Simplicity is the watchword for the latest Play’n GO slot title, Crystal Sun, which is officially released today. A vibrant and 5x5 video slot, Crystal Sun is a straightforward game with lots of fun characteristics that will keep players engaged and entertained. The planet symbols will align along the game’s reversible paylines meaning players will be able to score wins by matching the game symbols left to right and right to left, instead of just one way as is standard in most slot games. The real star of this game is the twist Play’n GO have incorporated into the way the Wilds operate. The game’s Wild is represented by a shining sun and, once it lands on a reel, it will expand to cover the whole reel, spreading Wilds across all paylines and increasing a player’s chances of winning. The Wild also has the chance of including a multiplier, allowing for winnings earned to be multiplied. The game is a different tone from the detailed story driven content that Play’n GO has been releasing in the recent past, but it provides an alternative type of experience to players, according to CEO Johan Törnqvist: “Players are much more knowledgeable now, they know what type of games they want to play, and how and where they want to play it. But no matter what their focus is, one thing never changes; players know a good game when they see one. So it’s important for us to cater to a wide range of tastes and that’s why we have such a diverse portfolio of games to offer but, at their core they’re all great games and players respect that.”

Play’n GO have released their highly anticipated newest slot today and the title has been revealed as Phoenix Reborn. The game is a 5-reel video slot, its look and features were inspired by the art and mythology surrounding the ancient Aztec civilisations, including the depictions of ancient warriors and the inclusion of animals native to the land during that time period. The artistic design of the game also serves to enhance the expanding Wild feature that is a prominent part of gameplay. The Wild for the game is the mythical Phoenix, a creature famously depicted throughout history as a symbol of regeneration. While expanding reels are common in the slot world, Play’n GO have animated both the Wild and its transition into an expanded symbol with a detailed animation that took many staff hours to design and execute. The game’s designers spoke about how they were highly motivated by the visual elements of the game, seeing it as an opportunity to provide something truly remarkable to the games look: “With the math of the game finalised early on, we were able to really focus on the design aspect of the game. We were highly motivated to deliver a visual spectacle and the graphical elements are something special, which we know players will enjoy.” Phoenix Reborn is available to play online today.

Play’n GO have revealed their move into Portugal today, announcing they are now certified to provide their content to operators in the Portuguese market. This latest development is another in a series of the company’s expansions into new markets in order to expose their high-quality content to a wider global audience. Following on from a very successful 2018, this follows moves into Sweden and the Philippines so far this year, with more expansion set to come. The launch coincides with the expansion of the company’s partnership with PokerStars Casino, one of the world’s largest online casinos, into the Portuguese market. This means PokerStars Casino players in that region will instantly have access to the library of Play’n GO content, with more operators to follow. Although only in its second full year of existence, the online gambling market in Portugal is thriving and a move into the region by one of the industry’s leading suppliers makes perfect sense. With 40 games for release this year and their policy of making as much of their material compliant in every market they operate in, the Portuguese market will have a wealth of content available to entertain players right from the very start, with new titles to follow imminently. Popular titles such as Rise of Olympus, Sweet Alchemy and the 2019 AskGamblers Slot of the Year winner Legacy of Egypt will all be launched into the market for players to enjoy. CEO Johan Törnqvist was excited at the prospect of reaching another new market: “We want as many people as possible to enjoy our games, and we also want our clients, both current and future, to be able to rely on us to have a presence wherever they seek to develop their operations. We are excited by this move into a new market, and we look forward to exploring more new ground in the future.”

We are excited to announce that we are nominated in five categories at this year’s Women in Gaming Awards! The nominations come for Sissel Weitzhandler, our Head of Legal and Compliance, for Leader of the Year; our Lead Mathematician Charlotte Miliziano, for Young Leader of the Year and three company awards for Best Place to Work, Best Use of Technology and the Employee Wellbeing Award. At Play’n GO we pride ourselves on our diverse employment policy, we are constantly looking for the best people, wherever we may find them and whomever they may be regardless of gender, race or background. To have two of the leading women in our company nominated is an extremely proud moment for us and shows that we are hiring the best and the brightest and they are excelling in the industry! It’s also an honour to be nominated for the company awards! We make sure that we look after our people and provide them with the best tools and working environment possible, allowing people to be more proactive, productive and more comfortable in the workplace. These awards show we’re doing things right, and we’ll continue to do so! The awards will take place on the 16th at the Savoy Hotel London.

