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The difficult second album

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8 months ago

November 21, 2024

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Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming, talks about the challenges studios face when it comes to sequel slots such as its just-launched Danger! High Voltage 2.

Congratulations on the launch of Danger! High Voltage 2. Tell us more about the game and what players can expect.

Thanks! We’re absolutely thrilled to launch Danger! High Voltage 2—it’s an electrifying sequel we think fans of the original will love. When we released the first Danger! High Voltage, the response was phenomenal, and players kept asking for even more high-octane action. So, we set out to turn things up to 11 with this release.

The game cranks up the excitement with our Megaways™ engine, giving players up to 117,649 ways to win on each spin. The base game is supercharged with volatility and powered by the MegaDozer, perched right above the reels, ready to drop Scatters, Wilds, Multipliers, and other electrifying surprises into play. Then there are the two fiery free spin bonuses—Fire in the Disco! and Danger Danger!!—designed to keep players on the edge of their seats.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be Danger! High Voltage without the unforgettable soundtrack by Electric Six! Get ready for some serious foot-tapping and headbanging because this game truly brings the heat.

How does the second instalment differ from the original Danger! High Voltage slot you launched back in 2017?

This time around, players are transported to an electrifying thrilling industrial scene, and introduced the groundbreaking mechanic MegaDozer^TM mechanic sitting up top, ready to unleash Scatters, Wilds, Multipliers, and surprises.

It’s amazing to see how much slot game design has evolved since we launched the first game in 2017, and Danger! High Voltage 2 is a testament to that evolution. This time, we’ve built it around our Megaways™ engine, which amps up the gameplay with up to 117,649 ways to win on every spin.

We’ve also kept the player choice element for the Free Spins round, but we didn’t just stop there. Fire in the Disco! and Danger Danger!! are brand-new bonus features that make every spin a symphony of excitement. It’s a whole new level of Danger! and a thrilling way for players to experience just how far we’ve come in delivering cutting-edge slots.

What made the iconic song from Electric Six the perfect soundtrack for creating a slot game around?

When we set out to create Danger! High Voltage 2, we knew we had to keep the core essence that players loved—the name and that iconic Electric Six soundtrack—but from there, this game is a totally new beast.

It’s insanely catchy and the perfect soundtrack for spinning the reels. For me, it stirs a strong feeling of nostalgia, taking me back to the early 2000s when the song was riding high in the charts. The more I listened to it, the more I became convinced it would be huge fun to create a slot game around the song. The lyrics lend themselves to bonus features (Fire in the Disco! Danger Danger! Or the original High Voltage & Gates of Hell), and the disco theme works really well as an online slot because it is so visual and colourful. With the original, we were able to capture the essence of the song and bring it to life, which is why Danger! High Voltage became a runaway success. Danger! High Voltage 2 turns the volume up to the max and we fully expect it to rise to the top of the charts, just like the original did.

Just how hard is it to launch a follow-up to a hugely successful slot game? What are the main challenges in doing so?

Launching a follow-up to a hit like Danger! High Voltage is no easy feat—it’s a bit like making the sequel to a blockbuster movie. You need to build on the experience offered by the original game, keeping true to the core theme and gameplay while making sure it offers something new and different. Stick too close to the original and it won’t deliver the excitement players are seeking, move too far away from it and you can end up with a significant disconnect from the original. But we reimagined the visuals and mechanics, integrating our Megaways™ engine as it adds massive win potential with up to 117,649 ways to win and to keep the gameplay engaging. We took risks with a completely new mechanic MegaDozer™ and introduced two brand-new free spin features, Fire in the Disco! and Danger Danger!! which had to be meticulously tested to ensure they deliver the right blend of fun and volatility. It becomes a bit of a balancing act whereby you need to keep core elements the same or similar and then bring in new elements that take the whole package to the next level. It’s easy to see why the second album is often the toughest for musicians.

Big Time Gaming seems to have cracked the code when it comes to sequel slots with the recent launch of Bonanza Falls so you must have been able to overcome these challenges.

We’re fortunate to have such strong original titles like Bonanza and Danger! High Voltage as a foundation for our sequels, but make no mistake—it all starts with the team’s incredible work in crafting these iconic games in the first place. When you have a solid base, it gives us the freedom to innovate boldly. For instance, with sequels like Bonanza Falls and Danger! High Voltage 2, we introduced fresh mechanics like MegaDozer™, Win Exchange™, Bonus Coins, which add entirely new dimensions to gameplay. These features aren’t just updates; they’re true evolutions that deliver exhilarating experiences and keep players coming back.

