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Spit sunflower seed shells and take a walk with us to the rougher and tougher side of Europe with Sneaky Slots’ latest release Gopnik. Once you’re done squatting with the locals, get ready for our last release of 2025, Gods Go Pew Pew.

Reel Area

Gopnik plays out across a gritty 4-4-4-4-4 reel setup, where street smarts are the most important thing followed by babushka’s home-made cooking.

Two special symbols, Babushka and the Burner Phone, are like two peas in a pod that can deliver some unexpected neighbourhood drama.

• Babushka acts as a Wild and substitutes for all paying symbols. When she lands, she marks 1 to 4 positions across the other reels. If a Gopnik symbol hits any marked spot, it awards an instant bet multiplier of up to 50x.
• Burner Phone: RING RING! Ey brat, pick up! When this symbol drops on reel 5, it flips 2 to 4 random symbols into Wilds.

xNudge®

Fresh from the Nolimit streets, xNudge® rolls into Sneaky Slots for its debut.

The xNudge® Wild always nudges to become fully visible and substitutes for all paying symbols, increasing its win multiplier by 1 for every nudge. It can appear in the base game, Street Roll, and Super Street Roll (but never on the 1st or last reel), with up to 2 xNudge® Wilds landing per spin in the base game and Street Roll, and up to 4 in Super Street Roll.

Pick Your Bonus!

(Scratch Card Bonus Entry)?

Land 3 Bonus scatters to whip out a Scratch Card and try your luck. Matching symbols will trigger either  Street Roll or Kiosk Raid Bonus games.

Hit the Super Bonus scatter on reels 4 and 5 alongside the Bonus scatters, and level up to the Super Scratch Card Bonus.

Keep an eye out for the Golden Car on the scratch card. Reveal this to win the filthy 6,666x Max Win.

Street Roll

Street Roll drops you onto the cardboard with 7 Free Spins and a boosted 6-reel setup. During this feature, Gopnik symbols on the 1st and last reel can land holding a dice token. If you manage to hit a Gopnik-with-dice on both ends, you’ll trigger the Cheeki Breeki Dice mini game, packed with multipliers also featuring xNudge.

Super Street Roll

Same rules as Street Roll apply, but if a win Multiplier is awarded from the Cheeki Breeki dice game it stays for the whole round and is stacked up with each new Multiplier awarded.

Cheeki Breeki Dice

Ey brat, come closer… got a game for you.

During Street Roll or Super Street Roll, the Cheeki Breeki Dice can hit the cardboard, and whatever those cubes show decides your fate. If the left die wins, you score a win multiplier for the current spin. If the right die wins, you get a burst of random Wilds. The value of the multiplier or the number of Wilds  match whatever number landed on the winning die.

Land three pairs and you score a retrigger of 5 Free Spins. But hit the same pair three times in a row and boom, you unlock the Blyatiful Throw, awarding an instant prize based on the number rolled.

Kiosk Raid Spins

Kiosk Raid starts you off with 3 Spins, and only label symbols can drop. Every time a label lands, your spin count resets back to 3. Up top, the kiosk shelf flashes fresh bet multipliers each spin. Land a label right under one, and it grabs that multiplier and holds it till the end. Multipliers range from 1x all the way up to a fat 100x.

On every spin, the Kiosk Lady places bet multipliers across the top shelf of her stand. Each time you land a new label symbol below a Multiplier it will receive that Multiplier and hold it until the end of the bonus. And if the Kiosk Lady’s in a good mood (or just bored) she might toss in a modifier on the top row, giving a random label below a little  upgrade.

Your total bet multiplier racks up above the grid as the labels stack their value. When the bonus ends, the Kiosk Lady whips out her trusty old calculator, probably older than Babushka, totals everything up, and hands over your payout with that classic “don’t bother me again” energy.

• Upgrade – Upgrades Multiplier on a random label below it to a bigger value.
• Double – Doubles value of a random label symbol below it.
• Collect – Collects a random label below it and adds its value to the total bet Multiplier again.
• Super Bonus – Gets you into Super Kiosk Raid.

