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Week 2/2020 slot games releases
Let’s have a look at this week’s latest slot game releases!
NetEnt is ramping up the excitement factor in its latest, enchanting slot release, Gold Money Frog™. This Asian-themed title offers three progressive Jackpots. Players searching for gold trinkets in this 5-reel, 3- row title can expect gameplay bursting with engaging features, combining Wild substitutions, Scatterwins, Free Spins and a Jackpot Bonus Wheel to boost retention rates. The bonus round offers a progressive jackpot with three prize-levels, Super, Major, and Minor. Set amongst a traditional lotus garden, Gold Money Frog™ is a visually appealing slot with beautifully designed graphics that add color and sparkle to the immersive gaming experience.
Following a successful 2019, the slot specialists are not resting on their laurels and have already started their release schedule for what is going to be their busiest year for game releases yet. Legacy of Dead is the first of 52 planned releases for the calendar year and is a 5-reel slot based around the mythology of Ancient Egypt. The story centers around an Egyptian King, released from death in the quest for power and riches. The game’s design follows its thee very closely, and the early release of the title signals the company’s intent for this year, as told by CEO Johan Törnqvist: “2019 was a record-breaking year for us, and we plan to reach even higher for 2020.
Kicking off the year with steady momentum following a strong 2019 for Nolimit City. The studio that fronted games like Tombstone, Tractor Beam, and Dragon Tribe is excited to unveil their first release of the year, Poison Eve. A slot that brings a mix of familiarity to the old school, whilst mixing up some new ideas to deliver a heavy punching game. Poison Eve is designed with a 5-reel, 3-row layout, showcasing 12 symbols across a 20 win-line frame. Feature-rich gameplay with three core features that players get to enjoy. Connect Expanding Wilds in the base game and chase for two main features; Liquid Magic, land stacked Eve fully on the first reel and she’ll transform all poison liquid bottles to the highest paying symbol, Eve!
Relax Gaming, the innovative content provider and aggregation platform, is pitting knights against a giant snake in its latest, heart-racing release Snake Arena. The fiery 5×5, 30 fixed payline slot immerses players in a battlefield where brave knights go head-to-head with a slithering serpent, creating a maximum volatility gaming experience with wins of up to 2758.8x bet.
NetGaming, the creative casino games studio, has released its latest thrilling slot, Infinity Battle. The immersive 3×5 slot title sees heroes The Blue Bolt and Green Archer attempt to thwart the plans of the evil Firestrike. The slot is packed with exciting wilds, multipliers, special quests and a number of other engaging features. Infinity Battle gives players an opportunity to win free spins and bonus picks when three or more Mask of Mystery bonus symbols land on the reels at the same time.
Pragmatic Play, one of the leading software providers for video slots, live casino and bingo, has launched its latest hit, Buffalo King. The 4×6 slot is set on the great plains of America, with the fearsome creatures of the wild filling the reels. Buffalo symbols are stacked on reels and offer significant win potential. When three golden bonus symbols hit the reels at the same time, the free spins mode is triggered transporting players to the plains at night, as buffaloes rampage across the screen. Free spins can be retriggered to earn up to 100 free spins, with wild multipliers up to 5x.
Blueprint Gaming has hit the sweet spot with the launch of its new candy-filled game, Sweet Success Megaways™. In this first release of 2020, any win triggers the candy cascades to allow players to win again and again. Four or more winning cascades awards players entry into the Pick’N’Mix round, where they choose a variety of sweets which unwrap to reveal cash value or a number of free spins. After any Pick’N’Mix round, players have the chance to collect the BonBon Bonus Spins, where there are both cash prizes and free spins up for grabs.
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SIS and Premier Greyhound Racing reveal improved greyhound race time schedule
Sports Information Services (SIS), the leading multi-content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, and Premier Greyhound Racing (PGR), the media rights company supplier of greyhound racing to the betting industry and direct to viewers, have collaborated to offer a revised race time schedule starting from 20 May.
Designed to protect the long-term future of UK greyhound racing, the new schedule will see morning fixtures start slightly later – moving from 10.47 to 11.01 and 10.54 to 11.09. Additionally, there will also be a slightly later start time for some evening fixtures aimed at a retail audience, with the first evening fixture now starting at 18.08.
Commenting on the improved schedule, Terry Mahoney, Head of Business Development at ARC, said: “The new race times will help make it easier for customers to navigate busy racing schedules as well as improving operations trackside. We will continue to listen, monitor, and adapt schedules where and when needed as we move forward to deliver the best service possible for betting operators as well as punters.”
Paul Witten, Managing Director at SIS, added: “We are passionate about delivering a greyhound racing service that benefits all of the sport’s stakeholders. Together with Premier Greyhound Raxing, we have introduced a revised racing schedule that benefits operators and their customers.
“Our approach to greyhound racing is grounded in sustainability and flexibility. This collaboration with fellow service providers allows everyone to enjoy all the high-quality action produced on a daily basis from tracks across the UK and Ireland.”
SIS has long-term agreements in place with bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power and Betfred to deliver its greyhound content across UK and Irish retail and digital channels. SIS also promotes this content across dozens of leading international operators, as well as through SISRacing.tv.
PGR offers greyhound action, cards, video replays, results, news and info on greyhounds.attheraces.com, and regular live broadcasts on Sky Sports Racing. Premier Greyhound Racing is a joint venture between Arena Racing (ARC) and Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group. Between them, the two companies own nine of the 20 licensed British greyhound tracks and ARC manage the media rights for five independent tracks.
