Swintt is diving headfirst into fantasy with a double launch that delivers both divine power and magical mischief. Whether you’re channeling ancient gods or brewing cash-boosting concoctions, the studio’s latest releases—Olympus Wilds and Toutatis—promise thrilling spins and fresh mechanics to keep slot fans engaged.
Olympus Wilds: Divine Chaos on the Reels
Swintt takes players to Mount Olympus in Olympus Wilds, a 5×4 slot packed with legendary deities and myth-fueled features. With 20 paylines, medium-high volatility, and a max win of 8,000x, this Greek mythology-inspired title is built for big moments.
The standout is the Floating Wilds mechanic. When two or more wilds land, they trigger a respin and then randomly shift to new positions. If another wild drops in, the respin cycle continues—offering massive chain-reaction potential.
Add in Free Spins, a Hold & Spin bonus with special coin symbols and multipliers, and a buy feature for players who want instant access to the action, and you’ve got a slot where the thunderbolts—and payouts—strike hard.
Swintt CEO David Mann called it a game that invites players to “claim divine riches worthy of the gods,” and with multipliers piling up during bonus rounds, he might not be wrong.
Toutatis: Potion Power and Mystery Multipliers
In a shift from divine drama to mystical potions, Swintt’s Toutatis offers a more grounded—yet equally enchanting—experience. Set across 5×3 reels with 10 paylines, this slot brings medium-to-high volatility and a top win of 2,100x the player’s stake.
The magic brews in the Free Spins mode, where wild symbols collect values from mushroom icons and multiply them. Collect four wilds and you’re rewarded with extra spins and a random multiplier that can climb to x10. Once that top tier hits, it’s locked—so players need to make those last spins count.
Another unique feature is the Gamble option, which lets risk-takers double their wins up to three times by guessing card colors. While not new, it adds a retro thrill that fits Swintt’s Premium style.
As Mann puts it, “Toutatis keeps our tradition of combining classic slot mechanics with thrilling bonuses alive”—and with instant win mushrooms worth up to x2,000, there’s a lot of value hidden in this forest of features.
Final Word
With Olympus Wilds aiming for epic scale and Toutatis leaning into strategic bonus play, Swintt’s latest titles offer two very different—but equally tempting—paths to big wins. Whether you’re summoning gods or stirring up potions, this double drop proves Swintt’s still got plenty of tricks up its sleeve.
New Jersey’s online gambling industry set a new benchmark in March 2025, pulling in $243.9 million in revenue—a nearly 24% jump from the same month last year. This figure broke the state’s previous monthly record and marked the third straight month where online earnings outpaced Atlantic City’s casino floors.
This widening gap—now nearly $13 million—highlights a shift in player behavior as digital platforms continue to gain ground. March also became the seventh consecutive month when online gaming revenue exceeded $200 million.
Six of the eight licensed casino operators hosting iGaming platforms hit all-time monthly highs. Leading the charge was the Golden Nugget, which reported a staggering $74.5 million in revenue. FanDuel Casino, under its license, accounted for $52.3 million of that total. DraftKings followed with $49.6 million, while BetMGM crossed the $30 million threshold for the first time. Borgata, Caesars, and Hard Rock also saw record-setting performances.
Land-Based Casinos Lag Behind
While Atlantic City casinos saw month-over-month growth from February, the year-over-year comparison revealed a 3.7% dip, with total in-person revenue sliding to $230.9 million. Table games took the biggest hit, plunging nearly 15% to $57.3 million, while slot machine earnings rose slightly to $173.6 million.
Casino Control Commission Chairman James Plousis downplayed the downturn, calling March one of the strongest months in over a decade for in-person revenue. Still, casinos like Bally’s, Caesars, and Tropicana reported lower numbers, particularly at the tables.
March’s results continued a trend: for two straight months, digital platforms have brought in more revenue than Atlantic City’s brick-and-mortar venues. Jane Bokunewicz of Stockton University called the shift a potential “watershed moment” for the industry.
Q1 Wrap-Up: Online Surpasses Retail
The first quarter numbers echoed March’s trend. Online gambling revenue reached $673.3 million from January through March, a 19.6% rise over last year’s figures. Land-based casinos, in contrast, brought in $644.4 million—a near 2% year-over-year dip.
Despite the softening in retail revenue, total gaming activity across all verticals—land-based, online, and sports betting—reached $1.58 billion in Q1, the highest first-quarter total in more than a decade.
Online gambling also delivered major benefits to the state’s coffers, generating $36.5 million in tax revenue in March alone, bringing the year-to-date total to $100.6 million.