Super Kiosk Spins

The same rules as in the normal Kiosk Raid apply here as well, but 2 more rows are unlocked. The first adds room for even more label symbols, while the new bottom row rolls out extra added values; from +1 all the way to +100, boosting every label stacked above it. This bottom row can also reveal exclusive Super modifiers, hitting entire vertical lines at once:

• Upgrade All – bumps all multipliers in that column to a higher value.
• Collect All – collects every label in that column and adds their total again.
• Double All – doubles the value of all labels in that column.

Sneaky Buy

Can’t wait for the shop to open up on its own? Ey brat, no shame in cutting the line. You can directly purchase the game features through the Sneaky Buy menu!

• Street Roll – You are guaranteed to enter the Street Roll Bonus.

Sneaky Boost

Sneaky Boost is activated for 2 times the base bet, where there is an increased chance of triggering the Bonus rounds. Landing 1 or 2 active Sneaky Symbols in a spin trigger a normal bonus feature.

Super Sneaky Boost can be activated for 5 times the base bet for an increased chance of triggering the Super Bonus feature. Landing 1 Super Sneaky symbol will trigger a normal Bonus and landing 2 Super Sneaky symbols will trigger a Super Bonus.

The Stats

Max Win: 6,666x

Volatility: Highly Volatile

Angel Gardzhev, Product Owner at Sneaky Slots, said: “We wanted to follow up Freak Show Revelation with something that hits even harder, and nothing hits quite like a proper Gopnik. The mechanics, the humour, the whole vibe came together in a way we’re incredibly proud of. Sit tight, brat… this is only the beginning.”

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming is spreading a double-dose of holiday cheer with the launch of 10 Santa’s Reindeers and Santa Hopper, two seasonal slots packed with excitement, charm, and immersive gameplay.

Leading the festive line-up is the latest Push Actions title, 10 Santa’s Reindeers, arriving in lobbies from 26th November. Inspired by Push’s hit game 10 Swords, this new release retains the popular scatter-pay mechanic while adding a fresh twist with Jackpot Reindeer symbols. These not only act as scatters but also grant instant prizes, offering players even more to aim for on each spin.

The true magic happens in the bonus game, where players unlock additional reel levels as they progress, boosting the chances of landing high-value Reindeer symbols and increasing win potential.

The base game provides the opportunity to enhance the gameplay once the bonus lands, thanks to the Push-Up Mods feature, which allows players to expand the reel set early, increasing their chances and ensuring a more powerful bonus round.

Arriving a week earlier on 19th November, Santa Hopper presents a more whimsical take. Set in a snowy wonderland, this charming slot offers light-hearted fun with the Santa and Jingle Drop features, both designed to keep gameplay unpredictable and engaging.

The latest addition to the Push Originals stable, it flexes its appeal to casual players with vibrant visuals, catchy mechanics, and lively pacing. Its approachable style and festive vibe make it an ideal choice for players looking for light-hearted entertainment with strong seasonal appeal.

George Fil, Director of Product Strategy at Push Gaming, said: “Christmas is always a special time in the slot world, and this year we wanted to offer something for everyone. 10 Santa’s Reindeers is packed with action and surprises, while Santa Hopper brings a more playful, unpredictable energy.

“Both are built to deliver that festive buzz players love, and we’re really excited to see them go live.”

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Payment provider to the gambling industry unveils its sports betting sentiment survey, assessing trends in the industry and attitudes towards safer gambling

• Slow tech and delayed payouts is a crucial factor in sports bettors avoiding certain bookmakers
• 58% of bettors cited security and fraud prevention as the most important factors in choosing a bookmaker
• This rises to 70% of e-sports bettors and 62% of football bettors

A new survey on sports betting sentiment has revealed that over a quarter (27%) of Britain’s bettors said slow technology, including deposits and withdrawals, is the main reason they would avoid using a particular bookmaker or their app.

The research, commissioned by payment provider Yaspa, highlights that a seamless and fast user experience is no longer a luxury but a critical factor for customer retention. The findings show this frustration is even more pronounced among younger, active bettors, with 47% of 25-34 year olds and 61% of e-sports bettors citing slow tech as a major deterrent.

