Mobile-first games developer OneTouch has announced the launch of its latest engaging arcade game, Loot or Boot.

Played against the immersive backdrop of a mysterious treasure map, landlubbers who enjoy the fast-paced pirate theme and soundtrack could be forced to walk the plank if they hesitate to hoist the mainsail.

The title caters to experienced enthusiasts and total newcomers alike by allowing players to select their volatility level, choosing from one of five categories between ‘easy’ and ‘nightmare’, each of which brings a unique thematic symbol such as a treasure chest, set of keys or skull-engraved gold coins.

The release caps a highly successful 2020 for OneTouch, with the mobile-first games studio extending its commercial reach in regulated markets across Europe and Latin America ahead of a major product launch in its pipeline for early 2021.

Petra Maria Poola, Head of Business Development and Operations at OneTouch, said: “Players in the mood for a treasure hunt should climb aboard the pirate ship and gallantly set sail for the high seas in our thrilling new game, Loot or Boot.

“Customisable to the full spectrum of player experience levels, it’s the perfect option for operator partners looking to drive revenue, and we look forward to continuing to roll out premium mobile games in 2021.”

Live games provider TVBET has announced the launch of four new games tailored to Asian markets.  

Created specifically at the request of TVBET’s Asian partner, Supernowa, Andar Bahar, Teen Patti, 32 Cards, and 7Up 7Down have been integrated and are available on the operator’s site.

Though the new games will already be familiar to many in Asia, TVBET says it expects them to find popularity globally due to their novelty to many players. 

For those not familiar with the games, TVBET provided a brief introduction to each:

• Andar Bahar — a simple game with two special sections, ANDAR and BAHAR. First, the presenter draws a single card – the Joker – and places it in a specially designated space. She then draws additional cards one by one, placing them alternately into the ANDAR and BAHAR sections. The goal of the game is to find a card of the same value as the joker.
  
• Teen Patti — this is played between two conditional players. After shuffling the deck, the presenter alternately deals three cards for each player. The object of the game is simply to collect a stronger hand than the opponent.

• 32 Cards — this game is played with a non-standard deck of 32 cards – there are no cards from Ace to five. The game is played between four conditional players (Player 8, Player 9, Player 10, Player 11). The player’s number refers to that player’s individual starting point. After the shuffle, the presenter deals one card to each player. The value of this card is added to the initial number of points (8, 9, 10 or 11). The player who collects the most points wins.
  
• 7UP 7DOWN — this game uses eight 52-card decks at the same time. The presenter carefully shuffles these eight decks together, after which they are placed in a shoe. The presenter then begins to draw cards. The aim is to guess which card will be drawn. Will it be a card with a value greater than seven, below seven or the seven card itself?

Staying with TVBET, earlier this month the company formed a new partnership with Pronet Gaming, adding 12 games to the platform provider’s portfolio.

Game developer Evoplay Entertainment is kicking off the St Patrick’s Day celebrations with an exhilarating new slot title, Ellen’s Fortune.

The game follows an enchanting Princess named Ellen, who invites players to form winning combinations by tossing her special coin of luck.

Punters hunting a four-leaf clover could be in for a treat during the Free Spins game, when a prize-packed pot of gold may appear in the magical forest where the title is set.

Offering a wealth of symbols, payouts and free games, the tech-first studio’s latest Irish-themed hit will be sure to get the St. Patrick’s Day spirit going for every player, offering one of the most immersive Irish-themes yet to hit the market.

Ellen’s Fortune builds up to the launch of another highly anticipated Evoplay Entertainment slot, Epic Legends, with both titles set to help the supplier continue attracting a wide range of different audiences from across the globe.

The studio’s latest release also showcases its advanced game engine, Spinential, which accelerates loading times by 10x, as well as offering an enhanced UI, autospin feature and game history mobile bar, allowing players to re-view each winning spin.

Commenting on the launch, Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay Entertainment, said: “Bettors channelling the luck of the Irish will savour the chance to enjoy Ellen’s Fortune, an all-action gaming experience set to turn competitors green with envy.

