Red Rake Gaming expands its slots portfolio with the launch of Sherlock and the Stolen Gems, an exciting new adventure starring the most famous detective of all time. This slot invites players to solve the mystery of the missing gems, combining an immersive atmosphere with innovative features that elevate the gameplay experience.

With a 6×6 reel format, Cluster Pays, and the thrilling “Cascading Reels” feature, each spin can trigger a chain of winning combinations that keeps the pace and excitement alive at every moment.

Among its key features are the “Sticky Clusters,” activated when clusters of seven or more identical symbols connect horizontally or vertically. These clusters lock in place on the screen and trigger a Respin on the remaining symbols. Furthermore, the locked clusters can expand during subsequent Respins, creating a highly attractive cumulative effect. The “Expanding Sherlock” feature kicks in after a win, expanding the reels to an 8×8 format and awarding an additional Respin, significantly increasing the winning potential.

Sherlock’s eternal rival, Moriarty, also makes an appearance with a unique feature that transforms the symbols around him into one single powerful 3×3 cluster with great winning potential.

The Free Spins Round is triggered by landing three or more BONUS symbols and takes place on the expanded 8×8 reel grid. During this phase, the Big Ben meter comes into play, allowing players to collect BONUS symbols to earn extra spins and powerful multipliers, adding an extra layer of excitement and reward.

With a captivating storyline, high-quality graphics, and features designed to maximize player engagement, this slot is a must-have addition for operators seeking differentiated, high-performing content.

With this new release, Red Rake Gaming continues to strengthen its portfolio with dynamic and innovative titles tailored for all markets. Furthermore, this slot—like the rest of the company’s offering—is integrated into Red Rake’s well-established tournament tool, enhancing player engagement and entertainment even further.

Stake Engine continues its path of innovation and transformation within the developer ecosystem. Today, as part of its official launch to everyone, the more than 6,000 developers who have signed up to be part of the new generation of iGaming creators will gain access to major innovations: an iGaming industry’s fully integrated developer testing tool – purpose-built for games running on the Stake Engine Remote Gaming Server (RGS) – a new developer forum designed to connect developers, share insights, and inspire creativity, and an accelerated approval process enabling games to go live in just 24 hours.

Instant game testing

The newly launched Stake Engine Developer Testing Tool allows developers to test their games directly within the Stake Engine RGS environment – eliminating the need for separate staging setups. Key capabilities include:

• Instant toggling between currencies, languages, and device types.

• Wallet balance simulation to test transaction scenarios across the player journey.

• Seamless switching between local development builds and live published versions.

“This is the first time iGaming developers can test so flexibly and directly on the same system that powers their live games,” said Hayden Bruin, Engineer at Stake Engine. “We’ve built a tool that removes friction, speeds up testing, and makes creativity easier to execute.”

Stake Engine Community forum: Officially live for collaboration

Launched in parallel, the “Stake Engine Community” forum will serve as a central meeting place for the Stake Engine development community, offering:

• Expert insights and tailored recommendations.

• A space for Q&A with peers and Stake Engine experts.

• Discussion boards to share solutions, knowledge, and inspiration.

Empowering Speed, Quality, and Creativity

“With the launch of our testing tool and forum, we’re giving developers the speed, confidence, and collaborative environment they need to deliver exceptional gaming experiences,” added Hayden Bruin, Engineer at Stake Engine.

With the official launch of these two initiatives, Stake Engine takes a significant step toward streamlining development cycles and fostering a thriving creative ecosystem for iGaming.

Developers now benefit from monthly payments and a transparent view of their total bets, along with an accelerated approval process that gets games live in just 24 hours. This reduces barriers and speeds innovation. And this is only the beginning: provably fair and stateful games are on the horizon, set to open new possibilities for transparency, trust, and gameplay innovation.