A player has scooped up €2.9 million ($3.13 million) jackpot win from Relax Gaming’s Dream Drop series, claiming the coveted Mega Jackpot. The win occurred on the Betsson Group’s Betsafe brand, making it one of the largest wins recorded in the series.

Turning $1 into Millions with the Dream Drop Series

The player, who remains anonymous, was playing Templar Tumble 2 Dream Drop, released in November 2022, and part of the Dream Drop jackpot series. The win occurred in the most unexpected way imaginable after the player had only bet €0.92 ($1) turning the sum into the coveted €2,853,717.01 payout ($3.13 million).

The win is a great way to start the month of July for the series, which has been producing a winner almost monthly.

The last win before the latest one came in June when one lucky soul became the 15^th winner in the series, scooping the eye-watering €10.3 million ($11.12 million) instead, and the largest jackpot to have been won in 2024.

Commenting on the most recent win, Relax Gaming CEO Martin Stålros welcomed the chance to see his company continue to drive interest in the popular series that has become a staple of the gaming experience and a beloved product for players to try their hand at.

Stålros said that so far this year, there have been only three months without an actual winner and that there could be well more players turned millionaires from the Dream Drop series as the year carries on.

Celebrating the Dream Drop Series Success  

The Chief Executive also celebrated the conduit for engagement that the Dream Drop series have become for Relax Gaming’s original and highly-recognizable content:

Dream Drop has seen players engaging with our content more than ever thanks to the excitement the jackpot creates. The portfolio of jackpot integrations continues to grow at speed and we already look forward to celebrating our seventeenth Mega winner when it lands. Our congratulations go to the lucky player.

Relax Gaming CEO  Martin Stålros

Commenting on behalf of Betsson Group, Company Director of Gaming Performance Phil Lam was similarly pleased to see a Betsafe player become a millionaire through the Dream Drop Mega Jackpot prize.

Lam did not hesitate to tout the features that Relax Gaming brought to the table, celebrating the Dream Drop series as a highly entertaining and valuable gamification product.

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Denise Ezell, a woman from Michigan, is suing MGM Grand Detroit after they refused to pay her a $127,000 jackpot she had won playing progressive blackjack. The 65-year-old has been gambling at the casino for more than two decades and filed a complaint in the US District Court Eastern District of Michigan asking for the jackpot along with $75,000 in damages.

Jackpot Winner Denied Prize Due to Trespassing Allegations

On October 30, 2023, Denise Ezell said she was at the casino with a friend when she decided to play some progressive blackjack. She put down a side bet and was dealt what would be the winning hand—a straight flush with a Jack and King of Spades against the dealer’s Ace and Queen of Spades. The table erupted when Ezell’s win was announced, reported the Detroit Free Press.

But then things took an unexpected turn. A pit boss came over and asked for her ID before walking away for a moment. When he returned, he told her she would not be getting any money—she was trespassing. She did not understand how that could be possible because she had been coming to MGM Grand all these years without an issue.

The allegation that she had trespassed stemmed from an incident in 2015 when Ezell got into an argument with her cousin about money at one of the blackjack tables. According to her account, it was all just one big misunderstanding but casino security still kicked her out after interpreting their dispute as solicitation during which time they told her that the ban could last anywhere between 24-48 hours but did not give any kind of official notice so she kept coming back year after year thinking everything was fine.

Attorney Criticizes MGM Grand for Withholding Jackpot from Longtime Gambler

Over the next few days, Ezell said she tried working it out through different people in MGM Grand’s security department but got mixed messages about where things stood—an employee initially assured her she would get paid then later communication seemed to indicate the matter had gone past that person’s authority, leaving Ezell without her jackpot.

Ivan Land, Ezell’s attorney, has expressed his frustration with what the casino did. He said that they were okay accepting her money for almost a decade but when she wins this much, they refuse to pay out the jackpot on weak grounds. Land does not understand the casino’s inconsistency as no one told Ezell about any long-term bans and she was allowed to keep gambling there until winning a big prize.

Land also pointed out how devastating both financially and emotionally not getting paid has been for his client. Ezell works for Michigan’s state government and has been helping put her daughter through medical school so an extra $127,000 could have helped a great deal.