Play’n GO were at Enada Primavera last week and it was a great event. As well as showcasing our products and strengthening our relationships in the market (as well as creating new ones); it was also our great pleasure to have Giulia La Stella, our Head of Sales for the region, sit down with GiocoNews for an exclusive interview. They talked about a range of topics including, opportunities in the Italian market, our products and the effect of the Dignity Decree on the industry. You can watch the full interview in Italian here , but we’ve translated some of the best bits right here for you to read… enjoy! On the attractiveness of the Italian market in light of the Dignity Decree: I believe that the Italian gaming market is one of the most attractive in the world, since betting and gaming, luck and fate, are part of our traditions. The Dignity Decree will generate a new type of competition based on increasing customers´ loyalty rather than focusing on the acquisition of new ones. I'd say that the marketing ban will also give a new opportunity to those companies with smaller marketing budgets, and it will result in a stronger focus on customer service and products such as promotional tools to stand out from the competition. On Play’n GO strengths in the Italian market: Our strengths are more applicable to a number of markets since they are easily adaptable to any cultural environment. Focusing on Italy, we provide the right games and promotional tools to gain customers´ loyalty, which is one of the main challenges for operators in this market due to the heavy competition. The quality of our products has been recognised with several international awards we have been presented with, in the last few months. This includes the Slot Provider of the Year (IGA), the Slot of the Year for Legacy of Egypt (AskGamblers Awards), Game Developer of the Year (SBC Awards), Games Vendor of the Year (Sigma), just to cite a few.Along with all the technical aspects of our products, we take pride in operating in the light of our company values: quality, trust and energy that we put into our daily operations. On Play’n GO plans for the market: We are currently releasing new promotional features that will be available in Italy soon, along with several games launches planned for 2019. Talking about projects, we build up a brand-new tailored project for each of our clients, to collaborate in the most successful way so I'd say we'll come out with as many new projects as the market will require. We'll continue developing amazing games as Golden Colts and Queen's day Tilt, our latest releases from February, and attending the main exhibitions in the industry in order to meet new clients and introduce them to our award-winning products. There you have it, a great insight into Play’n GO in the Italian market! Find out how you can take advantage of our award-winning portfolio, promotional tools and products by contacting us at sales@playngo.com .

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been nominated in three categories at this year’s GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards! We have been nominated in the categories of Chief Compliance Officer of the Year for Sissel Weitzhandler, our Head of Compliance; Compliance Officer of the Year for our Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Consultant Alex Dumitrache, and In-House Counsel/Legal Team of the Year. Although only in their third year, the awards have gained a huge reputation within the industry. The nominees are judged by a judging panel of leading industry experts, and “being nominated or winning is a clear demonstration of excellence and commitment to responsible gambling and regulatory compliance.” We pride ourselves on our strength in regulated markets, especially in our compliance, and so this award comes as a great boost to us as a company and also as a statement of the work we’re doing in this field.

Play’n GO today announced that they have been added to the select list of suppliers authorised to provide software to the Philippines market. As a leading supplier of gambling software, this authorisation establishes Play’n GO as the supplier of choice in regulated markets, and this authorisation gives the company an even farther reach. The authorisation comes from the market’s regulating body PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation). A notoriously rigorous organisation, their main focus is “to attain and enforce a regulatory framework that preserves the integrity and propels the development of the gaming industry” in the Philippines. Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n GO, explained the move was part of the company’s dedication to its commitment as a leading supplier: “We have a strong presence in regulated markets, and that continues to grow as we expand in both size and standing in the industry. This authorisation opens up a wealth of new opportunities for us in the region and fits perfectly with the strategy that we plan to implement in the coming future.”

At Play’n GO we are focused on the future, not just own but for the next generations too. That’s why we are honoured to have been announced in the nominations for the IT Competence Award in Sweden. Given to an organisation who successfully collaborated with educational institutions, the award celebrates those who help to develop students’ skills and understanding in the IT landscape, while also working to develop their workforce’s IT abilities too. We work with schools and universities in various capacities; attending work fairs, providing internship opportunities and educating students about the application of IT in business, while also investing a lot of time and resources into ensuring our employees have all the technological tools needed and are well trained in their use. As a nominee, the next stage is to be interviewed by a jury of experts before the winners are announced in the ceremony on March 26th. We’re privileged to be nominated for this award… wish us luck!

