Developer of gambling content Zitro announced today it has expanded its European footprint by entering the market in Croatia with Luckia Casino Zagreb.
Expanding Slot Offering at Casino Zagreb
The agreement with Spanish-based Luckia Gaming Group will allow Zitro to deliver its suite of video slots and enhance the product offering at Luckia Casino Zagreb, helping the casino lure players with gaming entertainment paired with attractive prizes.
Commenting on the development, Pedro Rodríguez, country manager at Luckia, pointed to two of the games that position Zitro among the industry’s leading developers of gaming content.
“Link King and Link Me are truly amazing products, both for players and for us as operators,” Rodríguez said, convinced that these products present “a very attractive option to diversify the full range of games” that Luckia is making available to its customers at Casino Zagreb.
Featuring two of Zitro’s finest, these first-class slot games operated on the Fusion Glare cabinet will bring to Luckia Casino Zagreb all the exciting features that have earned them popularity among casino players around the world and proved to be a safe bet for casino operators. Zitro’s Fusion Glare cabinets, the shortest model in the range, come with two 27-inch screens each and a new Smartdeck console.
At the end of last year, Zitro delivered 160 Glare Cabinets to Grupo Boldt in Argentina and continued to grow its Latin American footprint. Installed at the group’s Santa Fe, Trilenium, Tandil, del Mar, and Melincué casinos, the cabinets featured Zitro’s popular games Link Me, Link King, 88 Link, and Mega King.
Earlier this year, Spanish land-based casino operator, Cirsa Casinos, introduced Zitro’s Mega King in Mexico to entice players with its engaging mechanics, scalable progressives, eye-catching graphics and premium sound.
Zitro’s First Steps in Croatia
On behalf of Zitro, the director of Casinos Spain, Jaime Anibal, commented on the announcement, “delighted to be able to offer” some of the [company’s] greatest hits in Croatia,” in partnership with Luckia, and grateful to its partner for the trust shown in Zitro’s products.
We are fully confident that Link King and Link Me will succeed in Croatia just as they are succeeding worldwide.
Jaime Anibal, director of Casinos Spain
Operating out of Spain, Luckia Gaming Group manages several casinos globally, among which Luckia Casino Zagreb. It is located in Hotel Antunović Zagreb and first opened doors to the public in 2007 as Golden Sun Casino, and rebranded to Luckia Casino Zagreb in 2017 when the company officially launched its international brand.
Throughout history, women have made great strides, breaking through social, economic, political, and cultural barriers in the fight for equality. On International Women’s Day on March 8th and Women’s History Month throughout March, we are celebrating these breakthroughs while keeping an eye on future generations of politicians, parents, students, doctors, neighbors, friends, and so much more. As we work to #BreaktheBias and forge women’s equality, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) wants to draw your attention to a rising concern — how women are uniquely drawn in by problem gambling and the barriers that may prevent them from seeking help.
As we strive for diversity, equity, and inclusivity on every level, it is important to recognize that gambling disorders do not discriminate, and women are not excluded from these disorders’ harmful impacts. Alongside Women’s History Month is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), a time where we promote public awareness of the effects of problem gambling. This hidden addiction may not show itself as obviously as other compulsive behaviors, but its impact is just as real.
While there is an assumption that problem gambling is mostly limited to men, this is not true. For example, recent studies show that women account for almost one-third of total sports bettors. [1] While sports betting is still illegal in Florida, the American Gaming Association estimates illegal sports gambling accounts for $511 billion of all sports bets placed each year, so there are many ways that men and women alike can still place bets on their preferred teams. [2]
Women typically have different motivations for gambling than men — while men thrive on the action and competition of gambling, women often see it as an escape from their realities and find temporary relief as they lose themselves in games such as slots, video poker, lotteries, and bingo. [3] In addition to different avenues of gambling, women may also perceive a gambling problem in a different light. With less representation of female problem gambling across media, women may feel alone in their struggles, with some expressing it would be more shameful to experience problem gambling than other addictions, such as alcohol, as they seem more common. [4]
With societal pressures and perceptions that women must be responsible caregivers, the fear of being seen as irresponsible due to gambling may lead to additional shame and loneliness for women. [5] This stigma could keep women from seeking the help and support they need and deserve and keep our society as a whole from reaching true equality in every facet of life.
