Yggdrasil is exploring the mythos of Ancient Greece once again, launching you into a fierce battle against horrifying creatures for amazing treasures. Golden Gorgon is a pulse-racing pokie experience. The game’s eye-popping graphics lead you into immersive gameplay where you seek to emulate the feats of the mighty Perseus and face down the mythical serpentine monsters.

The game plays out on a 5×3 reel format with 25 and invites you to simultaneously enjoy the myths of Medusa and King Midas, bringing back some features you may remember from NetEnt’s Jack Hammer’s Respins and Quickspin’s Arcade Gems Respins. Yggdrasil has upscaled Medusa’s petrifying gaze, causing it to turn symbols into gold.

The pokie’s betting options range from 0.25 to 400.00, giving everyone from casual players to high-rollers the chance to get in on the action. The maximum you could win from a single spin is 2500x your bet, lining up potentially massive wins.

Mythically magnificent

Yggdrasil has made its impact felt in the iGaming market since it was established in 2013 and has a trophy case bursting with accolades, given in recognition for its excellent games. The developer has established several business programs including Yggdrasil Dragons, YGS Masters, and White Label Solutions.

Yggdrasil’s Head of Product and Programs, Stuart McCarthy said,

“Golden gorgon takes straightforward gameplay that appeals to classic pokie fans and adds a thrilling respin feature with massive multiplier potential. The immersive environment transports players back to the heroes of mythology, and we can’t wait to see how players react to this volatility hit.”

Golden Gorgon is a recent entry into Yggdrasil’s catalogue of premium video pokies and was released on 29 July 2021. Head over to your favourite online casino for a taste of danger and a shot at riches.

With the coming of the change of the season comes another set of fresh iGaming content from Microgaming’s independent studios and its innovative content partners.

Gameburger Studios’ Break da Bank Again Megaways wants to shower you with winnings from 24 August. The Megaways and Rolling Reels mechanics work together to deliver you chains of wins and if you can’t wait for the right symbols to land, use the buy feature to unlock 10 or 15 free spins that come with a 20x starting multiplier. Retrigger the feature by landing extra scatter symbols and watch the multiplier rise with each winning spin.

Relive the glory of George RR Martin’s legendary books-turned phenomenal TV series on 10 August in Slingshot Studios’ Game of Thrones Power Stacks slot. The Power Stacks mechanic delivers high-value symbol stacks displaying the faces of the show’s iconic characters like Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Sansa Stark, The Night King, and Tormund Giantsbane.

Ascend to Olympus in Amazing Link Apollo by SpinPlay Games on 31 August and experience the Amazing Link feature where the appearance of six or more Amazing symbols on the reels activates three respins. You will have the chance to claim the mini, minor, major or mega jackpot prizes. Securing the mega jackpot requires that you fill all the grid positions. Once this feature is over a pick feature can randomly trigger where you need to match three icons to win.

Head into the wilderness in Africa X UP by Alchemy Gaming, on 17 August. The powerful X UP feature kicks in when two scatter symbols land on the reels, creating generate an X UP token that can increase your multiplier up to 25x during free spins. Using the buy bonus option is a shortcut to the free spins feature and amazing winning opportunities.

Greek Mythology tales centre stage in Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon WowPot Megaways on 19 August. Microgaming’s first-ever blend of a progressive jackpot with the Megaways mechanic has got fans hot with anticipation and is yet another innovative contribution by Triple Edge Studios to the WowPot progressive catalogue. The Megaways mechanic generates up to 117,645 ways to win and you can claim huge prizes with free spins, volcano retriggers, and infinite multipliers.

Open up some storybook magic on 5 August in Sisters of Oz: Jackpots by Triple Edge Studios. This 20 payline title comes with, fixed jackpots and Jumbo Block symbols. Once you trigger free spins, Jumbo Blocks will appear on every spin.

Scarab Kingdom by Just For The Win arrives on 3 August and places you between two Ancient Egyptian rulers and their vast fortunes. Cleopatra and the Pharaoh use their red and blue scarab symbols to bring you regal rewards. The expanding wilds boost your winning potential and Cleo’s Bonus holds amazing jackpots once you have enough scarabs in hand.

If seafaring skulduggery is on your bucket list, look no further than Book of Captain Silver by Alll41 Studios that releases on 16 August. Swashbuckle your way to riches with free spins and expanding symbols or claim the booty of 10 000x your bet with the Captain’s Wheel Bonus where you could strike it lucky with one of four fixed jackpot prizes.

