Bret Allen

Bret is from Staffordshire in the UK, where he studied Journalism and Media at university and has worked as a bingo chat host and freelance writer for websites and books. Bret is a podcaster and writer with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry, a published book of fiction and a suspiciously handsome cat.

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Mega Fortune Dreams changes lives with £3.6m jackpot!

The slots developer NetEnt is continuing a great start to 2018 with a huge jackpot pay out for one lucky player. The player won a €4,084,430.35 jackpot, which equates to £3.6m, on the progressive slot game Mega Fortune Dreams! A player in Sweden won this life-changing sum of cash on the 7th of March, playing… Read more »

Win a TV with Jackpotjoy’s On the Box!

Are you a telly addict? Are you a buff at what’s on the box? Do you consider yourself knowledgeable about classic UK TV? Then this is a great time to use that knowledge on Jackpotjoy’s On the Box competition! There are five TVs to be won and they’re pretty nifty, 43 inch LED sets- Sony… Read more »

Microgaming releases Playboy Gold!

Back in January we told you about hints of a new Microgaming slot based on their popular Playboy licence- well those hints have come to fruition with the release of the glamorous, gorgeous Playboy Gold, now live across Microgaming casinos. You can find it at Casino Cruise for example, which is sporting a welcome package… Read more »

Up to £950 in welcome bonuses at MrSuperPlay!

Fancy a new site with a big welcome bonus to get you off to a flying start? MrSuperPlay may be a perfect choice, a major slots site with a huge welcome bonus over three deposits. Right now, the ProgressPlay site is offering a three-part welcome package. Your first deposit is eligible for a 150% bonus… Read more »

Grab a big 700% welcome bonus at Small Bingo!

They say that good things come in small packages… and Small Bingo is no exception, with a choice of impressive bonuses including a huge 700% welcome bonus in bingo tickets, without wagering requirements! Yes, Small Bingo (who tagline is: Nothing small about it!) is a bold new Cassava Enterprises bingo site with a really nice… Read more »

Microgaming gives £30,000 to charity!

Microgaming has announced that its charitable arm, PlayItForward, has given funds to four good causes- £30,000 split evenly between the charities! They were chosen to represent different geographical locations- the Isle of Man (where Microgaming is based), UK and Europe, Africa, and Rest of the World. Microgaming provides software for many sites such as the… Read more »

Embrace the cold with the stunning Northern Sky!

Feeling the cold this week? Snow and chilly temperatures are abound right now in the UK, but perhaps it’s best to embrace the Beast from the East and play Quickspin’s latest slot, Northern Sky! This snowy game is set in rural, snowy Scandinavia, with a sparkling night sky. We feel chilly just looking at it!… Read more »

Win a totally tropical 500 spins at Amazon Slots!

Sick of the cold weather, snow and drab skies? And maybe a potential 500 free spins for joining a new site would appeal? Then this is the perfect time to check out Amazon Slots , the slot site with a tropical spin that might make you feel a bit more sunny and warm! New joiners… Read more »

Join NetEnt to quest for Asgardian Stones!

Are you ready for a journey into myth and legend? Lovers of fantasy and Viking games will be pleased to hear that NetEnt, the leading developer of slots like Starburst and Finn and the Swirly Spin, have released an epic Norse mythology slot called Asgardian Stones with industry first features! The game is a 5-reel… Read more »

Unearth a diamond in the rough with Gem Rocks!

Get ready to rock, thanks to the brand new Gem Rocks slot by Yggdrasil! This exciting new slot promises an earth-shaking time as you move mountains to dig up big wins. Yggdrasil are known for some stunning slots, both visually and in gameplay, such as Vikings Go Berzerk and Ozwin’s Jackpots. The major provider is… Read more »