over 9,000 games from 100+ content providers and is growing month on month.

The Iforium platform is live in 12 regulated markets and we work with multiple household name operators. We are presently licenced and regulated by the UKGC, MGA, ONJN and New Jersey in the US.

Playtech

Unique to Playtech games, game modifiers are “unlockable” special features available within certain games, giving licensees a cost-effective way to boost engagement through tailored, semi-personalised gameplay.

Game modifiers can be activated either manually through Playtech’s IMS or automatically via rules set in the engagement centre, either for individuals or multiple players. As well as creating an enhanced player experience, Game modifiers are designed to offer licensees a fresh alternative to traditional bonusing that does not rely on financial incentives.

By delivering something extra for players with an element of exclusivity, licensees can tackle churn, reward VIPs, promote cross-brand or cross-vertical play and much more.

Pragmatic Play

2019 has seen Pragmatic Play considerably strengthen its position as one of the leading providers of products and services in the igaming industry. Our expanding portfolio of video slots has grown in size and stature to be one of the most immersive offerings the industry has to give.

This has been supplemented by the highly successful launch of our live casino offering, and the roll-out of our pioneering Pragmatic Play Enhance tool. Much of our success has been the result of our unwavering commitment to innovation.

Red Tiger

We believe Red Tiger’s Daily Drop Jackpots Network is the greatest casino innovation for the judging period in question because, for the first time, a slots player can win an average of €56,000 every single day on our games making it the biggest daily jackpot in the industry.

This attractive prize has proved tremendously popular with players and operators alike. Unlike progressive jackpots, our daily drop jackpots are much more attainable for players and our clients have been able to harness this attraction to acquire customers and, most importantly, to retain them.

Scientific Games

Scientific Games understands its customers’ needs and always seeks to innovate to create business solutions to solve their pain points. Introducing Scientific Games’ player boutique, an innovative marketing and gift fulfilment program that is truly unique and enables operators to more seamlessly reward player loyalty, conduct special events, simplify program giving, enhance operations and improve the casino promotional environment.

Tom Horn Gaming

We make sure to create the best-in-class entertainment for those who are brave enough to embark on a thrilling journey to discover many fantastic worlds our video slots offer. 

Our slots always stimulate all your senses. Attractively done visuals with the soundtrack bouncing along, engaging gameplay with a host of amazing features just do the perfect job.

We are always setting ourselves new challenges as a brand in terms of growth, revenues, gaming concepts, innovation, technology. Our rigorous research of new technologies is always translated into our own in-house game development, that always features new game concepts and new technologies to attract new players and provide them with an unforgettable gaming experience.

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Now in its sixth year and recognising the achievements of operators, suppliers and affiliates from across all the major disciplines. This latest entrant in the CasinoBeats contenders series delves into operator categories as we look at those vying for the ‘Innovation in Casino Entertainment’ gong.

LeoVegas

If last year’s success of casino streaming, extra chilli exclusivity and live casino expansion is anything to go by, then this year has been a feast far superior. Simple but smart innovations to the product, a swathe of new exclusives – including our very own LeoVegas Megaways slot – and new markets have certainly made this a year to remember.

Mansion

Putting our customer’s needs and expectations is at the forefront of what we do across all of our brands at Mansion. We focus on delivering exceptional products and service. This year, to maximise player’s enjoyment and casino experience, our flagship brand Casino.com launched the exciting innovative gaming experience, CasinoClub.

CasinoClub, by Captain Up is a brand-new gamification feature adding another dimension to regular casino play. It creates an exciting sense of achievement for players as they complete challenges, level-up and get rewarded for their casino play, as well as introducing them to a wider variety of games.

Videoslots

Videoslots.com is an industry-leading online casino with a comprehensive portfolio of content. It offers more than 3,800 slots and table games from the igaming industry’s leading suppliers, giving them more content than any other online operator. Our aim is to deliver the best possible user experience to players on our proprietary platform, complemented by diverse gamification and social tools. It’s for that reason we offer the personal touch, allowing players to tailor their content to suit their preferences.

Wildz

Wildz in a nutshell: Working with machine learning, giving real-time awards to the games that player actually likes with their average bets, having developed Spinback features which allows us to give extra excitement without competing with the actual games, we can say that our focus is in providing the best possible casino experience by the use of an automated, data driven casino and we use gamification to boost the casino experience by creating features that integrate with the games.

