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Week 51/2020 slot games releases
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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Once again, MGA Games goes that one step further and offers a slot game with music and live vocals exclusively recorded for the company by the famous Spanish pop duo Andy & Lucas. With only a few weeks left until the end of 2020, MGA Games aims to end the year with a real blockbuster – the launch of their latest slot game in the Spanish Celebrities series, Andy & Lucas. This sensational production with which the company, specialists in the development of local slots for global operators, helps close a difficult year in the best way it knows how with high entertainment and exceptional content.
NetGame Entertainment, has launched the second installment of its hugely successful Book of Nile series – Lost Chapter. This next part of the story asks players to journey through the endless Egyptian sands using the magical book as a catalyst to bring them closer to the legendary treasures. The Extra Spins feature gives players the opportunity to earn as many as three Free Spins every time a winning combination of special Expanding Symbols appear during the Bonus Game feature. Adding to the excitement on the reels is the enticing Gamble Wheel feature. After each bonus game players can choose to spin the wheel and land on a green section to double the bonus total by up to 500x!
Lightning Box will transport players to the golden sands of Australia in the latest addition to its game portfolio Bondi Break. Set on the iconic Bondi Beach, the new title from the Sydney-based studio sees players ride the waves in order to surge to big wins, with reels made up of a mix of Australian, beach and surf-themed icons, while the Girl acts as the Wild. As well as those eye-catching icons, Bondi Break contains three different lifeguard symbols, with the topless male lifeguard proving the most rewarding. A winning combination with him can boost a player’s winnings by up to 200x.
Pragmatic Play, is inviting players to reel in huge catches in its latest hit Big Bass Bonanza. Join Pragmatic Play’s friendly Fisherman in the 5×3 slot in a quest for the biggest fish on the reels in the latest hit in partnership with Reel Kingdom. Three or more hooked Bass Scatter symbols will trigger the Bonus Round, where the Fisherman acts as a wild, while also having the ability to get even more fish on the hook. Each fish that lands on the reels has a monetary value, so the Fisherman could be in for a big catch! If no fish land on a spin, but the Fisherman does, he can throw dynamite on the reels, replacing symbols with fish for a higher chance of winning.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has unveiled exciting new slot game Atlantis Megaways
, developed in partnership with YG Masters studio ReelPlay and using Yggdrasil’s pioneering GATI technology. ReelPlay’s Atlantis Megaways
is an enchanting underwater adventure where Poseidon rules the deep surrounded by shoals of fishy friends waiting to reveal huge cash prizes. Offering players an incredible 117,649 ways to win, Atlantis Megaways
showcases ReelPlay’s stunning artwork and cutting-edge technology to transport slots fans to the mysterious world of the mythical deep-sea city of ancient Greece.
Pharaoh’s riches revealed with Nolimit’s Tomb of Akhenaten The final destination in this year’s eventful journey for the Malta based Software Provider, lands us back to the great forgotten Egyptian crypts, revisiting the Royal family of the Akhenaten rule. The husband of the Royal Queen Nefertiti! Tomb of Akhenaten comes with a new mechanic which has been morphed from an existing one, seen in the last Egyptian iteration with Tomb of Nefertiti. A gritty 3×5 reel set with 243 win ways that has the capacity to grow into 5×5 reel set with 3125 win ways, thanks to the ability to connect symbols with every landed win. Reach the maximum formation and get a final chance to land one or all reels with pyramid wilds, awarding the player wilds on all remaining symbols. Land 3 or more Scatter symbols and unlock the Pharaoh’s tomb with Akhenaten Spins – unlimited multiplier increase with every connected win and the ability to also connect Pyramid Spins.