Beyond speed, the survey of 2,000 UK adults underscores that security is a paramount concern for consumers. When deciding which bookmaker to use, 58% of bettors and 40% of all Brits cited security and fraud prevention as the most important factors. This demand for trust and safety is a dominant theme among the industry’s most engaged customers, with 62% of football bettors and 70% of e-sports bettors rating security as their top priority, sending a clear message that operators must prioritise robust fraud prevention.

As operators look to address these dual demands for speed and security, the research indicates a strong and growing familiarity with modern payment solutions. Overall, 44% of Britons are familiar with ‘Pay by Bank’, a method that offers fast, direct, and secure account-to-account payments. This awareness rises significantly among active bettors, with 66% of football bettors , 78% of cricket bettors , and 82% of e-sports bettors already familiar with the technology, suggesting a market that is ready to adopt safer and more efficient payment infrastructures.

Key survey findings include:

• Technology is a dealbreaker: Slow technology is a major deterrent for customers. 43% of all bettors, 47% of football bettors, and 61% of e-sports bettors state that slow tech, including payments and payouts, is a primary reason for avoiding a specific bookmaker.
• Security is paramount: Security and fraud prevention are the most important factors for bettors when choosing a bookmaker. This was cited by 62% of football bettors and 70% of e-sports bettors.
• Affordability checks impact behaviour: Only 32% of football bettors and 17% of e-sports bettors would continue to use traditional operators if mandatory affordability checks were introduced, presumably due to adding extra barriers to play with extra, disruptive checks.
• Football and Horse Racing Dominate: Football is the most popular sport to bet on, with 35% of Brits having done so in the last year, followed by horse racing (19%), tennis (9%), and boxing (8%).
• High Bettor Loyalty: The majority of bettors stick to their favourite Spotify ts. 89% of those who bet on football plan to do so again in the next 12 months, and 82% of horse racing bettors intend to do the same.
• The 25-44 Age Group is Key: While the 25-34 demographic is the most active overall , the 35-44 age group also shows strong engagement, with 54% having bet on football and 21% on horse racing.

Over a third (35%) of Brits have placed a bet on football in the last 12 months, making it the most popular sport for betting. Horse racing was the second most popular, with 19% of Brits placing a bet in the last year.

Men are significantly more likely to bet on sports than women. Despite it being the most popular sport for women to bet on, 52% of men bet on football compared to just 18% of women, the survey found. The most active age group for betting is 25-34 year-olds, with 62% having placed a bet on football in the past year.

E-sports has proved to be the fifth most popular sport to bet on in the UK, equal with cricket, golf, and ahead of rugby. Despite its popularity with the younger generation, tennis (21%), horse racing (18%) and boxing (17%) are all more popular with 25-34 year olds.

Around half of Brits placed a bet in the last 12 months (48%) and this increases with younger generations. The survey revealed most Brits aged 18-44 have placed a bet in the last year. In fact, 45% of 18-24s, and just 26% of 25-34s and 33% of 35-44 year olds said they hadn’t placed a bet in that period, suggesting younger generations are more likely to gamble on sport than not.

Amie Kadhim, Head of Commercial, Yaspa, said: “This data clearly shows that football remains the dominant force in the UK sports betting market, but it also reveals a customer base that is increasingly sophisticated and demanding. Today’s bettors expect a seamless, fast, and safe experience, and they are not afraid to abandon operators who fail to provide it.

“The findings reveal that nearly half of football bettors are put off by slow payouts, and anecdotally, this is something we and the industry see constantly on review sites and from customer feedback. With the survey also revealing over 60% of bettors prioritising security, when people bet, they want their money and personal details to be safe. And when they win, they want their money quickly.

This is where innovations like Pay by Bank are crucial. By offering instant and secure account-to-account payments, operators can directly address these key customer concerns, building trust and retaining a greater share of the market.

Open banking technology also allows for additional features to be brought into the payment journey and when blended with machine learning this can be a powerful instrument for both bettors and operators alike. At Yaspa, our Intelligent Payments enable operators to conduct consented checks, such as address and account verification, without adding extra steps for players to navigate, increasing the safety for players and operators without any additional input from the individual.”

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