Green Jade Games – Jade Puzzle

Jade Puzzle represents the latest skill-based slot introduction by Green Jade Games, with the 8×8 block puzzle strategy game combining skill with the chance to win up to 9,999x the player’s original stake.

Players are required to place shapes onto the game board in an effort to create full vertical and horizontal lines – as they do, they clear space and earn skill points and real money.

Players earn real money and there are daily, weekly and monthly leader boards with operator dependent prizes up for grabs.

“Jade Puzzle is the latest addition to our market-leading portfolio of skill-based slot games and perfectly combines skill with the chance to win real money.

“Our games appeal to a whole new demographic of player, allowing operators to grow their customer base with titles that are proven to deliver prolonged playing sessions.

“Not only do our games appeal to new audiences, they offer existing players an entirely new format of slot game and tremendous added value with small stakes playing out over minutes not seconds.” – Benedict McDonagh, managing director at Green Jade Games.

Royal Golden Dragon – Swintt

Enter the land of dragons in Swintt’s new Asian-themed slot release Royal Golden Dragon, as mythical beasts’ flames turn symbols into wilds.

This 5×3, 20 payline slot has the royal golden dragon as a fixed wild symbol in the centre of the slot to boost chances of regular line wins.

The game uses traditional Chinese symbols, the highest paying symbol being the dragon wild, the golden sycee the second highest and golden turtle being the third. The remaining symbols include the yuan bao, coins, golden bells, drums, porcelain jar and golden letter with the Chinese temple is the scatter symbol.

Wilds can appear randomly on the reels after wins with three scatters triggering a bonus wheel with ten different options between multipliers, up to 100x, and free spins.

“Our latest release Royal Golden Dragon delivers further excitement to players with a centre-fixed wild for more frequent win lines and adding random bonus wilds to extend the win sequence.

“With our mission to deliver variation in our content output, Royal Golden Dragon honours this by utilising features and mathematics previously unseen in our games.” –David Mann, business development director of Swintt.

Blueprint Gaming – Legacy of the Gods Megaways

Seeing almighty powers unleash thunderous wins, Legacy of the Gods Megaways features cascading wins, while a mystery coin symbol transforms into any other symbol except a scatter or wild.

Four lightning bolt scatter symbols will gain entry to the free spins round, with additional spins awarded for extra scatters that may appear on the reels.

Before the free games begin, players pick their volatility by selecting the number of free spins versus the increasing multiplier rate, while a mystery choice option will award any combination.

The newest addition to Blueprint’s games library features the full Megaways experience with 117,649 ways to win through the mechanic under license from Big Time Gaming.

“The Gods have the power to award huge wins in our latest game release, while cascading wins and the Megaways mechanic are sure to make for an explosive gameplay.

“The bonus round is made even more exciting as players decide their fate by choosing the free spins and win multiplier rate. This epic slot is set to make an exciting addition to any operator’s online offering.” – Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint Gaming.

Nolimit City – Deadwood xNudge

Deadwood xNudge features a reel set connected to 576 ways and multiple bonuses. Connect 2 sheriff badges for the ‘shoot out’ feature which changes all lower valued symbols into wilds in the inner reel set.

Connect 3 scatter symbols to unlock the ‘gunslinger’ bonus – offering two volatility and
game play types to choose from. Unlock all sheriff and scatter symbols in one spin and get
ready for the mythical super shoot out bonus, a combination of both bonuses also offering
the option of two volatility types, hunter spins and gunslinger spins.

“Back at it once again, one of my all- time favourite slots has been enhanced. The potential in Deadwood is just as thrilling as standing head-to-head with the Wild West’s most notorious gunslinger.

“This slot can explode at any time and the feature buys are incredibly exciting. Having a hard-time to aim? Bring the sawed off two-barrel shotgun to the gunfight.” – Per Lindheimer, product owner at Nolimit City.

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Pragmatic Play – Aztec Bonanza

Be transported to the land of the Aztecs as content provider Pragmatic Play challenges players to try and unlock the totem jewel in the 5×6 Aztec Bonanza.

At first, four corners of the reels are covered in stone. These are opened through cascading wins, with two consecutive ones unlocking a separate corner of the reels and increasing the win potential.

As more corners are cracked, other features are triggered, with each section unlocked freeing another level of the totem to the right of the reels.

If the totem is freed from its chains completely, the free spins mode is activated. When the full grid is unlocked, players can enjoy up to 7776 different ways to win.