Table game classics are also represented this month in Real Dealer’s Real Roulette with Rishi on 3 August. Get into the game in an authentic casino environment with a friendly host to keep you company as you win.

Microgaming’s content partners are also back with a fresh batch of top-tier entertainment. Big Time Gaming splits the difference with two title releases. On 2 August, harvest some blooming wins in Wild Flower or tuck into some winning potential in Spicy Meatballs, a Megaways-enhanced title, on 16 August.

Have a jam session with Iron Dog Studio with Rock the Reels Megaways on 4 August and take a Caribbean vacation with Jungle Falls by Inspired on 9 August. Gamevy goes classic with Instant Bingo on 5 August and MGA revels in the thrill of battle in Paulo Future the Last Gladiator on 30 August.

Play’ n GO’s brand new pokie invites you to travel to the mythical realm of Asgard where you will encounter the mighty Norse gods in Odin: Protector of Realms. This slot employs a cluster pays mechanic on a hexagonal grid with winning cascades to give you wins upon wins.

Players in New Zealand can get their hands on the new title at all of their favourite online casinos and it comes with an impressive selection of special features.

Collect symbols to trigger metallic bonus features that create huge cluster wins that fill your bankroll. Three of Odin’s special abilities, Wisdom, Power, and Glory, are at your fingertips and can activate randomly on any non-winning spin.

The Wisdom modifier transforms the middle symbol to a higher-paying or premium icon, or a wild. The Power modifier removes 2 symbol types, allowing a fresh cascade of symbols to fall onto the grid. The Glory modifier places between 2 and 8 Wilds onto the reels.

Inner workings

The pokie’s RTP is 96.2% and is accompanied by medium volatility with a top potential prize of 5 000x your stake. You can bet as low as NZ$0.20 or up to NZ$100 per spin if you’re feeling adventurous and the optional Turbo Mode gets your spins done in a flash.

The game’s Norse Mythology theme features enchanting graphics with a nebulous, starry sky forming the backdrop for the unusually-shaped reel set and the imposing Odin himself, standing alongside the grid, ready to lend you his power.

The lower-value symbols resemble Nordic runes, while the high-value set includes hammers, hunting horns, shields, and swords. The hammer pays out the most and if you fill the grid with these, you will be awarded 5 000x your bet.

The wild symbol is Odin’s golden sword that stands in for all standard symbols to help form winning cluster combinations, giving you more chances to win in this strikingly constructed pokie experience.

You can enjoy Odin: Protector of Realms wherever you are as it has been fully optimised for all platforms.

NetEnt has a well-earned reputation for creating high-quality and engaging pokies. It comes as no surprise then, that iGaming enthusiasts were thrilled at the announcement of the studio’s newest title, Reef Raider.

This 7×7 pokie employs a cluster pays mechanic and offers medium volatility with an RTP of 96.1%. The vibrant, cartoon-style theme features an animated pirate crab and a collection of shimmering coral, shells and other undersea wonders.

First-rate features

Match a minimum of 5 symbols to achieve a cluster pay and then watch as the avalanche mechanic kicks in, causing the matched symbols to vanish and letting new ones fall in their place. This means you can achieve chains of wins that could lead to gigantic payouts.

The game grid is bordered by a Treasure Trail that you advance through by matching Wilds as you play. Progressing along the trail reveals bonus points that help you unlock additional bonus features. One of these features is the Mystery Chests that you will claim once you have advanced 9 spaces on the Treasure Trail.

Reaching the end of the trail means matching 15 Wilds and will reward you with the treasure of a Free Spins round, and the chance to reach the game’s top potential.

There’s treasure galore to be discovered at the bottom of the sea, so dive in and win big.

Microgaming’s iconic vampire-themed Immortal Romance slot is back again in its most thrilling form yet. The developer has imbued the game with the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot, making this 2011 classic even more alluring to play.

This enhanced version retains most of the features and all of the charm of the original along with the four legendary Mega Moolah progressive prizes, the Mini, Minor, Major, and Mega jackpots.

Immerse yourself in an eternal love story with striking, simple graphics that immerse you in the experience along with an atmospheric soundtrack to match the eerie setting. This fantastical pokie offers an affordable betting range and is fully optimised for mobile, thanks to HTML5 technology.

