German developer’s new fantasy-themed slot sees the national hero from the Nibelungen saga clash with a fiery dragon in a rewarding Hold & Spin feature where legendary loot is up for grabs

Having previously plundered the pyramids of ancient Egypt and raced to riches on the autobahns of present-day Germany, this month popular software provider, Apparat Gaming, invites players to follow in the footsteps of the medieval dragonslayer Siegfried in his battle with the dragon Fafnir in Dragonheart – The Nibelung Legends.

Drawing its inspiration from the epic 13^th century German poem, Nibelungenlied, this action-packed slot machine with 40-win lines takes players into the first chapter of the Nibelung saga, which is peppered with legendary gold treasures, tricky dwarven kings, a tarnhelm and a story of love, deception and bloody betrayal. After the first part of Apparat Gaming’s The Nibelung Legends centred on the Valkyries, in part 2 the main character of the Nibelung saga, hero Siegfried, and the dragon Fafnir clash dramatically across the reels in the game’s lucrative Hold & Spin bonus round.

A fan-favourite feature found in many other Apparat Gaming slots, the Hold & Spin bonus is triggered whenever three-coin symbols appear during the base game. Unlike other instances of the feature, however, the Hold & Spin game in Dragon Heart – The Nibelung Legends comes with its own unique twist as special Dragon and Hero symbols combine to create even richer rewards.

Dealing with the two characters in order, the Dragon ‘payer’ symbol will breathe life into the reels by adding its stated multiplier value to all coins that are currently in play, while the Hero ‘collector’ will courageously gather up the value of all coins and add them to its own multiplier. At the end of the bonus, the sum of all coins will be multiplied by the current bet and paid out as a prize, but if players successfully fill all 20-reel spaces with coins, they’ll win the 5,000x Grand Bonus instead!

Naturally, those not wishing to wait for the Hold & Spin bonus to trigger automatically from the base game will once again have the option to enter it directly by using the “Buy Feature” button, with this optional extra creating a medium-high volatility slot with maximum RTP potential of 96%.

Martin Frindt, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Apparat Gaming, said: “In Dragon Heart – The Nibelung Legends, the courage of a hero collides with the might of a dragon to create a new multiplier twist on our beloved Hold & Spin feature that now has the power to award monumental wins of up to 5,000x! This huge payout potential combined with the game’s stunning visuals and fantasy theme mean it’s sure to be an epic addition at all casinos that host Apparat Gaming slots.”

Leading sportsbook enters key region thanks to strategic deal with major operator

Altenar, a leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has acquired its first customer in Georgia after securing an agreement to provide its industry-leading sportsbook to online operator, Ambassadoribet.

One of the country’s top players in Georgia’s hospitality industry, Ambassadori’s name is synonymous with luxury and entertainment. The Ambassadori Group owns and operates a VIP casino in their hotel in Tbilisi, with two new casinos rising in Batumi and Kachreti.

The group is not only building an impressive portfolio of land-based casinos but branching out into the iGaming landscape with the launch of its online casino, Ambassadoribet.com. The brand will now use Altenar’s omnichannel sportsbook solution both online and at its trio of land-based casinos.

The agreement showcases Altenar’s versatility in working with partners on a global scale, with the partnership representing a significant move for the supplier as it makes its first foray into the region.

Alejandro Cazorla, Sales Manager at Altenar, said: “I am excited to announce the launch of our cutting-edge sportsbook in Georgia, in partnership with Ambassadoribet, a renowned resort and casino group. This collaboration represents a considerable expansion of our footprint and underscores our commitment to providing top-tier sports betting experiences to new markets.

“With Ambassadoribet’s esteemed presence and our state-of-the-art platform, we are poised to offer Georgian sports enthusiasts unparalleled access to a wide range of betting opportunities. We look forward to a successful venture and to bringing the thrill of sports betting to Georgia.”

Giorgi Svanidze, CEO at Ambassadoribet, said: “We are delighted to have integrated Altenar’s sportsbook in time for a busy summer of sport, including the Euros. Altenar’s sportsbook solution offers everything we need to grow our brand and we look forward to a long-term partnership.”