Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, is preparing to take a trip down under in TrueLab’s latest creation, Crazy Mix.

Set in a flora-filled tropical environment, two vivid characters, Chuck and Aneka, act as Wilds on the reels, with Chuck also active to the side of the screen, encouraging players along the way. Chuck can trigger respins as well as collect fruit for the cocktail by throwing his boomerang across the grid.

If Chuck lands on any reel, players are awarded with a respin, a fruit and get +1 to the progressive multiplier. Completing the cocktail of 4+ fruits will award five Cocktail Free Spins, where a combination of fruits defines the bonus features, while Jackfruits award extra spins.

The luscious adventure pictures vibrant tropical nature, including koalas, kangaroos, lizards, turtles, and more as TrueLab continues to grow its games portfolio within the YG Masters offering. Crazy Mix is the provider’s fourth game following recent hit Viking Runes.

The title 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 Products and Programs at Yggdrasil, said: “Crazy Mix is a slot filled with sparkling colours, unstoppable fun and collectible features to ensure every spin is unparalleled.

“With an array of free spins due to the contents of the cocktail, players enjoy a fantastic experience in an incredibly immersive world.”

Vasily Polynov, Chief Business Development Officer at TrueLab, said: “We always aim to bring something truly unique to the table with our games and Crazy Mix is no different. Fruit, flora, fauna and fun combine to create an unforgettable adventure.”

Casino games and software developer Playson has announced the release of its latest engaging slot, Hot Coins: Hold and Win.

The 3×3 title incorporates timeless Hold and Win mechanics to give the gameplay an extra twist, with lucky Red Sevens acting as Wilds to substitute any of the other symbols, which appear as stunningly realistic fruits.

Golden Coins are the headline act, appearing as Bonus symbols throughout the gameplay and triggering the Bonus Game when appearing in groups of three or more anywhere on the reels. At the start of that exciting round, players are granted three re-spins, which are reset every time a Golden Coin reappears.

Once any horizontal row is filled with those symbols, they are destroyed and their value is added to the total bonus win, freeing up cells to potentially be replaced by additional Bonuses. Although the grid gets smaller, players enjoying the game could experience large wins.

The most recent addition to Playson’s widely lauded content portfolio also features a trio of in-game Jackpots: Mini, Major and Grand, which bring respective wins of x25, x150 and x1000.

Vsevolod Lapin, Head of Product at Playson, said: “Hot Coins: Hold and Win is the latest in a long line of enthralling gaming titles launched by the talented team here at Playson, and we look forward to seeing what players think of it.

“Featuring eye-popping jackpots and an intriguing twist on the Hold and Win round, it’s a high-octane affair designed to boost engagement and retention for operators.”

Fantasma Games, the developer of slots beyond gambling, is taking players to a small Wild West town under attack where they will have to take on three raiders if they are to claim their share of the huge bounty up for grabs.

The raiders have descended on the town hungry for revenge after their friend, Mr Joe Boneson, was bounty hunted for the sum of $50,000. The town’s people were incredulous at first, but the mysterious gunslinger that promised to deliver the criminal to justice was true to his word.

By noon that same day, Boneson hung from the gallows and by the evening the townspeople had already tossed his corpse to the desert dogs. But then came the raiders, who ransacked the town so wildly their actions bordered on madness and not even the dead could sleep soundly that night.

To help defeat the raiders, players are given three bonus features, including a Bonus Wild that appears on all reels and substitutes for all symbols. If two Bonus Wilds land during the base game, the Double Bonus Respin feature is activated.

Line wins are evaluated and paid out first before the two reels where the Bonus Wild symbols landed are locked and the rest of the reels re-spin.

If three, four or five Bonus Wild symbols land during the Respin feature or the base game, 10, 15 or 20 Showdown Free Spins are awarded respectively. The feature starts with a Gatling Wheel bonus game which plays automatically.