Our team embraces these challenges head-on, bringing excitement and a touch of fun to every sequel we produce. And while these games build on the legacies of the originals, they’re crafted to stand tall on their own merits. Bonanza Falls and Danger! High Voltage 2 don’t just rely on the reputations of their predecessors—they’re outstanding games in their own right, designed to thrill players new and old alike. It’s about creating something fresh while capturing the magic that made the originals so beloved.

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PHILIPPINE GGR HITS PHP215B IN H1; E-GAMES TAKE 53% SHARE

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4 hours ago

July 30, 2025

George Miller

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The Philippine gaming industry maintained its strong performance in the first half of 2025 with gross gaming revenues (GGR) reaching Php214.75 billion – up 26% from Php171 billion in the same period last year, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said.

The Electronic Games sector – composed of E-Games, E-Bingo, and Bingo grantees – continued to pace the industry with Php114.83 billion in gross revenues or 53.47% of total GGR, said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H Tengco.

Licensed casinos – comprised of integrated resorts and brick-and-mortar casinos in Metro Manila, Clark, Cebu, La Union and Rizal – also remained a significant revenue driver, contributing Php93.36 billion or 43.47% of the industry GGR.

Meanwhile, PAGCOR-operated casinos added Php6.56 billion, representing 3.06% of the overall industry performance.

Despite robust earnings from the online gaming space, Mr. Tengco emphasized the need to maintain regulatory equilibrium as the industry continues to evolve.

“PAGCOR recognizes the earning potential of the E-Games sector, but as the country’s gaming regulator, our foremost responsibility is to ensure that growth comes with accountability,” Mr. Tengco said.

“Our role goes beyond revenue generation; and as partners of the government in nation-building, we are committed to always strike a balance between enabling industry expansion and ensuring it aligns with responsible gaming standards,” he added.

The PAGCOR chief noted that the state gaming agency recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ad Standards Council (ASC) to strengthen the monitoring of gambling-related advertisements across all platforms.

It also recently ordered the takedown of all gambling ads in public spaces and primetime TV by August 15 this year.

“These efforts are part of our broader mission to ensure that online gambling is not only well-regulated but also aligned with public interest,” Mr. Tengco added.

With the continued growth of the local gaming sector, PAGCOR also reaffirmed its focus on sustaining reforms that promote transparency, industry compliance, and inclusive national development.

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FBM® refreshes Spin & Win game series in Mexico with eight new slots

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4 hours ago

July 30, 2025

George Miller

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The FBM® Spin & Win collection is growing and brings eight new slot themes to Mexico. Mystery Gems™, Lucky Neko™, Dragon Festival™, Han’ei Panda™, Dragon Jewels™, Fruity Splash™, Flow of Fortune™, and Filipina Reels™ are now available in Mexican casinos, featuring five game features and two shared jackpots for players to enjoy!

After the launch of an initial game pack, FBM refreshes its slot games lineup with FBM Spin & Win 3 – a pack of eight captivating slot titles. Focusing on diverse themes, this game series ensures a smooth, pleasant, and prosperous slot gaming experience by offering eight adventures to Mexican casino players with rich graphics and sounds, charismatic characters, and symbolic creatures.

FBM Spin & Win 3 is a versatile slot game product line ideal for casino floors targeting time-on-device players, looking for a wide variety of features and game themes. Accessible to all budgets, this game series presents simple and engaging game mechanics, compatible with any casino floor layout since it is easily installed on the Galaxy II and Shadow III cabinets.

The Minor and Grand progressive jackpots of this slot collection have a high frequency and are shared across all games, leading the attractive payouts offered by the product’s feature set. The eight themes include five different game features: Wild Boom, Lucky Bell, Stacked Wild, Triple Wild, and Expanding Wild Multiplier.

Spreading, multiplying, expanding, taking over entire reels, or increasing prize frequency are the main effects on this features list, designed to bring suspense, adrenaline, and unpredictability to gaming sessions.