The best way we can honor the achievements of the women who have gone before us while protecting present and future generations from the negative impacts of problem gambling is to break down the stigma surrounding seeking help and spreading awareness of resources for recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with problem gambling, remember that recovery is Your One Sure Thing when you call or text 888-ADMIT-IT. This 24/7, multilingual, confidential and free HelpLine is available for any Florida resident looking to connect with the resources they need to experience freedom from compulsive gambling behaviors. As we celebrate the strong women in our lives, the FCCG wants you to be aware of resources such as our Literature Packet, a tool we put together that is tailored to women struggling with problem gambling so that they can experience healing that meets them where they are.
Sokolic, Bill. “Studies: Women Make up about One-Third of Sports Bettors.” GGB News, 20 July 2021, https://ggbnews.com/article/studies-women-make-up-about-one-third-of-sports-bettors/.
“New Aga Report Shows Americans Gamble More than Half a Trillion Dollars Illegally Each Year.” American Gaming Association, 6 Dec. 2022, https://www.americangaming.org/new/new-aga-report-shows-americans-gamble-more-than-half-a-trillion-dollars-illegally-each-year/#:~:text=Washington%2C%20D.C.%20%E2%80%93%20Americans%20gamble%20an,from%20the%20American%20Gaming%20Association.
Hacksaw Gaming, a supplier of premium iGaming content, has struck a new deal to supply the Malta-based Glitnor Group with content. As agreed, two of the latter company’s gaming brands will integrate Hacksaw games into their offerings.
The partnership will see the supplier power its new partner’s HappyCasino and LuckyCasino brands with its full portfolio of games. As a result, their players will be able to play some of the best titles Hacksaw Gaming has to offer, including Wanted Dead or a Wild, Dork Unit, Chaos Crew and the award-winning R.I.P. City.
Hacksaw Gaming has been supplying operators with premium slots ever since its foundation in 2018. The studio strives to disrupt the online gambling sector through its innovative, user-driven tech and games.
The company is headquartered in Malta and is available in more than 20 regulated jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Malta, Italy, Germany, Ontario, Spain, Sweden, Greece, Romania and West Virginia, among others. Glitnor Group will therefore join an international list of operators using Hacksaw’s Games.
The Deal Will Help Glitnor Maintain Its Momentum
Hacksaw Gaming’s chief commercial officer, Gabrielle Star, commented on the deal, saying that partnering with Glitnor Group will expand her company’s reach in many regulated markets. This notably includes Sweden where the operator is very popular.
Star added that the gambling company has the same values as Hacksaw Gaming.
Glitnor Group shares our vision for a mobile-first world driven by next-gen technology. We’re excited to showcase some real showstoppers like Wanted Dead or a Wild, R.I.P. City and Chaos Crew to a brand-new audience.
Gabrielle Star, CCO, Hacksaw Gaming
Glitnor Group’s head of games, Sven da Waard, also released a statement on the deal. He said that he is excited to bring Hacksaw Gaming titles to LuckyCasino and HappyCasino players, further boosting engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for us to deliver innovative and entertaining gaming experiences to our customers that they won’t find anywhere else.
Sven da Waard, head of games, Glitnor Group
Glitnor Group holds Sweden and MGA licenses and is one of the powerhouses in the European online gambling market. The company is known for its focus on Sweden and its dedication to innovation and excellent gaming content.
Speaking of innovation, Glitnor Group’s LuckyCasino, which launched in 2018, was one of the first companies to adopt Trustly’s Pay N Play method, which makes registering and depositing money a seamless and intuitive process. Glitnor believes that the addition of this revolutionary tech helped LuckyCasino cement itself as the fastest-growing gambling brand in Sweden.
