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You’re spoiled for choice this April with Microgaming’s multifaceted releases

April 9, 2021 by Admin

Microgaming’s April release schedule is locked, loaded, and ready to go with an impressive array of themes and features, thanks to the aggregator’s productive bank of independent iGaming studio partner. Whether your taste is Ancient Egyptian treasure, shadowy creatures of the night, or pirate adventure, there’s something this April just for you.

One of the newest members of Microgaming’s network of independent studio partners, Buck Stakes Entertainment is a relatively new face in Microgaming’s partner network and the studio is ready to prove its worth on 22 April with 8 Golden Skulls of Holly Roger Megaways. Claim the slots’ top prize of 1900x your stake with the Firepot jackpot scatter feature and watch Mystery symbols appear on the Rolling Reels. The free spins and multiplier bonus wheel is bursting with prizes and Megaways mechanic gives you a variable gaming experience with anything from 64 to 117,649 ways to win on every spin.

Stand in Cleopatra’s court and witness her glory on 13 April in Queen of Alexandria WowPot by Neon Valley Studios. Discover riches with the four-tiered WowPot progressive jackpot that has a top prize tat seeds at $2 million. If you take a look now, the top prize is steadily nearing $15 million. You are guaranteed one of the four jackpot prizes when you trigger the WowPot Bonus Wheel and the expanding wilds respin feature helps you keep your bankroll healthy. If you’d like to play without the progressive prizes, the slot is available as a standalone game with fixed-limit jackpots.

Get digging on 6 April in Gold Collector by All41 Studios. Head down to subterranean caverns and discover gleaming gold in this cartoon-inspired adventure. You have shovels, pickaxes and volatile TNT at your disposal to claim as much gold as you can carry. Triggering the HyperHold feature gives you the chance to win one of five jackpots. If a gold coin lands on a reel while the feature is running, it becomes sticky and resets your respins to three. The more positions you fill with gold coins, the more you will win.

Things heat up on 27 April in SpinPlay Games’ 9 Blazing Diamonds. With classic looks, this slot features firey diamonds that cascade down the reels and a high-energy big band music soundtrack to match the pace. Three or more diamonds on the reels bring you great prizes and the Blazing Wheel promises instant cash prizes and free spins with a multiplier up to 4x.

Egypt beckons again on 29 April with Egyptian Tombs by Snowborn Games where you scour ancient tombs for their treasures as you meet up with characters such as Cleopatra and the Egyptian sun god Ra. Trigger the Tomb bonus feature with thee Scarab symbols and spin Wheel of Fortune for 8-50 free spins. Retrigger the feature by landing 3 more scarabs while it is active and claim extra free spins while all Ra symbols will turn wild.

Armour up for an Arthurian adventure on 20 April with Book of King Arthur by Just For The Win. The legendary regent is on the hunt for Avalon’s riches with you at his side. Expanding wilds, boosters and the Round Table feature that offers jackpot prizes are all at your disposal.

Bear your fangs and leap into the night in Anna Van Helsing Monster Huntress by Rabcat on 15 April. This vampire-themed title has monstrously named features like Wolf Howl, Wolf Attack and Dracula’s Banishment.

Sample eastern delights on 26 April in Fu88 by Neko Games. The Chinese character Fu (福) which means “blessing” or “good luck” plays a huge role in this game where you have to match three “Fu Babies” for a chance at jackpot prizes.

Play your best hand in Microgaming’s Hold’Em Poker 2 on 12 April. This mobile-optimised multiplayer title boasts a random prize-pool generator to a progressive jackpot and you can choose a quirky avatar for that personal touch.

An arena on fire greets you as you assume the role of a battle-worn Gladiator in Gong Gaming Technologies’ Inferno Gladiator on 12 April. Grasp free spins, sticky wilds and multipliers to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Microgaming’s third-party partner network is also ready to delight you this April. Inspired has a 6 April release date for Slots O’Luck, a title that utilises the Gamble feature that allows you to increase your winnings or claim extra free spins. Take a journey of reckless justice in Sherwood Forest in Robbin’ Robin by Iron Dog Studio on 7 April.