Fresh fangs

The jackpot-enriched version of the game came out on 24th June 2021 and has already drawn significant attention from players. This is a well-trodden path for Microgaming as it has previously attached the Mega Moolah jackpots to numerous other pokies to great effect.

The original immortal romance received a similarly enthusiastic reception from players when it was first released a decade ago, most likely thanks to its alluringly dark subject matter and the dramatic atmosphere that all the thematic elements combine to create. Get your hands on this supernatural experience and stand the chance to win millions at a Microgaming-powered casino today.

Global iGaming provider Red Tiger Gaming gained a new accolade recently when it claimed the Casino Product of the Year award at the 2021 Global Gaming Awards for its Gonzo’s Quest Megaways online pokie.

The winning title is a sequel to NetEnt’s Gonzo’s Quest that still has a significant loyal following and stands as one of NetEnt’s most popular pokies. It was also the first online pokie to integrate the Avalanche mechanic. Red Tiger Gaming has further enhanced the gameplay experience with the Megaways mechanic licensed by Big Time Gaming.

The Global Gaming Awards are held twice a year, with the 2021 edition taking place in London.

The judging panel handed down its verdict after an extensive voting process that comprised a self-nomination window and submissions from a nominations panel as well as the Gambling Insider group. The judges included industry CEOs and executives and the process was adjudicated by KMPG.

Winners all round

Red Tiger Gaming and NetEnt were acquired by Evolution Gaming in 2020. Evolution is a major game provider with a wide network of studio partners. The provider’s aggressive growth strategy has seen it express interest in Big Time Gaming this year and it also found itself on the winner’s list of Gambling Insider’s Global Gaming Awards, scooping the Online Casino Supplier of the Year Award.

NetEnt also claimed a big win with its Divine Fortune Megaways video pokie scooping the Product Launch of the Year award.

Evolution Gaming’s Commercial Director, Gavin Hamilton said,

“Players have been telling us from day one that Gonzo’s Quest Megaways is a winner, and we are delighted the panel of judges has now confirmed that. The award is a fitting reward for the hardworking teams not only at NetEnt and Red Tiger Gaming but with our great friends at Big Time Gaming, who deserve credit where it is due.”

Hard-won award

Gonzo’s Quest Megaways beat tough rivals from competing studios to emerge at the top of its category with the judges declaring that the title had most enhanced the industry most in the past 12 months.

Red Tiger Gaming was founded in 2014 and is based in Malta. It operates under a license from the region’s gaming authority and boasts an impressive collection of awards.

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If you’ve ever wished you could spend some time with global TV phenomenon Joe Exotic and his big cats, this new 5×3 reel, 20 payline video pokie is the answer to your dreams. Developed by Red Tiger Gaming, the Joe Exotic video pokie promises a thrill ride of a game with a premium selection of bonus features.

The game is themed around the eccentric exotic animal handler who ran the Oklahoma animal park. The protagonist is brought to vivid life through the pokie’s amazing visuals and atmospheric soundtrack.

Joe Exotic has courted plenty of controversies that the whole world got to witness on the highly-acclaimed Netflix show, Tiger King: Murder, mayhem, and Madness. The program chronicles Joe’s journey from being a policeman to his three attempts at running for public office thrice, including a US presidential bid in 2016. His wild antics eventually caught up with him and he currently finds himself serving a lengthy prison sentence.

Fortunately Joe is still free in digital form and ready to delight you with his wild antics. The new pokie went live on 24 June 2021 and does not disappoint, featuring the wild cats in brilliant detail and a soundtrack composed by Joe himself. The game is also fully optimised for all Android and iOS mobile devices.

Take a walk on the wild side

Red Tiger Gaming has packed a lot of action into one game. Discover the rising multiplier in the Exotic Spins feature, vie for oval office with the Election Time feature, or gather Tiger Bounty symbols to claim up to 50x your bet. With a maximum winning potential of 4117x your bet and the craziest entertainment you can find in a pokie, the Joe Exotic pokie is not to be missed.​

Microgaming’s has everything you need to have a great July with a premium offering of themed slots and other amazing games from its independent studios and content partners.