Sports Betting Slumps
Sportsbooks weren’t immune to March Madness, but not in a good way. Total sports betting revenue for the month dropped 20.5% year-over-year, falling to $71.3 million. Disappointing betting results during the NCAA tournament were blamed for the dip. Year-to-date sports betting revenue also fell 18.6% to $267.1 million.
Atlantic City Gears Up for Summer Rebound
Casino executives are banking on a seasonal boost. August 2024 brought in nearly $294 million in retail casino revenue, and a similar spike is expected this summer. To meet demand, more than 1,700 positions are being opened across Atlantic City’s nine casinos. A Casino Career Fair is scheduled for April 24 to help fill the roles.
Illegal Gambling Bust Casts Shadow
Just as the state’s legal gambling industry posted record highs, news broke of a massive illegal gambling ring operating across northern New Jersey. Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced charges against 39 individuals, including Anand Shah, a member of the Prospect Park borough council. Shah is accused of managing underground poker games and an illicit online sportsbook allegedly tied to the Lucchese crime family.
The operation reportedly netted more than $3 million in illegal revenue. Raids conducted by state police uncovered hidden gambling dens, some operating out of restaurant backrooms, as well as a stash house for gaming machines.
Beyond gambling, the investigation uncovered a retail theft scheme involving over $22,000 in stolen goods from Home Depot. Authorities say the operation wasn’t just illegal—it was dangerous, tied to violent organized crime.
“These are not victimless crimes,” said Theresa Hilton, director of the Division of Criminal Justice. “We take seriously our responsibility to root out these illegal enterprises.”
The long-rumored acquisition is nearing completion, with a formal announcement expected in May.
Acquisition Deal Nearing Final Stage
Aristocrat Leisure is close to finalizing a major acquisition that would bring electronic table game (ETG) specialist Interblock under its umbrella. Sources say the deal is valued at around $1 billion, though some industry insiders believe the final number could hit $1.3 billion. Investment bank Macquarie Capital is advising on the transaction.
Efforts to get confirmation from Aristocrat’s offices in Australia and the U.S. have been met with silence. That, combined with increasing chatter behind the scenes, suggests tight non-disclosure agreements are in place as the deal enters its final stretch.
A formal announcement is expected to align with Aristocrat’s next investor day, tentatively set for May 2025.
Push Into ETG Market
Aristocrat has long held a strong position in slots and digital gaming, operating in over 90 countries. But its presence in the ETG space has been minimal. Acquiring Interblock would change that, giving Aristocrat immediate access to a suite of automated table games that have seen rising demand worldwide.
Interblock’s portfolio includes electronic versions of classics like roulette, baccarat, and blackjack. The acquisition would allow Aristocrat to better compete with key players already active in the space, including Light & Wonder, Aruze, and Spintec.
Adding fuel to speculation, Interblock CEO John Connelly is set to appear on the cover of Gaming America’s May/June issue. While editorial coverage isn’t confirmation, the timing has caught the industry’s attention.
Part of a Larger Realignment
This isn’t an isolated move. In May 2024, Aristocrat began reshaping its portfolio, starting with the sale of mobile game developer Plarium and restructuring its Big Fish division. The company also recently inked a deal through Aristocrat Interactive with Incentive Games to expand its distribution of real-money and free-to-play content.
The Interblock deal fits that pattern. It’s another step toward strengthening Aristocrat’s presence in areas with long-term upside, and ETGs are firmly in that category. While the company has yet to comment publicly, momentum is building fast.
With the next investor event around the corner, all signs point to a May reveal. If confirmed, the acquisition would mark a major shift for Aristocrat as it moves to close the gap in one of gaming’s fastest-growing segments.
TotoGaming Debuts Exclusive Slot with Pragmatic Play
Pragmatic Play has teamed up with Armenia’s TotoGaming to launch Journey to the Galaxy, a custom-made slot developed as the prize for winning a national operator competition. Designed to drive player engagement, the competition challenged licensed operators in Armenia to deliver standout marketing and promotional campaigns.
TotoGaming’s creative edge won them the top spot, earning the exclusive opportunity to co-create a slot with Pragmatic Play. The result is a feature-rich title with bonus buy options and free spins, tailored specifically to the operator’s brand.
“This was a chance to push ourselves creatively,” said Victorya Harutyunyan, Head of Product Marketing at TotoGaming. “We aimed to transport users into a new kind of gaming experience, paying close attention to everything from icon design to the soundtrack.”
Beyond the game itself, Harutyunyan highlighted the broader benefits of the partnership, including expanded marketing potential and the ability to launch targeted, branded promotions.
Pragmatic Play Expands with Flutter’s UK and Ireland Brands
Earlier this year, Pragmatic Play broadened its live casino footprint through a deal with Flutter Entertainment. The agreement sees its content rolled out across major brands including Paddy Power, Betfair, and Sky Vegas.