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Romans: Legions of Gold – Spearhead Studios

Spearhead Studios is channelling Ancient Rome for its latest slot release, with Romans – Legions of Gold using a ‘ways’ mechanic and varying reel sizes, which offers players up to 20,160 ways to win.

The scatters trigger the free spins in which the two highest-paying symbols progressively become wilds on each reel at a time. Players who re-trigger free spins are promised a glorious win as impressive as the armies of Rome.

“Romans – Legion of Gold is the third title of the spring, after the sequel to our blockbuster Lara Jones is Cleopatra II and Wild Gold.

“I am positive that players will enjoy the many features we have created for their entertainment. While we continue to produce high-quality slots, we are also working on other types of games, such as poker and bingo, which are set to be released this year. Overall, 2021 is packed with fantastic new games.” – Kevin Corti, game development director at Spearhead Studios.

Fire Toad – Play’n Go

Fire Toad is a five-reel, 1,024-payline video slot which includes five high-paying toad symbols along with a free spins round, sees the online casino developer uncover a rare creature which becomes more powerful as it grows.

During the base game, the firefly is the scatter symbol, which also functions as a wild, whilst substituting for all symbols.

Furthermore, the game comes with five different sized toad, and four Hawaiian-themed card suit, symbols. The biggest is the highest paying symbol, while the smallest tadpole is the least expensive.

If the player lands two scatters on the reels, a toad symbol is chosen at random, and all smaller toads will upgrade to the chosen symbol. Moreover, three scatters award nine free spins, with five providing the player with 15.

The free spins begin with the smallest toad which has already upgraded by one size. The round can be retriggered an unlimited number of times. During the round, on each retrigger, the smallest available toad symbol will upgrade one size until all toads are the biggest size.

“Creativity is a lifeblood of entertainment. Developing new ideas and introducing new concepts to players keeps them engaged and interested in what you’re going to do next.

“Allowing people to be creative also creates a more positive and productive atmosphere, and that leads to great results.” – Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n Go.

Mechanical Clover – BGaming

BGaming takes on the steampunk world in Mechanical Clover, a 3×3 video slot which includes a respin bonus and risk game to aid players in attempting win big.

During the base game, wild symbols substitute for any symbol in a line to complete a winning combination. The wild can drop on the central reel only, with the wild also triggering the respin Bonus.

Once triggered, 27 paylines become available with the feature providing one to six respins, increasing multiplier with every new respin. Symbols that complete winning combinations during the bonus stay on the reels until the end of the free spins series. The game also comes with a risk game which can be activated on any win.

“Thinking of the idea for a new slot, we were inspired by Mechanical Orange, the game that was released two years ago.

“It was the first game in the steampunk style in our lineup and it was definitely worth having a new breath. So, we’ve made the brand’s new slot called Mechanical Clover. The steampunk style is very interesting for its great details.

“Thinking over the elements of the game, we immediately came up with interesting mechanics for animations!” – Aleksey Ulanov, art director at BGaming.

Legendary Sumo – Endorphina

Join an elite division of sumo wrestlers and experience the ancient Japanese sporting tradition in Endorphina’s latest slot.

Legendary Sumo, a five-reel, three-row video slot, offers players 21-paylines along with a free games mode and multipliers.

If the player lands three or more scatter symbols on the reels, they will trigger the free games mode. Yet, if luck is on their side, landing five scatters will award 50 free spins.

After each, a winning sumo fighters team is determined. The player will be victorious once their symbol covers the majority of the reels. Each fighter in the winning team is awarded with a golden trophy, transforming them into a joker.

During the next spin, any fighters stopping in the same position as the trophy inherits the trophy and the joker’s functions.

Additionally, the title comes with a risk game which allows players to double their outcome on any bet win, which can be triggered up to 10 times.

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Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead – Play’n GO

Rich Wilde makes his triumphant return as Play’n Go introduces the 5×3 Rich Wilde and the Amulet of the Dead, with the adventurer return to Egypt to face judgement for his past.

During the game, the pendant is a scatter symbol as well as the wild scatter and can appear on any reel. Scatter wins are multiplied by the total bet staked and are added to the payline wins.

Furthermore, the title includes thoth wilds which appear on reels two, three and four and can appear as a stack and will trigger the thoth multiplier.

Up to three fully stacked thoth wilds will activate a maximum of an x5 multiplier which will be applied to all wins on the triggering spin. Moreover, the thoth multiplier is always available in base game and free spins mode.

If the player lands three or more scatters, they will trigger the free spins round and be awarded 10 spins. Before the round commences, a random high-paying or royal symbol will be chosen to act as a special expanding symbol during the entire mode.