A lo largo de la historia, las mujeres han dado grandes pasos, rompiendo barreras sociales, económicas, políticas y culturales en la lucha por la igualdad. En el Día Internacional de la Mujer el 8de marzo y el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer durante todo marzo, estamos festejando estos avances mientras mantenemos la vista sobre las futuras generaciones de políticos, padres, estudiantes, médicos, vecinos, amigos y mucho más. A medida que trabajamos para #BreaktheBias (#RomperelSesgo) y forjar la igualdad de las mujeres, el Consejo de Juego Compulsivo de Florida (FCCG) quiere llamar su atención sobre una preocupación creciente: cómo las mujeres se ven atraídas de manera singular por las apuestas problemáticas y las barreras que pueden impedirles buscar ayuda.
A medida que luchamos por la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión a todos los niveles, es importante reconocer que los trastornos de las apuestas no discriminan, y las mujeres no se ven excluidas de los impactos dañinos de estos trastornos. Junto con el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer está el Mes de Concientización sobre el Problema de las Apuestas (PGAM),un tiempo durante el cual promovemos la conciencia pública sobre los efectos de las apuestas problemáticas. Esta adicción oculta puede no mostrarse de modo tan evidente como otros comportamientos compulsivos, pero su impacto es igual de real.
Si bien hay la suposición de que las apuestas problemáticas se limitan principalmente a los hombres, esto no es cierto. Por ejemplo, estudios recientes muestran que las mujeres representan casi un tercio del total de los apostadores deportivos. [1] Si bien las apuestas deportivas siguen siendo ilegales en Florida, la American Gaming Association estima que las apuestas deportivas ilegales representan 511 mil millones de dólares de todas las apuestas deportivas que se hacen cada año, por lo que hay muchas formas en que hombres y mujeres por igual pueden apostar por sus equipos preferidos. [2]
Las mujeres suelen tener diferentes motivaciones que los hombres para apostar: mientras que los hombres prosperan en la acción y la competencia de las apuestas, las mujeres a menudo las ven como un escape de sus realidades y encuentran un alivio temporal al perderse en juegos de azar como los tragamonedas, el video póker,las loterías y el bingo. [3] Además de las diferentes avenidas para las apuestas, las mujeres también pueden percibir un problema de apuestas bajo una luz diferente. Con una menor representación femenina de las apuestas problemáticas en los medios de comunicación, las mujeres pueden sentirse solas en sus luchas, y algunas expresan que sería más vergonzoso tener problemas con las apuestas que con otras adicciones, como el alcohol, ya que parecen más comunes. [4]
Con las presiones sociales y las percepciones de que las mujeres deben ser cuidadoras responsables, el miedo a ser vistas como irresponsables debido a las apuestas puede llevar a una vergüenza y soledad adicionales para las mujeres. [5] Este estigma podría impedir que las mujeres obtengan la ayuda y el apoyo que necesitan y merecen, y evitar que nuestra sociedad en su conjunto alcance la verdadera igualdad en todas las facetas de la vida.
La mejor manera de honrar los logros de las mujeres que nos han precedido al tiempo que protegemos a las generaciones presentes y futuras contra los impactos negativos de las apuestas problemáticas es romper el estigma que rodea la búsqueda de ayuda y la difusión de la conciencia sobre los recursos que hay para la recuperación. Si usted o un ser querido están batallando con las apuestas problemáticas, recuerde que la recuperación es Your One Sure Thing (su única cosa segura) cuando llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 888-ADMIT-IT. Esta línea de ayuda multilingüe, confidencial y gratuita las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, está disponible para cualquier residente de Florida que busque conectarse con los recursos que necesita para liberarse de los comportamientos de apuestas compulsivas. Mientras festejamos a las mujeres fuertes de nuestras vidas, el FCCG quiere que usted conozca recursos como nuestro Paquete de literatura, una herramienta que creamos y que está diseñada específicamente para mujeres que luchan con apuestas problemáticas para que puedan experimentar una sanación que va a donde ellas están.
Sokolic, Bill. “Estudios: Las mujeres representan aproximadamente un tercio de los apostadores deportivos”. GGB News, 20 de julio de 2021, https://ggbnews.com/article/studies-women-make-up-about-one-third-of-sports-bettors/.