Ezell argued that the casino’s actions were not only unfair but also damaging, as they led her to believe she would receive the money, only to retract the promise later.MGM Grand Detroit has not given any comment yet since it claims it has not received notice about the suit yet.

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Hitting a jackpot or a major win while gambling at a casino always brings excitement. To the lucky few that are able to experience such a thrill, they will undoubtedly remember it for the rest of their lives. And while some may gamble for years without any luck of winning any good prizes, others may be extremely lucky, which is the case of an Ohio resident who recently visited Las Vegas for his 21st birthday.

Damon Howell, a Union City, Ohio, resident, decided to celebrate his birthday by visiting the gambling capital of the world. Turning 21, the young man was able to start gambling. But little did Howell expect that luck was on his side from his first steps into gambling. In celebration of his 21st birthday, the young man visited the LINQ Hotel+ Experience, a renowned luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

A Six-Figure Win after 30 Minutes of Play

Once turning 21, Howell started playing at the casino. To his surprise, some 30 minutes after starting to play, the man hit a staggering jackpot of more than $300,000. Playing at the LINQ’s O’Shea’s pit, the young man hit the MEGA Progressive jackpot, taking a whopping $362,640 from playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em.

As announced by 23WIFR, the young man appeared “overwhelmed with shock and disbelief,” in light of the massive jackpot win. The young man did not disclose specific details about what he intends to do with the grand prize he won from playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Still, Howell admitted that buying his own house is definitely a plausible option, considering the massive $360,000 jackpot he won recently.

Back in April, Caesars turned to the seasoned veteran, Kim Harris Jones, for the role of member of its Board of Directors. Labeled as a strategic appointment, the hire brought extensive experience to the Board.

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Swintt, an increasingly popular software development studio, has partnered up with the pioneering game developer Twin Win Games. Under the B2B partnership, Swintt will integrate Twin Win Games’ exclusive content into its SwinttStudios library of selected titles to expand its 2024 offerings to partner operators worldwide. At the same time, Kyiv-based software studio will use the deal to extend its reach to a wider player community from new regulated markets around the world.

B2B Partnership

The content supply deal will make Twin Win Games available for players through the Swintt’s current distribution deals closed with multiple iGaming platforms on a global scale. Twin’s extensive portfolio is crafted by a diverse team of more than 110 industry professionals and experts into the up-to-date products boasting high-tech features and artistic design.

Development and Distribution

The deal signed with the in-demand software developer Swintt will enable the partners to channel the high-quality titles to customers through the exceptionally busy Swintt network. The enterprise will leave enough space for Twin Win Games to focus on content development, while Swintt will handle the distribution and take advantage of the favorable demand conditions regarding its releases. ‌

Exclusive Content Supply

For this reason, Twin Win Games’ content will be included in the popular SwinttStudios program to be offered to operators and aggregators as Swintt continues its global expansions.The deal foresees the Kyiv-based studio to add new casino game releases later this year, which will add the announced Twin’s developments like Cheshire’s Luck and Yellow Slotmarine to the pool of Swintt’s exclusive offerings.

‌Foundation of Long-Term Partnership

Both Swintt and Twin Win Games expect to benefit from the increased presence of the exclusive content in new regulated markets around the world. The partners are therefore looking to have the content rolled out on as many platforms as possible. Such a common expansion would represent a joint achievement of the partners to the deal. In turn, such an achievement would make the latest content supply deal entered by two renowned software development studios a foundation of the partnership to be extended over years to come.‌

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “Going into 2024, one of our main goals at Swintt was to further expand the line-up of innovative third-party titles that are available via our SwinttStudios programme. Having now partnered with Twin Win Games, we’re well on our way to doing exactly that and we can’t wait to help the provider takes its current offering to the next level.”‌

Nataliya Makarova, Chief Executive Officer at Twin Win Games, said:“We’re very proud of the strong line-up of titles we’ve developed at Twin Win Games and to be recognised by a software provider of Swintt’s calibre reinforces all the good work we’ve done so far. By teaming up with Swintt, we’ll enjoy a mutually beneficial collaboration that will introduce our slots to new players worldwide.”

Source:

‘’SwinttStudios Teams Up with Twin Win Games’’, swintt.com, April 2024.