After evaluating the wins on every spin, the special expanding symbol may cover all three positions on its reel. This symbol will only expand when there are enough symbols on the reels to create a win.

“Our slot series’ like Rich Wilde, the Arthurian adventures, or our mythological slots give players an overall gaming experience, wrapped in individual titles.

“This means that they know what to expect from any new additions to a series and they can try out and find new favourites, safe in the knowledge they’re getting what they love while enjoying something new; like a sequel to a favourite movie or a new season of a TV show. As this industry matures, this is the next level of entertainment.” – Johan Törnqvist, Play’n Go CEO.

Eye of Dead – Blueprint Gaming

Continuing on the Egyptian theme is Blueprint Gaming’s latest release Eye of Dead, which becomes is the first title to feature the developer’s ‘Premium Play’ functionality.

The new quest involving treasure hunter Dr Wild sees the inclusion of four Premium Play upgrades, which become active dependent on stake and increases the number of high paying symbols on the reels.

Adjusting the stake changes the level of symbols that appear during the base gameplay, which are also carried over to the free games bonus round.

Free games are triggered with three or more scatters. Each time one or more expanding wild symbols appears on reel two, three or four, the symbol upgrade feature is activated, with free games awarded for each one that lands in view.

The all-powerful Eye of Dead upgrades each of the player’s high paying symbols for big wins, turning up to five of them into the next available highest paying icon.

“Grab your fedora and join Dr Wild on his latest adventure into the treasure-laden catacombs of our new take on the much-loved Egyptian genre.

“The exquisite visuals and evocative audio partners the absorbing gameplay, particularly enhanced by the premium play upgrades. Eye of Dead is set to bring new levels of engagement to players across multiple markets.” – Jo Purvis, Director of Key Accounts and Marketing UK, at Blueprint Gaming.

Before Time Runs Out – Habanero

Taking players on a magical quest to a faraway ancient Middle Eastern land, the 5×4 title comes complete with wilds, scatters, and a coin respin feature allowing ambitious adventurers to win prizes worth up to x50 their original bet.

The slot’s duel feature invites gamers to help Habanero’s  Prince battle the villainous Vizier and collect all six gems before time runs out, revealing up to five extra wilds.

Gems are awarded if the Prince beats the Vizier in the duel during free games, with players who collect six wining x1,000,000 the line bet.

“We are thrilled to launch Before Time Runs Out, a hectic Habanero adventure filled to the brim with enthralling features and world class mechanics, as well as inviting symbols and sounds.

“We’ve been racking up the wins in recent months, beginning the year with new accreditations, tier one operator partnerships and ground-breaking product rollouts. We can’t wait to maintain that momentum in the weeks and months to come.” – Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero.

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Power of Thor Megaways – Pragmatic Play

Centred around the fearsome Norse God of Thunder, Pragmatic Play’s Power of Thor Megaways is a 117,649 payline slot features runic symbols and several companions.

This latest title from Pragmatic Play contains tumbling wins and also sees the power of Thor’s Hammer come to life, with it acting as a wild on the top reel and turning every symbol on those directly below it into wilds.

The free spins mode is triggered when four or more scatter symbols land on the reels, spelling out Thor’s name. Up to nine scatters can land on any spin, triggering up to 30 free spins.

Before the bonus round starts, players have the option to gamble their spins, possibly winning more, but possibly losing it all, adding an extra element of danger to their adventure.

During the bonus round, a progressive multiplier is added, with each increasing the multiplier by 1x throughout the round as more wins and tumbles occur.

“Power of Thor Megaways is a fantastic new addition to our growing Megaways series. With huge win potential in free spins, as well as the possibility of receiving over 30 spins in the bonus round, the high-volatility title could be one of our most exciting yet.

“We consistently look to add innovative titles with engaging themes to our product range and we’re looking forward to seeing how our fans receive our newest game.” – Yossi Barzely, chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play.

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Bandits Thunder Link – Stakelogic

The 5×3 reel, 10 payline slots sees players board the train and speed towards potentially huge wins via expanding reels, multipliers powered by guns and dynamite and a free spins feature with the ability to choose one of three bonus games.

During the main game, free spins are triggered when landing at least three scatter symbols and players are given the choice of selecting wild wild wins, wild bonanza or thunder link.

Wild wild wins sees 12 free spins awarded with sticky wilds and a x2 win multiplier. Wild bonanza sees 12 free spins awarded with sticky wilds and multiplier wilds with the multiplier amount set by the number of wilds that land on each reel with a maximum of x3.