1×2 Gaming doubles your fun with the dual release of Triple Bar 98 and Triple Bar 96. Adapt and overcome with Big Time Gaming’s TV show slot adaptation, Survivor and see if you can outlast the others with a newly tweaked Megaways mechanic.

Phoenix Inferno by 1×2 Gaming debuts on 21 April, offering you a rare glance at the mythical flaming bird that defies death. For something more sedate, grab your tackle box for Fishing Cashpots by Inspired on 26 April and land the catch of your life. Close off the month with Big Time Gaming’s Wild Flower on 28 April where you destroy crippling frost magic to allow the warmth of spring to emerge.

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Discover the magic of The Shimmering Woods with Play’n GO

April 2, 2021 by Admin

Leading online slots development studio, Play’n GO, recently bolstered its catalogue of premium titles with a new addition. The Shimmering Woods is a title packed with innovations, including a game-changing mechanic.

Defying the mould

Play’n GO has a reputation for boldly exploring a myriad of new themes, mechanics, and formats. The developer’s cascading grid titles have gained massive popularity among slot enthusiasts and its takes on tried and tested themes like Ancient Egypt or Nordic mythology produce unique and exciting results. The company has proven itself with titles like Frozen Gems and Coil Cash that utilise standard mechanics but still stand well apart from the competition.

The Shimmering Woods adopts a 5×3 reel format with splitting symbols that boost the number of payways on the grid. The splitting symbol is selected before you spin, and any instances that land on the reels are split, potentially increasing the number of payways from the base value of 243 up to a maximum of 7776.

Brave new gameplay

The slots features include progressive free spins, where multiple splitting symbols can appear and re-triggers are possible.

Play’n GO’s CEO, Johan Törnqvist, appreciates the balance between exploring new concepts and reinventing existing ones.

“Things become popular for a reason; when something strikes a chord with a fan base, they want more of it. But it’s not just about repeating the same thing in different packaging. It’s important to introduce new experiences within the framework of what players love. You don’t always need to reinvent the wheel, but it’s important to keep things fresh,” he said.

The Shimmering Woods is live now and waiting for your exploration.

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A brutal 2020 couldn’t rain on NZ’s pokie parade

March 30, 2021 by Admin

The past year has proven to be a deadly one for many individuals and businesses alike. The global gambling industry, in particular, suffered greatly following the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated the closures of casinos for months at a time, sending revenues crashing down.

Gambling operators in New Zealand, however, are weathering the storm far better than any of their global counterparts with 2020 seeing more residents of New Zealand spending record amounts on pokie machines. The numbers are particularly surprising considering the fate of the rest of the industry.

2020 in retrospect

The Department of Internal Affairs’ recently released report paints a detailed picture of gambling spend on pokie machines in New Zealand. In 2020, the amount spent in the final quarter equated to every adult in the region spending $204.

December‘s quarterly spend was the peak for the year, at $252 million. 14,781 pokie machines in total were played outside of casinos the highest total for the industry since 2007

The director of gambling for the Department of Internal Affairs, Chris Thornborough, stated that pokie revenues have been tracked throughout COVID and the expectation was that there would be an overall negative result. Nobody seemed to expect the surprising recovery that followed the easing of restrictions on gaming.

Looking at the full picture overall revenues and annual profits fell to $128 million. This was a direct result of clubs, pubs, and casinos being shut down. Online gambling, in comparison, soared and the Lotto recorded $631 million in ticket sales for 2020, representing a 13% increase.

Community benefits

Peter Dengate Thrush

Peter Dengate Thrush

Under New Zealand law, 40% of poker machine proceeds must be channelled into grants for local communities. Chairperson for the Gaming Machine Association, Peter Dengate Thrush, revealed that the end-year increase in gambling provided a good influx of funds for communities. $300 million in grants in total was delivered to the community in 2020 with the money being allocated to sport, cultural, and arts initiatives.