BF Games is inviting players to a futuristic 3D world full of special features and chances to win big in its latest title Stunning Cube
. Stunning Cube
is a 3×3 slot with five paylines and unique 3D graphics. Set in a virtual world overseen by a cyber geisha, players spin the cube to arrange single-coloured walls for a chance to multiply winnings. Inspired by the Rubik’s cube, the game offers a number of rare special features with plenty opportunity for players to collect huge prizes. The Wild symbol can substitute for all others while landing a wall of nine identical symbols will reward players with the Cube of Luck feature which offers the chance to multiply winnings up to six times. During the base games, every win adds to the title’s Bonus Meter, which when filled up awards 10 Free Spins, further adding to the game’s win potential.
Synot Games has released its latest slot Reel Hot Respin. Reel Hot Respin is a retro-looking, 30-payline, 5×3 slot with Wilds, Free Spins and a unique Reel Respin feature. The game offers traditional lower fruity symbols of lemon, cherries and plums, BARs which pay up to 250x of the bet, and the high paying symbols of Sevens, paying up to an incredible 500x of the total bet.
Blueprint Gaming, the leading UK-based games studio, has launched the latest addition to its ground-breaking Jackpot King series, Mega Bars Jackpot King. The five-reel slot, which is the first title from the Project retail catalogue to be released online by Blueprint following its acquisition of the UK land-based focused company in 2019, uses the classic casino look of Bars and X’s that have been a familiar sight to retail and online players for more than 30 years. The beauty of Mega Bars Jackpot King is its simplicity, with 10 winlines and a low-tech gaming mechanic which has traditionally proven to drive engagement with bingo players, enhancing cross-sell potential.
Triple Cherry is happy to announce its latest release: Catrina, Amor Eterno. In this 3×5 video slot the player will discover the love story between Catrina and Fernando, her late husband, on a Mexican day of celebration such as the day of the dead. This magical slot presents a 95,22% RTP and different features that the player will enjoy wrapped in a harmonious background. Among these fantastic features the user will find wild symbols at line combinations which creates or increases a column multiplier applied on next respins. Catrina can create new multipliers and increase them until x7 on each reel column. Good luck with the respins to combine all of them!
High 5 Games returns to the classic Kingdom of Gold to discover Mystic Ways! Way Out Ways is back in H5G’s new slot game, Kingdom of Gold: Mystic Ways. With 729 and 1,000,000 Ways to Wins, players can visit the temple of temptation and enter the ever-evolving board to find the immense treasure. With the return of Way Out Ways, the feature that builds the possibility of getting more symbols on a standard reel, players can land a chance to win up to 1,000,000 ways when they expand their reels from four to ten.
Stakelogic, one of the most in-demand developers in the market – is pleased to unveil its latest classic video slot which uses Big Time Gaming’s revolutionary Megaways
mechanic to deliver a thrilling and engaging player experience like no other. Super Joker
Megaways
is a fairly complex 3×3 reel classic slot that uses Megaways
to deliver up to 512 ways to win with every spin. This is combined with a number of in-game features that mean players not only have a great chance of winning, but of winning big. In the base game players can take advantage of Megaways’ cascading reel structure to turn moderate wins into mega wins. If that wasn’t enough, Super Joker
Megaways
also comes hooked-up to Stakelogic’s innovative Super Stake
feature.
Play’n GO has partnered an in-depth narrative with exciting features, including Wilds with up to 10x multipliers and a charge feature (another successful Play’n GO format), to create a fun-filled gaming experience. Golden Osiris brings together their popular cascading gridslot format, with one of their most well-loved themes, ancient Egypt for the first time in this fun new slot adventure. The game revolves around the Egyptian legend that the lord of the underworld once turned golden rays of the sun into actual gold bars and hid the treasure deep within a tomb. Players now have the chance to uncover the treasure and keep a piece for themselves!
iSoftBet, the award-winning online games supplier and content aggregator, has released its latest roarsome title, Raging Dragons, to exclusive partners for a two-week period before the game is launched across its wider network. The 5×3, 243 payline video slot transports players to a mystical world with an oriental feel where Dragons rule the reels. Within the base gameplay players must try and secure Wild Multipliers that can land on reels 2, 3 or 4 and lead to a multiplier of up to 3x. On any spin, a Fortune Spin can be triggered, where a lucky red envelope will be opened and reveal a prize of either 8x, 88x, 888x, or 8,888x a player’s stake.