The Wheel has 16 positions, each with a Multiplier value from 1 to 100. Players receive 3 spins on the wheel, with a Multiplier selected at the end of each spin. The Multipliers are then added together and the Free Spins get underway.

Every Bonus Wild symbol that lands during the feature pays an equal to the bet multiplied by the current sum of all the selected Multiplier values.

Tianzhi Zhou, Game Producer at Fantasma Games, said: “The game punches hard and when it does, it’s a great result for the player. That combined with the classic Wild West graphics and music makes the whole experience feels just “right” for players who love classic slot games.”

“This is another example of how we create games that go beyond gambling due to the engaging narrative that sets the scene for the action that takes place across the reels. This is a great addition to our portfolio, and we look forward to seeing players enter the bounty showdown.”

Evolution has announced the launch of Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt™, a ground-breaking online live game show and the world’s first live casino game to bring together live and slots-style gameplay, and the first with the option to play in VR (Virtual Reality) mode.

Inspired by the famous Gonzo character and intellectual property (IP) from NetEnt’s popular Gonzo’s Quest™ online slots title, the all-new Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt™ is the latest addition to Evolution’s live game shows portfolio. Blending the worlds of live and slots and representing “a whole new direction”, the new Gonzo live game show is the first Evolution game to use NetEnt IP following Evolution’s acquisition of NetEnt at the end of last year.

The central feature of Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt™ is the search for hidden treasures in a giant wall of 70 stones. A stand-out feature in this latest version of Gonzo’s adventures is when the world-famous explorer ‘comes alive’ as an augmented reality virtual character and joins the live show hosts and players in the search. Another world first for the live casino market is the option to play and bet on Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt™ in VR mode using a Virtual Reality headset and controller, enriching the immersive gaming experience even further.

Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution, said: “This is our first product that combines the best of NetEnt with Evolution. I’ve been excited to work with the amazing NetEnt intellectual property since the acquisition was announced and we are starting by taking the most famous character in slots and bringing him to live casino.”

“This is also the first live game ever where players have such a high degree of control over their game strategy and the potential outcome. Unlike other games where the result is the result and there is nothing you can do about it, in Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt™ players take control as they go hunting for their prizes. This is a whole new direction for our game shows as we want to widen the definition of what a game show is – giving the player this level of control will attract a new audience to Evolution. We are continuing to evolve what the gambling experience can be, and this is an incredibly exciting landmark launch.”

Valencia-based game development studio Triple Cherry has announced a partnership with Finnish state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus Oy. 

The agreement will see Triple Cherry’s portfolio of slots, which includes titles like Rebel World, Sugar Frenzy, and Starfall Mission, made available to Finnish players for the first time. 

Veikkaus Oy started its operations in 2017, it merged into a single gaming company owned by the Finnish State. The Finnish system is based on the exclusive right principle, with the purpose of operating games responsibly and mitigating the possible risks involved in gambling. 

Veikkaus operates all the gambling games that are offered in Finland. The games fall into three major categories: Lucky Games, Slot Machines and Instant Games, and Skill Games.

Malta-based casino content supplier Red Rake Gaming is growing its Italian reach through a new partnership with Sisal.it. 

The deal will give Sisal.it access to market leading games from Red Rake’s portfolio, including the popular Super Series, and the industry first 1 million ways to win range of titles, which currently tops the charts in the Italian market. 

Nick Barr, Managing Director at Red Rake Malta, commented: “We could not be happier to partner with an Italian powerhouse such as SISAL. For many years they have been at the peak of the Italian gaming industry and we are proud to have been entrusted to be a part of their growth strategy. Red Rake Gaming have made significant inroads in delivering market specific content to its partners which is testament to our remarkable growth in the regulated market space.”

With a history spanning over 70 years, Sisal Group has an extensive presence in Italy, covering the online and retail lottery, betting, and gaming markets.

Staying with Red Rake Gaming and the Italian market, in March the developer announced a partnership with casino operator Betflag.