With people being largely confined to their homes they typically had fewer opportunities to go out and spend money. The easing of the restrictions saw people re-emerging from their seclusion and once again engaging in entertainment like gaming machines. The resulting wave of spending smashed previous records.

The negative side of this is that a large portion of the money spent online went to offshore and unregulated sites. Gambling of this sort allows this un-taxable money to flow out of the local economy, a matter of serious concern to the country’s governments.

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Swintt breaks new ground with LeoVegas content deal

March 26, 2021 by Admin

There are surely celebrations going on at Swintt’s Malta headquarters. The iGaming developer’s likely jovial mood would be due to it recently cementing a deal with the LeoVegas Group of online casinos for the delivery of its signature brand of online casino games.

In Swintt’s brief history, since its founding in 2019, the developer has delivered game content to a series of tier-one operators and iGaming platform providers. Swintt’s games will now feature at LeoVegas Casino, LeoVegas Group’s flagship brand which was founded in 2012.

LeoVegas Group-associated brands will now be able to offer players a thrilling selection of blockbuster slots such as Master of Books, Lucky Fruit Wheel, Extra Win, and Tokyo Dragon.

The developer plans to steadily add its titles to the platform weekly until it has its complete 40+ casino games catalogue available for players. Swintt’s popular content that emulates land-based experiences has gained a significant fanbase across the German market and other European countries.

Swintt is preceded by its reputation for creating growth market-focused localised casino content that can be customised for local requirements. The developer’s slots boast intricate math models and compelling design that translate into memorable and rewarding player experiences.

David Mann, Swintt’s Chief Commercial Officer, said, “This is a great deal for us and proves that the quality and calibre of our games is up there with the very best developers in the market. Our portfolio is extensive and localised, allowing operators to ensure the games they offer meet player needs in each market they enter.”

“This allows them to stand out from their rivals through quality content that delivers the experience players are seeking. We are thrilled to be supplying our content to the LeoVegas Group and look forward to seeing our titles land in the lobbies of its casino brands over the coming weeks.”

James Ford, the Group Casino Director at LeoVegas also commented, stating, “Content is a powerful differentiator and this deal with Swintt allows LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group to add a suite of highly entertaining casino games to our portfolio. That games are localised is a major upside and means we can deliver content that we know meets player preferences in specific markets.”

“We have seen players enjoy their first spins on the Swintt games launched already, including Master of Books, Lucky Fruit Wheel, Extra Win, and Tokyo Dragon, and look forward to adding additional Swintt titles over the coming weeks and months.”

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Is Mobile the future of online gambling?

March 23, 2021 by Admin

Gambling technology has always been on the cutting edge of human invention as the various aspects of the pastime have remained popular in our civilisations for millennia. While brick-and-mortar casinos remain highly popular, the emergence of the home computer and later, handheld smart devices has seen gambling transcend physical boundaries with more and more people log in at home or on their mobiles to scratch their gambling itch.

From the time Home PCs have been able to connect to the internet, online casinos sprung up to bring the casino experience to screens everywhere. The smartphone era naturally resulted in far more profound developments and mobile-optimised casinos are in high demand. The breakneck rate of innovation in and uptake of mobile technology could lead one to speculate that mobile gambling will rise to take a major share of the overall market.

Future tech

Modern mobile devices are imbued with impressive processing capabilities and adaptive operating systems that make them ideal for accessing online gambling. Developers in the iGaming industry have been quick to catch the wave of mobile innovation and the competition to provide engaging mobile gambling content and claim a slice of the burgeoning market has never been stiffer.

Despite New Zealand officially outlawing online gambling, punters from the nation regularly patronise online casinos. The convenience of taking your casino experience on the road and securely playing up-to-date releases optimised for mobile devices across all operating systems is seemingly too attractive for the country’s enthusiasts to resist.

