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Yggdrasil swells ranks with SoftSwiss signing

August 11, 2020 by Admin

Online casino software provider SoftSwiss is the latest addition to Yggdrasil’s franchise network. Joining the YG franchise network means access to a range of premium real money online casino games and being associated with a platform that achieves revenue growth through collaboration.

New tech

The Agreement will come into effect on 18 August 2020 and gives SoftSwiss access to a huge range of casino games that it can then pass on to its partner network in key regions. These include a flurry of fresh titles like Vault of Fortune and third-party games from YG Masters affiliates. Yggdrasil will also give the provider access to its BOOST promotional tools and its GATI distribution technology.

The GATI technology will giver SoftSwiss access to a system where it can develop new releases and explore new revenue streams with other partners. Collaboration opportunities with other YG franchisees will be possible meaning potential alliances with brands such as Flow Gaming, Azure Tech, and Soft Gamings.

Leading the iGaming Industry

SoftSwiss, headquartered in Curacao, has a reputation for having an extensive online casino games portfolio with over 10,000 gaming titles for more than 60 reputable gaming studios and content providers. The company first launched in 2008 in the guise of an online auction operation but gradually reinvented itself as a leading iGaming company with all-in-one solutions for online casinos.

The company’s online casino software platform was launched in September 2012 and quickly gained recognition for is user-friendliness and flexibility. Today it is the premier Bitcoin gaming software in the industry.

SoftSwiss has its software development arm located in Belarus. This arm of the organization has allowed it to recently add a range of new casino games to its software. It recently signed a new deal with online casino monolith Playtech that will allow SoftSwiss to offer its clients a collection of new live dealer games from Playtech’s Live Casino label.

Yggdrasil beefs up their Pokies Portfolio with Yokozuna Clash

September 12, 2019 by Admin

Yggdrasil Gaming Limited has launched an all-out assault on the competition with the release of a new pokie called Yokozuna Clash. This sumo-wrestling themed extravaganza is more than just a five-reel pokie. Players get to experience the thrill of battling it out in a winner-takes-all tournament to snatch the championship title and win excellent rewards while they’re at it.

Yggdrasil, a Malta-based firm, has gained prominence in the online gaming development industry, with a reputation for innovation and exciting releases.

Built-in innovation

Yokozuna Clash combines the classic “243 Ways to Win” game experience with a fighting element that is increasingly popular with today’s gamblers.

The pokie is set against the backdrop of Tokyo and players are assigned a sumo wrestling character at the start of the game. The player enters dohyo, a traditional sumo-wrestling arena, to battle their opponents in an effort to ascend to the championship title. The fighting element of the game elevates it well beyond what the market currently offers. Yggdrasil, named after a mythical tree from Norse mythology, has shown their desire to change the face of gaming while planting the seeds of future successes.

A win-win, win situation

Yokozuna clash features Yggdrasil’s innovative winnings mechanics which allow the player many paths to attaining rewards. There are many hidden and exciting features, which are triggered randomly as the game progresses. A wide range of wilds and multipliers await users daring enough to take up this challenge.

Yggdrasil’s standard Prize Drop makes an appearance in this title, as well as their intriguing Mystery Prize Drop. Players trigger instant cash rewards, as well as other prizes, as they advance. On top of all of this excitement, free spins rounds are also included; these spins are randomly triggered and will give players advantages in each of their fights.

This medium-volatility pokie is available at all Yggdrasil powered desktop and mobile casinos and is sure to thrill anyone with a thirst for battle and winnings.

Stakelogic’s Sweet Pokie Treats

November 4, 2022 by Admin

Prominent iGaming supplier, Stakelogic, has announced a sugary new online experience to brighten your day and boost your bankroll. The developer’s Delicious Candy PopWins pokie is set for launch on November 30, 2022.

The game’s aesthetics are reminiscent of the wildly successful Candy Crush mobile game, with cookie-cutout reels playing host to a delectable selection of tasty-looking candies while a confectionary fantasy land forms the visual backdrop. The integrated PopWins mechanic causes winning symbols to be ‘popped’ off the grid, allowing two new symbols to appear in their place. This process repeats as long as you keep landing wins and can increase the reel height to 6 in the base game and 9 during the bonus round for up to 15 552 ways to win.