“Un nuevo informe de Aga muestra que los estadounidenses apuestan más de 500 billones de dólares ilegalmente cada año”. American Gaming Association, 6 de diciembre de 2022, https://www.americangaming.org/new/new-aga-report-shows-americans-gamble-more-than-half-a-trillion-dollars-illegally-each-year/#:~:text=Washington%2C%20D.C.%20%E2%80%93%20Americans%20gamble%20an,from%20the%20American%20Gaming%20Association.
Hoja informativa para apostadoras – Ncpgambling.org. https://www.ncpgambling.org/files/WOMEN_GAMBLERS_FACTS.pdf.
“Las apostadoras y la salud mental”. Algamus, https://www.algamus.org/blog/female-gamblers-mental-health.
Hoja informativa para apostadoras – Ncpgambling.org. https://www.ncpgambling.org/files/WOMEN_GAMBLERS_FACTS.pdf.
The industry body of the UK gaming and betting sector, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), announced Wednesday the results following the Safer Gambling Week which took place back in October. The new data, confirms the success of the initiative as it indicates that thousands of gamblers have set deposit limits, while impressions on social media platforms skyrocketed.
The BGC revealed that Safer Gambling Week helped generate some 30 million impressions via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. This result, when compared to the figure from 2021, marked an increase of 21%.
“Safer Gambling Week is an annual cross-sector initiative bringing together the UK and Irish regulated betting and gaming industry – including bookmakers, amusement arcades, bingo clubs, casinos and online gaming operators – with charities and stakeholders to encourage safe and responsible play,“
reads a statement released by the BGC
Additionally, during October, when the Safer Gambling Week took place, some 200,000 different accounts implemented deposit limits. This data, when compared to the data from the same period the prior year, marked an increase of 12.5%. What’s more, some 60% of the players that set deposit limits did that for the first time.
Last but not least, the BGC explained that the “number of players actively using reality checks – on-screen alerts tracking how long customers are playing – rose by an astonishing 300%.”
The BGC Is Happy with the Recent Results
BGC’s chief executive, Michael Dugher, praised the latest results acknowledging the positive impact of Safer Gambling Week. He added that the initiative continues to encourage gamblers to use safer gambling tools and benefit from the services of licensed operators.
Dugher said that the popularity of safer gambling tools continues to grow and by now, there are millions of customers benefitting from time outs and deposit limits. According to BGC’s boss, safer gambling tools make the regulated gambling market stand out.
“Safer Gambling Week is further evidence of the regulated industry’s determination to keep raising standards.“
Michael Dugher, chief executive of the BGC
At the same time, Dugher reminded that the black market or unlicensed operators do not offer the same methods for protection as the regulated sector. In conclusion, BGC’s chief executive said that the Council is looking forward to this year’s edition of the initiative which is expected to bring further success.
The recent results were released after recently, the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, confirmed that the problem gambling rate in the country has decreased. The watchdog said that the rate of problem gambling among adults has decreased from 0.3% to 0.2%.
His name is Steven L. and he started out with a $5 progressive bet, which in turn made him eligible for one of four total progressive payouts. He hit his magical Royal Flush on the flop, and that’s how he won the mega jackpot.
Prairie Band Casino Win
He was dealt a King and a Jack of Hearts, and the flop brought him the incredibly lucky 10 of Hearts, Queen of Hearts, and Ace of Hearts, fulfilling his winning five-card Royal Flush. According to Kansas TV station WIBW’s report, Steven was dealt four of a kind not four hours earlier, winning himself the Minor Progressive in Ultimate Texas Hold’em.
While this was undisputedly a very lucky day for Steven, the casino manager was cited by WIBW saying that there were 661 progressive wins since the Linked Progressive was brought to Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Mississippi Stud tables. The casino paid out more than $3.9 million in total progressive wins so far. Still, Steven’s win is probably of the most sizeable ones.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta operates the Prairie Band Casino and Resort, and this is one of the six cities that have tribal-run casinos in the state. There are also four state-run casinos in Kansas City, Pittsburg, Mulvane, and Dodge City, that offer casino-style games. The total number of casinos in the state currently is 11, according to the American Gaming Association.