Bullish predictions

Land-based casino venues have met the trend of mobile gambling head-on by developing online versions of their offerings frequenters of traditional casinos can now access their favourite gaming environments without setting foot inside the door.

Mobile casinos are achieving phenomenal growth; however, land-based venues will likely hold on to a significant chunk of the market for the foreseeable future, as it is hard to match the holistic entertainment experience that these venues offer.

That being said, online gambling platforms are becoming more sophisticated at simulating the casino experience and the anywhere-anytime aspect of the experience in a world under the cloud o a global pandemic continues to boost the popularity of holding a casino in your palm. Sites like JackpotCity Casino and Ruby Fortune Casino continually up the ante to deliver engaging and increasingly realistic digital casino experiences.

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Pragmatic reels you in with new fishing pokie

March 19, 2021 by Admin

The relaxing pastime of fishing isn’t a common theme choice for slot developers and Pragmatic Play has taken it upon itself to bring the excitement of landing a ‘big one’ to the world of online slots.

Fishin Reels

Rather than being perched on a stool, with a rod in your hand, the pokie’s theme places you right in the action at the bottom of the ocean, where random bubbles float by and sea creatures populate the reels. The goldfish is the most rewarding pay symbol, awarding you 100x your stake for 5 on a payline.

The game is fully optimised for all devices so you can enjoy the experience from the screen of your pc or on the go with your cellphone or tablet.

Fishy features

Fishin’ Reels boasts 2 main Bonus features to help you get the most out of the game.  The Reel’Em In feature places random fish symbols worth 0.5x to 250x your bet on the reels. If these symbols appear at the same time as a fisherman symbol on reel 5, he will reel in all the values and add them to your winnings. If a can of worm symbol is also reeled in, you will be awarded an extra 2 spins.

Landing 3 Big Catch symbol above the pokie’s reels will trigger The Big Catch feature that awards you 2 free spins and set off a mini bonus game that has you pick from a selection of 8 fish that hide prizes worth between 0.2x and 250x your stake.

The game has a 5-reel, 10-payline format, and your betting options range from 0.10 to 100.00. The RTP is just above the industry average at 96.50% and the maximum you can win from a single spin is 1200x your bet.

This title bears some visual resemblance to Blueprint Gaming’s iconic Fishin’ Frenzy slot, but that is where the similarities end. Pragmatic Play’s title boasts uniquely engaging gameplay and features with fast-paced action to keep you entertained.

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Millionaire-maker Mega Moolah jackpot hits $14.5 million

March 16, 2021 by Admin

Microgaming’s Mega Moolah progressive jackpot is arguably the most famous online slot prize on earth and it is standing about $30k shy of $14.5 million at the time of writing. With the jackpot’s history of frequent payouts, this prize is set to drop in a lucky punter’s lap any day now.

Mega Moolah stands alongside the WowPot progressive jackpot atop the rankings of the industry’s largest jackpots with the latter currently sitting on approximately $13.8 million.

In 2020, both jackpots were hit over 4 million times across all tiers, paying out an amazing $150 million in total winnings for players all around the world.

Anybody’s game

Such large potential prizes are normally associated with games reserved for high-rollers, but Mega Moolah gives everyone a fair shot at becoming filthy rich. Betting the minimum gives you as much chance at claiming the prize as going all-out with the maximum possible wager.

There is also no minimum play requirement to be eligible for the life-changing prize, so you could have a life-changing slot experience with your first spin of the reels. There’s no way to win if you don’t play so head over to your preferred Microgaming casino and make your dreams a reality with fabulous winnings.

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Play’n Go unleash The Green Knight

March 12, 2021 by Admin

Play’n GO has been building success upon success as it has grown as an organisation. The game developer recently released a new slot that is sure to add even more prestige to its flourishing reputation. The Green Knight is the latest slot in a series that focuses on the legend of King Arthur. This particular title takes inspiration from the poem, Sir Gawain & The Green Knight and features a 5 reel and 20 payline format with a host of lucrative bonus features.

