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Week 8/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
MGA Games, the leading company in the production of high-performance slot games, has just launched the first game in a series of 5-reel games, Spanish Celebrities Casino Slots, for the Spanish market. The singer, dancer and actress Yola Berrocal is a regular celebrity in popular media and television, appearing in programmes such as ‘Laughter and stars’, ’Hotel Glam’ and ‘Survivors’, among many others, which have made the media celebrity a familiar face in Spanish entertainment culture.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has rolled out its latest YG Masters title, TikiPop is the fifth title utilising AvatarUX’s proprietary PopWins games, every win sees the involved symbols pop, being replaced by two more to increase the reel height. This popping continues until no more wins are possible.
Habanero is ready to take players on a dive into the deep to uncover the legendary Orbs of Atlantis. Cascading symbols and multipliers reveal the magic of a long-lost ancient world to players – as well as unveiling an entirely unique reel structure with Habanero’s latest Big Reels feature. Offering up to 40 symbols that can appear on a single path and pay up to 9300x the player’s bet, Orbs of Atlantis’s wins are multiplied up to 15x for cascading games – ensuring bountiful rewards lie in wait for intrepid adventurers.
With neon lights, spectacular sights and entertainment on every corner, Greentube’s Home of Games is currently full of Vegas flair courtesy of the exciting new slot addition Cops ‘n’ Robbers Vegas Nights is the latest addition to the extremely popular Cops ‘n’ Robbers Spearhead Studios turbocharges the classic ‘Book of’ slot genre with the release of Blue Diamond Book. The new high-volatility title brings exhilarating thrills and presents the players with the possibility of epic wins of up to 27,000x on any single free spin. The new 5×3 slot showcases the best features of the ‘Book of’ type video slot while adding a fresh and powerful twist. Set inside the pharaoh’s underground tomb, Blue Diamond Book combines bright, colourful, and vivid imagery with an enthralling soundscape that delight the players’ senses.
Scientific Games Corporation has unveiled its new sports-themed slot, Rainbow Riches Race Day, the latest creation utilizing the hugely popular gaming franchise. Rainbow Riches Race Day has been launched ahead of key UK horse racing meetings Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National. Several tier one sportsbook customers of Scientific Games have already committed to marketing campaigns that incorporate the latest instalment from the Company’s Rainbow Riches series.
GAMING1 has launched its impressive new kung fu-inspired slot, Dragon Fury. Dragon Fury is the latest addition to GAMING1’s distinguished in-house catalogue, which boasts more than 120 premium slot, dice and table games played in regulated markets across the globe. Players landing three Wild Dragon symbols will trigger the 3×5 title’s Bonus feature, which requires them to reach the top of the Dragon’s tower. The game’s more intrepid adventurers will need to draw upon their inner strength to reach the upper level, which requires them to open as many doors as possible and breaking through the wooden planks!
Stakelogic, the developer behind some of the hottest online slots in the market, is taking players down the rabbit hole in its latest visual masterpiece, Wonderland Wilds
Popular game developer launches latest pirate-themed slot via Relax Gaming’s powerful Silver Bullet platform. Silverback Gaming, the developer of fun and thrilling online slots, is taking players on the high seas with its latest swashbuckling release, The Golden Sail. Players will need to get their sea legs on in this 4×5 reel, 40 payline slot that will shiver their timbers thanks to explosively volatile gameplay and the chance to claim immense riches. The Golden Sail is packed with tons of features including Fire in the Hole which sees Wilds fired out of a cannon and onto the reels where they expand.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of Top ‘O’ the Bonus
Play’n GO continue to expand the narratives of their slots with their final February release, the Norse themed slot The Faces of Freya. The Faces of Freya is a 5×3 video slot played along 20 paylines. The game focuses on a Norse Goddess not usually depicted in games or other media; her inclusion in this title speaks to the supplier’s commitment to creating new stories and exploring alternative ideas in their slots. While the Norse theme is a popular one in gaming, most are based around more well-known characters like Thor, Loki and Odin. Play’n GO themselves found great success with the likes of Viking Runecraft featuring these idols.
