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Northern Cyprus to remove casino gambling ban on residents
Northern Cyprus authorities are planning to remove a long-standing ban on its Turkish Cypriots to engage casino gambling.
Discussions are believed to have been triggered by the recent opening of a casino in the Republic of Cyprus’ city of Limassol. According to media reports, Northern Cyprus officials have expressed concerns that Turkish Cypriots could feel tempted to cross the Green Line (the United Nations Buffer Zone that separates the two parts of the island of Cyprus) and visit the new gambling venue.
While it was only last month that the Republic of Cyprus opened its first legal casino, Northern Cyprus has long been home to flashy gambling facilities.
However, residents of the northern portion of the island are prohibited from visiting and gambling at the local casinos.
Hong Kong-listed gaming and hospitality giant Melco opened late last month its temporary casino in Limassol, while a larger integrated resort is under construction in the city. The facility features 242 slot machines and 33 gaming tables. Melco said yesterday that Cyprus Casinos or C2 as the property is branded welcomed more than 34,000 unique visitors during its first three weeks of operation to beat owners’ expectations.
According to reports from Turkish Cypriot news outlet Haberal Kibrisli, Northern Cyprus Finance Ministry Serdar Denktash has revealed that discussions over the potential lifting of the casino gambling ban have been taking place.
However, in a separate rollout of reports, Kudret Ozersay, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Northern Cyprus, has denied the move on social media. The official has pointed out that there were no such plans and that there was no need for such reports to be spread around.
Mr. Ozersay further explained that instead of offering residents of Northern Cyprus a free entry into casinos, the government should introduce stricter controls at the gambling venues and stricter license conditions as well as increased taxes.
Another local news outlet, Vatan, has cited the leader of the United Cyprus Party, Izzet Izcan, saying that Turkish Cypriots should not be encouraged to gamble at casinos and that the Prime Minister of the republic should clarify the ongoing debate.
Aside from its temporary casino in Limassol, Melco is also set to open four satellite facilities across the Republic of Cyprus, with the first two of these likely to be launched by the end of the year.
Source: casinonewsdaily.com
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Push Gaming launches Razor Returns bet365 edition in landmark content collaboration
B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has partnered with bet365 to launch Razor Returns bet365, the first in a series of co-branded titles featuring the studio’s most iconic IPs.
Building on the success of Razor Returns, this customised version maintains the high-volatility gameplay and engaging mechanics that made the original a fan favourite.
The collaboration marks the debut of Push Gaming’s branded slot initiative, aimed at providing operators with customised content that reflects their brand identity while ensuring consistent performance.
Razor Returns bet365 brings a fresh visual identity to the hit game, with redesigned symbols and a fully reimagined background in signature bet365 colours.
The scatter, mystery, and Razor Reveal symbols now feature branded design elements, and the underwater world has been redesigned to include the operator’s logo throughout, from glowing sea creatures to sunken treasure.
Despite the visual overhaul, the gameplay stays faithful to the original. Players can still anticipate the legendary Razor Reveal feature, mystery symbols, and the highly sought-after unlimited free spins with progressive multipliers, all culminating in a potential max win of 100,000x.
Following this launch, Push Gaming is set to release additional co-branded games throughout H2 2025, further developing its strategy for customised content across regulated markets.
Shanel Cacciatolo, Account Manager at Push Gaming, said: “This launch is the result of a fantastic collaboration between our teams and a clear shared vision for bespoke, high-performing content.
“Razor Returns has already proven itself as one of our most successful titles, and this reimagined version is a great showcase of how we can adapt our strongest IPs for strategic partners.”
A spokesperson at bet365, added: “We’re thrilled to offer our players a unique, bet365-branded version of Razor Returns, thanks to Push Gaming. This partnership underscores our continuous commitment to maintaining high standards in the industry by providing top-notch exclusive content and quality entertainment.”
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Thunderkick returns for an even fierier fiesta in Carnival Queen 2
Expanding reels reveal up to 117,649 ways to win in revamped sequel
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has launched Carnival Queen 2, a sequel to its vibrant Mardi Gras-inspired street party, where a new reel structure combines with an infinite multiplier to unveil 25,000x win potential.
Building on the original with a new grid layout, the height of each reel can change at random from two to seven symbols, providing from 5,040 up to a maximum of 117,649 ways to win.
The Avalanche mechanic retains its prominence in the new iteration, replacing winning symbols and levelling up the multiplier by 1x, which can increase indefinitely should combinations keep landing.
The Exploding Wild also makes a return, however this time, firing up both base and bonus game potential. It removes all symbols vertically and one at random from every other reel, as well as increasing the height of its own reel, enhancing the number of paylines.
Landing three scatters activates the bonus round with 12 free spins, during which the height of each reel and multiplier do not reset between spins, bolstering win potential.
Carnival Queen 2 reflects Thunderkick’s expertise in crafting successful game franchises that leverage popular themes and mechanics to generate long-term player value and customer loyalty for operators.
Johannes Polbring, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “More than six years have passed since we launched the original Carnival Queen, which remains a strong performer in Thunderkick’s portfolio. We felt the time was right to refresh a fan-favourite.
“This sequel introduces more base game action, a brand-new expanding reels grid structure, and even bigger win potential, while preserving the electric fiesta atmosphere that made the first release such a success.”
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Relax Gaming agrees content distribution partnership with Lottomart
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has signed a content partnership with Lottomart, bringing a broad selection of its most recognisable titles to the award-winning operator alongside a strong pipeline of new releases.
Founded in 2017 by a team of enthusiastic professionals passionate about iGaming, Lottomart is committed to delivering a fun, fair and safe player experience and environment, with a roster of some of the best slot games, lotto draws, and scratch cards on the market.
Players at Lottomart will gain access to some of Relax Gaming’s greatest hits including Money Train 4, Temple Tumble Megaways and Beast Mode. Plus, new releases set to land on site in the coming weeks and months.
Cliona Griffin, Business Development Manager at Relax Gaming, said: “Lottomart has built a reputation for pairing a quality player experience with a carefully selected games library. We are pleased to see our flagship titles live on their platform and to support their growth with a steady stream of fresh releases.”
Chris Ruddock, Commercial Director at Lottomart, added: “Relax Gaming is a studio we’ve followed with great interest for some time, and we’re thrilled to now welcome their content to the Lottomart platform. Their portfolio offers an impressive blend of industry-recognised titles and a consistently strong pipeline of new and diverse content – both proprietary and aggregated from some of the most exciting studios in the market.
“Collaborating with a developer like Relax Gaming marks another important step in our commitment to offering a diverse and evolving games portfolio within a secure and responsible environment. We’re excited to see how our players engage with Relax Gaming’s content and look forward to what’s ahead.”
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