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GiG’s immediate priority following the completion of the deal will be disciplined integration, says Richards. This includes bringing 888Africa’s financial reporting, compliance and operational processes in line with GiG’s standards.

Ahlberg suggests GiG will look to transition 888Africa onto GiG’s platform, providing synergies down the line. Richards says GiG will look at where the company’s platform and tech can add value to the existing 888Africa business, although in terms of expansion, he again reaffirms that it will be a cautious approach in the short term.

“We are deliberately not pursuing an aggressive expansion agenda in the early months,” he explains. “We want to prioritise integration and consolidating our existing positions first, and only look at new market entry once we are confident the operational foundations are in place.”

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PopOK Gaming has added Piggy Dynasty to its slot catalog. It’s a release worth a look less for its wealth-and-prosperity theme than for how tightly it leans on a single multiplier mechanic inside a deliberately small format.

Piggy Dynasty is built on a compact 3×3 layout with 5 paylines, and it puts the focus on smooth gameplay with frequent win potential. That structure signals a studio that prioritizes quick, repeatable spins over sprawling reel setups. It’s a design choice that suits shorter mobile sessions, where players tend to want fast rounds rather than a slow build toward a single bonus.

The game is backed by a solid mathematical model, with a Return to Player (RTP) of 96.01%. That figure sits within the standard band for mainstream slots. In other words, this is steady core content rather than a high-volatility outlier.

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Also prominent in the potential matchups are the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens and league leading Toronto Maple Leafs. Although Toronto has a better record than Tampa Bay, they’ve played four more games and have a worse goal differential, and perhaps an easier schedule thanks to being in the Scotia North division with the league’s worst team, the Ottawa Senators.

Due to the pandemic, the playoffs will look a little different this year. Each division will have its own 4 team playoffs, with a final four then facing off based on their season standings. That could mean a classic Toronto or Montreal vs. Boston final for the first time since the 1970s.

Unfortunately, that means you can’t bet on a repeat of last year’s bubble finals between the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning. But if you think Dallas can make it back to the final, there’s some great long odds to bet on; they are +4500 to play either Vegas or Colorado.