PopWins is also instrumental to the bonus round because, once you grow the reels to 6 rows in height, you will receive up to 15 free spins and 1 of 3 bonus wheels will emerge to award you a multiplier of up to 25x for the duration of the feature. The multiplier will be increased by +1 with each consecutive free spins win. The PopWins mechanic will still be active, and once the reels reach 9 rows in height, the multiplier increases by +2 with each win.

Don’t forget the Super Stake feature that lets you double your bet to increase your chances of triggering bonuses and landing larger wins by adding random multipliers during the base game.

Stakelogic has further sweetened the deal with the addition of a gamble feature, which lets you risk your winnings for up to a 4x boost, and the Bonus Buy feature, available in selected jurisdictions, which allows you to proceed directly to the bonus round in exchange for a set value.

Olga Bajela, CCO at Stakelogic, said, “Delicious Candy Popwins is a candy-themed slot that lets players unwrap some truly flavoursome wins. This is a game all about big bonuses with Expanding Reels, Multipliers and Free Spins all up for grabs.”

Grand Casino Tees off for a Good Cause

September 9, 2022 by Admin

The Grand Casino in Dunedin has stepped up to throw its weight behind a worthy cause with its upcoming event in support of Blue September, a fundraising and awareness initiative for prostate cancer by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ). Blue September intends to raise over $1 million toward offering essential wrap-around support services for men living with prostate cancer and their families.

The Grand Casino Blue September Charity Golf Tournament will be held on 23 September at the St Clair Golf Club, Dunedin and all proceeds will be donated to PCFNZ.

Golfing and Giving

To get in on the action, you can register a team of 4 for $400. If you want to add a hole sponsorship, the fee increases to $650.

Your team fee includes entry to the golf day. entry to ALL on-course activations including the $15 000 hole-in-one challenge, a barbeque lunch, on-course refreshments, and the prize-giving and auction that will follow the day’s activities.

Players will also get to witness the brilliance of guest speaker, Stephen McIvor, a top sports broadcaster who has fronted major sporting events like the Halberg Awards, Rugby and Soccer World Cups, and the Olympics. Stephen’s connection to this event is a deeply personal one, as he has a close family member who is living with prostate cancer.

For a bit of a laugh, New Zealand’s top stand-up comedian, Simon McKinney will also be on hand to bring some levity to the proceedings as the MC.

The Grand Casino offers a wide variety of entertainment options. Players can enjoy pokies, blackjack, baccarat, poker, and roulette at the casino itself, experience fine dining at the Grand Bar and Restaurant, or attend one of the venue’s numerous events that take place over the year.

Christchurch Casino Invites you to win daily with Colossus

June 7, 2022 by Admin

From Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June, Christchurch casino is giving you the chance to win big with Colossus over the Matariki long weekend.

To get started, you just need to earn a minimum of 5 Base Points on any Gaming Machine or Table Game during the promotional period. You will be awarded your maximum of 1 Colossus game per day. Remember to make sure that your Player’s Club card is correctly inserted into the gaming machine or promptly presented at the table game you are playing.

Each day you play the game could see you claim up to a $25 Casino Dollar prize but stay on top of your game because your un-played Colossus Games will expire at the end of each promotional day.

Pokies Paradise

Christchurch Casino currently hosts the largest selections of pokies in New Zealand, with over 454 Slot Machines available on the two gaming floors.

You’ll find the Valley area on the first level, and you’ll have to head upstairs for the Gallery and Privé areas that feature more variety. Christchurch Casino uses a TiTo (Ticket in, Ticket out) process, making your pokie play near effortless.

The casino’s Players Club program is also a great reason to visit the property. Once you sign up for free, you will receive $20 casino dollars without spending a cent and up to $20 additional casino dollars a week for the next three weeks. The points you earn from gaming on pokies or table games can earn you extra casino dollars, rebates on food and beverage purchases, and access to exclusive promotions and events, among others.

