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Week 38/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is feline fine following its new slot release, Lucie’s Cats. This 5×3 game invites players into Lucie’s lovely home where four mischievous cats are causing havoc with balls of thread, fish and food. Wild symbols can appear on reels 2,3 or 4 and will either double or triple the winning line total. And if numerous Wild symbols form part of the winning combination, the multipliers are added together to enhance totals.
Yggdrasil and YG Masters partner Peter & Sons have embarked on a fearsome quest in search of giant wins in new release Hammer of Gods. The high volatility, 729 ways to win hit combines Wilds, Special Wilds, Multipliers and more as Viking hordes search for hidden riches. On each spin, some positions are highlighted randomly, with a multiplier attached. This can be up to 4x, leading to big wins in base play. Special Wilds can land on the reels, filling up a space on a floating shield. If all three spots are filled, a re-spin is triggered with the three Wilds landing on the reels. The collector resets after their release.
Evoplay has wound back the clock on another nostalgia-inducing, fruit-inspired playing experience, titled Fruit Disco. Fruit Disco is not just your average fruity themed adventure, but a vivid explosion of colour utilizing a unique Dance Pattern feature, and Sticky Wilds to trigger it. When a Sticky Wild forms a winning cluster, it stands still and creates the Dance Pattern on the cells that surround it, which will transport fortunate players to the enticing, more up-beat dance floor that features dynamic music and the potential for clusters of colossal proportions!
iSoftBet, has unveiled its fearsome new Apex Predator series with the king of the beasts, Tyrant King Megaways features such as cascading wins and increasing multipliers, as well as an innovative Tyrant King Respins mode, which is triggered when wilds land on each of the middle four reels. This awards three respins on reels 2 to 5, with only wilds in play, not including the top tracker, and wilds remain sticky for the length of the respins.
Greentube, has introduced its exciting new slot Cash Connection, an action-packed re-imagining of the ever-popular player favourite. In this combination of the Cash Connection brand, players are dressed head to toe in khaki outfits as they embark on an unforgettable journey to the pyramids in search of ancient treasures, across a 5×3 reel set. To be in with a chance of landing a Mini, Minor, Major or Grand jackpot, players are challenged to first collect six or more Coin symbols on the reels, triggering the Lock & Spin feature.
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content is offering players the chance to go raiding for wins in its latest slot, Volatile Vikings. A feature-loaded 6×5 adventure on the high seas, play takes place in two harsh environments: an icy setting for the base game, while the bonus game plays out amid broiling fires – both accompanied by an epic, theatrical soundtrack. The Multiplier Reveal feature occurs throughout the entire game, as do cascades, increasing the wins as the player spins in search of the Free Spins round, which is triggered by landing three Bonus symbols. Six free spins are awarded, and every additional bonus symbol grants an extra spin.
A brand new game titled Book of Oil was just released by Endorphina, a prominent and trendy online slots provider. You can look forward to diving into a world where oil rivers shimmer like gold under the sun, while derricks fuel this new game with strong luck! Released in this golden time of year, Book of Oil is designed to put you into a world filled with endless wealth from classy Oil Tycoons. Within this slot, you’ll find 10 lines, 5 reels and 3 rows, bridging timeless mechanics with black-and-gold perfection. In addition, a Bonus Pop feature is available.
Stakelogic and Hurricane Games are taking players to the hot and dusty climes of Ancient Egypt in their latest release, 9 Pyramids of Fortune. In the base game, symbols tumble onto the 5×3 reel matrix with 25 fixed paylines active. If a win lands, the winning symbols are destroyed and new symbols fall into their place to create even more win combinations for the player. These are known as Avalanches; landing Avalanche Wins one after the other increases the Avalanche Multiplier up to a maximum of x5 in the base game. The Avalanche Multiplier is awarded to all winning combinations in that Avalanche.
Fans of ’80s horror films are in for a treat (or maybe a trick) with Play’n GO’s Halloween-inspired game, The Wild Class. It’s the class of ’83, three senior undergrads, Jess, Mike, and Chris, are in their final year. But these aren’t your typical university students. The game is set on a haunted amusement park backdrop with the full moon ever-present. Jess, Mike, and Chris appear on the grid. If you think back to movies such as Teen Wolf, these characters take on the classic aesthetic of senior undergrad students in the ’80s: the cheerleader, the football captain, and the bookish student.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, invites players to embark on a journey into the clouds in search of the ethereal princess in latest release, Starlight Princess
Playson has added some pageantry to its portfolio of classic slots with the release of 5 Fortunator. The latest blockbuster title is the first in an exciting new gems-style series that Playson has tested out and is now introducing to players. 5 Fortunator includes a Wild symbol which appears as a sparkling crown. This can then expand on the whole reel to increase the chances of getting a winning combination. Additional key features include Gold and Diamond Scatters which, when combined with the iconic red seven, offer the highest pay-outs. The red seven is one of the highest paying symbols in the game, alongside the golden bells.
Booongo, has expanded its Hold and Win range with the release of Tiger Jungle, which incorporates a new Collection symbol that significantly increases the win potential. During the Hold and Win Bonus round, the appearance of the new Collection symbol sums up all values of existing symbols and pays out the total for bigger wins. The 3×5, 25 payline slot is packed with features, with a Tiger acting as a Wild in base play while ancient temples are Scatters, with a Lotus flower being a Bonus symbol.
Lucksome, the games studio powered by leading developer Blueprint Gaming, has unveiled its latest game Loki: Lord of Mischief that features a new Super Lux Reels feature. Within Lux Reels
Kalamba Games has released its latest hit Jewels of Jupiter, a feature-packed title set in the opulence of ancient Rome. The lavishly designed ode to one of history’s most fascinating periods plays out against a backdrop of classical, grand Roman statues and glittering gold while the unique, descending reel layout offers win potential of over 2,800x the bet. The game re-introduces the classic and much-loved missions mechanic, with four levels of saveable assignments for players to explore and enjoy, from Bronze to Platinum, ramping up engagement to new levels.
Microgaming has united with Fortune Factory Studios to present the next instalment in its Jurassic World slot series with the brand-new licensed slot, Jurassic World: Raptor Riches. Players can join Owen Grady and Claire Dearing as they journey back to the abandoned island of Isla Nublar to rescue the beloved raptor, ‘Blue’, and preserve the last genetically resurrected dinosaurs of Jurassic World’s Fallen Kingdom. Featuring Walking Wild Respins, this enhanced slot feature is triggered when the stacked Indoraptor wild symbol lands in any position on the reels. Nudging to fill the reel, the Indoraptor wild walks across the reels one at a time, awarding up to five free respins with increasing multiplier.
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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