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Relax Gaming, one of the world’s top aggregators and creators of games for online casinos, has announced that a lucky player has managed to trigger its Dream Drop Mega Jackpot while enjoying online casino games at LeoVegas.

This is the thirteenth millionaire created by this jackpot and this time the lucky winner landed a prize worth 2.9 million euros after having placed a bet of just 22 cents on Cosmic Rush Dream Drop, an online casino game created by Four Leaf Gaming. This is the first time this jackpot drops in 2024 after having been triggered seven times in 2023 for a grand total prize of just over 18 million euros.

Cosmic Rush Dream Drop is a brand new online casino game, it was released by Four Leaf Gaming on January 11, 2024, and it is also the latest game that the studio has published. The game offers players the opportunity to win up to 6,000 times their stake thanks to its various features and mechanics such as Rush Meter, Instant Cash Collect, Cash Rush and Wild Rush Free Spins.

Four Leaf Gaming was founded in 2021 by John Quinn and Andy Hollis, two professionals with plenty of experience in the industry after having worked for gaming giant Microgaming for several years.

A Successful Content Provider

Relax Gaming is one of the most successful content providers in the iGaming industry, having sealed multiple partnerships with top online casino operators from all over the world. The supplier has become a household name in the industry after having released the Money Train slot game, which then developed into a series which comprises five titles at the moment.

The supplier has also received several awards for its efforts, including the Global Gaming Award for Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Moreover, Money Train 3 won Slot of the Year at the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards while the company also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards and also the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.

Relax Gaming currently offers its online casino partners more than 4,000 online casino games, ranging from its proprietary titles to a library of games supplied by third-party developers which have signed partnerships with the brand.

Source: “Lucky thirteen as Relax Gaming and LeoVegas celebrate latest Dream Drop Mega Jackpot winner“. Relax Gaming. February 28, 2024.

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In a groundbreaking legal battle, the State of Texas faces off against gambling machines in a case that could set a precedent for the future of such devices in the jurisdiction. The hearing, presided over by the 336th District Judge in Fannin County, marks the first time a Texas court is deciding the legality of these devices.

Skill Games Remain a Contentious Topic in Many Jurisdictions

Texas law explicitly forbids chance-based gambling machines. However, skill-based games circumvent existing restrictions and remain permitted despite their similarities. The legal scrutiny follows a county-wide seizure of gambling machines in March last year, impacting several locations. Fannin County District Attorney Richard Glaser and local law enforcement initiated the seizure, contending that the machines violated Texas gambling regulations.

A recent report by media outlet KXII revealed that the central question in this hearing was whether the 35 confiscated machines were skill-based or chance-based. Glaser firmly believes these machines operate on chance, making them illegal. If successful, the state plans to seize the machines and their proceeds. Such a move could also lead to more seizures, making business owners reluctant to invest in these devices.

These look like gambling machines, they play like gambling machines. We wanted to seize them all at one time.

Richard Glaser, Fannin County District Attorney

This ongoing legal battle mirrors a similar case in Pennsylvania, where a recent court decision deemed that skill games were legal. The decision caused significant backlash from the gambling sector, which claims that these devices, exempt from gaming taxes and oversight, threatened regulated operators and posed a danger to the public due to non-existent player protection measures.

The Machines Circumvent Existing Laws

While Pace-O-Matic, the company behind the devices, asserts that its games have been deemed legal in other parts of Texas, this hearing is the first instance of a court making a definitive decision. Joe Brown, a member of Pace-O-Matic’s counsel, argues that the games were meticulously designed to comply with Texas law and are, in fact, skill-based.

The skillful player can win every time that they play, and that takes it out of the definition of a gambling device.

Joe Brown, counsel for Pace-O-Matic

As the debate neared its conclusion, Fannin County District Judge Laurine Blake ruled that the game devices were skill-based and legal. She will be issuing an order for the return of seized property. This landmark decision could potentially impact similar machines across the state, setting a crucial precedent for the future of gambling devices in Texas.

Although the hearing has not concluded, the ruling signals a likely victory for skill games. Similar cases across the USA highlight the need for proper regulation. Treating them similarly to slot machines would solve most issues, bringing them out of the legal grey area and ensuring jurisdictions can collect taxes and enforce proper control.