New slot games available on FBM Spin & Win 3

Mystery Gems™ – 40 lines, mines theme, Wild Boom as game feature.
Lucky Neko™ – 50 lines, Asian theme with a fortune feline as protagonist, Triple Wild as game feature.
Dragon Festival™ – 30 lines, Asian theme with the dragon as main character, Lucky Bell as game feature.
Han’ei Panda™ – 50 lines, nature theme with a Panda as main character, Stacked Wild as game feature.
Dragon Jewels™ – 60 lines, theme inspired in the Asian culture with the dragon as main symbol, Expanding Wild Multiplier as game feature.
Fruity Splash™ – 30 lines, a food-themed game, and Lucky Bell as the game feature.
Flow of Fortune™ – 40 lines, theme of Asian inspiration with bonsai and dragon as main references, and Wild Boom as the game feature.
Filipina Reels™ – 60 lines, a typical Filipino slot experience where free spins have a higher frequency.

FBM is ready to Spin & Win in casinos across Mexico

From the celebration of powerful dragons to the hunt for hidden treasures in the mines, FBM Spin & Win 3’s diverse themes and innovative features offer something unique for every player, and are now set to expand across Mexican casinos.

Following the recent launches of titles such as Xing Fú Fortune™ Money Trees and Croc’s Lock™, FBM refreshes its slots portfolio in this market with FBM Spin & Win 3. This product line delivers a variety of adventures with engaging gameplay and high-frequency jackpots, ensuring strong attraction, engagement, and retention among local players.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – July 21-27

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13 hours ago

July 29, 2025

George Miller

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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ALT Sports Data, the global leader in engagement solutions and official data for emerging sports, has appointed Neale Deeley as SVP of Sportsbook. Deeley brings over two decades of industry experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and commercial growth in sports wagering. In his new role, Deeley will lead the company’s global sports betting strategy, spearheading market expansion, deepening operator partnerships and accelerating the monetization of emerging sports through regulated betting markets. He will work closely with sportsbooks and gaming partners to build scalable betting products that delivers unique fan engagement opportunities and new revenue streams across ASD’s portfolio of exclusive sports properties.

SEGG Media Corporation, a leading technology company transforming the global intersection of sports, entertainment and gaming, has selected IBN, a multifaceted financial news and publishing company serving private and public entities, to spearhead its corporate communications efforts. SEGG Media aims to deliver immersive, real-time experiences through next-generation technology that redefines how audiences interact with their favorite content and communities. Following a full-scale corporate transformation and rebrand, the company now operates across three high-growth verticals: Sports.com, Entertainment and Lottery.com.

Partnerships

Amusnet Brasil has announced the official go live of its partnership with Cactus Gaming, a B2B platform serving some of the leading operators in the Brazilian market. With this integration, the game provider adds 25 new operators to its distribution network, further expanding its reach through a structure aligned with the regulated market. With operations now underway, Cactus clients gain access to a robust portfolio and features that enhance the end-user experience. Among the featured games now live are the fun and dynamic Coin Gobbler, the immersive Cavemen and Dinosaurs, and titles that have proven their success in multiple markets, such as Rise of Ra, Cocktail Dice and 7 & Crystals.

TaDa Gaming has signed a new partnership with EveryMatrix for further exposure in the North American iGaming market through its B2B aggregator platform SlotMatrix. Powered by EveryMatrix, SlotMatrix offers effortless integration of premium content across global platforms for boosted revenue and game offering. Following its parent company’s 2022 signing with BetMGM, the leading iGaming operator in the US, SlotMatrix has built a solid reputation with BetMGM players who will now be able to access TaDa content, beginning with latest Triluck release, 3 Coins Treasure, across the states of Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Mission Media AI, a next-generation cross-platform distribution and monetization company, has announced a strategic partnership with VsiN. The partnership strengthens Mission Media’s growing footprint in the sports space and unlocks new revenue opportunities for VsiN across their multitude of consumer touch points, including 8 regional sports networks, YouTube TV, SiriusXM channel 158, more than 20 weekly podcasts, streaming audio station, website and an app available for mobile and connected devices like iOS, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, Google Play and LG. VsiN delivers real-time, actionable sports betting content from some of the most respected and trusted voices in the industry. Mission Media AI will scale VsiN’s monetization strategy, enabling premium access for advertisers looking to reach an engaged, data-driven audience.

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