Blueprint Gaming has partnered with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) to develop a blockbuster new slot game where players step up to the oche in order to win big. This new PDC branded game is Blueprint’s first foray into the sporting theme genre of online casino, demonstrating the company’s agile development program and ambitions to broaden the appeal of its portfolio even further. PDC World Darts Championship is based on a highly successful classic format which is hugely recognisable to players across multiple markets. During the base game, a minimum of three dartboard scatter symbols awards the Free Games feature, and five symbols triggers the maximum 180 spins.
Red Tiger is bringing the heat with its limitless new game, Dragon’s Fire: InfiniReels mechanic, which offers unlimited ways to win. It marks the third great collaboration between Evolution Group’s Red Tiger and NetEnt slot studios, following the huge commercial successes of Piggy RichesTM MegawaysTM and Gonzo’s QuestTM MegawaysTM. The 3-reel, 3-row slot is set in an atmospheric dragon’s lair, where the dramatic score enhances the mythical setting. Each win in Dragon’s Fire: InfiniReels
Booongo, the global content developer, has rolled out its latest thrilling ancient adventure, Lord Fortune. As players are guided by the sound of the Dragon Bell to the Lord’s treasure-filled palace, the 5×3, 25 payline slot combines both free spins and Hold and Win respins modes. The free spins mode can be triggered when three Dragon Bells land on any single spin, with six spins granted to players, which can also be reset. During the bonus round, only top-paying symbols are available, rewarding players with princely sums.
BF Games has launched Stunning 27 Remastered is a 3×3 slot featuring 27 ways to win and retro appeal within its blazing hot gameplay. Enhanced with modern graphics and a refreshed soundtrack, this high-volatility slot includes the classic symbols players know and love. Three identical symbols landing on the reels triggers a win and the Lucky 7 is the game’s most valuable symbol, with blazing payouts of up to 100x. Fill the reels with nine identical symbols and winnings are tripled.
ragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, welcomes players to the mythical home of the Greek gods in its latest release, Gates of Olympus. The colourful 5×6 slot is a highly-volatile experience, featuring 20 paylines for winning combinations to land on and a ‘Pay Anywhere’ system that pays out on clusters of eight or more. With tumbling wins and multipliers into the mix means all sorts of chaos can follow, increasing the potential for huge wins.
iSoftBet, has returned to the site of its debut Megaways. Featuring the classic Megaways builds on iSoftBet’s first successful Megaways
Yggdrasil, invites players to the neon-inspired dancefloor in exciting new release, Reel Desire showcases stunning artwork, innovative technology and a host of special bonus features. The highly-volatile slot features Double Wilds, Multipliers and Free Spins, offering jackpots of up to 20,480x the stake when all positions on the reels are covered with wilds.
Realistic Games has launched its latest three-reel slot, Red Hot Gambler. Classic, low-volatility gaming plays out among a Red Hot bonus reel, nudges and features including Gamble and Super Spin. Any win that sees three flame icons underneath its symbols will trigger the additional Red Hot Reel, which presents players with the chance to upgrade to a four of a kind win. A matching 7s win that lands the opposite coloured 7 on the Red Hot Reel awards the top prize of x2500. The heat is turned up further with the exciting gamble feature, which offers the opportunity to increase all wins of less than x300 to that maximum.
Pariplay has launched Grand Loot, a thrilling new online slot that takes players back in time to the early 1920s, where the streets were ruled by ruthless gangsters. Tempting players to join gangsters in the hunt for big wins, Grand Loot is busting with special features, including the Grand Loot Bonus, which rewards players with Free Spins and Special Symbols. With beautifully designed visuals and symbols, this 5-row, 4-reel video slot has 40 pay lines and features an impressive possible multiplier of 50,000x that will have players on the edge of their seats from the very first spin.
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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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, 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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