The thunder link mode starts with three re-spins. During the feature, thunder link symbols can land on the reels and when they do the re-spins reset to three. All thunder Llnk symbols have multipliers which accumulate until the end of the feature and are then applied to the win.

Lock symbols can also land and when they do an additional reel opens taking the game to a 6×3 matrix. An additional lock symbol can then land taking it to a 7×3 matrix. The dynamite and revolver symbols add their multiplier to all other symbols on the reels.

The money hat and safe symbols collect the multipliers of all other visible symbols on the reels and then add them to their own multiplier with a max win of x50,000 the player’s original stake.

“Bandits Thunder Link is our most explosive game to date and allows players to clean house with an incredible free spins bonus game that can see them land wins of up to 50,000x their original stake.

“This slot has all the hallmarks of a blockbuster title, combining a fun theme with striking design and volatile gameplay that will keep players on the edge of their seat with every spin.” – Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic.

Easter Island 2 – Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil’s Moai statue duo are back and embarking on a journey in Easter Island 2, with the voyage taking the pair to Venice Beach where they are surrounded by sand, palm trees and parasols.

Within the title. each winning spin awards one re-spin. If the winning symbol is a low value symbol, it replaces all other low symbols for the re-spin. Alternatively, if the winning symbol is a high value icon, it replaces all other high symbols on the re-spin.

During the colossal block mode, if the player lands between four or six-of-a-kind combinations, the grid features a reel with ‘colossal blocks’, boosting the chance of hitting bigger wins.

Moreover, if a spin produces a six-of-a-kind win, then the slot expands into a slot machine with an 8×6 layout and increases the paylines to 55.

“The mischievous Moai are back and full of action. Every win triggers a respin which can lead to exceptional rewards. Watch out for a six-of-a-kind win which will trigger expanding reels.

“They’ll boom to a sky-high 8×6 matrix with 55 paylines which means not only more, but bigger wins. Features aside, the game’s layout has been designed with players completely in mind. We understand players’ mobile-first, portrait preference, so we build the games’ UX totally around them.

“Easter Island 2 will see players enjoying every step with our favourite characters from a classic and well-loved Yggdrasil title.” – Asko Heiskanen, chief gaming and development officer at Yggdrasil.

Super Reel: Spin It Hot – iSoftBet

iSoftBet invites players to test their mettle in  Super Reel: Spin It Hot, after a ‘strong period’ of exclusivity with operators Rootz and Stoiximan.

Using the super reel, the 20-line game consists of a standard 5×3 reel set, but with an additional 10 slot super reels across the top, which can be triggered by landing six or more Spin It Hot symbols.

The game includes classic symbols such as red 7s, bells, cherries and diamonds on the reels, as well as features such as the free spins, respins and the super reel.

In addition, the Spin It Hot respins adds a hold and win element, guaranteeing a prize at the end of each respins round, while also adding hot prizes to the Super Reel, including mini, major and mega jackpots.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to innovate our product range and we’re delighted to add Super Reel: Spin It Hot to our portfolio.

“With a classic theme which we elevate to new heights, our latest game adds more variety than ever for our players to enjoy.” – Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet.

Wild Fruit Super Wheel – Pariplay

Pariplay is inviting players to sink their teeth into its new 5×3, 243 payline slot Wild Fruit Super Wheel, which has been officially released following a period of exclusivity in the Swedish market with Svenska Spel.

The game consists of three wild multiplier symbols – 2x, 3x and 4x. These appear on reels two, three and four and when used to substitute for a win, multiply all winning combinations by the multiplier amount.

Moreover, if the player lands three scatter symbols the super wheel is activated where the prizes on offer include three super bonuses – mini, minor and major – that grow the more players spin the wheel.

Additionally, the title comes with three levels of progressive super bonus prizes that can be won, only during the Super Wheel feature.

“Wild Fruit Super Wheel is based on a familiar theme that players enjoy, but we have given the classic reel set a fresh squeeze with some innovative features.

“The Super Wheel feature adds a compelling new element, while the possibility of connecting wild multipliers on the reels is an enticing one for players looking to land big prizes.” – Christine Lewis, chief commercial officer at Pariplay.

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Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming – Desperate Dawgs

Travel to the wild west in the latest YG Masters release, with Dodge City, Kansas, setting the scene, where gangs are up to no good and players are invited to join their mischievous antics and assist them on the reels with their heists.