Christchurch Casino was New Zealand’s first establishment of its kind when it opened in 1994 and is still the destination of choice for Kiwis looking to satisfy their thirst for top-notch casino entertainment, live shows and a range of eating and drinking establishments.

Have a festive Cinco de Mayo with Play’n GO’s new Puebla Parade pokie

April 22, 2022 by Admin

Play’n GO’s new Mexican-themed pokie, Puebla Parade, is an explosion of colour, culture, and music as traditionally-attired dancers twirl across the reels in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and your winning chances.

The game’s theme is a collection of sensory delights with vivid visuals and charming animations, paired with a selection of thrilling bonus features. The pokie’s Vihuela guitar-infused soundtrack is provided by an authentic Mariachi band with a song custom-composed for this premium gaming experience.

When the Señorita Wild and Señor Wild appear on the reels they join together to form a 2x Pareja Wild and trigger a pair of respins and expand the reel set up to seven rows high, generating even more ways to win.

The free spins round is even more rewarding with the Pajera Wilds being upgraded to a 3x multiplier and roaming across the reels, creating winning chances where they land.

Charlotte Miliziano, the Head of Games at Play’n GO said,

“One of the reasons that our portfolio is the most diverse in the industry are the themes, celebrations, and culture we include in our games. We’re a community at Play’n GO and our games are a positive reflection of that. We’re dedicated to going the extra mile, you won’t find the Free Spins music in a sample library for instance. Everything from the lyrics to the music was devised and performed just for this game.”

Making Moves

Play’n GO has had a productive year so far, making its debut in two major iGaming markets. The provider was granted a Remote Gambling Operator’s License by the Licensing Authority of Gibraltar in late March. This gave its partners that hold B2C licences from Gibraltar access to its impressive catalogue of pokies.

The supplier was also granted a supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in the same month and made its entry into the province’s newly-launched iGaming market on 4 April.

Another fresh recruit for YG Masters

May 14, 2021 by Admin

Prominent online pokies powerhouse Yggdrasil has recruited another new iGaming studio for its YG Masters program.

The new addition is Jade Rabbit Studio that will join the ranks of those boosting their capacity with a potent growth-accelerating product.

Jade Rabbit Studio’s MD, Roger Admeus, stated that his team is delighted to find itself in such an advantageous position. Admeus continued, saying that the prospect of Jade Rabbit’s future online pokies being released as part of the YG Masters program and network is particularly exciting, and is made even more so because of Yggdrasil’s GATI technology.

GATI has a solid reputation for facilitating accelerated growth and being an effective model of network distribution, with promotions that benefit operators and players alike.

Taking a look at GATI

Admeus lauded Yggdrasil’s unique product, saying that Jade Rabbit Studio has dedicated itself to creating premium online content and that the quality of its titles would only be boosted by GATI and YG Masters.

GATI technology essentially powers the YG Masters programme, generating opportunities for developers to deliver their online pokies in a consistent and enhanced manner across the entire global distribution network.

A legion of studios has so far signed up to join Yggdrasil’s award-winning network distribution model. This has resulted in an ever-increasing amount of premium content being distributed across an international player base.

Word of Thoth

The first release by Jade Rabbit via YG Masters is the developer’s most recent online pokie release, Word of Thoth, which will go live on May 17.

The Ancient Egypt-themed pokie features the civilisation’s god of the moon, writing and wisdom. The game plays out on a 6×4 reel, 4096 ways to win format and boasts a top jackpot of up to 7,384x the initial wager.

The pokie is also positively packed with appealing symbols and special features, including Scatters, Wilds, Multipliers, and a Free Spins bonus game.

Yggdrasil’s Head of Partner Programs, Stuart McCarthy, was in a celebratory mood, following the news, saying that this demonstrates the company’s dedication to quality and innovation. He further stated that Yggdrasil is eager for the release of Thoth, and all the exciting content that is sure to follow in the future.