“Aztec Bonanza offers a thrilling experience for players, combining tumbling wins, unique features and an ever-expanding reel layout to give the best opportunity possible to claim huge wins.”

“Aztec Bonanza’s proven theme, fast-paced gameplay and lucrative win potential gives it all the ingredients needed to be another standout hit in the Pragmatic Play slot portfolio.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

MGA Games – CSI Miami

Now available to online casino operators in Spain, CSI Miami, which first premiered in 2002, is the latest igaming entrant from MGA Games.

The title comes complete with the authentic rights of the stars from the famous American series that appear in all the audios with their original voices in Spanish.

In CSI: Miami, mini-games will play a fundamental role and will be key to guiding the team of Horatio Caine in the police investigation. To participate in the mini-games, the users will have to unlock them one by one: Las Pistas, La Huella, El Laboratorio and Arresto. Only then will they move closer to solving the case.

“At MGA Games we are characterised by constantly devising new products with new and popular themes that excite online casino users, which translate into high profitability for operators. Passion and motivation lead us to work daily on the conception of new productions, and are what make the big market operators trust us.” – Joan Sanahuja, CEO of MGA Games.

Relax Gaming – Mega Masks

Mega Masks are reawakened in this 5-reel, 41-fixed pay line slot, with players travelling into the Guatemalan jungle in search of big prizes

The free spins round is triggered when three bonus symbols fall on reels one, three and five, releasing fireflies onto the game screen to clear artifacts on the vines which separate each reel.  Once five have been cleared, the two adjacent reels join together, boosting chances of adding even more free spins to the initial 10 awarded.

A glowing mega bet stone stands beside the game screen which allows players to increase the frequency of the mega symbol feature. Depending on the level selected, the mechanic can remove five or nine artifacts before the free spins bonus begins.

“Mega Masks’ enticing theme is expertly crafted with top quality graphics and a gameplay that will keep players engaged over longer session times.

“Mega bet offers a level of customisation which will attract a broad range of audiences with different playing preferences. Combined with the slot’s free spin and win potential, Mega Masks will make a valuable addition to our operator partners’ portfolios.” – Simon Hammon, Relax Gaming’s CPO.

Nolimit City – Barbarian Fury

The Malta-based studio has showcased its latest title, taking inspiration from the sixth century where “only the fittest would reign supreme”.

Barbarian Fury reintroduces the studio’s xNudge mechanic on a 4×5 reel frame, with a 25-pay line set. With features such as, ‘xNudge Roaring Wilds’, nudging wilds that increases a multiplier with every nudge, ‘Barbarian Respin’, a second change with a minimum of three locked high-paying symbols and the main free spins bonus, ‘Fury Spins’, that combines the two features to deliver some massive potential.

“Back to the roots where xNudge really begun with a nudge filled video slot in a blazing cold environment where the fire and wins will keep you warm. The innovative nudge mechanic to start off the Fury Spins is just as thrilling in main game as when you buy the feature – expect your blood to chill from the suspense.” – Per Lindheimer, product owner at Nolimit City.

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Relax Gaming – Snake Arena

Pitting knights against a giant snake, the 5×5, 30 fixed payline slot features wins of up to 2758.8x bet, with players immersed in a head-to-head battle.

Both snakes and knights represent wilds in the game and activate the free spins round if both symbols land simultaneously. During the round, the snake chases the knight and grows in length at every catch until it runs into its own body, bringing the round to a halt.

Lucky players who succeed in defeating the snake are awarded with the maximum win of an additional 1000x their bet.

With an RTP of 96.25 per cent, Snake Arena also contains a number of features including wild chase, which occurs randomly in the gameplay and triggers the battle mode, transforming the entire reel into a wild. 

“Snake Arena is a high volatility title designed to get hearts racing. Players cannot only expect a thrilling, feature rich experience, but they can also gain instant access to the bonus round to boost winning chances, quick.

“With beautifully designed, retro-themed graphics and a deeply immersive gameplay, Snake Arena captures the quality in game development that Relax Gaming’s proprietary portfolio is well reputed for.” – Simon Hammon, Relax Gaming CPO.

NetEnt – Gold Money Frog

Set against a traditional lotus garden, NetEnt is striving to heighten the excitement in its latest slot release with the Asian-themed Gold Money Frog offering three progressive jackpots.

The 5-reel, 3-row title features a plethora of features, including wild substitutions, scatter wins, free spins and a jackpot wheel that it hopes will provide a boost to retention rates. The bonus round offers a progressive jackpot with three prize-levels, super, major and minor.

