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Golden Rock to shake up the industry with Volatile Slot

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As one of the industry’s foremost experts on game content and operational excellence following his directorship at both William Hill and Superbet, James Curwen, CEO & Founder at Golden Rock Studios, is feeling confident as the brand launches its latest slot game, Volatile Slot. At a time when playing safe bets is the strategy du jour, Golden Rock is instead focusing on big wins, customer and operator desires and how unpredictability is the “secret sauce” behind the company’s ongoing success…

Previously you worked for some big industry names, how has the journey with Golden Rock differed to your past high profile roles?
It is the first time in 30 years working as a supplier or for myself, so it has been a bit of a change. Previously I was managing large teams in multiple locations on a multitude of aspects raging from operations, VIP through to marketing. I now manage smaller teams and being so close to the product it’s been very exciting to see the progress we have made in our first year.

How has the freedom of driving your own studio offered new perspectives on the industry and is there a feeling you can help drive the future of gaming more significantly than in your previous roles?
I am focusing 100% of my attention on the games we are delivering, the previous operational experience we have is invaluable and we believe it’s our strongest competitor advantage as we have a deep understanding of both the customer and operator needs.
We are launching new games throughout Autumn and the first game is called ‘Volatile Slot’, due in September. It is volatile by name and volatile by nature. With up to 25,600 times your stake available as your biggest win and our unique ‘multiplier wild scatters’ big wins are always only a spin away.

Yourself and your founding partner, Will Mathieson, are adept at delivering blockbuster slots which change the course of the industry, how does the new title fit alongside both your past achievements in game design?
We are always innovating and looking at customer trends, we believe gamblers are more mature now and expect more from their gaming session. Our aim is to deliver those experiences and we believe ‘Volatile Slot’ has our secret sauce.

How much impetus is put into R&D of new games like this at Golden Rock and why is that important to you?
While many studios are just churning out re-skin maths with new graphics, we are totally dedicated to innovation, be that in our game concepts, our maths, our UX/UI to our features, we have spent endless hours ensuring everything is right before a game is launched. This is evident even into the way we have designed our games roadmap, which is in a unique Periodic Table format, to demonstrate that each game we release will be unique in its own right.

Golden Rock’s founders are renowned for producing cutting edge games, playability and appeal, how does an organisation like yours instil a culture of innovation: what practical steps does it need to implement?
Well, at our heart we are gamblers and we build games for people like ourselves, we want to play games that have us on the edge of our seat and have a sense of excitement and anticipation. We hire people who are as passionate as we are about the games we want to build.

With more than 20 years of land-based casino experience, where do you see the big wins taking place in online table games going into 2020?
I believe that there really has been a lack of innovation in terms of RNG table games compared to online slots. We have spent a huge amount of time exploring this area and strongly believe that we have bridged the gap with our new up and coming games Roulette X2 and Back Blackjack which both incorporate bigger wins with better odds and will both be out this year.

August saw your former employer William Hill post significant loss due to regulatory changes, where do you stand on how to achieve a balance between social responsibility and enabling business to operate in a competitive environment?
This is a difficult question as I believe that 99% of gamblers just enjoy the thrill of the ride and gambling is entertainment. Unfortunately, gambling does negatively affect some people and it is up to the operators to identify and help those customers. Not everyone that likes a drink is an alcoholic, not everyone who eats chocolate is overweight and not everyone who likes a bet is a problem gambler however I believe that the media paint it that way and the regulators are having their hand forced.


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Spinomenal celebrates the holiday season with The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3

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Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal is celebrating  the holiday season by inviting players for a festive journey with The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3.

Unfolding against a wintry backdrop, North Star Express arrives to present a fun, festive adventure as players race through snowy forests. Adding to the festivities is a feel-good soundtrack – a cheerful blend of seasonal notes and upbeat rhythms that keeps the mood uplifting.

An ornate golden pocket watch represents the Wild symbol and substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus and Bonus Collect. The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3 features two Special Bonus symbols, the Bonus only lands on reels one and three, while the Bonus Collect lands only on reel two.

Players who unwrap the Bonus Collect along with one or more Bonus symbols, will launch the Bonus game. Symbols that triggered the feature remain in place during the move to the Bonus Game, which begins with three spins. During the feature, only Bonus symbols and Bonus Collect symbols can land on the reels. Each spin has the chance to award multipliers ranging from x1, x2, x5, x7, x10, and x15, as well as any of the in-game jackpots.

Every time a Bonus symbol hits, it is collected by all Bonus Collect symbols, disappearing from the reels while its value tops up the Bonus Collect symbol’s total. Each Bonus Symbol or Bonus Collect symbol returns the spin counter to three. The round finishes once three winless spins land or when the total collected winnings hit the maximum x5000 multiplier.