Wins in Las Vegas and Nevada
It’s been a busy start of the year for progressive poker jackpots, and it’s not just in Kansas. Towards the end of January, a lucky visitor of Aliante Casino in North Las Vegas, Nevada, won a progressive jackpot totaling $100,000. His winning hand was again a Royal Flush, which he was dealt in a game on a Multi Poker Progressive machine on the casino’s floor.
As for non-poker wins, an unnamed player won a $3.2 million progressive jackpot on a slot machine at the Bellagio Las Vegas in February. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the player won $3,257,830 on a Triple Gold Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin slot game. International Game Technology (IGT) – the manufacturer of the slot machine – announced the jackpot.
Other Progressive Wins
February wasn’t a lucky month only for slots players in Las Vegas, of course. LeAnn W. won an astounding more than $3.27 million in a Wheel of Fortune slot machine progressive game. She got lucky and won the jackpot during birthday celebrations with family members. They had another great reason to celebrate after LeAnn W. became a multi-millionaire on the spot.
Progressive jackpots aren’t exclusive to casinos, however. Instant Win Gaming (IWG) is a provider of eInstant games for lotteries. IWG confirmed that multiple record progressive jackpots have been awarded since the start of the year. This includes a $403,618 win in the Michigan Lottery, the $785,414 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery, and another jackpot in the New Hampshire Lottery totaling $392,703.
White Hat Gaming, a provider of state-of-the-art online gambling products and solutions, has penned an exclusive PAM deal with Jackpocket, a leading American lottery app. The deal comes amid Jackpocket’s foray into iGaming and will see White Hat manage accounts for its players.
As announced by the companies on LinkedIn, Jackpocket will receive assess to White Hat’s PAM solution including its cashier and traveling wallet solutions. These functionalities are all designed to provide White Hat partners with unparalleled flexibility.
The US-facing deal is an important milestone for White Hat, which has been keen to expand its presence in the region. North America has been a key market for the iGaming provider’s long-term strategy.
The partnership between Jackpocket and White Hat Gaming will be inaugurated in New Jersey, once the former company launches its online casino offering there. Jackpocket’s iGaming foray into the Garden State will be made possible by its agreement with Caesars Interactive Entertainment New Jersey.
While Jackpocket has big plans for its iGaming launch, it will also continue to expand the presence of its lottery tickets app.
Jackpocket Is Glad to Have White Hat as Its Partner
Tony Vartanian, Jackpocket’s chief growth and revenue officer, said that his team needed a reliable platform partner that would accelerate his company’s iGaming launch.
As we continue to innovate and bring our Jackpocket users new gaming experiences beyond Lottery, we set out to identify a platform partner that could accelerate our 2023 Online Casino launch in New Jersey.
Tony Vartanian, chief growth & revenue officer, Jackpocket
Vartanian explained that White Hat is an ally that will enable Jackpocket’s teams to deliver the “exceptional product experience” its customers now expect. He concluded that his team is excited to partner with White Hat Gaming and benefit from its vision and capabilities.
Meanwhile, Philip Gelvan, White Hat Gaming’s chief executive officer, said that his team is thrilled to partner with a brand as recognizable as Jackpocket. He said that he cannot wait to launch Jackpocket’s iGaming product and bring its products to more players.
The agreement is another major development in the White Hat story and once again highlights the huge pоtential for iGaming in regulated states.
Philip Gelvan, CEO, White Hat Gaming
White Hat Gaming is known for its robust platform solution. The company beat a distinguished shortlist at the SBC North America Awards and took home the Innovation of the Year and Platform of the Year awards.
The UK Team Championship is one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) calendar. Players travel the length and breadth of the United Kingdom to represent their teams. This year, the UK Team Championship saw 45 teams of eight players battle it out for supremacy at Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham. When the dust settled, it was Scotsquad that were victorious, and they take the coveted gold APAT medals back over the border.