The partnership includes a full suite of live products—ranging from table games to game shows—enhanced by Pragmatic Play’s Smart Studio tech. This lets Flutter’s brands tailor the visual experience of each title to align with their own aesthetics, deepening brand identity and player connection.
Win2day Unveils Dedicated Live Casino Studio in Vienna
In Austria, Pragmatic Play has taken its partnership with win2day to the next level by launching a bespoke live casino studio in Vienna. Operated by Austrian Lotteries, the studio is home to tailored blackjack and roulette tables, plus an exclusive localised game show called Crazy Prater Rad, which offers multiplier wins up to 500x.
This move follows a successful collaboration in 2023 focused on slots and adds a new layer to win2day’s portfolio with top-performing live titles like Mega Roulette, Mega Wheel, and Sweet Bonanza CandyLand.
Irina Cornides, COO at Pragmatic Play, called the project a reflection of the company’s focus on tailored solutions and top-tier entertainment. Martin Škopek of Austrian Lotteries added that the new studio will not only enhance gameplay but also bring up to 150 jobs to the city.
These strategic collaborations highlight Pragmatic Play’s flexible approach to content delivery, as the provider continues building momentum across multiple markets with customised, brand-aligned gaming experiences.
Regulatory Shift Curbs High-Risk Behavior
New rules rolled out by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) in October 2024 appear to be having a real impact. A recent report from the regulator shows a sharp drop in high-loss gambling accounts following the introduction of mandatory deposit limits and tighter oversight. Before the changes, 4% of users lost over €1,000 per month—now just 1.2% fall into that category.
That shift has also upended revenue models. In early 2024, three-quarters of operator income came from big spenders. By year’s end, that figure dropped to just 23%, a move the KSA sees as progress toward safer gambling practices.
Overall, the Dutch online gambling market generated €1.47 billion in gross gaming result (GSR) in 2024—a 6% increase year-over-year. But the second half of the year saw a 10% decline compared to the first, hinting that new restrictions may be reining in excessive play.
Young Adults in Focus Amid Ongoing Concerns
The KSA continues to flag young adults as a vulnerable group. Those aged 18 to 23 made up only 9% of the adult population but accounted for 11% of total gambling losses in the latter half of 2024. Although they spend less than older players on average (€48 vs. €148 per month), they’re more inclined to bet on sports, allocating nearly a third of their budget to it.
Meanwhile, the national self-exclusion registry, Cruks, saw registrations climb to 87,345 by January 2025. Half of these users are under 32, with young adults making up 16%—further underlining the need for targeted intervention.
Illegal Market Persists Despite Strong Channeling
The KSA estimates that 91% of players use licensed platforms, but only 50% of all gambling spend stays within the regulated market. That leaves a sizable chunk flowing to illegal operators—an area that continues to pose serious risks for player protection.
Roughly 1.19 million gambling accounts were active per month in late 2024, up slightly from earlier in the year. But with the number of unique players holding steady at around 788,000, it’s clear that many users maintain multiple accounts across platforms.
Techno Offshore Fined €1.2M for Unlicensed Operations
In a high-profile enforcement move, the KSA slapped Techno Offshore Limited with a €1.2 million fine for targeting Dutch players through illegal sites like Nolimitbet.com and Simplecasino.com. The company, based in the British Virgin Islands and licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada, was found to be openly accepting Dutch players—offering autoplay features, accepting crypto payments, and skipping age checks.
KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen didn’t mince words: “Illegal providers fail to protect consumers. We will take stern action because they steer players toward unsafe environments.”
Despite previous warnings, Techno Offshore’s platforms remained accessible from Dutch IPs, and registration forms even auto-filled the Netherlands’ country code when users selected it as their residence.
Curaçao Pushes Forward with Gambling Reform
While the Netherlands tackles domestic enforcement, efforts to clean up offshore regulation are also advancing. Curaçao has begun overhauling its gambling laws, ending its outdated master license model in favor of a stricter licensing system under the newly formed Curaçao Gaming Authority.
With support from the Dutch-led Temporary Work Organization (TWO), reforms aim to introduce anti-money laundering checks and build a more transparent, internationally credible gambling framework across Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten.
Dutch advisors say deeper collaboration with Caribbean regulators will be key to strengthening cross-border enforcement and protecting players from harmful operators operating beyond EU reach.
Conclusion
The Netherlands is tightening its grip on the online gambling market, and the early results are promising. While new rules are reshaping player behavior and pushing operators toward safer practices, the fight against illegal gambling—both at home and offshore—is far from over.