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ESCAPE TO AN ISLAND PARADISE WITH LIGHTNING ECLIPSE™ FROM LIGHTNING BOX™

Light & Wonder, Inc. announced the launch of Lightning Eclipse, a Hawaiian-inspired island adventure from specialist slot provider Lightning Box, one of Light & Wonder’s in-house studios.
Lightning Eclipse will initially be exclusively available to leading operator FanDuel in New Jersey, before being released across all markets thereafter.
The 5×3 reel slot builds upon the island theme with coconuts, fire dancers and tropical birds making up the title’s symbols. These are joined by wilds which substitute all other base game symbols making it easier to create a matching combination of winning symbols across the game’s 243 winning ways.
Landing wilds on two or more reels will trigger an upgrade respin, allowing for extra wilds to be landed and the creation of wild reels increasing the winning potential.
The popular Lightning Respin bonus round is available and triggered after landing six or more Lightning Respin symbols. Electricity will highlight random reels, if a Lightning Respin symbol is landed on a highlighted reel the three respins initially awarded are reset. These can contain jackpot prizes and be landed as colossal symbols up to 3×3 in size.
At least three scatters are needed in the base game to trigger the free spins round, with additional scatters awarding extra spins. Here the multiple wild feature is again available, and players can also be awarded the Lightning Respin bonus from within the free spins round.
Lightning Eclipse is available to customers of Light & Wonder’s industry leading OPENGAMING™ platform alongside popular new titles such as RITUAL RESPINS™ and BLOOD AND GOLD™.
Michael Maokhamphiou, Operations Manager at Lightning Box, said: “Exceeding player expectations is one of our core ambitions and with the launch of Lightning Eclipse we will be delivering multiple bonuses, innovative mechanics and highly stylized visuals that we are confident will impress.
“The slot will see the return of our popular Lightning Respin round introducing jackpot prizes that will be a draw for both players and operators alike.”
Rob Procter, VP Game Development at Light & Wonder, said “Offering an immense amount of replayability with Lightning Eclipse, Lightning Box has carefully crafted a slot that has varying features to appeal to a wide audience base whilst providing easy-to-understand, yet surprisingly deep mechanics. By having an additional bonus available within a bonus round, players can expect high volatility and big win potential in this island adventure.”
Gambling in the USA
Harrah’s Gulf Coast Pays Out Unforgettable $538,530 Jackpot Win

Harrah’s Gulf Coast casino recently played host to a huge jackpot win when Alan S. struck gold on a progressive table game, pocketing an eye-watering $538,535 in winnings.
The excitement and disbelief of the win were palpable, with onlookers cheering and high-fiving an elated Alan, who was in shock at his unexpected fortune.
When it comes to progressive jackpots, Harrah’s Gulf Coast is in a league of its own and is the proud hub of the largest progressive jackpots in Mississippi. Harrah’s Gulf Coast is part of the Caesars Entertainment network, connecting it with four sister properties in Mississippi. This remarkable partnership brings players the opportunity to participate in shared progressive jackpots that grow and expand with every bet placed – leading to jaw-dropping payouts and heart-pounding wins!
This life-changing jackpot win has left Alan reeling! One thing’s for sure, his lucky day at Harrah’s Gulf Coast casino will always be a moment he’ll never forget.
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LIGHT & WONDER UNLOCKS HUGE POTENTIAL IN MICHIGAN AS PLAYZIDO™ PLATFORM GOES LIVE

Light & Wonder, Inc. ((NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (together with its subsidiaries, “Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) has taken its dynamic content creation platform Playzido live in Michigan, opening the door for players across the state to enjoy an exciting new offering.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently awarded a B2B supplier license to Playzido, the innovative gaming platform acquired by Light & Wonder last year. This will allow operator partners in the Great Lake State to benefit from a new stream of content developed through its proprietary Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform and access to many new studios never before live in the US.
Playzido’s flexible technology is purpose-built for creative independent studios and supports every game type including multiplayer games and jackpots.
The first games set to go live with operators in Michigan through the new Playzido license, the platform’s first in the United States, include CHARLIE’S ANGELS™, DIAMOND MULTIPLIER RESPIN™ and BLAZING 777 2x3x5x™.
This new license represents the next phase of Light & Wonder’s iGaming content strategy across the U.S., as the Company continues to further strengthen its content delivery capabilities across North America.
Dana Jackel, Head of US Commercial at Light & Wonder iGaming, said: “This new license for Playzido in Michigan is a significant moment for us in terms of creation and delivering content that truly appeals to players in the state.
“Playzido’s platform is rightly regarded as one of the industry’s strongest and has already enjoyed enormous success in Europe. Everyone at Light & Wonder is ecstatic to harness the Playzido technology to bring next-level studios and games to our operator partners and players in Michigan to enjoy.”
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Gamesforum North America 2023 – Uniting Mobile Games Visionaries in the Heart of Seattle

The highly anticipated Gamesforum North America 2023 is set to take centre stage at the Bell Harbour International Conference Center in the vibrant city of Seattle next month, where industry leaders, and innovators in the realms of UA, Ad Monetisation, ASO and Product will come together for one of the most important events on the games industry calendar. With a mission to foster innovation and knowledge in the mobile games industry, Gamesforum North America promises to be an insightful experience packed with quality, relevant content for all participants.
At the core of Gamesforum North America – and the wider Gamesforum series of events – is its content. Curated and delivered by industry experts who understand the mobile games industry intimately, the event will be home to representatives from some of the biggest powerhouses in the ecosystem, including, but certainly not limited to:
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EA
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Activision
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Zynga
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Jam City
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TableTop Down
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Super Evil Megacorp
Gamesforum North America is set to be the company’s biggest event to date, following the success of Gamesforum Hamburg in June 2023. Attendees will be able to enjoy content from a selection of tracks, including:
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User acquisition
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Ad monetisation
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App Store optimisation
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Product
Recognising the power and potential of the thriving mobile games market, Gamesforum is renowned for its quality-first approach to event content. With unparalleled networking opportunities and the widely-regarded “Unfiltered” panels, which provides a gloves-off platform for panellists to discuss industry trends, Gamesforum North America is set to be the go-to event for mobile games professionals across the continent.
John Speakman, CEO at Gamesforum said: “Gamesforum is a pivotal hub for the mobile games industry, serving as a crucible of ideas, innovation, and connections, we can’t wait to get the ball rolling on our biggest event to date..
In an era where gaming has emerged as a cultural and economic force, Gamesforum plays a vital role in shaping the industry’s future. I’m deeply committed to our mission of bringing together visionaries, pioneers and experts from across North America and the world. At Gamesforum North America, attendees can expect an immersive journey through the heart of gaming, featuring world-class speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technology, and thought-provoking workshops that equip them with the tools to thrive in this dynamic ecosystem.
Our incredible sponsors are what make this possible, so I would love to thank them for taking part in this. See you all in Seattle!”
Sponsors for Gamesforum North America include:
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RevU
OFFICIAL DIRECT DISTRIBUTION AND MONETIZATION PARTNER
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Digital Turbine
NETWORKING LUNCH SPONSORS
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Mobilefuse
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Audiomob
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Moloco
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Clevertap
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Nativex
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Appier
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hyprMX
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Assetario
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Inmobi
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Deconstructors of Fun
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PGC
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