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Blueprint Gaming’s favourite crustaceans return in the latest outing of its newest game family, Crabbin’ For Cash Megaways, with an extra reel and up to 15,625 ways to win adding a new dynamic to the ocean adventure.

The familiar gameplay visuals are accompanied by the aquatic sounds of the deep blue sea, with the updated grid set now featuring six reels, each of which can show up to five symbols high thanks to the Megaways mechanic.

Free spins are activated when three or more bonus symbols are in view. Players pick a crustacean that unveils a unique feature upgrade and once selected, the Fisherman symbol actively collects Cash symbols on the reels throughout the free spins.

Lightning Spins are triggered by landing four or more scatter symbols. Only specific symbols land and lock, resetting spins. Cash or Cashpot symbols award their value, while the Golden Fisherman multiplies Cash by x10 as players try and fill the grid as quickly as possible.

In certain regions, those looking to drive their boat out as far as possible can utilise the game’s Bonus Buy feature, where for 100x the bet, there is direct access to both Free Spins and Lightning Spins.

The game marks the growth of yet another popular franchise for Blueprint, with a string of incredibly successful series already under its belt including King Kong Cash, Fishin’ Frenzy and Luck o’ the Irish. The Crabbin’ series is set to continue in a similar vein.

Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing & Relationships at Blueprint Gaming, said: “We are always looking at ways to further develop some of our most popular series, and the addition of Megaways will enhance the gameplay alongside a strong feature set in the latest Crabbin’ for Cash instalment.

“The release showcases our commitment to delivering player-favourites, providing an expansion of another successful IP for Blueprint with familiar characters in our library of popular online games.”

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White Label Casinos, the go-to provider of white-label casino solutions to the iGaming industry has committed to raising funds for St Gerard’s School Trust in Bangor, Wales, as part of a new initiative to significantly improve facilities for pupils and the wider community.

The company has set a fundraising target of €140,000 over the next two years to support a revamp of the school’s sports and education facilities, enabling increased enrolment and greater community engagement.

Attended by White Label Casinos CEO Phil Pearson, the school was founded in 1917 by the Irish Sisters of Mercy. St Gerard’s has maintained an excellent reputation for top-tier education in the region, with additional funding set to help further boost its strong position as a leading independent school.

St Gerard’s School has been recognised for offering 1:1 education and mentorship to children from disadvantaged backgrounds and unstable families. In addition to this, the school has accepted several displaced Ukrainian refugees, supporting their educational journey and well-being since moving to Wales.

This marks the latest in a string of CSR efforts fronted by White Label Casinos, with the company raising vital funds and awareness for the MSPCA in 2023, recently sponsoring the IFR Poker Cup at Portomaso Casino where €3,300 was raised for the animal charity.

Details of fundraising activities for 2024 will be announced in due course.

Campbell Harrison, Headmaster of St Gerard’s School, said: “It always gives us great pleasure to meet past pupils and see how they’re getting on. I remembered Phil well and it was fantastic to hear his memories as a child growing up in the school and what had and hadn’t changed! We were delighted that he got in touch, and I am overwhelmed at his generous gesture to help support the school and leave a lasting legacy.”

Stephen Griffiths, Business Manager at St Gerard’s School, said: “We are proud to be working with such a well-accomplished alumni to raise funds for St Gerard’s so that its pupils can access the best facilities a school can offer. It is so important to help build its legacy for the next 100 years so future generations can reap the rewards of such a strong academic school that looks after its pupils in a safe, fun and friendly environment.”

Phil Pearson, CEO at White Label Casino, said: “When you leave school you go through a multitude of feelings, mainly relief, but the longer time flies by the more you realise that you picked up many life skills and ways of learning from a place where you felt at home. St Gerard’s is an amazing place. The work they do is honourable and it’s a privilege to do something amazing for a school that not only deserves the support but is a necessity for the local area and future generations of children.”

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Sportz Interactive (SI), a leading sports technology and content solutions company and a part of the Sportz Solutions Group, welcomed a new client relationship with Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC), the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation and part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO).

UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries, including India. With this region in mind, Sportz Interactive has been mandated to provide a comprehensive and forward-thinking social media strategy for India that includes regional-specific content creation, localisation, and implementation across UFC’s official social media platforms in India. SI will leverage its expertise in digital content creation and fan engagement strategies to expand Indian fan engagement on UFC’s Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts.

The first successful implementation in the partnership was the launch of UFC’s first official Instagram account in India in January 2024. In the first two months, the account added over 210,000 organic followers and featured a collaboration with Bollywood superstar Vidyut Jammwal for UFC 298. Engagement across all UFC India platforms experienced a strong start, with over 250,000 interactions and 3+ million views.

Additionally, SI aims to drive viewership of UFC events on UFC’s broadcast partner in the Indian subcontinent, Sony Sports Network India – a partnership that was recently extended through 2028. SI, UFC and Sony Sports Network will collaborate on pre-fight week build-ups and live event coverage, including engaging with celebrities and sports figures, and promoting India’s UFC athletes, Anshul Jubli and Puja Tomar.

Speaking on the relationship, Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President and Head of Asia, said, “India is becoming a massive UFC market and our efforts to connect with our fan base there is reflective of that. With their proven expertise in the industry, we are pleased to have Sportz Interactive on board to elevate UFC’s digital footprint and we will endeavor to deliver a truly bespoke experience to UFC fans in India.”

Raghav Mehta, Head of Partnerships & Client Success at Sportz Interactive, said, “We are excited about this opportunity to collaborate with UFC to enhance their digital presence and engage fans in innovative ways. We look forward to maximising fan affinity and building this globally iconic brand in India and delighting sports fans along the way.”