The 5×3, 20 payline slot come complete with a number of features, including three separate bonus games available to trigger, including the wagon trail, crime spree and bank buster rounds.

The first is triggered by three or more ‘Chumdance Kid’ yellow character symbols appearing on the reels, with players given a selection of wagons to pick from. A hidden prize is then revealed and awarded.

Crime spree is launched if three or more green ‘Dog Holliday’ symbols land, awarding ten free spins with an increasing multiplier on every spin. If the mode is retriggered, the multiplier can reach as high as 30x.

Desperate Dawgs’ Bank Buster bonus triggers when three red ‘Josey Tails’ characters appear, presenting players with three safes – bronze, silver, and gold. Each safe has a unique code, which must be cracked to win the prize.

“Our newest hit adds plenty of bonus rounds into an action-packed slot and gives players a chance to enjoy multiple ways to win big.

“We’ve been able to scale new distribution heights as a YG Masters partner and we’re delighted to unveil our latest title.” – Mat Ingram, CPO at Reflex Gaming.

Swintt – Storm of Egypt

Embrace the sand dunes in Swintt’s latest Egyptian-themed slot entitled Storm of Egypt, as players rely on Anubis to award wins.

Storm of Egypt is a five-reel video slot which offers players 40 ways to win, along with a wild symbol which expands and also triggers the free spins round.

During the base game, if any top reel symbol matches with any symbol in the reel below the symbol, it will convert to the wild and expand in the entire column.

If the player lands three, four or five expanding wild symbols, it will award up to 15 free spins, depending on the number that lands. During the free game mode, the top reel symbols carry a fixed win multiplier with them which multiplies all the line wins after expanding the reels.

The paytable’s low-value symbols are nine to A, rewarding up to 30x to 150x the stake for five of them in a combination. Moreover, the high-value symbols – a pyramid, an ankh, a book, a scarab, and a Bastet – reward up to 200x the stake.

Pragmatic Play – Temujin Treasures 

Inspired by the Mongol empire and its great leader Genghis Khan, the 4×5 slot, which comes with a 1,024 ways to win mechanism, features a wheel of fortune filled with multipliers, jackpots and free spins.

The wild switch feature is triggered when six or more of the same symbols land on the middle reels, transforming them into wilds. Payouts are determined by the new wilds that appear in place of the old symbols.

For the bonus feature to be triggered in Temujin Treasures, players will need a scatter symbol to land on the three middle reels. If this is achieved, they are taken to the wheel of fortune, which is covered in a variety of prizes. These include multipliers, free spins, and the four fixed jackpots named mini, minor, major, and grand.

If a jackpot or multiplier is won, the wheel will spin again to award more prizes. Players can win anywhere between six and 50 free spins from the wheel. Whenever a firecracker symbol lands during the free spins feature, all players will receive a small bonus that arrives in the form of additional free games, money values, wild multipliers and jackpots.

“Taking inspiration from the Mongol Empire and its great leader Genghis Khan, our latest release puts an elegant twist on a ruthless chapter of world history.

“Introducing a host of fascinating bonus features that could lead to big wins, Temujin Treasures provides players with an experience that they will not be able to find anywhere else.” – Yossi Barzely, chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play.

Celestial Gems – Genesis Gaming

Genesis Gaming has launched its latest addition to its expanding slots portfolio with its new title, Celestial Gems.

The title comes with a Lightning Tally feature. During the base game, one bolt is added to the Lightning Tally in non-feature play, whenever at least one reel is covered in wilds.

If the player lands three bolts it triggers the first feature offer, where one of three feature bonuses can be selected and played.

Accumulating a further seven bolts (ten total) triggers a second feature offer, where two of three bonuses can be selected and played at the same time. Additionally, 20 more bolts (30 bolts total) triggers the ultimate feature, where all three bonuses can be played together.

Feature bonuses are an increasing multiplier, a bigger game grid, and a roaming wild reel. Players are awarded three to ten free spins are awarded when a feature is selected and played.

Moreover, three extra free spins are awarded when one or more reels are covered in wilds. When a roaming wild reels are activated, three extra free spins are awarded when at least two reels are covered in wilds.

“We are very excited to release Celestial Gems! This game is uniquely designed to appeal to players of all types. We have incorporated some of the most classic and popular slot features for players to pick and combine their favourite play style.

“From win multipliers, guaranteed stacked wild, to expanding reels, players can decide to either trigger the bonus whenever it happens, or save their chances and trigger all three features at once to try and hit enormous wins.” – Kenneth Weng, Genesis Gaming associate producer.

