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Premium slots and table games provider, Habanero, is taking players on an adventure through the forest in its latest slot release, Wild Flows, the follow-up to one of its top-performing titles.

Immersing players in a picturesque woodland, a plethora of native wildlife including bears, wolves, chipmunks and foxes can be spotted along the trail, filling the gameboard as its symbols.

Beginning with a standard 5×3 reel setup featuring 243 ways to win, whenever a deer Wild appears, it triggers an expansion of the matrix.

During subsequent spins, these Wilds gradually ascend the reels, each time adding an extra position. This expansion can grow the grid by a maximum of 10 columns and 8 rows with the grid decreasing back to its original size once all Wilds have left the screen.

Providing a more volatile experience than its predecessor, Wild Flows boasts over a billion ways to win when the gameboard is at its full size.

Three owl Scatter symbols trigger ten free spins where the gameboard begins with a minimum of 3,000 and up to 15,000 ways to win, helping players to reach the maximum win of 153,902x the base bet.

Serving as the sequel to one of its most innovative hits, Jellyfish Flow, Habanero’s latest release sees the provider meld high-quality graphics with entertaining and immersive gameplay, Wild Flow is tipped to become another commercial success.

Commenting on the release, Toni Karapetrov, Head of Corporate Communications at Habanero, said: “Swapping the sea life for a nature reserve, Wild Flow builds on the expanding reels mechanic found in the original, this time offering even more ways to win. With a stunning theme and big win potential, we anticipate even better results for the latest instalment to the saga and can’t wait to see how players react.”

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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently conducted another successful MGA Meets session, inviting licensees for an informative session focusing on the voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice. These sessions are intended to foster mutual understanding and support and reinforce the MGA’s commitment to open and collaborative dialogue within the gaming sector.

The session, led by Kinga Warda, MGA’s Chief Officer – Policy & International Affairs, and Anna Grech, Manager – International Affairs & Policy Outreach, aimed to shed light on the ESG Code’s overview, benefits for participation, key elements and a walkthrough of optional and core disclosures.

Tailored for companies seeking a deeper understanding of the Code, the event attracted a diverse group, generating positive feedback and showcasing the industry’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

Participants engaged in an interactive Q&A session with a constructive discussion regarding the Code’s disclosures, the MGA ESG Code Approval Seal and the reporting tiers, among others.

Following the successful MGA Meets session, the MGA announced an extension of the sign-up period for the ESG Code in the remote gaming sector.

Interested parties now have until Monday, 18 March 2024 to confirm their participation in this initiative aimed at promoting ethical, social and governance standards within the remote gaming sector.

The ESG Code of Good Practice for the remote gaming sector serves as an industry-specific reporting framework aimed at enhancing transparency and encouraging ESG reporting. Covering 19 ESG topics organised into Environmental, Social and Governance categories, the Code provides a strategic roadmap for remote gaming companies to streamline their reporting efforts.

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Leading UK wellbeing provider, Wellness Cloud, has been appointed by renowned gaming and betting company, 888 William Hill, to boost wellbeing support for its 11,000 employees around the world.

888 William Hill employees will join the Wellness Cloud hub, where they can benefit from the 100+ live talks and events they run each year on a range of topics related to wellbeing and health. They will also have access to a library of useful on-demand content and resources, including expert guides, podcasts, Q&As and workshops, available on both desktop and a cutting-edge mobile app.

In addition, Wellness Cloud will also be offering 888 William Hill employees one-to-one remote consultations with experts from their vast network of hand-picked and experienced specialists. Staff will have access to sessions in fertility, menopause, parenting, nutrition, sleep, and neurodiversity to ensure users are fully supported in these areas.

Karen Taylor, Founding Director at Wellness Cloud, said: “888 William Hill is setting the example for organisations in the betting and games industry on how to effectively support their most valuable resource – their people. By partnering with Wellness Cloud, their employees will gain access to a fantastic platform that can proactively and reactively support their wellbeing, whilst engaging them throughout the year with online talks and events. We’re the most comprehensive wellbeing provider on the market and our inclusive platform ensures that all employees have access to support that speaks to their wellness needs.”

Mark Skinner, Chief People Officer at 888 William Hill, said: “Ensuring that our colleagues feel valued and supported is extremely important for us at 888 William Hill. We’re thrilled to be working with Wellness Cloud to support colleagues in both their professional and personal wellbeing with access to a range of experts, live events and online content. We’re looking forward to seeing the impact that our new partnership will have on our colleagues across the world.”