Grand, Major, Minor and Mini in-game Jackpot symbols have the chance to appear during the game and will launch the corresponding in-game Jackpot.

The Bonus Blast Feature can randomly activate, adding extra Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols to the reels to help trigger the Bonus Game.

A Bonus Collect symbol with one or more Bonus symbols, including in-game Jackpot symbols, that do not initiate the Bonus Game will collect the values and add to the total win.

Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “The North Star Express – Hold & Hit 3×3 arrives at the perfect time to deliver a fun, festive game for the holiday season. This new title brings joy and festive spirit in equal measure, giving players a ticket to ride the reels in search of jackpots and more.”

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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook Wins SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025

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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has been named Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place on 30 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka, recognising outstanding achievement and meaningful contributions to the region’s iGaming landscape.

This award comes at a milestone moment for the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, which has just marked its fifth anniversary. Built on a flexible, platform-agnostic architecture, the solution seamlessly integrates with any casino platform on the market in under 14 days.

Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, celebrates the milestone: “Winning Best Online Sportsbook Provider in South Asia is meaningful because it reflects the trust and results we deliver for operators in one of the world’s fastest-growing betting regions. Our priority is to give clients a stable, scalable platform backed by reliable technology and strong service support. This award shows that our approach works perfectly.”

Coming in the same year as the product’s fifth anniversary, this milestone follows a series of significant achievements in 2025, including:

  • The launch of the industry’s first Sportsbook Network Jackpot, with a prize of over 80,000 euro from a 166 euro combo bet with total odds of 4.38.
  • A major technical overhaul of API 2.0, enabling faster onboarding and more scalable integrations.
  • A renewed CMS, giving operators deeper control over content, branding, and event management.

Beyond daily operations, the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook team is actively shaping the future of the betting industry. In the recently released 2026 iGaming Trends report, the team shares its insights on emerging microtrends, including the rise of microbetting and the increasing integration of sportsbooks into online casino projects.

 

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SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 36,700 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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Just Slots Takes Centre Stage with New Circus-Themed Slot ‘Dynamo’s Show’

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Just Slots, the Malta-based iGaming software developer, has announced the exclusive launch of its newest title, Dynamo’s Show, available today on Gamdom and Stake. A full network release will follow on 11 December 2025. This vibrant new slot transforms the classic Hold & Collect experience into a full theatrical performance, inviting players into a colourful mechanical circus led by a charismatic robot ringmaster and his fearless hamster assistant.

Stepping inside the grand circus tent, players find themselves at the centre of an electrified show where numbers, movement and spectacle blend into one seamless performance. Dynamo’s Show combines nostalgic circus energy with a charming mechanical twist, creating a world filled with animation, personality and momentum. The robot ringmaster acts as the heart of the experience, reacting dynamically to anticipation moments, celebrating wins and guiding players through feature transitions with character and humour.

Building on Just Slots’ signature approach of evolving familiar mechanics into fresh, cinematic experiences, Dynamo’s Show expands the studio’s portfolio with a bold new direction. While its foundation is the classic Hold & Collect respin format, the game introduces a progression-based layer through its innovative Booster symbols. These Boosters charge meters between reels which, when filled, flip the mathematical operator from addition to multiplication. This shift dramatically elevates win potential and creates the kind of pivotal, high-drama turning points that resonate with streamers, bonus hunters and high-volatility players.

The climax of the bonus plays out in true theatrical fashion. Rather than revealing a total instantly, Dynamo’s Show performs the final calculation step by step, visually animating each operation to build tension and pace. This transparent, deliberately staged reveal was designed with streaming and shareable moments in mind, amplifying emotion as the sequence unfolds. With a max win of 25,000x, the game’s structure supports both explosive outcomes and consistently engaging feature pacing.

The artistic direction reinforces the showmanship at the core of the design. Bright colours, vintage circus motifs and polished character animation bring the world to life, while the mechanical elements and expressive ringmaster add personality and charm. The robot presenter physically embodies the game’s rhythm, stretching his mechanical neck to display remaining respins and reacting instantly to symbol drops, turning each spin into part of the unfolding performance.

Josué Agüero, Senior Game Producer at Just Slots, commented: “Dynamo’s Show began with the idea of creating a circus experience, but we wanted to add a unique twist. The robot presenter brings the world to life, guiding players through every stage of the feature and reacting dynamically to what happens on screen. It turns the gameplay into a real performance. We wanted players to feel like they’re part of a show, not just spinning reels, but watching a performance unfold.”

Dynamo’s Show continues Just Slots’ tradition of turning familiar mechanics into fresh new experiences. The title adds a bold, colourful theme to the studio’s portfolio, from the underwater intrigue of Fish Mafia to the mystical depths of Book of Lilith. The title will receive full post-launch support, including free spins, instant cash prizes and leaderboard events. A playable demo is available from today, inviting players to experience the spectacle first-hand.

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