The rundown

The game follows a standard slot format where you form winning combinations are created by landing 3, 4 or 5 matching symbols or wilds on a pay line from left to right. Your betting options range from 0.10 to 100 per spin.

An autoplay function is available and the RTP is locked in a slightly above average 96.27%.

This highly volatile game contains special wild multipliers that could boost your winnings by up to 100x. If you can fight your way to the game’s top potential, you could claim 10,000x your total stake from a single spin.

Look and feel

The Green Knight shares a central theme with the other slots in Play ’n GO’s Arthurian legend-themed series of games that includes The Sword and the Grail and Rise of Merlin among others.

The game’s background image is a dense forest with various hues of green saturating the visual experience. Playing card suits represented by stone symbols feature on the reels alongside other medieval fare such as an axe, a horse, and the queen. Sir Gawain himself appears as the most rewarding symbol and landing 3, 4 or 5 on a pay line pays 2.5x, 5x or 25x your bet.

The wild symbol stands in for all symbols besides the Green Knight scatter and some wilds come with a multiplier boost.

The game is optimized for play on all devices, including smartphones and tablets, and standard PC’s.

Bonus Features

Wilds, multiplier wilds and free spins are your power trio of features that help you reach the slot’s full potential. The Green Knight scatter symbol triggers free spins and while the feature is active wild multipliers are guaranteed to appear on the reels. The wild multipliers increase in value as the feature progresses. As you ascend through free spins 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, you will be awarded multipliers of 2x, 5x, 10x, 25, and 100x, respectively.​

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Mobile gouges the competition

March 9, 2021 by Admin

Gambling has made profound evolutionary steps along with human civilisation and the digital age saw one of the world’s most popular pastimes transcend brick and mortar casinos to the screens of computers and mobile devices.  Mobile casinos have seen phenomenal growth in popularity as more and more gamblers seek out the convenience, safety, and novelty of holding a casino in the palm of their hand.

The arrival of the internet-connected PC as a standard household device naturally resulted in the rise of online casinos and as smartphones evolved to perform tasks similar to personal computers, the demand for mobile-optimised casino content grew. All indicators point to mobile claiming a significant chunk of the online casino market share in years to come.

Tech progression

With the convenience and speed of PCs being matched by modern mobile devices, developers have been scrambling to develop and release engaging content to the mobile market.

Despite the practice of online gambling in the country being technically illegal, New Zealand gamers have eagerly embraced the emerging technology, and for good reason. Aside from the convenience of being able to play from literally anywhere, most modern titles are developed to be compatible with all possible platforms, so seamlessly taking your experience from your PC screen to your mobile or tablet is virtually effortless. Whether players are fans of Apple, Android, Linux, or any other platform, their access to their favourite titles is guaranteed.

Future-forward

Land-based casino venues have increasingly become aware of the impact of the mobile revolution and have responded accordingly by creating online versions of their services. Players who previously visited and enjoyed their physical establishments can now enjoy a similar digital experience from the comfort of wherever they are.

While mobile casinos are doing swift business, they are unlikely to completely depose the popularity of land-based venues. However, the increasing popularity of online gambling platforms means that anyone with a smartphone has the option of taking their favourite pastime ‘on the road’ with sites like JackpotCity Casino and Ruby Fortune Casino offering a holistic digital casino experience. These sites are convenient and have the advantage of adding games as soon as they are released and feature a full bouquet of associated services to help players get the most out of their play.​

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Get your March moving with Microgaming’s spring release roster.

March 5, 2021 by Admin

It’s time to shed your winter coat and leap into Spring with a multi-faceted slot selection from Microgaming, it’s network of independent studios. The aggregator’s schedule for the month of march is packed with a variety of themes that take you from the bowels of the earth to the expanse of outer space and a selection of features to bring you untold riches.

