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Neteller boosts its app with a new look and fresh features

January 22, 2021 by Admin

Neteller, already a leader in the e-money transfer sector, gave its business and individual users a parting gift in 2020 with an update that included a brand new look and enhanced features and functionality.

The included improvements will impress both business and individual customers. Business users in particular, will love the inclusion of enhanced transaction history reporting with multiple wallet capability.

The update will also make it easier to send and spend money from anywhere with the ability to keep multiple currencies in a single account. Transaction histories have been made more accessible by making them viewable through past purchases. Cryptocurrency users will be glad to have been included as automatic buying and selling of cryptocurrencies is now available.

A significant improvement

Lorenzo Pellegrino, Neteller’s CEO, expressed how the firm is “excited about this 2020 milestone and bringing these new features to market,”

He said that the upgrade is a combination of “a strengthened technology platform with the technical expertise of our team. The result is a full refresh to the Neteller service. Making life ever easier for our users stands at the heart of the revamped design and new features.”

“Making life even easier for our users is at the heart of these enhancements, and we’re confident that they will ensure the best experience possible,” He added

The available depositing options have also been expanded with the inclusion of Paysafe’s Rapid Transfer, Paysafecard, and Paysafecash. Neteller has also broadened its appeal by adding French, Spanish, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese to its available languages.

Speed is of the essence in the world of digital money transfers so faster money remittance and instant transfers to other Neteller users have been made possible. Customers will additionally be able to make money transfers to friends and family with only a mobile number or email address.

Getting the most out of Jackpot City’s welcome bonus

January 20, 2021 by Admin

If you’re a New Zealand player, Jackpot City has an amazing welcome bonus in store for you. $1,600 is yours if you are a brand new casino client.

The bonus is allocated to you with your first four deposits with a 100% boost of up to $400 on each one.

Taking advantage of this offer is simple; all you need to do is deposit a minimum of $10, and adhere to the wagering requirement of 70x the bonus amount. Now that you know the basics it’s time to learn how to overcome the wagering and squeeze all the potential out of this offer

Exceeding the maximum allowed bet is a no-no

Landing a big win can be a mind-altering experience that can lead you into reckless behaviour. Upping your bets to hasten your progress towards meeting the wagering requirements is a solid plan as long as you do not exceed the maximum allowed amount.

Jackpot City Casino’s rules around the welcome bonus stipulate that you may not bet over USD 8 per round or USD 0.50 per slot line. If you fail to stick to this, your winnings may be confiscated by the casino, and you will lose your welcome bonus.

It’s all about pokies

When exploiting a casino bonus for all its worth, your best strategy is to go for pokies/slots as most of them contribute in full towards wagering. This means that every $1 you bet equals a $1 deduction from the wagering requirement in most cases.

In addition to the base benefit, pokies offer better chances of landing a huge win that could take care of the entire wagering requirement in one fell swoop. This is less likely with other types of games as they often have a cap on the maximum win multiplier.

If you choose to go the route of other games such as roulette, poker, or blackjack, while the risk may be generally lower, so is the wagering requirement contribution, so you’re likely to be in for a much longer haul if you go this route.

If you’ve taken this advice to heart, you should opt for a high volatility slot that where you could win your bet multiplied by several thousand. Some good examples of this are Break the bank again, Razor Shark, Jack and the Beanstalk, Money Heist 2, Danger High Voltage, Peking Luck, and Bonanza.

Variety matters

There’s no rush when it comes to beating the wagering requirement at Jackpot City. With all the time you have, you can leisurely take your pick of any number of the available games. This casino’s selection is extensive and exploring your options is encouraged.

If you get stuck on a losing streak or aren’t landing any big wins on one game, take a breath and head over to another, because your first spin could end up being the only one you need.

New Zealand TAB in hot water for paying out with dodgy banknotes

January 15, 2021 by Admin

TAB holds an online gambling monopoly in New Zealand, but even Major players can’t escape their moments of shame. According to Kiwi Stuff newspaper, the company’s image as a safe gambling option was tarnished after a racing bettor demanded a refund of NZ $ 200 as he had received counterfeit banknotes as payment.

The gambler, Bruce Gasson, received a total payout of NZ $ 680 in winnings on January 3. When he arrived home, he noticed NZ $ 200 of the amount was counterfeit bills. Gasson promptly asked TAB to exchange the two counterfeit notes of NZ $ 100 each.

TAB responded, saying that there was “not really a whole lot they can do about it” beyond refunding the money to the bettor if ordered by the local police. The police, however, took no action when informed of the incident.