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Solar Gods – Synot Games

Cross the great dunes in Synot Games’ latest slot title which sees players enter a land full of prosperity, gold and wins in Solar Gods. The title is a six-reel, four-row video slot that includes seven different symbols, including wild, bonus and scarab.

Players can bet on their golden scarab to help guide them through the Solar God’s territory. Additionally, within the bonus pyramid, the scarab can aid players with additional free spins.

The title offers 30 paylines along with a Hit Rate of 28.63 per cent. Furthermore, players can achieve a max win of 3,117x their initial bet.

“This 6×4 video slot themed in ancient Egypt’s era will pull you with its stunning golden graphics and theme music. The 30 fixed paylines will bring you closer to your win” – a company spokesperson.

Hot 7 Hold and Spin – Stakelogic

Designed to appeal to anticipation enthusiasts, Hot 7 Hold and Spin is a 3×3 reel, 5 payline slot that comes with three features – hold and spin, expanding wilds and gamble – to add even more excitement.

Hold and Spin is triggered when three silver or gold coin symbols land on the middle reel. The middle reel is then locked and the symbols on reels one and three are replaced by feature symbols.

The feature starts with four spins, and the value of the coin symbols that land anywhere on reels one and three during the feature are then added to the win total.

Wild symbols can appear during the base game. When they do, they expand to cover all symbols on that reel and will replace all symbols except coin symbols.

Players can also gamble their winnings. They can bet on the card colour or card suit – the former potentially multiplying their win x2 and the latter x4.

“We have built a reputation for designing and developing the best classic slot games in the market and in Hot 7 Hold and Spin we have yet another excellent slot that will appeal to the purist.

“While the game may look like a standard classic slot, we have taken the gameplay to the next level with not one but three features. In particular, Hold and Spin lets that anticipation build with the middle reel locked and the top paying symbols dropping either side.

“This really is a great game and makes for a fantastic addition to our suite of classic slot games.” – Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic.

Buster Hammer Carnival – Yggdrasil and ReelPlay

Buster Hammer Carnival, ReelPlay’s fifth launch through Yggdrasil’s YG Masters program, is a 5×5, 3,125 payline slot set within a bright and bustling carnival.

ReelPlay’s animated hero strongman Buster awaits next to the reels ready to test his strength by smashing the high striker if a wild hammer lands. On each reel, gold wild hammers can appear, depending on how hard Buster strikes, creating heightened wins through the expanding wilds.

If three or more scatters land, the mighty free spins mode is triggered. The canopy of the big top expands to provide for extended reels offering a massive 32,768 ways to win.

“As part of the YG Masters initiative we’re able to rapidly scale up our roadmap and unveil games to new partners with regularity and consistent success.

“We’re very fond of Buster and had some fun with his animations in this title where we extended his cheeky character. On top of this, all the key elements ReelPlay are known for are firmly there and we’re excited to see how Buster Hammer Carnival is received by players accessing the game via Yggdrasil’s operator partners.” – David Johnson, CCO at ReelPlay.

Fishin’ Reels – Pragmatic Play

Players are invited to take a deep dive week into the unknown in its latest underwater slot release, the 3×5, ten payline Fishin Reels.

Three or more matching scatter symbols triggers the free spins feature. When this happens, players will need to choose one of two bonus round options.

The first bonus feature is a low volatility option called ‘Reel It In,’ featuring fish symbols that land with a cash value from 0.5x up to 250x the original bet. If one of these land at the same time as the special fisherman symbol on the last reel, the fisherman will reel in the values, awarding the player with big wins.

The second bonus feature, ‘The Big Catch,’ offers more volatility. A big catch symbol in the form of a golden swordfish can appear as an overlay on any paying symbol. When three of these symbols are hit, two free spins and a fishing mini-game will be triggered.

“Our latest launch draws inspiration from the deepest depths, providing our global audience with a fantastic fishing-themed video slot.

“With charming animations and a unique system that places players at the heart of a subaquatic adventure, Fishin’ Reels brings something new to our library of slot titles. We expect our customers to relish this addition.” – Yossi Barzely, chief business sevelopment officer at Pragmatic Play.

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Wild Gold – Spearhead Studios

Spearhead Studios has debuted its 30th title via the 5×3, 10 fixed payline Wild Gold, which includes a multiplying wild and card gamble feature.

In the title, the Wild Gold symbol is the multiplying wild which exists on reels one, three and five. It substitutes any symbol to create the highest possible win on a payline.