Go green on 9 March in Just for the Win’s Emerald Gold. Treasures are hidden in the magical realm of leprechauns and it’s up to you to find them. Grab golden clovers to unlock fabulous prizes in this high-volatility title.

If you’re up for some realism with your gaming, check out Real Roulette with Matthew on 11 March. This is the newest title out of the Real Dealer Studios cinematic roulette series that employs high-quality interactive video and world class filmmaking to create a true-to-life exclusive luxury casino experience. With a full cast and crew on hand, the realistic simulation is topped by the performance of Matthew as your croupier, giving the game a decidedly human feel.

Make the gods tremble in fear on 16 March in Amazing Link: Zeus by SpinPlay Games. Claim divine treasures using the Amazing Link feature that is activated when six or more Amazing symbols appear on the reels. After you trigger the feature, all the new Amazing symbols that appear will remain locked in place and set off more respins with some symbols holding the Mini, Minor, and Major jackpots. Grab the Mega jackpot worth 5000x your stake by filling the grid with 15 Amazing symbols. Wrest even more riches from the heavens with the Zeus Pick where you match three symbols to win amazing prizes.

Things get deep in Fire Forge by Stormcraft Studios on 23 March. Traverse cavernous subterranean forges in this dark fantasy slot and witness Dwarven metallurgists turning precious ore into fearsome weapons and tools. The slot boasts 243-ways-to-win and Rolling Reels that keep the wins coming in. The free spins multiplier trail is your path to the slot’s phenomenal Gold jackpot worth up to 50,000x your stake.

It’s time for some high-stakes sleuthing in Sherlock and Moriarty Wowpot by Just for the Win on 25 March. This title pits the most famous detective in literature, Sherlock Holmes against his genius nemesis, Moriarty. The game features the Wowpot! Progressive Jackpot Wheel with a top jackpot that starts at $2 million. The Mystery Symbols hide precious secrets and trigger the Mystery Respins, a feature where all wild symbols and Mystery symbols become sticky.

Live your scallywag fantasies on 8 March with the launch of Pirate’s Quest by Gong Gaming Technologies where you sail the high seas on a pirate adventure. Gather ship symbols and plot their course on the Progressive Map to reach the 10x multiplier.

Shoot your shot on 11 March with the release of Pulse 8 Studios’ sporty slot, Basketball Star on Fire. This highly volatile title includes thrilling features like Hyperhold and retriggering free spins to help you win on the court

More high-volatility action follows with Fortune Factory’s Amber Sterling’s Mystic Shrine on 30 March. Unearth treasure in a jungle environment with your arsenal of special features. The stars beckon in All41 Studios’ Solar Wilds on 17 March. Orbit heavenly orbs on the reels and use the Wild Respins.

Sate your appetite for slot action with Gold Coin Studios’ Bushi Sushi on 29 March and give your bankroll some well-deserved sustenance.

Arnie is back just like he promised on 02 March with the release of the remastered version of the Terminator 2 slot. Now players can take this blockbuster slot on the road with its first-ever mobile version.

Microgaming’s third-party partners also have a flurry of slots primed for release. Take a trip on the cute side with Eyecon’s Fluffy Favourites Megaways on 3 March or take in the sights from a classic American boardwalk in Big Time Gaming’s “Pop” on 8 March and discover the new Dual Reel feature.

There’s more Megaways on the way with on 10 March with Iron Dog Studio’s leprechaun and fairy-themed Rainbow Wilds Megaways. 1x2gaming’s Stellar Ways sets you on the path of an interplanetary explorer discovering precious space gems on 24 March.

Come back to earth and enjoy a Wild West-themed adventure with Inspired Gaming’s Gimme Gold! Megaways on 24 March. End the month in stellar fashion on 29 March with MGA’s Toi Planet, a cartoon space adventure where you discover freaky aliens and a host of bonus features.​

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