Each entrant paid £120 to enter the UK Team Championship, and the £36,000 prize pool was split between the team event and the individual race for glory. The top seven teams fought tooth and nail for the lion’s share of £27,000 with the top nine individuals capturing a slice of £9,000.
Bishops Cleeve Bar 9 and LV22 progressed to Day 2 having lost only one player each, giving them every chance of becoming UK Team Championship champions. Scotsquad, who won the gold medal in Manchester in 2014 and again in Blackpool in 2017, entered Day 2 with five of their eight members still in the mix.
The tension around Dusk Till Dawn increased as the field thinned because each deeper finishing position earned vital Team leaderboard points. The Team Event bubble burst when Frome Poker Group lost its final player and could only amass 253 points. London Poker Meetup finished seventh with 254 points, showing how close Frome Poker Group was to securing a payout.
Carterton Poker Club (262 points) finished sixth, North Tyneside Poker (338) fifth, and LBPN (391) fourth.
Team LV22
LV22 (426), made up of Andy Roonye, Andy Grant, Nick Smith, Robert Smith, Kieran Westbrook, Espen Helland, Graham Muncie, and Liam Lapping, locked in third place, and took home £4,200 plus a bronze APAT medal.
Team Bishops Cleeve Bar 9
Second place, a silver medal and £5,600 went to Bishops Cleeve Bar 9 (460). Fraser Nicoll, Dan Pope, John Gallop, Iain Dicks, John Hext, Matt Keane, Roy Bowles, and Jamie Witter being that team’s members.
That left Rab McCarrol, Colin Napier, Willy Higgins, James Marriot, Nicholas Howat, Donald Sloss, Clare Duffy, and George Dick of Scotsquad (499) to get their hands on the famous gold APAT medal in addition to £8,000 to share between themselves.
UK Team Championship Team Standings
Place
Points
Team
Prize
1
499
Scotsquad
£8,000
2
460
Bishops Cleeve Bar 9
£5,600
3
426
LV22
£4,200
4
391
LBPN
£3,200
5
338
North Tyneside Poker
£2,400
6
262
Carterton Poker Club
£2,000
7
254
London Poker Meetup
£1,600
Tinnion Takes Down The Individual Championship
While players had one eye on the Team standings, they were also heavily invested in their own performances because £9,000 was up for grabs in the individual part of the UK Team Championship.
Hugh Cairnie was the first individual to see some prize money land in their wallet, namely £300 for a ninth-place finish. Dan Crabbe, Chris Roberts, and Nicholas Howat followed suit, with Howat’s sixth-place finish going some way to lock in the Team title for Scotsquad.
Warren Carless, and Alastair Hackett crashed by the wayside, leaving only three players in the hunt for the title of individual champion. Ryan Houghton of Angies room busted in third for a bronze medal and £1,250. Houghton’s untimely demise left Wayne Tinnion (Geordie Poker) and Jon Young (Carterton Poker Club) heads-up for the title. Young fell in second for a silver medal and £1,800, with Tinnion taking home a gold medal and £2,500 for his efforts.
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APAT UK Team Championship Individual Results
Place
Player
Team
Prize
1
Wayne Tinnion
Geordie Poker
£2,500
2
Jon Young
Carterton Poker Club
£1,800
3
Ryan Houghton
Angies Room
£1,250
4
Alastair Hackett
Midlands Freelancers
£900
5
Warren Carless
Malvern Poker Club
£750
6
Nicholas Howat
Scotsquad
£600
7
Chris Roberts
Blonde Poker
£500
8
Dan Crabbe
Frome Poker Group
£400
9
Hugh Cairnie
Blue Blood
£300
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Kane Hester, a famous soccer player a part of Elgin City, was accused of his alleged involvement in fraud against a bookmaker along with multiple other individuals, a report reveals. On Tuesday, BBC revealed that Hester, along with three other men, were accused of participating in a fraudulent scheme to defraud Bet365, the famous bookmaker.
Besides the soccer player, other alleged participants in the activity include Findlay Soutar, Calvin Parrott and Brodie Myres. Allegedly, the four men hit some £17,333 ($14,600) in winnings from Bet365. It is believed from the total, some £13,583 ($11,500) in winnings were obtained thanks to the illegal activity.