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Lottery leader Allwyn announced that it has teamed up with Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of digital e-Instant and instant win games.

According to the announcement, Allwyn has joined forces with IWG’s co-founders, Rhydian Fisher and Simon Bucknall, and will work with them to unlock new opportunities to innovate the instant win games sector. The deal will strengthen the lottery operator’s content offering, allowing it to bolster its already strong portfolio.

Allwyn added that it has agreed to invest in IWG. Upon closing, the deal will see the former company acquire a 70% stake in the latter business. Allwyn explained that it would finance this venture using its existing financial resources.

The investment is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and is still subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Allwyn noted that no changes will be made to IWG’s team following the conclusion of this deal. As a result, Rhydian Fisher and Simon Bucknall will retain their roles as chief executive officer and chief operating officer, respectively.

IWG supplies over 25 national and state lotteries with instant win games and has a strong presence in the key North American market. The provider sits at the forefront of innovation and boasts a strong portfolio of games across many categories.

For reference, IWG reported an EBITDA of £18.2 million on April 30, 2023.

The Deal Will Take IWG to the Next Level

Representatives commented on Allwyn’s investment in IWG. The former company’s chief investment officer, Stepan Dlouhy, said that the deal will enable his team to “create and leverage high-quality content throughout the group.” Dlouhy explained that this move is a testament to Allwyn’s ambition to deliver a best-in-class experience to its international player base.

Dlouhy also lauded the expertise IWG’s co-founders have cultivated over the years.

Rhydian and Simon bring a wealth of sector knowledge and creativity and we are excited to collaborate and explore new opportunities.

Stepan Dlouhy, chief investment officer, Allwyn

In the meantime, Rhydian Fisher, IWG’s CEO, said that his team is “thrilled to be partnering with Allwyn.” Fisher explained that the deal will amplify IWG’s success and proposition, generating a lot of value for the supplier’s partners.

Allwyn’s deep expertise and knowledge of the lottery consumer will help us to deliver immediate and significant value for our existing partners, while this step will also create new opportunities for the brilliant games our team develops.

Rhydian Fisher, CEO, IWG

In other news, Allwyn just took over The National Lottery in the UK, launching a new marketing campaign to celebrate the occasion.

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White Hat Studios has released a brand-new promotional tool called Win Spins. For a while, the solution will be exclusively available with BetMGM, allowing its customers to be the first ones to try it out.

Win Spins has been designed to provide a huge boost to the customer experience as it guarantees the amount of Win Spins up front. This feature eliminates the disappointment of low winning free sins and zero wins that some slots players experience from time to time.

The solution is available within a pre-selected range of White Hat Studios’ slot games, allowing players to continually spin until they have achieved the number of winning spins they have been assigned as part of the promotional offer.

The new solution is expected to provide White Hat Studios’ operator partners with improved customer acquisition and retention rates. This would further cement the studio as a leading and reliable developer of cutting-edge iGaming content and solutions.

As mentioned, Win Spins will be exclusively available to BetMGM customers at first, solidifying the gambling giant as a leading industry innovator. Following the conclusion of this limited period, the solution will be made available to all of White Hat Studios’ partnering operators.

White Hat Wants to Drive Innovation in iGaming

White Hat Studios’ vice president of gaming, Armen Tatarevic, commented on the newly launched solution, saying that it will change how players perceive promotions and rewards. He believes that the US iGaming market has been lagging behind the online sports betting sector, which has been driven by innovation and fierce bonusing competition.

Because of that, White Hat Studios continues its efforts to change iGaming and make it more entertaining to customers.

By introducing Win Spins, we are modernizing the way in which players receive promotional rewards and making them far more enjoyable. We’re excited to have launched Win Spins initially with BetMGM and we have seen fantastic player engagement from the initial campaigns.

Armen Tatarevic, VP of gaming, White Hat Studios

In other news, White Hat Gaming recently launched its PAM system in New York with Bally’s Entertainment, expanding its existing alliance with the American gambling giant. This was the sixth rollout with the cooperation in several months and followed the success of similar rollouts in Colorado, Virginia, Arizona, Indiana, and Ohio.

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NineCasino, an international online casino brand, has announced that one of its customers was lucky enough to secure a win of almost 4 million euros with a bet that was worth just 20 cents.