Furthermore, if it is involved in a winning combination, the Wild Gold symbol will reveal itself to be either a x2, x3 or x7 wild multiplier. Additionally, if there are more than one multiplier involved in a win, the value of each will be combined to create a bigger multiplier.

Moreover, the game includes a card gamble mode which can be entered by clicking its name sakes button after any win. During this mode, the player can double or quadruple their win if they correctly guess either the suite colour or symbol.

“Wild Gold is an exciting slot that we are happy to bring into our portfolio. We are certain that players will very much enjoy the core feature of this 5×3, 10-payline slot, in which the first, middle and last reels can all become ‘all wild’, with each wild also carrying a win multiplier of up to x7.” – Kevin Corti, Game Development Director at Spearhead.

The Green Knight – Play’n Go

The gaming content supplier has delved into Arthurian legend for its first release in march, and the second in this series, with the release of The Green Knight.

Following in the footsteps of Lord Merlin & The Lady of the Lake, the title centres around the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a tale based on chivalry and bravery.

The group asserts that “the focus here is on the potential,” with it possible to achieve 10,000x your bet as well as a guaranteed spin with a x100 multiplier in the free spins round, and the possibility of triggering shield spins with the x100 multiplier in play, giving a chance for heightened wins.

“We are always looking to innovate; be that varying the shapes of the grid, introducing new features, or playing with different themes too.

“Many others overlook narrative, but we believe that the story is an integral part of entertainment. You look at any popular game, film, or book, and the foundation is telling a great story. Once you have that, you can build a great game around it, and anything is possible.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways – IGT & Big Time Gaming

International Game Technology has paired its Wheel of Fortune slots brand with Big Time Gaming’s Megaways mechanic to create its new title Wheel of Fortune Megaways.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways, which saw BetMGM become one of the first online casinos in New Jersey to offer the title, is a six-reel video that offers players 117,649 ways to win, increasing to one million paylines during the free spins round.

Throughout the game, players have the chance to trigger the wild megastacks whenever a symbol lands. Within the base game, up to three reels can be covered entirely in wilds, stacking to seven positions high. Additionally, in the free spins round, up to two reels can display 10 wilds each.

Furthermore, the Wheel of Fortune logo is the scatter symbol. If the player lands a minimum of three scatters they will be awarded up to 18 free spins, depending on the number of scatter symbols.

Before the free spins commence, the wheel turns to reveal the starting number of Megaways from 14,000 to 117,649. Moreover, the expansion symbol, once landed, is replaced by two new symbols, increasing the number of symbols in that reel by one.

When a reel reaches full height, the wheel spins again to award up to 12 extra free spins. If all six reels reach 10 rows high, then one million Megaways are produced.

“In partnership with Big Time Gaming, IGT PlayDigital created a spectacular online game by combining the legendary Wheel of Fortune slots brand with the Megaways game mechanic, which offers players one million ways to win in the free spins bonus.

“In a time when digital gaming growth is critical to so many IGT customers around the world, delivering unique games such as Wheel of Fortune Megaways helps our customers drive performance and differentiate their game portfolios.” – Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital senior vice president.

Wheel of Luck. Hold&Win – Tom Horn Gaming

The 3×5 slot, which invites players to experience the delights of the high life, features free spins, Hold&Win respin and the Wheel of Luck bonus round.

Land 3 or more scatters on the reels and you get to play 10 retriggerable free spins. Three or more scatters appearing during the feature award additional 10 free spins. Wheel symbols can appear during free spins and they trigger the Hold&Win Respin feature.

The feature starts when five or more bonus symbols appear on the screen. During Hold&Win Respin, only wheel and cash symbols are awarded.

Each new wheel or cash symbol gets locked in place and the respin count is reset to three. The feature ends when the respin count is zero. When the feature ends with at least three wheels on the screen, it triggers the Wheel of Luck feature. The Hold&Win Respin feature can be triggered also from free spins.

Wheel of Luck is initiated only during the Hold&Win Respin feature. Players have one chance to spin the Wheel of Luck, which has three levels. To get to another level players have to hit the arrow symbol on the wheel. The Wheel of Luck ends when the reward is a cash amount.

“We constantly look for ways to enhance our content offering. In 2021 we plan to deliver more fun and a variety of slots with thrilling features to engage and excite players in different markets. Wheel of Luck.

“Hold&Win is the first in line of many unique titles we have in the pipeline. We’re positive the game’s features, dynamic gameplay and well-known theme will resonate with players, keeping them entertained and immersed throughout the game,“ – Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming.