The fraudulent scheme reportedly dates back to 2019. Back then, for a game from the Scottish League Cup, Hester received a yellow card. The three other participants allegedly placed multiple wagers just before the game. Accusations against Myles, Parrot and Soutar claim that they engaged in five separate wagers. Those bets allegedly defrauded the bookmaker out of £13,583 ($11,500) in 5-1 odds of winning.
Police Raids Hester’s Home, Finds £2,400
The new report revealed that law enforcement raided the home of the 27-year-old soccer player. Reportedly, when police arrived at Hester’s home, they found some £2,400 ($2,030) in a bedside drawer. A video record of the police raid was shown to the court and the soccer player is reportedly heard saying “I’ve got the money, it’s at home. If I take you home and give you the money, that’s what happened. I was booked in a game and my friends gave me money for it – £2,500.”
In light of the accusations, the Scottish Football Association vowed to probe Hester’s performance in the aforementioned game. What will happen next remains to be determined as the trial is ongoing.
The announcement about the alleged scam comes after early last month, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) released its report for suspicious betting alerts for 2022, reporting a total of 268 suspicious alerts. Not unexpectedly, the highest number of alerts were recorded in Europe, a total of 126. Although tennis was the sport with the highest number of suspicious alerts, soccer was ranked second, with 67 suspected alerts for 2022.
The online gaming aggregator and provider of casino content has chosen the largest casino streaming community in the world to release its freshest slot part of its iconic “Book” series, Book of Power. The new slot with a max win of up to 15,000x the stake, the classic Expanding Symbol game mechanic, and two different Free Spins modes has been called the provider’s Game of the Quarter.
Book of Power Metrics Overview
Reels: 5
Rows: 3
Paylines: 10
RTP: 96.11%
Hit Freq: –
Max Win: 15,000x
Volatility: High
Min/Max Bet: 0.10-30
Release date: March 8, 2023
The Most Refined Game in the Book Series
The new release from the premium business-to-business provider currently boasts the highest production quality from all of Relax Gaming’s previous “Book of” titles.
As explained by the company’s director of casino products Shelley Hannah, the previous “wonderful” collaborations with CasinoGrounds and positive feedback received from players convinced the two parties to once again reunite for the release of the new thrilling title. Hannah also spoke about the plethora of “exciting new features and excellent visuals” that have been integrated into the new game to create an unforgettable quest for players.
In February 2022, the two partnered for the launch of Beast Mode, a slot with high volatility inspired by the eighties. The Net Games slot released at the end of 2022 was the result of another excellent collaboration between the two when the streaming community once again had a say in the final development of the game.
In 2020, Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds released Iron Bank, a Cuban-themed slot with a max win of 49998.9x the bet.
Giving Players What They Want
The 2016-founded CasinoGrounds streaming community is a group of online casino streamers and players looking to “set the grounds for our streamers and fans to share knowledge and discuss” all things related to online casinos.
Once again, the community has had its own say in the creation of the new title released together with Relax Gaming, making sure it hosts the most popular and appreciated game features preferred by players.
The game features a beautiful backdrop that carries players to what appears to be a pyramid’s entrance with two large statues on the sides. The soundtrack nicely complements the overall aesthetics and storylines.
While venturing through Ancient Egypt from the position of an explorer searching for the mysterious book that yields massive powers, players will come across lucrative features like the Free Spins and Power Free Spins modes, the Power Bet feature, Wild Book symbols, and Hot Mode.
During Free Spins mode, the Expanding Symbol is randomly selected and can expand to generate bigger payouts. During Power Free Spins, similar actions can occur, with additional Expanding Symbols and special win multipliers possibly making an appearance.
To increase their chances of activating a bonus game by 170%, the provider has created the Power Bet feature. At the same time, the Hot Mode boosts the chances of scoring a greater win while the Bonus Buy will engage the Free Spins bonus.
At the start of the year, Relax Gaming announced the release of Horror Hotel, a new horror slot with the Mystery Symbol feature.
