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Week 10/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
iSoftBet, is preparing for St Patrick’s Day with its fun-filled, big win potential Irish themed hit, Wishing Wheel. Enter the land of the leprechauns with this 5-reel, high volatility title, which takes the highly engaging spinning wheel from iSoftBet favourite, Hot Spin, and brings it to life with modifiers and multipliers. Wishing Wheel also contains an Ultra Reel modifier, turning the entire reel set in one Ultra Reel, with huge win potential. The free spins mode is triggered when three bonus symbols land on any spin, awarding up to 15 free spins with one of the six modifiers available. In the bonus round, players can also trigger a multiplier for the entire period, leading to lucrative wins.
The much-awaited sequel of the blockbuster Lara Jones is Cleopatra has been made available by Spearhead Studios, gaming developer within EveryMatrix Group. The new high-volatility title can bring wins up to a massive 17,000x. Lara Jones is Cleopatra II is a high volatility, 5×3 video slot with ten pay lines and brings a Return to Player (RTP) of 96.10%. The base game offers Cleopatra Cascade Spins where all winning symbols stick, and re-spins keep occurring until the wins can no longer be improved. When reaching the free spins feature, where all wilds become sticky, players can choose between the standard or high volatility options.
Game lovers around the world are eagerly waiting for Betsoft Gaming’s new game, Safari Sam 2. The game is scheduled for release on 22 April 2021. This 5 reel 50 pay line slot will take its players to new levels of gaming exhilaration. The game is full of features, free spins and more. To enjoy these, join Sam on his savannah safari for a stack of winnings. Players can attack the SAFARI STACKS using a classic grid, with 3 identical symbols stacked on top of a reel, to pay out a three-of-a-kind prize. Matching symbols collapse while new symbols drop down to grant ever more chances to win. Stacks can keep occurring until there are no more triple vertical matches.
Push Gaming reaches for the sky and a host of features with fantasy title, Land of Zenith. The enthralling new game was released across the Push Gaming network on Thursday, March 11th following a successful exclusive launch with beta partners Rootz earlier this month. The titular world is inspired by the floating realms of Gulliver’s Travels and sees players seek adventure in the clouds alongside a band of intrepid explorers. An intriguing golden disc introduced during the base game serves to trigger an array of features if all grooves are aligned across the 6×4 reel layout. This mechanism can also be combined with turner symbols to enhance anticipation for the player.
Stakelogic, has debuted the latest title in its classic slot series, Hot 7 Hold and Spin. The game has been designed to appeal to players that love the anticipation that builds when they hold the reels and wait for the top paying symbols to land and deliver those mega wins. 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.
Lightning Box is set to take players deep into a land of mythology and mountains with its latest title Phoenix Coins. The ancient Greece themed game from the Sydney-based studio, which goes live with LeoVegas before a general release, prompts the Phoenix to rise from the flames in order to soar away with stunning wins. The reels are made up of a mix of creatures and characters from mythology, including warriors, maidens and the Owl of Minerva, whilst the Phoenix and Fountain acts as the Wild. If a full stack of coins along with the Phoenix Bonus appears on the reels, the Free Spin round is triggered, leaving the game’s healthy jackpot up for grabs.
Play’n GO have released their first sequel title of 2021 today, with the announcement of their slot, House of Doom 2: The Crypt. A sequel to 2018’s House of Doom, this time around the music for the game is provided by emerging rock band The Crypt and four of their songs; I love the Darkness, Mistress of Fire, Metal Priestess and Into the Crypt, are featured during gameplay. House of Doom 2: The Crypt is the supplier’s first music slot sequel, which is fitting because it is the follow up to their very first collaborative music slot House of Doom. A collaboration with Swedish doom metal band Candlemas, House of Doom was a successful start into what has become a popular section of games for Play’n GO.
Pragmatic Play, welcomes players to take a dive into the unknown in its latest underwater slot release, Fishin’ Reels. The 3×5, highly volatile video slot features 10 paylines and a set of transparent reels that allow players to see all kinds of coral and fish in the background. The clear water and beaming rays of sunshine give the title a tropical paradise feel. Three or more matching Scatter symbols trigger the Free Spins feature. When this happens, players will need to choose one of two Bonus Round options.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, is preparing for a festival of fun in new hit Buster Hammer Carnival, in partnership with ReelPlay. Buster Hammer Carnival is ReelPlay’s fifth launch through the YG Masters program, following the most recent title El Dorado Infinity Reels
Blueprint Gaming has unearthed a new gold mining adventure with a twist in its new release Rolling in Gold. The developer has evolved the classic casino themed game and incorporated a unique game field, using six reels in a 3-3-4-4-4-4 configuration along with 2,304 pays way, which is packed with several surprises to fuel excitement as players dig deep for golden nuggets. Wild TNT symbols must land on the first two reels in order to guarantee a win or a chance of triggering the Gold Spins bonus feature that incorporates hold and win mechanics. During the bonus round, golden nuggets displaying cash values remain fixed in place and the reels respin for another chance to capture gold.
Relax Gaming, is conjuring the luck of the Irish just in time for St.Patrick’s Day in its latest feature-rich slot, Emerald’s Infinity Reels. Offering Relax’s signature take on the classic player favourite, an Irish meadow sets the scene for players seeking their fortune – with a host of unique charms, treasures and gold along the way. Luck is on the player’s side when 3 matching symbols land, triggering the Infinty Reels mechanic, shifting reels to the left and re-spinning for as long as matching symbols keep coming. Every time a reel moves out of screen, symbols are collected and applied to the win as multipliers, adding to each winner’s pot of gold.
Pariplay Ltd, is transporting players to a magical land in its new Irish-themed slot Wild Fortunes. Vivid rainbows, pots of gold and lucky four-leaf clovers all spring to life in this lush, vibrant title. With a lucky Leprechaun at the player’s side, a wild and rewarding adventure awaits in a game that features two progressive jackpots that can pay out at any time. In addition to the progressive prizes, this 5-reel, 3-row video slot also hosts the Wild Fortunes feature. Three or more Pot O’Gold Scatter symbols landing starts the feature, where picking gold coins and clovers can award up to 190 Free Spins with a multiplier of up to 17 times.
Booongo, the global content developer, has delivered another epic Asian adventure to its slots portfolio with the launch of its latest Hold and Win hit, Super Rich God. With an artfully crafted theme, the majestic deity descends to the reels to gift loyal followers with his blessings on the reels. Featuring both a Free Spins and Hold and Wins respins mode, Super Rich God offers players ample opportunity to enjoy fantastic wins. The Free Spins mode removes all low-paying symbols for the duration of the round and is triggered by landing three Money Trees on the reels on a single spin. The Hold and Win mode is launched when six Mystery Stones land, transporting players to a 15-spot grid.
The legend has it that finding the four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day means being rich and happy. It’s a hard challenge but BGaming gives players a brilliant chance for that! Starting from March 11th, Fruit Million, the first ‘chameleon’ slot in BGaming’s portfolio is going green to take on the Irish look for St. Patrick’s Day. The online slot is fully packed with lavish features bringing great opportunity to grab all the gold of the game. But there is one pleasant detail, this gold won’t disappear! Wild, Scatters and Expanded Wild Symbols convert into one hundred paylines for fantastic winnings. Spinning colourful reels accompanied by upbeat Irish melodies players will be taken to a loud and generous feast!
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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