“NetEnt’s Asia-facing content has gone from strength to strength over the last year and the addition of Gold Money Frog will further enhance our growing catalogue. True excitement-building triple jackpots will appeal with multiple audiences and makes for an engaging, casual experience for our partners’ player bases,” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt’s director of games.

Nolimit City – Poison Eve

Malta headquartered casino platform and game developer Nolimit City is kicking off 2020 by unveiling its first release of the year, the 5-reel, 3-row Poison Ever,

Intending to bring a mix of familiarity and old school, the title features a land filled with mystique, where Eve reigns across the abandoned forest where no man dares to enter.

A flower power feature sees bonus symbol land on the fifth reel hot zone, awarding a random amount of free spins. Two magic portals between reel one and reel five are locked in, land guaranteed expanding symbols that pay with 3 symbols onwards along a win line. Win more portals and see larger win potential.

“Poison Eve incorporates lush graphics with familiar gameplay that most veteran players will appreciate, although also throws a few surprises along the way. With the flower power free spins bonus round that expands symbols with every locked in symbol, we know that this game will go down well with the wider audience and be embraced as a truly exciting experience.” – Per Lindheimer, product owner at Nolimit City.

Play’n Go – Legacy of Dead

Play’n Go has rolled out its first release of the new year, with Legacy of Dead the first of 52 planned introductions for the calendar year. The 5-reel slot based around the mythology of Ancient Egypt and centres around an Egyptian King, released from death in the quest for power and riches.

“2019 was a record-breaking year for us, and we plan to reach even higher for 2020. Legacy of Dead is the very first in a series of quality gaming releases that will further cement our status as one of the foremost suppliers in the industry, and we will bring slot entertainment to a whole new level this year.” – Johan Törnqvist, Play’n Go CEO.

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Microgaming – Banana Odyssey

Soar through space to the Banana Planet with Microgaming’s latest slot entry, developed by Slingshot Studios, the creators of Zombie Hoard and Cash of Kingdoms.

The five-by-three reel, 10-payline online slot follows two astro-chimps as they embark upon a new mission, featuring free spins, expanding wilds and respins, and paying out both ways.

James Buchanan, director of global operations at Microgaming, commented: “We always strive to deliver a diverse, quality content portfolio to meet the needs of our operators, and Banana Odyssey is testament to this. 

“Originally conceptualised by Twin during one of Microgaming’s interactive games concept days with operators, and following a two-month exclusivity period with the operator, the game is now available to our wider customer base. 

“Slingshot Studios have done a tremendous job creating an energetic, fast-paced slot, successfully combining popular game mechanics of respins, expanding wilds and free spins. 

“Engrossed with aesthetically pleasing visuals and a foot-tapping soundtrack, Banana Odyssey is a captivating new addition to Microgaming’s library of games.”

NetEnt – Imperial Riches

Set in a Chinese garden among a world of splendour and serenity, NetEnt is aiming to take players on an exciting journey to the Far-East. 

The five-reel, three-row slot also features the firm’s Avalanche concept, where in both the main game and during free falls feature, symbols fall into position onto the reels instead of spinning.

During the feature, a winning bet line triggers an Avalanche, where all symbols in winning combinations, apart from scatter symbols, light up and disappear to continue until there are no more wins.

“This game is packed with features. We are continuing our jackpot successes this year with Imperial Riches but with our Avalanche mechanic. The three-stage, nested bonuses give players a chance to experience the free falls game, collecting jewels from wins for entry into another coin win feature, and then a Jackpot bonus game.  

“The chance to win one of five realistically-priced jackpots and the beautiful, authentic Asian artwork and theme makes this game speak the promise of fortune for players across the board,” noted Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

Push Gaming – Razor Shark

Development studio Push Gaming submerges players in an underwater world where treasures can be unlocked thanks to the game’s razor reveal and free spins features.

Those that take the plunge will enter an scene where sharks roam the reels, with players swimming among them in search of hidden riches which can be accessed via the game’s four features, as mystery stacks and increasing multipliers join the aforementioned duo.

James Marshall, CEO of Push Gaming, stated: “Razor Shark is a game with huge depth, offering exciting win potential from base game through to its wildly progressive free spins.

“We’ve introduced unique features such as a nudging reveal symbol and ‘razor reveal’ instant win prizes, adding new levels of anticipation and excitement to our renowned volatile and thrilling catalogue of games”. 

