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Published: December 12, 2015
Let’s start by taking a look at some of the very latest online slots from various leading online casino software providers. On December 1st, Microgaming unveiled a total of four new slots including Star Dust, Serenity, Happy Holidays and Bullseye. “This game revisits one of the most-loved television shows of the era,” said Microgaming’s Head of Casino Games, Mike Hebden, when speaking about the latest branded slot.
He then went on to say, “The online slot embraces all the show features that made the programme so popular, including the classic one-liners, prize board, and Bully’s star prizes. Available to operators today, we expect the game to excite fans new and old, and with darts season on the horizon, it is the perfect time to unleash our Bullseye slot!” These comments came directly from the official Microgaming website. This game has a darts theme and it is based on a popular 1980’s television game show of the same name.
Playtech’s latest slots included Fortunate 5, Nian Nian You Yu, Fei Cui Gung Zhu, Sinbad’s Golden Voyage and The Riches of Don Quixote. The latest slot from IGT Interactive is a branded slot called Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Blackwood and NetEnt’s latest slots included King of Slots, Flowers – Christmas Edition, Fruit Shop – Christmas Edition and Koi Princess.
Speaking about this new Manga-themed slot was the Chief Product Officer of NetEnt, Simon Hammon. He said, “Koi Princess is a beautifully designed Manga-inspired slot that includes more features than ever before. With this thrilling multichannel release, NetEnt has delivered on an Asian promise of more excitement and ways to win, whether that’s on desktop, retail or mobile.” These comments came directly from the official NetEnt website.
The eGaming Review Operator Awards 2015 recently took place and several Playtech licensees won big at this year’s event. Gala Coral, bet365, SkyBet and William Hill all walked away with awards and NetEnt won the Game of the Year award for a slot called Spiñata Grande. “To win the eGR Game of the Year award, voted for by operators, is fantastic reward for everyone involved in bringing Spiñata Grande to market. NetEnt always strives to design and build games that excite players and fulfil the requirements of our customers,” said Hammon.
In other news, which also involved NetEnt, a 30-year-old Swedish player was playing on a mobile slot from NetEnt called Mega Fortune Touch when he won the largest jackpot ever paid out on mobile. Alexander, from Stockholm, Sweden, netted an eye-watering €8.6 million (approximately CA$12.7 million) progressive jackpot.