It took Gasson contacting Kiwi Stuff and the subsequent news story to prompt some action from TAB and the authorities. TAB made contact with the gambler with a promise to refund the money. The police, for their part, collected the money from Gasson and opened an investigation.

Despite the satisfaction of getting his refund, the bettor is still perturbed by the lack of action on behalf of the police and the bookmaker when the “mistake” was brought to their attention.

This incident leaves TAB in an awkward position, considering the recent launch of its public awareness campaign that encourages locals to avoid gambling with internationally licensed online gambling operators.

The state monopoly’s ‘Bet with the TAB’ campaign seeks to sway local players in favour of operator bets. The campaign employs videos featuring sports stars to convince New Zealanders to reduce the volume of bets on international sites.

The stated objective behind this is “increased profit for New Zealand racing and better returns for New Zealand sport.”

Gambling monopolies have faced a lot of criticism internationally as their sites have been known to not pay prizes out to local bettors. This irony has not been lost on their detractors.

TAB is sitting pretty as far as the state of its finance goes. According to its most recent earnings report, gambling income in November 2020 reached NZ $ 232.6 million, which was NZ $ 26.7 million over the budget forecast.

Gross wagering income reached NZ $ 41.6 million thanks to TAB’s active customer base of 140,500 bettors. In November 2020, the monopoly reported a net profit of NZ $ 17.7 million which is NZ $ 1.4 million more than the same month in 2019.

Online casino industry looks to 5G’s transformative power

January 12, 2021 by Admin

5G is still a relatively fresh technology with new infrastructure being created in various parts of the world every day. The new generation of internet delivers faster speed and enhanced connectivity and looks set to transform several digital industries completely. The online gaming sector is among those that will benefit the most.

While much of the fanfare around the advent of 5G technology is focused on speed and carrier capacity, there are numerous other benefits that the iGaming industry can take advantage of.

Speed for needs

The online casino and Live Casino industries depend heavily on high-speed internet for their operations to function. Live Casino games like those developed by Evolution Gaming have steadily been shifting away from RNG-type games, with an emerging focus on actual online casino experiences, so fast and reliable real-time connections will prove essential.

Access to greater bandwidth will allow for the development of even more Live Dealer games which is great news for the industry because players feel more secure in a Live Casino setting where “what you see is what you get.”

The 5G iGaming revolution

The benefit the iGaming industry can draw from improved online capacity is evident.

The appeal of Mobile gambling is centred on the ability of players to enjoy their favourite diversion anywhere and at any time, so a stable and rapid internet connection is essential to the player’s enjoyment and engagement.

With 5G providing guaranteed connectivity and reduced latency, the face of the iGaming industry is set to change forever.

A new year and new ways to win with Microgaming

January 8, 2021 by Admin

Microgaming has a thrilling January in store for you with a selection of exclusive releases along with the swelling ranks of its exclusive studios.

Microgaming’s first release for the year is already available to play; Shamrock Holmes Megaways by All41 Studios went live on January 5. This high volatility, six-reel title centres around a leprechaun detective’s character on the trail of major winnings. This is the first of two Microgaming-exclusive releases from All41 Studios in January that will integrate the Megaways license from Big Time Gaming.

A specific combination of scatters and symbols in the base game will trigger a Magic Forest Respin that offers you a guaranteed number of Megaways according to the trigger. If Shamrock Holmes and pixie symbols both appear in the top row at the same time as three scatters appearing on the reels, the Magic Forest Respin will give you a guaranteed minimum of 117,649 ways to win. Rolling Reels removes winning symbol combinations so that new symbols can appear in their place.

If you land four scatters, you get 10 free spins and a starting multiplier of 2x and each Rolling Reels win increases the multiplier by +1 infinitely.

It’s Wild West time on January 7 with the release of The Bounty by Snowborn Games. With a Spaghetti Western theme, this slot features mugshots of dastardly desperados, and your job as the unnamed bounty hunter is to hunt them down for your bounty.

If you get six matching wanted posters, you will be awarded the jackpot. Three Ambush Bonus symbols will trigger potentially unlimited free spins with included multipliers. With the Ambush Bonus, you get eight free spins and a 2x multiplier with bullet symbols that award extra free spins and dynamite symbols that create extra multipliers.