Nolimit City – Pixies vs Pirates

The Malta based software provider has debuted its latest igaming entry, with Pixies vs Pirates promising enhanced excitement via the introduction of two new mechanics.

Released globally to all partners, the games strives to give players a “unique experience” via the 729 fixed ways and 6×3 reel game.

xNudge, lauded as the signature nudging stacked wild, increases its multiplier with every nudge, but via the new introduction xWays landing a relevant symbol on screen can randomly award a one that may duplicate to increase the amount of ways won.

Landing both mechanics on the same reel offers a multiplier increase of up to six times.

Per Lindheimer, product owner at Nolimit City, said: “Pixies vs Pirates is our first release with our new xWays feature mechanic, merged with the previous smash hit mechanic xNudge! 

“The two together can create thrilling spins with huge potential! With stunning graphics, especially in mobile portrait mode, this game will keep you on your toes both in main game and the free spins mode.”

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Nolimit City

The first of two August releases has emanated from the casino platform and game developer, with Thor: Hammer Time live across all partners.

Guaranteeing “a fun engrossing experience with a high win potential,” the 5×3, 20 win line slot strives to ramp up engagement via four key features, including Asgard spins, rune raze, hammer time and Thor’s electrifying lightning bonus, which is triggered when he lands on the 5th reel.

Per Lindheimer, product owner at Nolimit City, commented: “Being brought up in a small town with strong Viking heritage made this slot close to my heart, and to be honest, every slot provider needs a slot with a Viking theme. 

“Thor: Hammer Time has one of the best KPI’s for big wins but also amazing KPI’s for the hit frequency for these big wins – it is a volatile game, but you’ll see the big wins hit with the force of lightning more than once – that’s for sure.”

Habanero 

The slots and table games provider is challenging players to channel their inner courage and wisdom via its latest release, Nuwa.

Designed for optimal performance across mobile and desktop, the title focuses upon goddesses from Chinese mythology and features a wealth of bonuses and free games.

Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero, commented: “Nuwa is synonymous with Chinese Mythology, and our latest release is sure to prove popular in a range of markets.

“As with all Habanero releases, Nuwa features the latest in high-end graphics and sounds and with a double-layered bonus round, we are giving players even more chances to win big.”

Blueprint Gaming

UK-based slots developer Blueprint Gaming is striving to bring a touch of magic to its pub fruit series, after adding Genie Jackpots: Cave of Wonders.

Bringing its iconic character to life once again, the title contains all the classic symbols, features and characters from the original release with the addition of several new pub fruit mechanics to enhance the gaming experience, including a bonus trail, ladder and hi/lo gamble feature.

Players have access to 16 features and the chance to reach the super board, along with the opportunity to enter the cave of wonders should they collect three lamps or more, where the genie can grant a huge payout.

Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint Gaming, noted: “We’re delighted to see the return of the genie, who will make dreams come true for players as they sail away on a magic carpet ride to enchanting prizes.

“The original game was a massive hit and transforming the gameplay into the classic pub fruit machine format is sure to resonate with a wide range of players.”

Lightning Box

Sydney-based slots developer Lightning Box has added the latest title to its slot portfolio with Pinata Bucks, in the same week the company has enhanced its US footprint via the release of further titles in New Jersey.

The 1296-payways slot, which will be available exclusively via SG Digital, features Lightning Box’s patented Reelfecta reel, which comprises 16 mini-reels. 

If six or more pinata symbols hit the reels at the same time during the base game the lock and spin feature is initiated, which awards five free spins and can award up to 16 pinatas.  

Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box, stated: “We’re delighted to release Pinata Bucks, the newest Reelfecta title in the Lightning Box portfolio.

“With a fun theme, engaging graphics, and huge win potential, Pinata Bucks could be an explosive adventure for players.”

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The Betclic Everest Group operates a number of brands – betclic.com, expekt.com and everestpoker.com – in multiple regulated jurisdictions, including Sweden, Portugal and .com regulated markets.

The deal is the latest in a series of integrations for Malta-based software provider Nolimit City. Malcolm Mizzi, the company’s commercial director, said: “Betclic is one of the oldest standing and leading names in the industry.

“Their approach towards setting a standard has been revered by many and we’re happy to make this deal official by going live on their great brands with our exciting and growing portfolio of premium games.”

François Dogon, casino games expert at Betclic, said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming NoLimit City into our casino games portfolio.