The top 5 highest RTP slots at Leo Vegas

February 26, 2021 by Admin

Regardless of all their bells and whistles, slot titles are purely games of chance, and determining exactly which slots are guaranteed to land you big or regular wins is a near impossible task.

That being said, some determiners can indicate an increased likelihood of winning, and Return to Player (RTP) is one of the more important ones. Games with a higher RTP statistically offer more frequent winning chances and an overall more enjoyable gaming experience.

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Blood Suckers by NetEnt (98% RTP)

The age of this title aside, its high RTP has kept this slot on the popularity charts for close to a decade. It features a universally compelling vampire theme and has two features that are regularly triggered. While your wins may come often, there isn’t much chance for a massive payout so the game tends to attract players who enjoy extended stints of spinning without it posing too large a threat to their bankrolls.

Jokerizer by Yggdrasil (98% RTP)

Yggdrasil was in full-on retro mode when they developed Jokerizer. The fruit machine-themed slot features instantly recognisable symbols like lucky 7s, bells, and all the iconic fruit. While it emulates the feeling of playing your favourite slot in a pub, the slot integrates modern design methods to produce sharp, immersive visuals and sound. While this game may be aimed directly at a niche market, its RTP of 98% makes it an attractive prospect for gamers of all types.

White Rabbit by Big Time Gaming (97.7%)

The classic, sometimes psychedelic tale of Alice in Wonderland is brought to vibrant life in this title. The game adopts a mildly unsettling vibe that captures the spirit of the story perfectly and the main feature sees you expanding the reels to boost your winning chances.

The slot’s high RTP of 97.7%, doesn’t guarantee that your bankroll is shielded from large losses as the game is also highly volatile with big bonus payouts appearing less often than you might like.

Money Train by Relax Gaming (up to 98%)

This Wild West-themed title starts you off with an industry-average RTP of 96.2% in the base game, but lets you take things to the next level with a handy buy feature where you trade an amount of 80x your stake for instant access to the bonus feature and a boosted RTP of 98%.

The trade-off may well be worth it as the game promises a compelling maximum reward of 20 00x your stake.

Joker Strike by Quickspin (up to 98.11%)

Quickspin’s Joker Strike takes an unconventional approach to slot gameplay by doing away with the expected bonus features in favour of a game mechanic that gives you the chance to boost the amount you claim after a winning spin. While the base game, RTP starts at 96%, you can employ the High Roller feature that can take your RTP up to 98.11%. The feature gives you winning chance-boosting features in exchange for your wager being increased for a certain number of spins.

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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.

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Beat The Beast: Griffins Gold Pokie roars to life

November 17, 2020 by Admin

The Griffin is one of the most fearsome creatures of mythical lore, but fear not, with some grit and expert crossbow handling, you can vanquish it and claim its treasure. Beat The Beast: Griffin’s Gold is the new pokie from developer Thunderkick and promises some beastly thrills.

A fearsome Griffin is illustrated in almost lifelike fashion with its fierce talons and expansive wings on full display. The beastly artwork is accompanied by detailed symbols and a mighty crossbow that you will use to vanquish your foe.

A test of strength

Beat The Beast: Griffins Gold has a fascinating array of features and a 5×3 reel format with an RTP of 96.14%. You will pit your strength against the Griffin in the bonus game and claim your prize if you have what it takes.

If you matching 3 Golden Emblem Scatters, you will receive 10 Free Spins, and the monster will emerge from its lair, rampaging across the reels as a wild symbol, potentially triggering lucrative combos wherever it lands.

Roaming Wilds

While free spins is active, wild symbols become Roaming Wilds that have growing multipliers that increase by 1x with each spin attached to them. When a Roaming Wild forms part of a winning combo, you will get an extra free spin.

Beat The Beast: Griffin’s Gold closes off Thunderkick’s Beat The Beast pokie series with an explosion of action. The title is available to play across all devices now if you’re brave enough to battle mythical might.

If this slot peaks your interest in mythical beasts, you may also want to take a look at the Hades Gigablox pokie.