Booongo has released its newest hit slot, Eye of Gold, where players can win big in this Egyptian adventure ahead of the festive period. The 6×4 slot is set in the sunny lands of Egypt as players encounter a mysterious temple that houses an exotic princess. With 25 paylines and reels filled with ancient Egyptian symbols and pharaohs, players will be eagerly looking out for Mystery Wilds on the screen, which turns all matching symbols into Wilds, leading to staggering wins. To trigger the Bonus Feature, players need to unearth one Scatter symbol and one or more Mystery Wilds. This will grant ten Free Spins, with every spin granting a Mystery Wild, which can lead to players discovering great riches.
Red Rake Gaming, the online gaming industry’s leading provider, has just announced its latest release, Parrot Bay, a 6×10 reel video slot with its popular trademark “1 million ways to win” and a free spins feature. In this video slot, players can join the most feared pirate and his crew to find the world’s most valuable treasures in an exciting cannon minigame and a free spins feature with special symbols and multipliers. The cannon minigame is launched by accumulating cannon symbols in the progress bar, obtained from every non-winning spin. Once you manage to enter, the reels will turn into cannons to unleash a battle that will reward players with wins. The minigame begins with 6 shots and 15 squares to reveal. One of the cannons will shoot and destroy one of the squares, revealing an anchor, a spyglass or a wheel symbol. The player can achieve one or more wins by obtaining several of the same symbols, according to the win table displayed in the minigame.
Endorphina has just released its newest Diamond Chance slot – bringing and gifting something completely out of this world into the screen for all players to experience for themselves. We already know that the the largest diamonds are found on our planet Earth. But here’s our little secret… A secret that hasn’t been written about in history books. The most unique diamonds are in outer space and is as big as Earth itself. This Christmas, Endorphina brings this very diamond from outer space to all players. Diamond Chance is a 5-reel 3-row slot game with 10 paylines. All prizes are for combinations of a kind. The Emerald Dollar Sign acts as a wild symbol. It substitutes for all symbols and expands over adjacent positions. The classic risk game is also available.
Evoplay Entertainment has released an enthralling new slot title to get the excitement going during the holiday season, Wild Bullets. Straight out of a Wild Western, the game invites gun-slinging gamblers to an all-action extravaganza featuring train robberies, cowboys, saddlebags stuffed with gold and the chance for players to win up to x3800 in a Stetson-studded shoot-out. Following a sneaky Sherriff’s secret mission to catch a Bandit and his henchmen on the run from the law, bettors standing by for a showdown could claim multipliers of up to x2, and x6 in the Gunfight Bonus game. The biggest prize waits for players in the Free Spins game, where total winnings can be multiplied by up to x60 – with a real saddlebag of gold lying in wait.
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Romanian lawmakers have introduced new legislative proposals aimed at tightening gambling access and advertising rules, particularly to protect young people. The bills, submitted by MPs Raluca Turcan (PNL) and Diana Stoica (USR), would raise the minimum legal gambling age from 18 to 21 and restrict online gambling advertising between 06:00 and 24:00.
Under the proposals, individuals under the age of 21 would be prohibited from participating in gambling activities, while gambling ads would be banned across online platforms during daytime hours. The legislation also seeks to outlaw the use of influencers, athletes and public figures in gambling promotions.
Protecting young audiences
“We have an obligation to protect our children from the threat of gambling,” said USR deputy Diana Stoica, citing studies showing early exposure to slot machines and online betting among Romanian minors. According to Stoica, brain development, particularly in areas linked to impulse control and decision-making, continues until around the age of 21, making younger individuals more vulnerable to gambling addiction.
“One in four adolescents has played on these so-called ‘machines of death’ before turning 18,” she added, arguing that the legislation is a necessary step to reduce risks.
