Yggdrasil have been the Cinderella story of the last few years, rising from a point of relative obscurity to become one of the biggest new names on the iGaming scene, and they have done so through a combination of hard work and innovation.

With the festive period in very full swing, one lucky player has just scoped up a life-changing sum of money just before Christmas, after Mega Fortune Dreams paid out yet another jackpot, one amounting to €3,351,213 (just shy of £3 million).

The new Murder on the Orient Express movie is making tongues wag at the moment, but in the slot world, it is a less murderous representation of the famous train that is catching people’s attention, as Yggdrasil have recently released the Orient Express slot.

Pragmatic Play is one of the most prolific software developers when it comes to releasing new slots, and their latest is a topical, seasonal offering by the name of Santa.

Microgaming have had an emotional rollercoaster of a year, much of which was tied up with the troubles that surrounded their Phantom of the Opera slot, which has since been released to great critical acclaim.

Last week, it was reported that William Hill had expressed interest in purchasing the CrownBet operation from Crown Resorts, and now it is believed that Paddy power Betfair have followed their lead and thrown their hat into the ring too.

When it comes to the competitive world of online casinos, few names carry as much weight as NetEnt. The Swedish software developer has been going from strength to strength over recent years, creating a stream of top-quality games, as well as several technological advancements that have moved the iGaming world forward.