“Their innovative and high-quality content will, without a doubt, excite and engage our players. Betclic’s goal is to provide the best casino games offer to its customers and NoLimit City fulfils this requirement with their fantastic casino games.”

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Slot of the Week 

Blood & Shadow 2 – Nolimit City

SlotBeats celebrated Halloween by handing Nolimit City a spooky Slot of the Week title for its latest release Blood & Shadow 2, a sequel that sees players collect blood points to secure sticky wild symbols and free spins.

Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, commented: “Shadow girl has come a long way over this past year, so much so we had to bring her back into the light! We’ve taken what players know and love from Blood & Shadow and added some new features that we think players will enjoy. The addition of xSplit in the base game and that bottom locked row, really gets the blood pumping.”

With players hoping to see blood-splattered symbols land in between the game’s paytable symbols, Blood & Shadow 2 presents a 5×4 reel grid with between 1,024 and 3,125 ways to win, offering a maximum win of x16,161 the player’s bet. The title has high volatility and a 96.09% RTP. 

Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, commented: “Shadow girl has come a long way over this past year, so much so we had to bring her back into the light.

“We’ve taken what players know and love from Blood & Shadow and added some new features that we think players will enjoy. The addition of xSplit in the base game and that bottom locked row, really gets the blood pumping.”

This game uses cascading wins, meaning that symbols in a winning combination will disappear after providing their payout to make way for new symbols to drop in from above the reels. 

Free spins scatters appear as guts in between the symbols that appear on the grid, allowing them to not take up space on the reel set. These scatters are attributed to the game’s progressive blood points meter.

Five sketched emblems depict the low value symbols, while crows, snakes, rams, wolves and a shadow girl character depict the medium value symbols. 

Evil-eyed variants of the medium value symbols represent the enhanced high value symbols for this title, offering between x0.5 and x5 the player’s bet. These high value symbols can only appear on the reels as a result of the following bonus features. 

Wild wolf skulls are included, substituting for all symbols in the game. Two forms of enhanced wilds are also available, with xSplit wilds splitting symbols either in their row or in their reel into two, causing them to payout prizes with x2 multipliers for their individual symbol. These multipliers can stack up if the same symbol is split more than once.

As wins are formed in this game, a blood meter is active underneath the reel set. Landing medium and high value symbols in a winning combination will apply one and two blood points respectively to this meter, while scatter symbols will apply 10 blood points to the meter.

Filling this meter with 20 blood points after a single spin will activate the first bonus feature of the game mode, with five features available in total as the player collects further blood points to continue filling the meter.

However, high value variants of the medium value symbols can only be unlocked one-by-one as each blood point feature is activated. Each time a high value symbol is unlocked, its low value counterpart, the sketch symbol that matches its creature, will be removed from play. 

When each feature is unlocked, a guaranteed wild symbol will be unlocked below the reel set. This wild symbol will become active for the next candle spin, while expanding the reels by one symbol for the duration of the candle spins feature. 

Featured slots

12 Coins Grand Platinum Edition – Wazdan

Wazdan’s coin-collecting slot series has gained another edition as the studio presented platinum wins in its latest slot, 12 Coins Grand Platinum Edition. The 4×3 reel slot has no-paylines as all wins are provided in the bonus game mode, offering a maximum win of x2,500 the player’s wager. 

This slot release has variable volatility, with players able to select between low, medium and high, alongside an RTP of 96.15%. 

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, stated: “We are thrilled to launch 12 Coins Grand Platinum Edition, an extraordinary evolution in our Coins series that combines familiar fan-favourite mechanics with new innovations.

“The addition of the cash out mechanic and the heightened grand jackpot showcases our dedication to crafting engaging experiences and delivering games that not only entertain but drive results.”

There are no standard symbols in the Coins series, as prizes are won during the hold the jackpot bonus game mode. 

This bonus feature is activated by landing any four silver or bonus coins in a highlighted section that sits on the third row of all four reels. 

Silver coins appear throughout both the base and bonus game modes, presenting prize values between x1 and x10 the player’s stake. 

Special cash infinity coins can also drop on the reels, displaying monetary values between x5 and x15 the player’s bet. These symbols stay sticky on the reels until the bonus game mode has been activated and completed. 

While the Coins series usually only provides wins in the bonus game mode, this instalment sees players able to claim wins in the base game as special ‘cash out’ symbols can appear on the reels. 