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The Importance of Data Quality Review Checks in the Gaming Industry
By Lorenzo Nardini, Head of Technical Compliance and Maths Services
In the dynamic world of online gaming, data plays a pivotal role. Databases containing personal and financial information, often referred to as “Safe” databases, serve as the backbone of any gaming platform.
In this short article, I focus on control databases (CDBs) – that is how Safe databases are referred to in the Dutch landscape – and why it is important to ensure their completeness, accuracy, and consistency through continuous data quality review. In any case, the topics here covered apply to most regulated markets.
Control databases contain critical information related to player accounts, financial transactions, game rules, and security protocols. Essentially, they ensure the smooth functioning of the entire gaming ecosystem. It is no wonder that the Dutch regulator (KSA) enforces specific technical regulations on them and often perform audits on these systems that can result also in fines in cases errors are detected.
Data quality review checks
Data quality review checks play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of control databases, ensuring continuous compliance. Here are some key reasons why they are essential:
- Accuracy and Consistency: Control databases handle vast amounts of data, including player profiles, game logs, and financial records. Ensuring accurate and consistent data is crucial for fair gameplay, financial transparency, and regulatory compliance.
- Player Experience: Imagine a player losing progress due to a database glitch or loss of connectivity. Such incidents can lead to frustration and loss of trust. Data quality checks ensure that the control database is correctly functional, and the information therein contained can be used to handle such incomplete games, enhancing the overall player experience.
- Regulatory Compliance: Gaming companies must adhere to strict regulations regarding data privacy, security, and fairness. Regular reviews ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
Most importantly, regular reviews can help gaming companies reducing the risk of an unsuccessful audit that could typically lead to a fine and negative PR.
Ideally, data quality reviews should be ongoing. Real-time monitoring is crucial for identifying issues promptly. Additionally, scheduled audits—monthly or quarterly—help catch any long-term discrepancies or trends.
Key areas of data quality reviews
When performing checks on the quality of CDBs, the following are the main areas to consider:
- Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly. Missing or incomplete data can lead to errors downstream.
- Data Accuracy: Cross-check data against reliable sources. For example, player balances should match financial records.
- Data Consistency: Verify consistency across different databases and systems. Inconsistencies can cause confusion and operational inefficiencies.
Starting from the specific Dutch case and then expanding to other markets, here at ComplianceOne Group we have developed a data quality review service using our experience in dealing with this form of analysis. Leveraging feedback obtained directly from regulators, we created a testing procedure that performs the following:
- Tests on triggering reports from staging environment. We access the client’s staging environment with test accounts and perform actions that are aimed at triggering specific reports in the control database. We then check that these have been correctly generated and that they contain all necessary information, checking their accuracy against the back-office.
- Data quality tests on production environment. We download a large number of reports directly from production and run a battery of tests that we have designed and that is tailored specifically at checking completeness and consistency of the information contained in the control database.
All findings are promptly reported to the client and, if needed, we can assist with solving any issues found.
Conclusion
When I started being exposed to control databases, I understood that for many this is a very technical area and that maintaining this environment functioning correctly can be quite cumbersome. Nevertheless, a commitment to data quality is a necessary for ensuring continuous compliance of gaming platforms. If you are interested in running regular data quality reviews, or even just a one-time overall check, contact me and I will be happy to assist!
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7777 gaming signs a strategic iLottery content deal with Scientific Games
7777 gaming, a leading provider of digital gaming solutions, has announced a significant strategic partnership with Scientific Games a global leader in retail and digital lottery games, technology, analytics and services, to deliver digital lottery games through the SG Content Hub Partner Program.
The SG Content Hub Partner Program is a unique platform and game content partnership program featuring an expanding, highly curated selection of iLottery games from best-in-class, game studios worldwide in a variety of play styles appealing to all player types in multiple languages, as well as access to select licensed properties from the largest licensed brands portfolio in the lottery industry. Scientific Games currently serves 150 lotteries in 50 countries.
Elena Shaterova, Chief Commercial Officer at 7777 gaming, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Partnering with Scientific Games represents a significant milestone for 7777 gaming, solidifying our position as a global leader in digital lottery solutions. Through this collaboration, we are poised to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences to players worldwide, driving innovation and growth in the lottery industry.”
Steve Hickson, VP of Digital Games at Scientific Games commented: “We are delighted to welcome yet another top-class lottery game studio to the SG Content Hub Partner Program. The addition of 7777 gaming and their fantastic games aligns perfectly with our goal to make a variety of digital lottery content available to existing and new Scientific Games customers. Our SG Content Hub Partner Program is developing at pace as we continue to provide our customers with frictionless access to the very best content in the industry.”
The SG Content Hub Partner Program offers a one-stop solution for accessing multiple iLottery game studios, seamlessly integrating with a lottery’s existing gaming systems and iLottery technology. It streamlines operations, simplifies tech integrations, and enhances data analytics to drive game development and iLottery portfolio management.
7777 gaming is renowned for its ability to deliver high-quality iLottery games tailored to the unique requirements of different lotteries. The company ensures that its game content meets stringent government regulations and operators’ expectations for customization. With custom-made lottery concepts, 7777 gaming guarantees enhanced player satisfaction and fosters a deeper sense of connection and loyalty to the brand.
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