The time has finally come as Microgaming’s revisits the realm of the Nordic god of thunder on 27 July. The new title, Thunderstruck Wild Lightning has  40 paylines and was created in collaboration with Stormcraft Studios. The slot features wild multipliers, free spins and Microgaming’s Link&Win mechanic. The game wraps you up in its theme with a stirring soundtrack and striking visuals. Join Thor as he searches for legendary lost stones and select from five free spins options. Gather 20 scatter pairs in the base game to activate the WildStorm feature on the next free spins round and be awarded up to five wild reels on a single spin.

Sizzling potential is yours on 29 July with SpinPlay Games’9 Blazing Diamonds WowPot. The legendary Wowpot jackpot has awarded  1.5 million winners with amazing prizes to date with a top payout of $17,529,047.11. The Blazing Wheel has returned and it comes with enhancements that let you win free spins with a multiplier or a WowPot jackpot prize.

Plumb the depths of Atlantis on 26 July in Royal League Neptune’s Harem by Gong Gaming Technologies.  The game’s bonus features include free spins, multipliers and the random Royal League feature. Roll the dice are waiting and claim a maximum prize of 10,000x your wager.

Immerse yourself in the risqué in Aurum Signature Studios and Eurostar Studios’ Burlesque by Dita slot on 22 July. This title is inspired by international performer Dita von Teese and is clad in an opulent theme with richly detailed visuals. Activate the base game Wild Pleasure feature or choose from four free spins options  Based on Dita’s sultry Cabaret performances.

Go on a classic literary adventure on 20 July in Legacy of Oz by Triple Edge Studios. The golden book symbol holds the secrets to claiming 20 free with 20 more that you could win during the free spins feature. Use The Hyperspins feature to control your fate and respin individual reels for a price.

Revisit legendary sci-fi in Jurassic Park Remastered on 15 July. As the title suggests, this is a refurbished version of the 2014 classic slot and comes with modern upgrades including performance and feature upgrades such as free spins, autoplay, quick spin, and a thrilling soundtrack with a refreshed theme.

Count your cents in Coin Bash by Snowborn Games on 13 July. The Coin Spin and Lucky Star Bonus features generate spectacular winning opportunities on a 20 payline format while the piggy bank dances a jig while you climb the ladder for a chance at the slot’s top potential of 5,000x your bet. The Coin Spin feature causes piggy bank symbols to appear on the reels that explode into a flurry of scatters.

Get your ticket ready for Treasure Tracks by Gold Coin Studio on 8 July. Discover the Gold Coin Bet, free spins and Royal Scatter Pays features while you join train symbols together to win progressive Connectify Pays prizes.

Get your poker face on because Microgaming’s is making some fresh additions to its table game offering. Hold’Em Poker 3 debuts on 7 July with a $0.20 buy-in and a random prize pool generator that features a  bonus wheel that contains fabulous cash prizes. Fill your bankroll to bursting point with the progressive jackpot that starts at $1000.

Just For The Win’s Elven Gold arrives on 6 July with a magical flourish. This 40 payline game boasts a theme shrouded in mystery and sensational features like stacked wilds and the Buy Free Spins feature where you get instant access to free spins in exchange for 50x your bet.

Two croupiers are better than one so Real Dealer Studios is dropping double titles this month. Real Roulette with Dave and Real Roulette with George go live on 6 July and feature a luxurious virtual casino environment that offers high levels of realism and immersion thanks to the professional film crews and actors that made it possible. Dave and George keep the engaging banter coming to make your experience all the more enjoyable.

Microgaming’s content partners are also poised to make your month amazing with their premium iGaming.

Experience innovative mechanics on 7 July with Towering Pays Rome by Games Inc. This title will be available via a three-month exclusive period on Microgaming’s aggregation platform. The developer’s Towering Pays mechanic is the star of the show and adds up to eight rows and 65 paylines to the grid. Trigger the Feature Trail and make your choice to accepting the offered feature or play again to possibly get a better one.

New content partner BB Games’ struts its stuff on 7 July with the release of its 5×5 reel Code Breaker Clusters slot. The game’s Ghost Reel Modifier and Code Breaker features offer huge potential and are complemented by the cluster pays mechanic. Get into some iconic casino action on 13 July with  Classic Roulette by Golden Rock Studios.

Raid the seas in 1×2 Gaming’s Pirate Armada on 1 July and claim some juicy wins on 22 July with Inspired’s Super Hot Fruits Megaways. Feed your nostalgia with some three-reel gameplay on 26 July in the revamped classic slot title Salvame Naranja Limon by MGA.

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