These symbols will present counter values from one to 15, which decreases by one with every spin. Once the counter reaches zero, all coins and other monetary prizes that are present on the reels will be awarded to the player. 

Mystery symbols are also available, which are able to transform into silver coins or jackpot coins of mini (x10), minor (x20) or major (x50). Jackpot mystery symbols can also appear, which are only able to transform into the aforementioned jackpot prizes. 

These symbols will only perform their features in the hold the jackpot feature, which they can help to activate if they land in the highlighted central reels. 

With the bonus game mode, three spins are initially awarded to the player, with each new bonus symbol landing on the reels, resetting the number of spins to three. 

All symbols that drop onto the reels during this game mode stay sticky for the entirety of the hold the jackpot spins. 

Treasure chest symbols are also available, collecting all values from other prizes on the reels and attributing them to their own value. It will then apply a random multiplier between x1 and x20 to its value. 

Once all spins have been completed, players will receive the accumulated prize value of all symbols that have appeared throughout the feature. If players manage to fill the board with 12 symbols, they will win the game’s grand jackpot prize of x2,500 their bet. 

Forgotten – BGaming

BGaming tapped into the love for spooky slots on Halloween week by inviting players to an abandoned haunted house in Forgotten. The 5×3 reel slot offers 10-paylines and a maximum win worth x7,500 the player’s wager, while being highly volatile with a 96.89% RTP. 

Yulia Aliakseyeva, Co-CPO for BGaming, stated: “Forgotten embodies the chilling suspense of Halloween, blending haunting visuals and intriguing mechanics with a ghostly story that invites players to confront their fears in the attic of an abandoned house. 

“With its unique features and eerie aesthetics, this slot promises an unforgettable adventure.”

Notebook symbols can land on the reels, acting as wilds and scatters. Landing three, four or five notebook symbols anywhere on the reels will award 10 free spins with instant payouts worth x0.2, x2 or x20 the player’s bet, respectively. 

These wilds will also substitute for all symbols in the game to increase the win potential. 

Before each free spin, a random paytable symbol will be chosen to be enhanced for one turn. These chosen symbols can expand to cover entire reels when any potential wins can be formed. 

Once the symbols have expanded, they can also payout prizes independently from paylines, as long as at least three reels have been covered by the chosen symbol. 

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With players hoping to see blood-splattered symbols land in between the game’s paytable symbols, Blood & Shadow 2 presents a 5×4 reel grid with between 1,024 and 3,125 ways to win, offering a maximum win of x16,161 the player’s bet. The title has high volatility and a 96.09% RTP. 

Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, commented: “Shadow girl has come a long way over this past year, so much so we had to bring her back into the light! We’ve taken what players know and love from Blood & Shadow and added some new features that we think players will enjoy. The addition of xSplit in the base game and that bottom locked row, really gets the blood pumping.”

This game uses cascading wins, meaning that symbols in a winning combination will disappear after providing their payout to make way for new symbols to drop in from above the reels. 

Free spins scatters appear as guts in between the symbols that appear on the grid, allowing them to not take up space on the reel set. These scatters are attributed to the game’s progressive blood points meter.

Five sketched emblems depict the low value symbols, while crows, snakes, rams, wolves and a shadow girl character depict the medium value symbols. 

Evil-eyed variants of the medium value symbols represent the enhanced high value symbols for this title, offering between x0.5 and x5 the player’s bet. These high value symbols can only appear on the reels as a result of the following bonus features. 

Wild wolf skulls are included, substituting for all symbols in the game. Two forms of enhanced wilds are also available, with xSplit wilds splitting symbols either in their row or in their reel into two, causing them to payout prizes with x2 multipliers for their individual symbol. These multipliers can stack up if the same symbol is split more than once. 

As wins are formed in this game, a blood meter is active underneath the reel set. Landing medium and high value symbols in a winning combination will apply one and two blood points respectively to this meter, while scatter symbols will apply 10 blood points to the meter.

Filling this meter with 20 blood points after a single spin will activate the first bonus feature of the game mode, with five features available in total as the player collects further blood points to continue filling the meter.

However, high value variants of the medium value symbols can only be unlocked one-by-one as each blood point feature is activated. Each time a high value symbol is unlocked, its low value counterpart, the sketch symbol that matches its creature, will be removed from play. 

Collecting 20 blood points will trigger the candle spins feature, awarding two respins in which the high value crows will become unlocked and their sketch symbol counterpart will disappear from the reels. 

The meter resets with each feature, and players must collect at least an extra ten blood points each time they want to advance to the next set of candle spins. 

