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International Game Technology (IGT) announced Monday that its Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks slots awarded two jackpots totaling more than $4.5 million in March. 

The company reported that on March 5, a Megabucks slots player won $3,307,754 playing Megabucks Gold Forge at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California. 

🔔MULTI-MILLION HIT🔔 Congratulations to Graton’s latest large jackpot winner, who won $3M on MegaBucks Gold Forge! 🌟

💰 Winnings: $3,307,754.47
📌 Located by G Bar@IGTNews #norcal #sonomacounty #gratoncasino #slot #lucky pic.twitter.com/pPRUiH612R

— Graton Resort & Casino (@playgraton) March 6, 2023

Meanwhile, on March 26, another bettor won $1,230,253 playing Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

WINNER, WINNER! One lucky player turned $5 into a cool $1.2 million this weekend 😎 🎰 #youcouldbenext #keepinitreel

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— Harrah’s Resort AC (@harrahsresort) March 27, 2023

Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1,100 millionaires and awarded over $3.4 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996.

Earlier this month, Reno saw a record-breaking slot machine jackpot as a result of just a $10 bet. A player won a $14 million IGT Megabucks jackpot at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, making it the largest slot machine jackpot in the city’s history. This was also the first Megabucks jackpot to hit in Nevada in two years. 

iGaming content provider BGaming has announced the launch of Happy Ever After, a new fantasy-themed slot that is set to transport players “into a fairy tale kingdom.” 

“Played across five reels, the magical slot follows the kind-hearted commoner as he races around a forest in search of a beautiful princess, filling his pockets with treasures along the way,” the company said of the game.

Featuring captivating gameplay, a Buy Bonus feature, and the chance to win up to x5624, the game unfolds as players follow the bearded protagonist on his trusty hobby horse, determined to rescue the helpless beauty. 

The journey intensifies with the appearance of three spooky Scatter symbols on the reels, triggering the Free Spins mode. If more Scatters land on the reel during this mode, a further 10 free spins are awarded. The Princess Wild substitutes all symbols on the reels. 

Notably, the game also reintroduces the Bonus Buy feature, now accompanied by the Royal High-Road option. This feature gives players the opportunity to purchase a round of free spins or trigger the Gold Respin feature.

The Gold Respin feature adds an extra layer of thrill, as six or more gold coins activate a Bonus game, where the win can increase depending on how many coins drop onto the reels. In this bonus round, if players manage to collect a total of 15 gold coins, they will hit the maximum jackpot of €232,800.

Following an exclusive two-week pre-release run with Rox Group, the game is set to launch worldwide on May 11. Players around the globe will soon have the opportunity to revel in the slot’s cartoon-like animations, upbeat soundtrack, and endearing characters.

“As a leading content provider, we’re renowned for our entertaining themed games so I’m thrilled to add Royal High-Road to our library of more than 100 slots,” said Yulia Aliakseyeva, co-CPO at BGaming. “The honorable peasant and his friends will have players laughing all the way to a win.”

Online casino games software provider Play’n Go has expanded its successful Joker series with a new online video slot titled Free Reelin’ Joker 1000. Play’n Go notes that the new and unique online slot will provide players with straightforward yet enjoyable gameplay, allowing players of all experience levels to jump in and have some fun.

Play’n Go aims to expand its player base across the globe with the introduction of its new video slot, Free Reelin’ Joker 1000. 

Free Reelin’ Joker 1000 is a 3×1 slot that uses numbers on the reels which are relative to the win amount, keeping things simple and easy to follow. Players will also find a couple of other features that will add to the excitement of the game. The new video slot will replace the fruit symbols from the previous Free Reelin’ Joker video slot.

The company explains that in the new video slot, if a Joker lands on the reels, the reels will expand by one and the first reel will always be a 1. The following reels can be either blank, 0, or a 1, giving players a higher chance of hitting a substantial prize. If players land three zeros on a spin, this will give them a free re-spin, too.

Play’n Go notes that it is committed to providing players with enjoyable gaming experiences. By adding more games like Free Reelin’ Joker 1000 to their catalogue of games, they can appeal to newer players that are still finding the ropes, while simultaneously appealing to long-term fans of each popular series, maintaining their passion for the games.

The new game is an addition to its previous Joker series, which included video slots such as Ice Joker, Fire Joker, and Chronos Joker. 

Head of Game Retention at Play’n Go, George Olekszy said:  “We love producing games that can appeal to many different types of players. Whether you’re someone that likes complexity in their games with plenty of twists and turns, or you simply want to relax and experience some simple yet entertaining gameplay, we’ve got a title for you.

He further added, noting: “Free Reelin’ Joker 1000 is our latest addition to the ever-popular Joker series, and we couldn’t be more excited for players to try it out. The expanding reel feature when the Joker lands can really ramp up the excitement for players as they watch each number drop, slowly teasing the value of their win. We’re not joking when we say that this is sure to be yet another popular game in this fantastic series.”

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced that it is supplying games to Austrian operator win2day under a new agreement. Operated by Austrian Lotteries, win2day is the only licensed supplier of lottery and online casino in Austria, where it also provides sports betting. 

A selection of Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of Slots is being made available to win2day players over the coming weeks, said the firm. Already live is Madame Destiny Megaways, which will soon be followed by award-winning titles Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza.

Other player favorites scheduled for release include Big Bass Bonanza, Big Bass Splash, The Dog House Megaways, Fruit Party, Book of the Fallen, John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen, and Wolf Gold.  