Aligning with European trends
PNL deputy Raluca Turcan called the proposed age increase a “simple change with deep effects,” noting that countries including Portugal, Greece and Moldova have adopted similar measures. She highlighted that individuals aged 18 to 21 often face increased financial pressure and impulsivity as they enter adulthood, making them a key target group for gambling marketing.
“By raising the age threshold, we protect young people during a vulnerable stage,” Turcan stated, referencing international examples where similar policies reportedly reduced early-age indebtedness and problem gambling cases.
Tighter ad rules and warning messages
The draft legislation further proposes:
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A complete ban on online gambling advertising between 06:00 and 24:00
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A ban on influencer and public-figure participation in gambling promotions
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Mandatory visible harm-prevention warnings across digital and physical gambling environments, modeled after tobacco and alcohol regulation
The measures would amend Romania’s existing legal framework under Emergency Ordinance 77/2009.
What comes next
The bills will now proceed through the legislative process, including debate and committee review. If adopted, the changes would introduce some of the most restrictive gambling-advertising and access rules in the region.
The initiatives reflect an ongoing trend across Europe, where regulators are increasing focus on consumer protection, youth safeguards, and advertising limitations in the gambling sector.
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Digitain Group Founder Honored with Outstanding Contribution to Gaming Award at SiGMA Central Europe 2025
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Digitain Group is proud to announce that its Founder, Mr. Vardges Vardanyan, has been recognized with the Outstanding Contribution to Gaming Award at SiGMA Central Europe 2025.
For over 26 years, his vision and leadership have brought remarkable value to the iGaming industry — driving innovation, setting new standards in technology and compliance, and championing a culture of responsibility and integrity that continues to elevate the entire iGaming ecosystem.
Vardges Vardanyan, Founder of Digitain Group, commented: “I am deeply honored to receive this special award at the SiGMA Central Europe. This recognition is not only a personal milestone but a reflection of the dedication, innovation, and integrity that highlight Digitain Group’s vision. For over two decades, our mission has been to empower partners with technology that drives progress and responsibility across the industry. I am extremely proud of what we’ve built together — and even more inspired by what lies ahead as we continue to evolve.”
As a global B2B technology provider, Digitain Group remains dedicated to creating, delivering, and enhancing advanced software solutions that empower partners worldwide. Digitain’s platforms, products, and services are built to provide operators across diverse markets with reliable, flexible, and secure iGaming solutions.
With over 5,000 professionals and offices in Armenia, Romania, Malta, and Spain, and with an upcoming expansion into LatAm, Digitain continues to drive forward with the same passion and purpose inspired by Mr. Vardanyan’s legacy.
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From mechanical levers to exciting digital reels, pokies have come a long way. What began as a simple one-armed bandit with spinning symbols is now a multi-billion-dollar entertainment industry powered by top technology and creative design.
Today’s online pokies are more than pressing the “spin” button – they are about storytelling, strategy, and sensory excitement. With themes inspired by pop culture, advanced graphics, and interactive features, modern pokie machines have transformed into one of the most exciting parts of the iGaming world.
In this post, we will explore how pokie machines have evolved, the innovative technologies shaping their future, and how players can find trusted online casinos offering the best pokie experiences. If you are a casual spinner or a serious player, the next era of online pokies is one you will want to be part of.
A Quick Look Back – How Pokie Machines Became a Global Phenomenon
Before today’s high-definition reels and complex bonus rounds, pokie machines started as simple mechanical devices with a lever, spinning reels, and a few lucky symbols. What began in the late 19th century as a novelty game quickly evolved into one of the most iconic forms of entertainment, both offline and online.
The first pokie machines relied on gears and springs, with players pulling a lever to spin three reels. But as technology advanced, so did the game. The move from mechanical to electronic slots in the 1960s and 70s introduced more paylines, exciting themes, and flashing lights that drew crowds.