“Inspired by Irish folklore, the slot takes players on an enchanted adventure through a magical forest, with Free Spins, special symbols and pots of gold to be discovered along the way. We can’t wait to introduce it to our players!”

Staying with Evolplay Entertainment, earlier this month the company unveiled a new collection of classic-themed slots; Ice Mania, Fruit Nova, Fruit Nova Super, and Unlimited Wishes.

SoftSwiss Game Aggregator has announced the integration of casino games from provider Eyecon. 

Eyecon’s offering adds to the aggregator’s offering of more than 11,000 different games from over 70 providers. 

More than 90 Eyecon games will now be available for SoftSwiss White Label operators and Game Aggregator clients operating under the Curacao license. These include a wide variety of casino and bingo slots, such as the popular Fluffy Favourites, Shaman’s Dream, Sugar Train, Irish Luck, and Twinkle. 

Nikita Keino, Partner Managers Team Lead at SoftSwiss commented:” Our team here at SoftSwiss is excited to partner with Eyecon, the gaming provider delivering one of the best bingo slots on the market! We’re glad that their gaming offering will now join SoftSwiss extensive portfolio”.

Staying with Eyecon, last month the supplier announced a partnership with Broadway Gaming.

Slots provider Play’n GO can now access a substantial new Latin American market, after securing accreditation from the Buenos Aires gambling regulator (LOTBA) in Argentina. 

With a metropolitan population of around 17 million people, Buenos Aires represents a potentially major new market for the company, which is one of the first slot suppliers to received LOTBA accreditation. 

Commenting on the news, Sissel Weitzhandler, chief risk and compliance officer at Play’n GO said: “Our strategy remains to engage in every regulated jurisdiction with diligence and care.The speed at which Argentina is re-regulating is very positive and we are looking forward to supporting our partners as they enter this newly regulated and exciting marketplace.”

While Cristian Acuna, head of sales in Latin America, added: “We know that the eyes of the Latin American region will be watching Buenos Aires closely, but we are confident our wide and varied portfolio of content will resonate strongly with players.”

AYO.NEWS says:

While there’s no denying that the whole re-regulation process in Argentina is more fragmented and chaotic than most would like, and there’s already been a tax bombshell, Buenos Aires, and other Argentine cities and provinces, represent considerable market potential. After all, the population of Buenos Aires (urban + metro areas) alone is roughly equivalent to that of Sweden and Serbia combined!

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, is inviting players to join an expert crew of adventurers to undertake an epic excursion into the wilderness in latest YG Masters hit Viking Runes, in partnership with TrueLab.

Set deep in the heartlands of the Nordic warriors, under the glare of the Northern Lights, Viking Runes’ cluster paylines can award up to 25,000x a player’s stake if six or more identical symbols land in a cluster. Multiple cluster wins are possible on every spin, while winning clusters are removed in a cascading fashion.

Packed with features, Viking Runes sees Lightning Wilds hit the reels on any spin, with up to four possible as more cascades are triggered, while a Runic Shuffle can randomly change symbol positions to guarantee a win.

The Spell of Ancestors turns all low paying symbols into the Red Rune, leading to potentially huge cash prizes, while Viking Sorcery adds up to nine Wilds randomly on the reels, and can be triggered once per cascade.

Five or more cascades on a single spin triggers the Free Spins mode, where Lightning Wilds have progressive multipliers for mammoth wins.

The title is the third to be developed by TrueLab through the YG Masters program, following popular release Victoria Wild and seasonal Christmas Tree.

The game is developed through Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art GATI technology enabling partners to employ the preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit to produce consistently cutting-edge content followed by rapid distribution.

Stuart McCarthy, Head of Partner Programs at Yggdrasil, said: “Viking Runes is yet another innovative addition to our YG Masters arsenal with an exciting theme true to our roots. With cascading wins, plenty of features and a thrilling theme, it adds a fantastic new dynamic to the portfolio.”

Vasily Polynov, Chief Business Development Officer at TrueLab, said: “We’re delighted to unveil Viking Runes, our latest hit through the YG Masters program.With staggering win potential, triggerable features on every cascade and an immersive landscape, this is a title that will appeal to all slot lovers looking for a thrilling and exciting experience.”