12th March 2019 - Take a trip through some of Europe’s most exciting cities in the new Play’n GO title Cash Vandal, released today. The 4-reel video slot takes you on a train journey through London, Paris and Berlin, showcasing each city’s unique identity through their rich culture of street art. Art and design are a big focus of the title, and it has been carefully crafted to represent each location fully. Players will recognise famous landmarks and cultural icons synonymous with these historical capitals, as well as enjoying the different design styles of each one. The game also gives players the chance to choose their favourite city to play in with the City Feature” option. Players will be whisked away on a train to their chosen destination, and each city has its own special feature that players can use to enhance their total winnings. One of the major positives of this game is the choice that it gives during gameplay. The City Features of the game all give a different form of free spins; some players will love the Wilds being sprayed onto the reels in Berlin others will gravitate to the synchronised mega reels of Paris or the mystery symbols painted onto the reels in London. With less volatile gameplay than some of the other games in the market, Cash Vandal players will be able to achieve wins more regularly, with the potential to win big in their favourite city! As part of the company’s commitment to providing a top-quality choice of entertainment to all of their operators around the world, the game has been certified for a number of regions including the UK, Sweden, Italy and Denmark. It is also certified for Colombia, where Play’n GO have over 100 games certified and are continuing to make more content available there. This game, plus many others certified for the region will be showcased at the FADJA tradeshow in Bogota on April 10th and 11th.

We’re going to be bringing the Play’n GO spirit to one of the biggest events in the Colombian iGaming calendar! FADJA, also known as the American Gaming Trade Show, will be held at Corferias, Bogota’s main convention centre, on April 10th and 11th and will play host to some of the big names in the industry over its two days. This is FADJA’s 21st event and is growing with each passing year, making it of continued importance to Colombia and the LatAm markets as they grow in the industry. We are hugely excited to be a part of this event in a market that’s important to us. We are committed to becoming a strong presence there and currently have over 100 games certified in the region there, three times as many as our nearest competitors! We’re heavily involved in this year’s show and will be sponsoring the opening event, VIP Dinner and One on One; an exclusive evening at one of Bogota’s most famous restaurants, Andrés Carne de Res DC. Our Head of Sales for the region, Cristian Acuna, will also be speaking on the 11th with a talk entitled “Achieving Player Loyalty and Retention”, which promises to be an engaging and informative look into an important part of the industry. You can find us during FADJA at stand 79A, showcasing our award-winning portfolio of fully certified content and products such as our casino platform and OMNY, our server-based gaming solution Get in touch with us here to arrange a meeting. It’s going to be a great event… make sure you don’t miss it!

We at Play’n GO are committed to being an equal and diverse business in the modern industry. We strive to make sure that everybody is fairly represented at our company, seeking the best, most dedicated talent regardless of background or identity. That is why this year we are proudly sponsoring the Women in Tech conference in Stockholm on March 8th. The event, which takes place on International Women’s Day, is currently in its sixth year and is stronger than ever, with tickets selling out in 45 seconds for this year’s conference! Women in Technology celebrates and analyses the role of women in tech and tech-related fields with a day of talks, entertainment and networking opportunities. Women from major organisations such as NASA, Accenture, Volvo and more will be speaking on their experiences and offering advice on all manner of tech topics! Play’n GO will be there and we hope to see you! We’ll have a stand, and some of our representatives on Level 2 at the event so come by and say hello. The conference will be held at the Stockholm City Conference Centre, we’ll see you there!

The latest slot from Play’n GO has been released today, under the title Golden Colts. A Western-themed slot with a twist, the game uses popular elements of the genre along with mild horror influences to bring a slightly different take to the usual cowboy slot content. The game centres around the undead sheriff and his quest to protect his town from the nefarious Ace-High Gang, using the infamous Golden Colts that the game is named for. The colts themselves are used to load up and fire one of the seven exciting bonus features onto the reels when activated, and players can look forward to the suspense of finding out which feature they have activated each time. The game was previously a bespoke title for online casino Mr Green and is now on general release as part of Play’n Go’s extensive portfolio. Play’n GO CEO Johan Törnqvist spoke about the importance of giving players a choice: “We have certified our entire portfolio for the regions we operate in, something nobody else in the industry is doing. We are giving our partners more choice for their chosen markets and so when we release a game like Golden Colts to the public; we want to make sure as many people in as many regions as possible can enjoy it.”