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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Brackens as Chief Information Officer.  Mr. Brackens is a senior level professional with extensive experience in startups, high-tech companies and the gaming industry, holding positions that have included CIO, COO and CTO.

During his time at Activision Blizzard, Mr. Brackens served as Manager of Network Operations, where he directed IT service management and hardware support for 4,500+ servers and 50+ million monthly active players. In addition to reducing server maintenance costs by 35%, he also improved system uptime from 97.81% to 99.99%.  Moreover, he managed technology projects including the automated detection and repair of online services and infrastructure using artificial intelligence.

Other key achievements by Mr. Brackens include the creation, execution, and monetization of the League of Gods Asia eSports series, as well as, managing a licensing application for Malta Gaming Authority and Curacao eGaming License.

Mr. Brackens stated, “I joined Esports Entertainment Group because of Grant Johnson’s commitment to providing a best in class betting experience to esports fans. Esports is going to be the leading source of entertainment in the next few years eclipsing many major traditional sports. I want to be a part of this movement. I look forward to helping drive the growth of VIE.gg through cost-effective technologies that deliver value and innovation to players and fans alike, so that everyone can enjoy all of our services as intended.”

Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group stated, “We are very pleased with the addition of John to our senior management team. His experience at the highest levels of information technology and network operations, especially within different licensing regimes, will be invaluable as the Company embarks on its aggressive growth plans within the global esports industry.”

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Check out this week’s latest slot game releases!

Blueprint Gaming has released the newest addition to its portfolio, Legacy of Ra Megaways^TM, a shimmering adventure set deep in the Egyptian desert. Set in the imposing and mysterious pyramids, stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack create an intriguing gameplay experience, while the Megaways mechanic, under licence from Big Time Gaming, provides players with up to 15,625 ways to win. Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing and Relationships at Blueprint Gaming, said: “Legacy of Ra Megaways^TM takes players on a journey through the Egyptian pyramids where big wins can be found if players can successfully raid the tomb.”

Microgaming, has introduced Lara Croft® Temples and Tombs, the latest, five-reel, 243 ways online slot developed by Triple Edge Studios. “The release of Lara Croft® Temples and Tombs is a tremendously exciting moment for Microgaming, building on our longstanding branded relationship with Square Enix. The game reflects Triple Edge Studios’ passion and enthusiasm, making it a powerfully attractive product for new and established players,” Jean-Luc Ferriere, Chief Commercial Officer at Microgaming said.

Pragmatic Play, wishes players good fortune with latest release, Caishen’s Cash. The 5×3 video slot features symbols from Chinese folklore, with hoards of coins littering the sides of the reels and an oriental soundtrack adding an immersive feel to the game. Once the bonus feature is triggered, players can choose between a Money Respin round or Free Spins. The Money Respin sees a number of different coloured coins hitting the reels, which can lead to huge wins.

Quickspin, has released the new game “Hall of the Mountain King”. The game combines Nordic folklore with new game mechanics, extremely volatile gameplay and the chance to win more than 7000x bet. Players can reach their maximum win potential by upgrading all their symbols, increase the multipliers to the max, collect all 6 whirling wilds and then watch it all play out in the last 3 spins. “I would recommend promoting Hall of the Mountain King with the Feature Trigger. The big highlight in this slot is to experience the bonus game and all its exciting features and game events, with a Troll King who’s waving his big hammer around,” Erik Gullstrand, Chief Product Officer at Quickspin said.

Kalamba Games’ latest slot Doctor Electro amps up the excitement with an expanding reel offering players the chance to unlock electrifying wins. Starring the eccentric character Doctor Electro, the game sees the return of the player favourite HyperBonus feature that presents slot fans with a shortcut to free spins rounds, as well as two levels of bonus jackpots. Players collect column expansion symbols to trigger the all new HyperSpins feature that reveals expanding reels and increases the win potential. The game is a 5-column, 4-row base game, increasing to seven rows and up to 16,807 ways pays.

Relax and unwind with the latest SYNOT Games release 8 Flowers, standing out from other classic slots both with its reel format as well as a fresh floral theme. Number 8 has a special significance in the Asian culture, representing prosperity and success. To underline the symbolism, 8 Flowers has a unique 3×3 format with 9 reels, 8 paylines and a full bouquet of features!

Play’n GO have released their latest title into the market, a simple yet engaging slot entitled Inferno Star. Inferno Star is an easy to play 5×3 video slot made more engaging with its innovative re-spin feature and the decision to make the game payout with a minimum of only two matching symbols, as opposed to the usual three.

Set in a dystopian futuristic world, and steeped in the occult, NetEnt’s latest release is a 5-reel, 3-row, 20-line video slot where four fearless friends set out to protect their city from the wicked Deep Pockets – and destroy the scatter symbol that turned him into an evil maniac. “Combining a proven, player-favourite math model with rich, comic-like graphics and a compelling superhero storyline, Arcane Reel Chaos has the ingredients needed to be a success. I have no doubts that it will be a hugely popular new addition to our portfolio,” said Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

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Spelinspektionen, the Swedish regulator, has imposed fine on Mandalorian Technologies and Betway for violating gambling regulations.

According to the Swedish regulations, license holders are only permitted to offer customers a single bonus, however, an investigation found that customers were continually offered bonuses by Mandalorian and Betway.

Mandalorian and Betway have been handed warning from the regulator and issued with penalty fees of SEK9m (£730k) and SEK5m (£406k) respectively.

“As the Spelinspektionen already had indications at the beginning of the year that some gaming companies did not comply with the legislation, on February 19, the authorities issued a letter to all licensees regarding bonus offers. After the letter, the Gaming Inspectorate noted some compliance from the licensees, but the assessment is that further measures must also be taken to achieve full compliance,” Spelinspektionen stated.

“The main purpose of the new gambling regulation, which came into force on January 1, 2019, is to strengthen consumer protection and reduce the negative effects of gambling. The limitation on bonuses is contained in the law to reduce social and economic damage and problem playing. The Gaming Inspectorate will therefore continue to focus on supervision of this area,” Spelinspektionen continued.

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