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This week has been a deep dive into the minds behind some of the most exciting slot developments coming at slot sites, including exclusive, deep dive Q&As as well as plenty of new releases.
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Exclusive Money Train 5 Q&A
I sat down with Relax Gaming's Chief Product Officer Tony O'Mahony for an exclusive deep dive into Money Train 5, the hugely anticipated return of a series Relax had declared finished after Money Train 4.
O'Mahony reflects on how the original became a cult phenomenon players streamed and debated, and why the deceptively simple Money Cart Bonus feature (land a symbol, reset the respins) still creates such tension.
Key talking points from the interview:
- Why the series returned: not commercial pressure, but creative confidence, once the team had genuinely new ideas rather than incremental ones
- New characters: the Pyromancer and Ticket Master, added only because they serve the bonus round's progression mechanic
- 2 ways to play: Standard Mode (50,000 x bet, lower volatility) or Ultra Mode (100,000 x bet, higher volatility)
- Regulation by design: how Bonus Reels give UK players direct feature access without bonus buys
- No franchise runs forever: every sequel must earn its place creatively
You’ll also find exclusive images including the official thumbnail, concept backgrounds and a screenshot of the Money Cart Bonus feature. A revealing read on how the landmark series keeps evolving without losing what makes it unmistakably Money Train.
New Slot Games Released this Week
This week, there are new games from Shady Lady and Relax Gaming:
13/08/2026: Pissed (Shady Lady)
- RTP: 96.05%
- Max Win: 20,000x
- Volatility: High
- Stakes: 10p to £5
- Release Date: 13 August 2026
Pissed is a society/humour Scatter Pays slot starring Donk, a man enraged by oat milk, QR menus and e-scooters, loosely inspired by the film Falling Down. Played on a 6x6 grid from 10p (Shady Lady's first Scatter Pays game), wins need 8+ matching symbols anywhere. Enough Donk symbols can trigger Smash features (Donk Smash, Ultra Smash and Angry Crush) building a Donk Multiplier, with random Flipper Reels and Hipster Attack boosts. 2 free spins modes raise Smash feature trigger rates up to 75%. Max win potential is 20,000 x your total bet.
13/08/2026: AgroCulture (Relax Gaming)
- RTP: 96.1%
- Max Win: 10,000x
- Volatility: Medium
- Stakes: 10p to £5
- Release Date: 13 August 2026
AgroCulture is a farm-meets-alien-abduction slot played on 6 reels with 1,024 ways to win from 10p. Abduction Wilds land on the 4 middle reels in 4 types (chicken, cow, sheep, dog), nudging into full view and converting all matching symbols to the highest-value one. The Mothership Bonus Decider awards up to 32 free spins, randomly choosing between 2 bonus features (with Super versions possible): the Abduction Bonus, where expanding wilds add 1x to a progressive multiplier per row, and the Beam 'N' Bank Bonus, featuring Coins up to 100 x bet, collectors and a Persistent Collector Stepper mechanic. There are 10,000 x bet max wins to be won.
Upcoming Games Added
Below, you’ll find summaries of upcoming slots I’ve added this week (including in-depth reviews and free demos):
Minted Mike (Hacksaw Gaming)
- RTP: 96.31%
- Max Win: 5,000x
- Volatility: Medium
- Stakes: 10p to £5
- Release Date: 27 August 2026
Minted Mike is a graffiti/urban-themed slot where you help a street artist finish his masterpiece while dodging the law, played on 5 reels and 26 paylines from 10p. 3 Sticker symbols trigger features: Pink paints 2-26 Hot Lines with multipliers up to 183x, Blue adds up to 20 wilds, and Green adds free spins scatters. 3 free spins modes follow: Steezy Skater (more Stickers), Ink the City (progressive Hot Lines) and Tag and Dash (a guaranteed Sticker each spin). Max wins can reach 5,000 x your total bet.
Extra Chilli More Chilli (Big Time Gaming)
- RTP: 96.39%
- Max Win: 30,000x
- Volatility: Very High
- Stakes: 20p to £5
- Release Date: 23 September 2026
Extra Chilli More Chilli is the long-awaited Mexican food-themed Megaways sequel to Extra Chilli Megaways. Played on 6 reels with up to 117,649 ways to win from 20p, it returns to José Cavadoré's market with sharper graphics. Cascading reactions drive wins, while 4 Chilli Bonus Respins add Purple Chilli Wilds, boost ways to win, double the multiplier increase or turn Green Chillis wild. The Free Spins feature begins with 10 free spins, with a gamble for up to 4 persistent Chilli Bonuses. Max win potential is 30,000 x your total bet.
Le Bandit Hold & Win (Hacksaw Gaming)
- RTP: 96.27%
- Max Win: 2,500x
- Volatility: Medium
- Stakes: 5p to £5
- Release Date: 15 September 2026
Part of the popular ‘Le’ series by Hacksaw, Le Bandit Hold & Win is a crime-themed slot which is a stripped-back follow-up to Le Bandit. Joining Smokey in the streets of Paris, it has 3 reels and 9 paylines. 2 Hold & Win features see Pots of Gold collect Coin values and Clovers multiply them up to 20x, with 4 fixed jackpots up to 2,500 x bet. With 2,500 x bet max wins, it’s a simple and light entry to the series.
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