After activating the first set of candle spins by collecting 20 blood points, players will then have to collect 30 additional blood points to achieve an extra two candle spins. This unlocks the high value snake symbol and removes the snake sketch symbol. 

To unlock the third, fourth and fifth features where high value ram, wolf and shadow character symbols are unlocked, players must collect 40, 60 and 80 blood points, respectively. 

Each unlocked level awards two candle spins until the fourth level is reached and the high value wolf is unlocked, as reaching the final fifth level will award six ‘reign of terror’ free spins. Only high value symbols can appear in this feature. 

When each feature is unlocked, a guaranteed wild symbol will be unlocked below the reel set. This wild symbol will become active for the next candle spin, while expanding the reels by one symbol for the duration of the candle spins feature. 

As more candle spin levels become unlocked, more wilds will be revealed below the reels and the board will continue to increase, along with the number of ways to win. 

Each wild that does appear in any of these bonus features will remain on the reels until it forms part of a win, or until no wins can be formed and the blood meter remains incomplete.

If readers would like to discover the horrors within Nolimit City’s latest slot release, they can click here to be directed to the official demo page for Blood & Shadow 2. 

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17

With 17 days until the UK general election, there was little in the way of clarity for UK gambling as all three main parties launched their manifestos. 

Predicted by opinion polls to oust the Conservatives with a landslide victory come July 4, Labour leader Keir Starmer launched the Labour Party Manifesto 2024 on Thursday, June 13, with a focus on wealth generation, green energy and cutting NHS waiting times. 

However, those hoping to gain an insight on Starmer’s plans for the gambling industry may be left disappointed, as just one paragraph referred to gambling throughout the potential PM’s plan for change. 

Under the ‘Build an NHS fit for the future’ section, the manifesto read: “Labour is committed to reducing gambling-related harm. Recognising the evolution of the gambling landscape since 2005, Labour will reform gambling regulation, strengthening protections. 

“We will continue to work with the industry on how to ensure responsible gambling.”

While some within the gambling industry may have been hoping for a greater idea on potential delays or changes to the current Gambling Act review, Labour’s Manifesto failed to provide an update, although it did provide more insights into gambling than its Conservative counterpart.  

Meanwhile, the Conservative Party’s ‘Our Plan’ Manifesto, published on July 11, had no mention of the gambling industry, or any proposed changes referred to in last year’s white paper such as affordability checks or the research, education and treatment levy. 

Looking at Starmer and Sunak’s opposition, the Liberal Democrats placed more focus on the gambling industry, with plans to introduce “effective” affordability checks and reduce black market activity, while the Green Party failed to mention gambling in its manifesto also. 

£585m

Entain is facing a pending lawsuit aimed at compensating institutional investors affected by the group’s £585m penalty related to a bribery investigation of its former Turkish business by HMRC.

A claim period has been launched by London law firm Fox Williams, accusing Entain of failing in its regulatory duties to report bribery and corruption charges related to its Turkish subsidiary, Headlong Limited.

It is asserted by the litigation that Entain shareholders are entitled to compensation for transparency failures, as section 7 of the UK Bribery Act 2010 was violated by Entain. 

Section 7 states that “a company can commit an offence under section 7 of failure to prevent bribery if an employee, subsidiary, agent or service provider (‘associated persons’) bribes another person anywhere in the world to obtain or retain business or a business advantage”.

“This claim will allow institutional investors to recover substantial losses and, more importantly, improve transparency and governance in the UK’s gambling sector. Public companies need to take their disclosure obligations seriously. Hopefully, this will improve corporate behaviour, as shareholders won’t tolerate misconduct,” said Andrew Hill, leading the proceedings.

The affairs of former GVC Holdings subsidiary Headlong have come back to haunt Entain. A “definitive settlement” was agreed upon by Entain in December 2023 via a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the Crown Prosecution Service.

£600m will be paid by Entain as part of the settlement, including a £585m DPA financial penalty, disgorgement of profits, a £20m charitable donation, and a £10m contribution to HMRC and CPS costs.

Instalments will be paid by Entain over a four-year period from 2024 onwards. Corporate losses of +£900m were declared by Entain, yet booked on its 2023 accounts due to the DPA settlement.

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Nolimit City has taken its first strides in the US after Evolution launched the studio’s slot releases across six states. 

The Evolution-owned slot developer has announced a roster of slot titles to be taken live in Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 

Nolimit City has hailed the move as a “massive moment” in the company’s growth, accessing players in the US for the first time ever. 

