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Casino Games and Provider News: New Slots and Releases

News on the studios and suppliers behind the games players actually use. We cover new slot releases, table game launches, provider deals, and the technology powering modern online casinos. Keep up with what is new from the companies building the industry’s content.

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Blackjack Odds Explained: Single Deck, Baccarat Comparisons, and Winning Streaks

The house edge in blackjack varies widely depending on deck count, table rules, and how you play. Here’s what the numbers actually look like for single-deck games, how blackjack compares to baccarat, and why short losing streaks are more common than you’d think.

Pragmatic Play Ships Two August Slots Built for Different Player Speeds

Pragmatic Play Ships Two August Slots Built for Different Player Speeds

Pragmatic Play shipped two new slots within days of each other this month, and the pair couldn’t be more different in how they build toward their top payouts.

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Evolution marks 20 years from single Latvia studio to global live casino leader

Evolution is marking its 20th anniversary, with the live casino supplier having grown from a single studio in Latvia to operating more than 2,000 live tables across multiple continents with over 22,000 employees.

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Citi initiates Playtech coverage with Buy rating and £3.55 target

Citi has initiated coverage of Playtech with a Buy rating and a £3.55 price target, marking a notably bullish stance on the gambling technology provider that contrasts sharply with the current analyst consensus of Moderate Sell.

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PhilWeb strikes exclusive Philippines deal with Pragmatic Play

Philippines Stock Exchange-listed PhilWeb Corporation has entered an exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play, granting licensed gaming operators in the country access to the provider’s gaming services through PhilWeb’s hosted infrastructure.

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Playtech shares jump 19% as US and Latin America drive profit surge

UK gaming technology firm Playtech saw its shares surge nearly 19% after raising its 2026 profit forecast well above analyst expectations, driven by strong performance in the United States and Latin America during the first half of the year.

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Pragmatic Play Launches Jelly Express Slot with 5,000x Win Potential

Pragmatic Play has released Jelly Express, a candy-themed slot featuring a 6×5 grid, wild multipliers up to 100x, and a choice of six bonus features with maximum win exposure reaching 5,000 times the bet.

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Pragmatic Play Launches Fury of Anubis Slot With 10,000x Win Potential

Pragmatic Play has released Fury of Anubis, an Egyptian-themed slot that combines tumbling wins with an escalating multiplier mechanic, offering players the chance to win up to 10,000 times their stake through a system that can reach multipliers as high as 1,024x.

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