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Professional Darts Corporation – Blueprint Gaming

Blueprint Gaming has promised a “blockbuster new slot game,” where players step up to the oche in order to win big in Professional Darts Corporation title.

Officially licensed from the PDC, the creation features the world’s leading darts players including ‘Snakebite’ Peter Wright, ‘Mighty Mike’ Michael van Gerwen and newly-crowned World Champion, ‘The Iceman’ Gerwyn Price.

During the base game of Blueprint’s first foray into the sporting theme genre, a minimum of three dartboard scatter symbols awards the free games feature, and five symbols triggers the maximum 180 spins.

Before entering the feature, users can select to play with all the top stars from the PDC or take the gamble on the mystery pick, which randomly chooses one of the famous throwers and potentially eliminates the lower value players to ensure bigger wins.

“The global popularity of darts continues to grow, shown recently with the thoroughly enthralling 2020/21 World Darts Championship, which even given the current situation and absence of our iconic Ally Pally crowds, didn’t fail to disappoint in the drama stakes.

“Partnering with Blueprint Gaming for the development of this unique game is another important step to broaden the appeal of the sport to more people across the globe. They have a fantastic reputation within the gaming industry for developing high quality content and we had no hesitation in partnering with Blueprint for this special game release.” –Barry Hearn OBE, Professional Darts Corporation chairman.

Rainbow Riches Race Day – Scientific Games

Continuing on the sports theme, Scientific Games has rolled-out Rainbow Riches Race Day, the latest creation utilising the popular gaming franchise.

Gamesys, who have a long-time association with the brand on their UK sites, launched Rainbow Riches Race Day exclusively to their UK players last week.

Inspired by the classic horse racing arcade machines, the familiar race format sits above the reels, with players required to collect horses to advance along the racetrack, with the first to cross the winning post awarded the associated prize.

The 6×4 slot features numerous ways of winning and includes cascading wins, while within the bonus round, players have the ability to choose how the free spins are played out.

“Rainbow Riches Race Day marks another stellar addition to our portfolio this year and offers a unique gameplay that evolves the Rainbow Riches franchise to a new level.

“Those familiar with horse racing arcade machines will appreciate the way in which we’ve incorporated the format into the game, while for Rainbow Riches fans there’s a new concept to experience that includes all the iconic characteristics they love.

“We believe Rainbow Riches Race Day will appeal to a wide audience and prove to be a huge hit with players.” – Rob Procter, content specialist director of digital at Scientific Games.

The Golden Sail – Silverback Gaming

Sail the seven seas in Silverback Gaming’s The Golden Sail, a 4×5, 40 payline igaming title that boasts features such as ‘Fire in the Hole’ which sees wilds fired out of a cannon and onto the reels where they expand.

Players can also set their course for the big wheel bonus if three scatter symbols land on the reels. They can then choose from four sectors to unlock a prize, such as 100 free spins with increasing multipliers, retriggers and canon shot wilds also awarded.

Players are also taken on a side adventure via the game’s trail bonus where they pick a coin and advance along the map towards the top 10,000x prize.

“The Golden Sail takes players on a thrilling high seas adventure, combining explosive gameplay and a trove of bonus features.

“The team has also done an incredible job when it comes to the design of the game, which is bold and striking, as well as the sound which comes together to create a truly immersive experience.

“We are thrilled to be launching The Golden Sail with our friends at Relax Gaming and can’t wait to see players heave ho, hoist the mizzen and win big.” – Raphael Di Guisto, founder and CEO at Silverback Gaming.

Reel Desire – Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil invites players onto a neon-inspired dancefloor, with the nostalgia-inducing Reel Desire offering the chance to transport to the days of love and disco.

The slot features double wilds, multipliers and free spins, offering jackpots of up to 20,480x the player’s stake when wilds cover all positions on the reel.

When playing the bonus game players must choose between two free spins modes, which can be retriggered during the Reel Desire feature.

During the feature wild reels can appear randomly during the base game, with the possibility of spreading from one to all five wheels. Once this happens, four regular wild symbols cover the reel, increasing the potential to win.

“The launch of Reel Desire will surely excite fans of volatile online slots and we’ll see it topping the charts – no question about it.

“The game presents palpable high win potential topped up with two different exciting free spins features. The frequently appearing Reel Desire feature keeps anticipation high as any given spin can transform into a payday for players.” – Jonas Strandman, senior games strategist at Yggdrasil.

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