The life-changing moment was experienced by a player from Brazil. According to the statement released by the casino, the player logged in just to spend a few entertaining moments and in the early hours of the morning of January 15th he managed to score the big win.

Staggering Multiplier

It all happened after just a few spins on the Wolf Blaze WOWPot! Megaways online slot which was released by Fortune Factory Studios, a well-known and appreciated provider of games for online casinos. The player triggered a staggering multiplier of x20,008,157.44 which led to a win of €3,760,840.37 euros.

Wolf Blaze WOWPot! Megaways is an online video slot which was released in April 2023 and, according to the casino, it represents more than a mega jackpot slot. The game packs the WOWPot feature, which is a four-tiered progressive jackpot originally developed by Microgaming, one of the oldest casino software developers in the iGaming industry.

The jackpots offered by WOWPot games can lead to such epic wins, amounting to millions of euros. Wolf Blaze WOWPot! Megaways features symbols such as cougars, wolves and eagles, and it also offers Wild Tokens on Extra Reels where the progressive bonus games can be found. The game also has Free Spins that can be triggered, along with several multipliers.

More About the Casino

NineCasino is promoted by Chilli Partners, a powerful affiliate agency, and it represents their flagship brand. The online casino has seven Wowpots available at the moment, including Book of Atem WOWPot and the Sherlock & Moriarty WOWPot.

The online casino also offers jackpot games from Pragmatic Play, including The Dog House Megaways, Joker’s Jewels and Gates of Olympus. Moreover, NineCasino has over 6,000 games in its offering, along with regular tournaments and promotions, plus several gamification features. The casino is currently available in 12 languages and it offers customer support around the clock.

Source: “A €3.7 million win from a wager of less than €0.20c at NineCasino!“. European Gaming. January 22, 2024.

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In a dazzling turn of events, WowPot!, the iconic progressive jackpot by Games Global, struck gold on December 20, 2023, reaching an extraordinary €38,461,200.95!

This groundbreaking win on the Wheel of Wishes slot, crafted by Alchemy Gaming, not only shattered previous records but also solidified WowPot! as the undeniable titan of jackpots.

Wheel of Wishes – Where Dreams Turn into Millions

Launched in 2020, Wheel of Wishes brought forth the four-tier WowPot!, transforming the online gaming landscape. Its cumulative jackpot payouts have now surpassed €65 million, a testament to the game’s magnetic appeal and the allure of the starting €2 million seed.

“the jackpot has paid out more than €225 million to an excess of 5.3 million players”

WowPot! has etched its name as a jackpot legend, disbursing over €225 million in winnings to a staggering 5.3 million players. With an impressive frequency of drops every 15 seconds in 2023, WowPot! stands as a beacon of exhilaration in the world of progressive jackpots.

Diverse Portfolio of Jackpot Marvels

Games Global’s progressive network, not confined to WowPot! alone, features a rich assortment of titles such as Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon WowPot! Megaways, 9 Blazing Diamonds WowPot!, and Queen of Alexandria WowPot!, each contributing to the network’s monumental success.

The developer’s progressive network, encompassing amazing slot games such as Mega Moolah, Maple Moolah, and King Millions, continues to dominate, boasting over €140 million in payouts in 2023 alone. With a winning frequency averaging every 10 seconds, the network stands unrivaled in the realm of progressive jackpots. The allure of life-changing jackpots is undeniably alive and thriving in the world of online gaming.

Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, commented: “This is a monumental moment for both Games Global and the entire iGaming industry. We could not be prouder to be home to the largest online slot jackpot win. We would also like to extend our congratulations to the winner on this celebration. Now that it has been won, our job is to reset it and go again, hopefully making another record-breaking jackpot in the process!”

Rory Harpur, Head of Studio at Alchemy Gaming, added: “When we debuted Wheel of Wishes back in 2020, little did we know the incredible impact its central progressive jackpot would have. Not only is this latest WowPot! win the first top-tier jackpot to strike on the game, it’s also the largest online slot jackpot win. A truly historic day for the Alchemy team, for our partners at Games Global, and in the wider industry.”

Source: ”Games Global progressive jackpot WowPot! pays out €38.4 million”. European Gaming. January 4, 2024.

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