On January 12, you get to experience a modern classic experience with Foxpot by Foxium. The game features 3 reels and a single active line with some intriguing added features. The Fox Wheel is situated at the centre of the screen and comprises three bonus wheels. The Money Award, the multiplier, and the respin mode are all triggered in different ways. The Money Award Wheel offers you three possible jackpot awards; the Mini, Midi, and the FoxPot, with prizes of up to 10,000x your stake. The nudge feature is active across the base game and the Fox Wheel.

Take a trip on the wild side on January 14 with Golden Stallion Ultraways by Northern Lights Gaming. Northern Lights Gaming’s first Microgaming title adopts a nature theme with a herd of wild horses in a huge Old West canyon. This slot is highly volatile and comes with the opportunity to gain a multitude of free spins. If three scatters appear during free spins, you will trigger the Ultraways feature where three reel positions are split so that double and quad symbols can appear to create an amazing 196,608 Ultraways. The Golden Sequence is a new feature comprised of 10-20 spins with horses highlighting reels where they stop. Following the last Golden Spin, all of the highlighted reels are populated with higher-paying gold symbols or gold wild symbols.

Get your pulses racing on January 19 with the release of Hyper Strike by Gameburger Studios. This high-octane slot features a 5×3 reel, 20 payline format, and is saturated in all the colours of the spectrum with a disco-funk-pop soundtrack to complete the ambiance. Scatter symbols appear anywhere on a reel, awarding you prizes of up to 2,000x your stake, and when you spin the wheel, you could be awarded up to 30 retriggering free spins and gold star wild symbols that could pay you up to 125x your stake on each line.

Culture hounds will love Pachinko by Neko Games which is due for release on January 20. This title is inspired by Japan’s highly-popular Pachinko game, half pinball and half slot machine. Microgaming gets you right into an authentic experience by offering free balls in place of free spins. Discover prizes hidden behind shelves of Maneki Nekos, the Japanese beckoning cat figurine that is used to create good fortune.

The second Megaways title for the month, Forgotten Island Megaways by All41 Studios, releases on January 26. You are invited to the home of King Kong, the king of the apes with gargantuan bonus features to match the game’s main character. The features include extra reels, Rolling Reels™, and ‘Kong Spin’. The Kong Spin feature gives you a special, unlimited multiplier that increased with each successive Rolling Reels win.

If you thought that was all, you are mistaken because Microgaming’s partner studios are ready to delight with their own set of releases for the month. On January 6, the jungle-themed Whisker Jones by 1X2gaming makes its debut and you can catch a wave on January 18 with Bondi Break by Lightning Box Games. If you’re into classics with a modern slant, 777 Mega Deluxe by Crazy Tooth Studio arrives on January 21 or you could get back to nature on January 28 with the release of Animals of Africa by Gold Coin Studios. Roulette x5 by Golden Rock Studios is a visually stunning take on classic European roulette that also debuts on January 28. This title is unique in that it is the only roulette title on the market that offers a ‘double your winnings’ multiplier without touching your odds.

YG Masters gets even better with proprietary slot mechanics access for partners

January 5, 2021 by Admin

Yggdrasil, a major player in the global iGaming sector made a recent announcement regarding its decision to empower all members of its YG Masters program with access to its proprietary game mechanics.

The YG Masters Program forms part of Yggdrasil’s recently launched publishing division. The program is geared towards helping reputable game providers and developers boost the quality and appeal of their content through the use of its proprietary tools and systems.

The full membership of the YG Masters program can now employ the provider’s in-house built mechanics including MultiMAX, Gigablox, and Splitz which were introduced in 2020 and well-received by players. Kiwi punters can now look forward to seeing these very soon in online casino pokies produced by YG Masters studio members.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback has been received from players who have experienced the Lucky Neko and Hades pokies that incorporate Gigablox. This mechanic generates huge symbols that appear on the reels to boost your winning chances when stacked up.

The Splitz mechanic was utilised in Syncronite, Neon Rush, and Temple Stacks. This mechanic splits mystery symbols across the reels to create increased ways to win, scatter symbols, longer lines, and larger clusters. The MultiMAX mechanic shines in Yggdrasil’s Multifly pokie, accumulating multipliers across the reels to trigger cascading wins.

DreamTech Gaming and Bang Bang games are among the existing YG Masters members to sign on for the mechanics offer with both developers planning to integrate the mechanics in their new releases for 2021. YG Masters creates the opportunity for its partners to develop and distribute gaming content through Yggdrasil’s GATI Technology, a regulatory-ready development toolkit. The technology allows game providers and studios to employ standardised technology to create and dispense their content internationally.