The internet changed everything for pokies. Players could now explore thousands of games with unique designs, bonus rounds, and progressive jackpots from the comfort of their homes. This shift made pokies the most played category in online casinos worldwide. Every major gaming platform offers an extensive collection of titles from top software providers, turning pokies into the driving force in the iGaming world.
What Makes Modern Pokies So Engaging
Modern pokies go far beyond simple spinning reels. Today’s games combine cutting-edge technology, interactive features, and immersive storytelling to create an experience that keeps players coming back for more.
Next-Level Visuals and Sound Design
Pokies usually feature stunning 3D graphics, vibrant animations, and thematic soundtracks that bring each game to life. From cinematic visuals to dynamic audio cues, these sensory elements make players feel emotionally connected to the game. These graphics and sounds boost the enjoyment and make wins, bonuses, and big moments feel far more exciting.
Interactive Gameplay and Bonus Mechanics
Modern pokies include advanced mechanics like Megaways, cluster pays, expanding wilds, and cascading reels. Mystery symbols, free spins, and progressive jackpots keep players engaged while introducing a sense of unpredictability. These features are designed using behavioral psychology principles, frequent rewards, and interactive elements to maximize excitement and maintain attention throughout gameplay.
Mobile-First Gaming
With most players gaming on smartphones and tablets, modern pokies are optimized for mobile-first play. HTML5 technology ensures smooth performance without the need for apps, offering instant access to games with high-quality visuals, responsive controls, and fast load times. Mobile optimization makes it convenient to play anytime, anywhere, without compromising the experience.
How to Choose the Best Modern Pokie Casinos
Finding the right casino is crucial to enjoying modern pokies safely and maximizing your chances of winning. Players should focus on game fairness, security, and the overall gaming experience to ensure their time and money are well spent. The most popular pokies we recommend are:
- Book of Dead
- Gates of Olympus 1000
- Starburst
- Le Bandit
- Sugar Rush
- Big Bass Bonanza
- Sweet Bonanza
- Starlight Princess
- Divine Fortune
- Wanted Dead or a Wild
- The Dog House
- Etc.
Let’s see how to choose the best variations and which are the factors you should consider for it:
Check RTP Rates and Volatility
Return to Player (RTP) percentages indicate the expected payout over time. Higher RTP games generally offer better long-term returns, while volatility affects how often and how much you can win. Low-volatility pokies give frequent, smaller wins, ideal for longer sessions, whereas high-volatility games provide bigger but less frequent payouts. Understanding these metrics helps players choose games that fit their bankroll and style.
Trusted Licensing and Security
Always play at casinos licensed by recognized authorities such as Curacao, Malta, or the UKGC. Licensing ensures fair play, secure deposits, and responsible gambling practices. Look for SSL encryption and verified payment methods, which protect personal and financial information while maintaining a trustworthy gaming environment.
Explore Top Pokie Collections Online
A wide selection of games enhances enjoyment and strategy. For a curated list of casinos offering the best pokie machines with high RTP rates, visit the website PokieMachines.com. This resource highlights safe, well-regulated platforms with exciting game libraries.
Trends Shaping the Future of Online Pokies
Online casinos are increasingly introducing community-based and competitive features. Multiplayer slot tournaments, leaderboards, and social challenges allow players to interact, compete, and share achievements. These features make pokies more immersive, creating a sense of camaraderie and excitement beyond traditional solo play.
Modern pokies platforms emphasize responsible play too. Tools like deposit limits, session reminders, loss tracking, and reality checks help players manage time and spending. Integrating these features ensures that gaming remains fun and controlled, allowing players to enjoy cutting-edge graphics, interactive features, and big wins responsibly.
The Future Spins Bright
Modern pokie machines represent the perfect blend of entertainment, technology, and innovation. From classic reels to interactive story-driven slots, they have evolved into a global phenomenon that continues to shape the online casino experience.
As technology advances, players can expect even more immersive gameplay, enhanced social features, and tools that promote responsible gaming. If you are in it for fun, competition, or the thrill of the spin, the future of pokies is brighter than ever.
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