NetEnt Press Releases
NetEnt ready for lift off as it launches Starburst™ XXXtreme
Super-charged sequel to all-time classic Starburst™ goes live.
NetEnt, the premium casino content supplier, which is part of Evolution Group, has launched Starburst™ XXXtreme, the follow-up to one of the most popular online casino games ever.
The celestial sequel retains the much-loved and instantly recognisable Starburst™ experience and turbo-powers it to a different dimension.
New-age features include cranked-up volatility and additional functionality that creates a space odyssey with a jaw-dropping gaming experience and spectacular win potential.
StarburstTM XXXtreme is a kaleidoscopic 5×3 slot that includes the iconic Wilds of Starburst™ that award re-spins, random multipliers and spontaneously activated Random Wilds.
The game sees the debut of XXXtreme Spins, which players have the option of purchasing to guarantee Starburst™ Wilds when activated.
Triggering XXXtreme Spins costs 10 times the bet for one guaranteed Starburst™ Wild symbol per spin, and 95 times the bet for 2 guaranteed Starburst™ Wild symbols per spin.
“StarburstTM XXXtreme is a fun-focused addition to any gaming portfolio, with an easy-to-understand mechanic – and it brings a great legacy,” said Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution.
“Everyone knows the StarburstTM name. It’s been a slot favourite for years. We’ve been working hard to keep those classic features that make the game so popular, and the team have done a great job at incorporating them into an XXXtreme version that will appeal to current, as well as the next generation, of players. It’s a big responsibility working on an already well-loved game, but with Starburst™ XXXtreme there’s a great blend between old and new. We’re looking forward to seeing this game out in the market, and we’re sure players are going to love the gaming experience just as much as we loved creating it.”
American players get hold of red-hot title that gives a MegawaysTM makeover to an all-time NetEnt classic
Divine Fortune™ Megaways™, one of NetEnt’s most successful game releases of 2020, is now available in the US, after going live with operators in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In this hotly-anticipated market release, NetEnt takes its original Divine Fortune™ title – which was the no.1 ranked online slot in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2020 according to iGaming Tracker – and adds the wildly popular random reel-modifying Megaways™ mechanic.
It marks the supplier’s second stateside Megaways™ launch, following the release of Twin Spin MegawaysTM in January 2021.
“We’re excited to have brought our Megaways™ collaboration to the US,” said Jeff Millar, Evolution Commercial Director, North America. “Aligning our top titles with the iconic Megaways™ feature brings something totally new to the US market. Twin Spin™ Megaways™, has been firmly embraced by players and I’m sure we’ll see the same with Divine Fortune™ MegawaysTM.
“And there’s plenty more to look forward to – we’ve got a packed roadmap of releases across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.”
The 6-reel mythical-themed slot includes the same magical creatures and glittering coin symbols as the original Divine Fortune, but this time is loaded with 117,649 Megaways™ to win with a maximum win of 4,502x stake.
Divine Fortune™ Megaways™ features Falling Wilds Re-Spins, a Wild-on-Wild Expansion feature, and Free Spins with three collectable casino bonus symbols that can award an additional 500x bonus to create an experience packed with winning potential.
NetEnt has grown its footprint significantly in the burgeoning US igaming market by entering Michigan on the day Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) launched online gaming and sports betting in the state.
BetRivers/RSI, BetMGM, Churchill Downs, DraftKings, FanDuel, Golden Nugget, William Hill and WynnBET all began their operations in the Great Lakes State on Friday 22nd January, with all offering games from the premium casino content supplier, which is part of the Evolution Group.
Among the titles available in Michigan are Starburst, Blackjack and Divine Fortune, established player-favourites in the already-regulated states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
“Friday’s successful launch with multiple operators is the result of months of planning for Michigan’s go-live and years of on-the-ground experience in the US,” said Jeff Millar, Evolution Commercial Director, North America. “America is an absolute priority market for Evolution Group, which is reflected by the scale of NetEnt’s first-day presence in Michigan.”
NetEnt’s immediate and extensive Michigan entry underlines Evolution Group’s position as a front-runner in the US.
Since leading the way in New Jersey in 2015, NetEnt games were live on day one in Pennsylvania in 2019, and West Virginia in 2020. Later this year, Evolution will open a state-of-the-art Live Casino broadcast studio in Michigan, its third in the US after New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and eleventh globally.
“We are poised to add more operators in all US markets during 2021 and have a roadmap of high-profile game launches. And, as we’ve once again shown, we’re ready for new markets being switched on and partnering casinos to offer a standout product to their players the minute they go live,” added Millar.
Following a successful technical integration with DraftKings and approval from West Virginia Lottery Commission, NetEnt launches a selection of games as the first non-proprietary game studio in the newly regulated market.
NetEnt continues to increase its footprint in the US. With its globally esteemed portfolio, including titles such as Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest and Blackjack, NetEnt has rapidly become the top supplier in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Now NetEnt makes its entry into the newly regulated market of West Virginia with a selection of games being launched with DraftKings.
“We are thrilled to be the first third-party supplier to launch our games in West Virginia. It’s fantastic to have some of our most popular titles from New Jersey and Pennsylvania now live in the West Virginia market for DraftKings’ players to enjoy,” says Brian Kraft, NetEnt Vice President Commercial, NetEnt Americas LLC.
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