Slammer Studios inks Relax Gaming distribution deal

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Playson, the established digital entertainment supplier, has strengthened its grip on the European market after launching its leading games portfolio with industry-renowned operator Lottoland.

The partnership provides the Gibraltar-based company’s 20 million-strong international customer-base with access to Playson’s top-performing titles. Fire Coins: Hold and Win, Sunny Fruits 2: Hold and Win and Legend of Cleopatra Megaways™ are the first games to go live via an integration through Relax Gaming’s platform, with more titles to follow over the coming months.

Playson’s dynamic offering is set to elevate Lottoland’s portfolio across key regulated markets including the UK.

Offering over 30 lotto draws from around the world, Lottoland also offers a premium casino portfolio, and this partnership is expected to provide a significant boost thanks to Playson’s feature first, graphically advanced titles.

Playson continues to strengthen its European footprint, and this international deal underlines the supplier’s commitment to establishing itself within highly regulated markets.

Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We are delighted to enjoy further growth across Europe with this significant partnership as we continue to offer our unparalleled array of slots to players across the continent’s most mature regions.

“Lottoland is an operator with enormous status and reach and we are in no doubt the addition of our extensive portfolio will only benefit that reputation further as they continue to grow and differentiate themselves.”

Nigel Birrell, Group CEO at Lottoland, said: “Our ideal supplier partners are ones that not only bring something new to our platform but also complement our core lottery product.

“Playson fits that bill entirely with its vast range of player-favourite series packed with engaging mechanics, which is exactly what we need to meet the demands of our ever-growing player base and to attract new player audiences.”

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Leading sportsbook provider prepares to debut in African market after rigorous certification process

Altenar, a leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has successfully obtained a licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the burgeoning South African market.

Altenar is now a registered and licenced National Manufacturer in the thriving jurisdiction, following a rigorous process. During the initial stages, several stakeholders were required to complete detailed KYC and compliance checks, as well as fill in significant paperwork to demonstrate the provider’s suitability.

This latest market debut demonstrates Altenar’s position as a sought-after partner with a flexible and localised solution. The opportunity opens up the doors to further expansion on the African continent and demonstrates its appeal to operators across multiple continents.

Sam Hill, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “Altenar is delighted to receive our licence to supply our sportsbook solution into South Africa. It is another significant step for us globally and is a key target market for us to further establish our product. We’re confident we have all the necessary product features and quality to offer the best solution on the market. This is across core sports such as football and racing, as well as offering customers the ease to prioritise key local content and sports via our highly flexible UI/UX.

“There are also a variety of ways that we support seamless cross-sell between products, which in a market such as South Africa, with the popularity of all verticals, will stand us and our customers in good stead. We are looking forward to the future in South Africa and the wider African market.”

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Popular iGaming content provider BGaming takes the concept of the ever-popular premium rubber duck stores and swings open the doors to its own slot version in Lucky Ducky X-Mas Edition. This quacky festive title features the popular MergeUp™(patent pending) mechanic with nine levels, Free Spins with multipliers up to x128, and both the Buy Bonus and Chance x2 buttons. January 15th, soon after the holiday season wraps up, the game will come out with a basic skin to let players enjoy the entertaining slot beyond the festivities.

Dozens of brightly coloured ducks with different hats and crowns sit on the reels, evoking an initial feeling of summer in this very-high-volatility release. When the Free Spins mode is triggered, it begins to snow and Christmas lights glisten to create a cosy setting.

The MergeUp™ cluster pays mechanics (patent pending) sees combinations of four or more matching duckies transform into ducks of a higher level after the payout. On top of the visual effects and engaging progression, chain reaction payouts open the gate to even higher symbols. There are nine symbol levels, and the win amount depends on the level of merging symbols, as well as their quantity.

The Scatter symbols can appear after the 8^th level of merging as King Duck clusters. If four or more Scatters land on the reels, a round of 15, 18, or 20 Free Spins is triggered. Winning cells are then marked by sticky x2 multipliers that add up with every following win in the same cell. Each marked cell is then awarded a future x2 multiplier when further clusters are made, with the potential to reach up to x128 in value. If 4, 5, or 6 Scatters appear in one spin of the Bonus Game, a further 5, 8 or 10 Free Spins are added.

The Buy Bonus allows players to buy a round of Free Spins at the displayed price, which adjusts depending on the bet amount. The next spin after the purchase triggers the Bonus Game. The Chance x2 feature slightly increases the bet and doubles the chance of activating the Bonus Game.

With a x5,000 max multiplier and 97.25% RTP, Lucky Ducky X-Mas Edition promises a Christmas shopping trip like no other.

Nikita Zavadsky, Custom Games Product Manager at BGaming, said: “Lucky Ducky X-Mas Edition combines our popular MergeUp™ mechanic with the familiar soundtrack of ‘Jingle Bells’ and comforting day-to-night winter graphics.

“As Christmas approaches, we hope players enjoy the light-hearted and fun rubber duck theme and its easy-to-follow elements often seen in mobile gaming. More than a year after its launch, MergeUp™ continues to delight players worldwide.”