Malcolm Mizzi, COO and Commercial Director at Nolimit City, commented: “Our games are famous for their highly volatile maths models and daring content and gameplay, so we are really looking forward to the reaction of online slots players in the US.

“Since the earliest days we have been heavily influenced by US themes. One only has to look at the titles in our games portfolio to see what a massive moment the US launch will be for our team.”

€294,000

Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch Gambling Authority, has issued a total of €294,000 in fines to LCS Limited and Blue High House for operating illegally in the Netherlands. 

LCS Limited was handed a penalty fee of €2.07m in October 2023, having been found to offer Dutch players illegal games of chance via its Sons of Slots online casino brand in 2022. 

However, the KSA found LCS Limited to have still been operating illegally in the Dutch market through another online casino brand, Yugibet. As a result, LCS has been handed a €165,000 penalty on top of the initial €2.07m fee. 

Around the same time in October 2023, Panama-registered operator Blue High House was imposed a cease and desist order subject to penalty for offering illegal games of chance via Concrete Line, one of its online casino websites. 

The KSA claims that these breaches have not ceased and has handed the operator a €129,000 fine while suggesting that another fine “may also be imposed”. 

René Jansen, Chairman of the KSA: “An order subject to a penalty is more than a warning to an illegal provider. Illegal providers who do not take the right measures to ban Dutch players will be dealt with harshly by the Ksa and will feel this where it affects them most, in their wallets.”

2.3%

Groupe Partouche has reported a 2.3 per cent uptick in revenue for the first half and in the second quarter of 2024 following casino renovations.

The operator declared revenue of €220.6m for H1, a 2.3 per cent increase year-over-year (H1 2023: €215.6m). Net gaming revenue for the period also rose by 2.1 per cent in comparison to the same period last year to €179.7m (H1 2023: €176m).

For Q2, Groupe Partouche stated that revenue improved by 2.6 per cent YoY to €101.9m (Q2 2023: €99.2m), while GGR came in at €173.7m, up 2.7 per cent when compared to the same period the previous year (Q2 2023: €169.1m).

In France, the operator noted that GGR rose by 1.7 per cent YoY during the quarter to €154.8m, 89 per cent of the group’s total GGR during the period. 

Slot machine GGR was the main contributor at 80 per cent of France’s GGR with €124.6m, up 2.5 per cent. Table games GGR dropped by 1.4 per cent to €30.2m.

Abroad, GGR grew by 11.5 per cent YoY to €18.9m following a 48.9 per cent rise in Swiss online gaming and a 31.7 per cent increase from the Middelkerke casino in Belgium.

Following deductions, Groupe Partouche’s NGR improved by 2.8 per cent YoY during Q2 to €81.5m (Q2 2023: €79.3m), while non-gaming activities revenue stood at €21.1m mainly due to “regained dynamism of hotels”.

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The Evolution-owned slot developer has announced a roster of slot titles to be taken live in Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, starting with Buffalo Hunter, a North American-themed game. 

Nolimit City has hailed the move as a “massive moment” in the company’s growth, accessing players in the US for the first time ever. 

Malcolm Mizzi, COO and Commercial Director at Nolimit City commented: “Our games are famous for their highly volatile maths models and daring content and gameplay, so we are really looking forward to the reaction of online slots players in the US.

“Since the earliest days we have been heavily influenced by US themes. One only has to look at the titles in our games portfolio to see what a massive moment the US launch will be for our team.”

Following the launch of Buffalo Hunter, the studio has announced that Tombstone, another North American-themed slot, will be made available to US players. Using a Wild West design, this title offers wins of up to x11,456 the player’s bet. 

The studio will then launch East Coast vs West Coast, an old school hip-hop game, followed by another Wild West-themed title – Deadwood xNudge. 

“The launch of the Nolimit City brand in the US marks a significant step for Evolution Group,” added Jacob Claesson, Evolution CEO for North America. 

“We are committed to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences that redefine entertainment standards, and the outstanding slots from Nolimit City with their renown mechanics and edgy themes encapsulate this perfectly.”

The move also marks a significant milestone for Evolution, bringing Nolimit City to US audiences for the first time after acquiring the studio in 2022 for €340m. 

Evolution recently bolstered the visibility of Nolimit City’s slot content by integrating the studio’s releases into Livespins, a social casino streaming provider that Evolution acquired earlier this year.

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