Stuart McCarthy, Head of Partner Programs at Yggdrasil

Stuart McCarthy, the Head of Partner Program at Yggdrasil stated that the online pokie market is highly competitive and uses “recognised and successful” mechanics is the catalyst to motivate players and improve game performance. He proceeded to say that their in-house mechanics have proved to be a revelation to the extent that they had to “recalibrate what successful releases look like.”

2021 will see a flurry of exclusive releases integrating these mechanics. McCarthy said how thrilled his company was to provide its partners with the opportunity to cultivate their offerings which will naturally feed into their shared vision.

This year looks like it will be an exciting one for Kiwi punters with a slew of exciting titles with new mechanics set to make their debut.

If you think you’re ready for some premium pokie action, head over to LeoVegas casino today for Yggdrasil’s best titles.

Pragmatic Play goes treasure hunting with John Hunter and the Mayan Gods pokie release

December 23, 2020 by Admin

Following the release of its treasure map-based Da Vinci’s Treasures pokie, Pragmatic Play now transports you to the jungles of Central America in John Hunter and the Mayan Gods.

This pokie is the fifth instalment in Pragmatic’s highly acclaimed John Hunter series. You join the game’s rugged hero on a treasure-finding quest in the Mayan jungle in this three-reel, five-row, and ten payline pokie. The stakes are high as you employ divine helpers in the shape of ancient gods who help you uncover your glittering rewards.

Your betting options range from NZ$0.01 up to NZ$100, so whether you’re a casual player or a pokie high-roller, the game has a comfortable entry point for you. John Hunter enlists a Mayan priest to guide your ascent of a pyramid where you will unlock free spins and possibly receive a reward of 2,500x your stake.

Bonus features and symbols

This adventurous pokie adopts a theme that depicts the ancient civilisations of the Aztec and Mayans. The appropriate styling has been applied to the symbols to bring this to vivid life. The low-value symbols are gold-lined card royals, and John Hunter gives off Indiana Jones vibes, sporting his trademark stubble and a weathered Fedora. The high paying symbols are represented by a gold chalice, a knife, a ring, and the Quetzalcoatl. The Mayan Priest and John Hunter represent the most valuable symbols, giving you the largest payouts for matching three or more on the reels.

A golden Mayan mask is the wild symbol that triggers the expanding wilds feature, upgrading symbols to even the odds of you landing high-value combinations. The scatter symbol is a Mayan Temple and landing 3, 4, or 5 of these activates the free spins feature as well as awarding you 2x, 20x, or 50x your stake, respectively.

The pokie’s look and feel are topped off with an action-infused soundtrack to complement its high volatility gameplay and generous RTP of 96.51%.

Kiwi punters certainly have a lot to look forward to with the revelation of this new release and Pragmatic Play is just as thrilled. The John Hunter series has enjoyed huge success with its previous incarnations, namely, Book of Tut, Tomb of the Scarab Queen, Aztec Treasure, and Da Vinci’s Treasure.

Pragmatic Play’s Chief Business Development Officer, Yossi Barzely took the chance to express that excitement in a press release, saying, “Creating this iconic iGaming series has been a very exciting journey, and we feel confident that this latest adventure will be warmly received.”

If the successes of this pokie’s prequels are anything to go by, Pragmatic should soon realise their ambitions for this fresh release.

Push Gaming goes global with new LeoVegas deal

December 18, 2020 by Admin

Push Gaming, a B2B online and mobile gaming supplier, has further strengthened its tier-one credentials with the extension of its content deal with online casino giant, LeoVegas.

The deal will see LeoVegas adding titles like Joker Troupe, Jammin’ Jars, and the popular recent release, Wheel of Wonders, via Push Gaming’s UKGC and MGA-licensed platform.

Push Gaming has worked over the years to gain a reputation as a go-to firm for quality iGaming content and has gained a veritable army of dedicated fans.

The near future will see the provider integrate directly across numerous European markets, including the UK, Sweden, and Germany, thanks to LeoVegas’ GoGo Casino and Rocket X brands.

Fiona Hickey, Push Gaming’s Head of Sales

Fiona Hickey, Push Gaming’s Head of Sales said, “LeoVegas is an industry leader when it comes to providing top quality content across its casinos, and we’re thrilled to be extending our agreement with an operator that boasts such a hugely impressive reach.”

“Our slots are enjoyed so much by our players precisely because we put entertainment at the heart of everything we do – we look forward to continuing our already-successful partnership together across multiple regions.”

Johan Ekberg, Group Casino Games Manager at LeoVegas also commented, saying, “Push Gaming’s catalogue of titles delights with every spin, and we’re very happy to be extending our provision of their content with a direct integration into our casino lobbies.”