“The partnership with win2day follows a pattern of continued expansion for Pragmatic Play in regulated markets across the globe,” said the company in a press statement.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “I’m excited to welcome win2day to our growing customer base in Austria. Pragmatic Play is proud to partner with operators who share our commitment to product quality and player protection, as we strive to provide engaging entertainment experiences for new and established audiences worldwide.” 

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play

Martin Miesler, Head of Games at win2day, said: “We are delighted to have partnered with Pragmatic Play and begin uploading its slot content to our platform. Win2day is proud of providing the most impressive and innovative offering to our online casino players, a criterion that Pragmatic Play fills perfectly and we can’t wait to see how our audience responds.” 

The announcement comes as Pragmatic Play also targets expansion in other regulated markets across the globe, including Latin America, where it will be speaking and exhibiting its latest content at this year’s Peru Gaming Show (PGS), described as “Mission #7” on its “Latam Missions Itinerary.”

The event is set to take place on June 14th and June 15th at Lima’s Jockey Exhibition Center. The event has a full program lined up with seminars and panels based on current and future industry trends and topics.

Cyprus’ total gross revenue from class A (retail sportsbook) and class B (online betting) bookmakers totaled €267.6 million ($291.6 million) during the first quarter of 2023, up 21% when compared to the same period last year. According to the National Betting Authority (NBA), income from class B amounted to €190.9 million ($53.8 billion), or 71.3% of the total, while income from class A amounted to €76.7 million ($21.6 billion).

Gross income from class A bookmakers rose by 15% year-over-year and 144% compared with the first quarter of 2021, whereas gross income from class B bookmakers rose by 24% year-over-year and 33% compared with the first quarter of 2021.

According to the NBA, the total payout for Class A and B players in the first quarter of 2023 has reached a total of €234.3 million ($66.1 billion), up 22% when compared to the same quarter last year. The largest share of the total profit distribution, amounting to €172.5 million ($48.6 billion), was paid to Class B players.

The nationwide count of Class A licensed premises experienced a decrease of one premise in comparison to the corresponding quarter of the previous year, resulting in a total of 489 premises across the country.

The first quarter of 2023 also witnessed a notable decline of 63% in the count of license cancellations and withdrawals when compared to the same quarter in 2022. Additionally, the number of employees working within licensed premises amounted to 1,364 during the first quarter of 2023, indicating a slight decrease of 1% when compared to the same period last year, as reported by the NBA.

The Malta Gaming Authority announced on Thursday that it has canceled the authorization awarded to EGMIT Elite Limited, which runs the Elite24bet brand, based on specific breaches of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations.

According to MGA, the operator breached specific terms of Regulation 9 of the Gaming Licence Fees Regulations, including failure to comply with an order issued by the authority, as well as failing to adhere to certain regulations and laws.

The regulator further pointed out breaches related to a failure to discharge financial commitments for its operations; failure to meet commitments to players promptly; and failure to pay fees promptly. 

“The Authority, in its sole discretion, has determined that there is material and sufficient reason for suspending the authorization,” said the regulator. “One of the grounds for suspension envisaged in regulation 9 arises and the Authority, in its sole discretion, determines that cancellation of the authorization is the most appropriate measure.”

Withdrawal of the license means the operator is no longer authorized to carry out gaming operations under the MGA license. The former licensee must remove any reference to approval from the Malta regulator with immediate effect. Elite24bet customers are advised to contact the MGA with any concerns about the ruling.

The MGA stated that EGMIT Elite has the option to appeal against the decision in line with Article 43 of the Malta Gaming Act. However, the regulator also noted that such was the manner of the breaches, it has filed a police report against the operator. In addition, the regulator has initiated liquidation proceedings.

Pragmatic Solutions, a provider of Player Account Management (PAM) platform for regulated markets, announced the integration of Alea’s iGaming aggregation platform into its offering. The strategic integration expands the spectrum of third-party game providers accessible to Pragmatic Solutions’ operator network.

Pragmatic Solutions provides an API-based PAM platform that enables its clients to extend the core technology through integrations and accelerate their growth. The platform allows iGaming and sportsbook operators to ensure regulatory compliance and handle risk besides helping them flexibly manage their brands, promotions, and player experiences, says the supplier.

As per the company, the platform is pre-integrated with hundreds of third-party content, payments, and service providers. It also supports the integration of new services of the operators’ choosing.

For its part, Alea’s aggregator provides a responsive online portfolio of over 10,000 games, including slots, table games, and live casino, sourced from more than 130 third-party suppliers. Alea’s aggregation platform is also equipped with exclusive content and a set of player engagement tools to enhance operators’ performance.

Jordi Sendra, COO at Alea, said: “We are delighted to extend our distribution network through this strategic collaboration with Pragmatic Solutions. This integration presents a valuable opportunity for Pragmatic’s PAM platform clients around the world to effortlessly access our massive library of classic casino games, slots, and live games.

“This strategic partnership exemplifies our commitment to enhancing the gaming experience for players, while providing operators with the personalized portfolio they need to empower their brands in localized markets.”

“We are pleased to further enrich our licensees’ options through our collaboration with Alea. By integrating Alea’s renowned aggregation offering into our PAM platform, we are elevating the range of game providers available to our operators,” Ashley Lang, CEO at Pragmatic Solutions, said.

“This integration underscores our dedication to meeting operators’ diverse business needs by providing them with the highest number of game providers, enhancing their ability to curate exceptional gaming experiences for their players.”