“With some hugely innovative games and incredibly engaging mechanics, we look forward to taking our content agreement to the next level, as well as continuing to establish a productive business relationship in the years ahead.”

Push Gaming has had a highly productive 2020. In addition to securing a fully licensed platform via GSI (Game Server Integrations), the company has also cemented a series of tier-one global deals, including William Hill, GVC, The Rank Group, Gamesys, and IGT (Norsk Tipping).

Mega Moolah creates another mega-millionaire with $4.3 million jackpot win

December 15, 2020 by Admin

All of our fortunes are at the mercy of the fates and every now and then, lucky individuals beat the odds with life-changing events. This was the case for a lucky player who struck it lucky with a Mega Jackpot win on Microgaming’s world-famous Mega Moolah Slot worth a staggering $4.3 million.

The momentous prize was paid out on 6 December to an as yet unknown player, marking a total of $50.76 million paid out to nine lucky players across the globe by the Mega Moolah slot in 2020.

If we break it down, this means that the Mega Jackpot was triggered every 27 days on average, with an average of $5.64 million paid out to each winner.

Since its introduction in November 2006, the Mega Moolah jackpot network has paid out over $1 billion in prizes. A recent check revealed that the current Mega Jackpot is on an amount of around $3.5 million, with the Major Jackpot fast approaching $45,000.

With Mega Moolah creating an average of one multi-millionaire per month, it would be pure insanity to not at least give the slot a go, because you never know. The next person to have their life changed forever could be you.

Microgaming saves the best for last with an explosive December release roster

December 8, 2020 by Admin

Whatever your taste, Microgaming has catered to it this December with a diverse release roster that transports you to different worlds. Step into the stilettos of a fashion-forward contract killer, trace the steps of a rare creature or go all-in with a brand-new poker innovation and make your fortune.

Hold’Em Poker is Microgaming’s most bold poker innovation yet. The game immerses you in a lifelike poker room environment where you can jump into a $5 buy-in Sit & Go tournament and experience the random prize pool wheel mechanic and a progressive jackpot that seeds at $25,000. Playing in portrait or landscape mode on your device is a breeze as this game is fully optimised for mobile.

The power of ancient knowledge flows through you in Alchemy Fortunes by All41 Studios, releasing on 1 December. You enter a medieval alchemy lab to create golden winnings in this high volatility title that features Rolling Reels, extra wilds, free spins, and Hyperclusters. The symbols are bottled potions in vials and luminous minerals that merge into Huyperclusters. Winning clusters set off the Rolling Reels mechanic that causes winning symbols to vanish so new ones can appear. This process repeats as long as the wins keep coming.

Get back to nature in Silverback Multiplier Mountain by JustForTheWin Studios, releasing on 15 December. A lush jungle and lulling soundtrack emulate the quiet beauty of nature to form the theme of this high-volatility slot. The Silverback symbol is the only one that pays out for two of a kind, and the wild symbol is represented by a Golden gorilla coin that stands in for all other symbols besides the scatter which is a green mountain. You will need the mountain scatters to access the free spins mode where you climb to the peak of Multiplier Mountain where each win adds + 1x to the multiplier and gives you an additional free spin.

It’s beauty, brains, and a serious body-count on 8 December with the arrival of Assassin Moon by Triple Edge Studios. Luna is a ruthless assassin and sneaky spy who strikes out at the sight of a pink full moon, opening the way for you to land six or more Hyperhold symbols during the base game or while free spins is active. If you manage to grab all 15 moons, you will get your hands on the Mega jackpot which is worth 5000x your bet. Use the WinBooster feature to lock targets more frequently for big wins and rake in the cash as 3×3 symbols appear on the reels with each spin.

3 December signals the arrival of Diamond King Jackpots which will be an exclusive release through SpinPlay Games. This safari-themed title boasts 1024 ways to win, jackpots, Power Range multiplier wilds, and free spins.

The gifts keep on coming with a recent deal Microgaming has formed with BGaming to feature the developer’s top titles on its platform. 16 December will see the addition of premium games like Book of Cats, Four Lucky Clover, and Elvis Frog in Vegas.

Microgaming’s network of third-party content partners have been busy little elves, and now their gifts are ready to unwrap. Big Time Gaming makes its December impact with the releases of Slot Vegas, Lucky Streak MK2, and Donuts. There are more jolly times to be had with the releases of Christmas Cashpots, Santa King Megaways, and Santa Stacked Free Spins.