Interview with Mirela Agatonovic from EGT Interactive
EGT Interactive brings expertise from the company’s land-based casino games to online video slots. It aims to retain the familiar look and full functionality of popular titles while adapting them for an innovative cross-platform format designed for gaming on the go.
Over the past seven years, EGT Interactive has expanded its game catalogue, player base, presence in licensed markets and operator network. The company has grown rapidly into an independent provider with a distinct identity and a valued place among its partners.
EGT Interactive supplies 400+ operators worldwide across more than 20 jurisdictions. Its catalogue includes over 200+ classic online games in a range of themes. Alongside slots, players can find roulette, poker and keno. The provider highlights its established engine, appealing RTP, polished video-slot design and Mystery Jackpot feature as elements that engage players and help attract new users.
The ‘Burning Hot’ collection is one of EGT Interactive’s signature series. The company has recently added another ‘Burning’ casino game to its catalogue.
Burning Keno is a jackpot Keno game with 4 mystery jackpot tiers. The gameplay is simple: players select 10 numbers from 1 to 80, then watch 20 numbers appear on a 5x4 grid designed to look like an online slot. A mystery jackpot can activate during a round and launch a bonus game featuring clubs, diamonds, hearts or spades, with the potential for substantial wins.
To find out more about the new Burning Keno game, we spoke with its development team. Mirela Agatonovic, Product Manager at EGT Interactive, answered our questions about the game.
Q1: Mirela, thanks for taking the time to speak with us. How are you?
Thanks very much for inviting me.
Q2: How would you describe the idea behind "Burning Keno"?
With "Burning Keno," we wanted to improve the user experience and develop features around players’ needs. The withdraw every 30 second gives the game a real-time feel. Players can select one to ten numbers, with payouts made immediately based on how many they choose to play.
The game also offers live sorting, an instant re-bet option and a quick look at hot and cold numbers. Another feature applies when a player selects more than 7 numbers: a payout may be possible even if none match. In other words, a player can win without matching any numbers.
Q3: What sets Burning Keno apart from other online Keno games?
We’ve added user-focused features to the traditional Keno format, aiming to keep players engaged throughout the game.
Q4: EGT’s new strategy includes building some online games from the ground up. Was Burning Keno developed in the same way?
Yes, we took the same approach with this game. 'Burning Keno' was developed in-house, from the first concept to final delivery.
Q5: Players can choose from several betting options, and numbers are marked Hot or Cold. How do you determine which numbers are "Hot"?
We define "Hot" numbers as - The Most 5 Drawn Numbers for last 1000 draws.
Q6: Burning Keno can pay out when none of a player’s selected numbers match. That sounds appealing. Could you explain how it works?
Yes. If a player chooses more than seven numbers (7,8,9 0r 10), they could still receive a payout when none of those numbers match. This means a win may be possible even with no matches in the draw.
Q7: Is there anything else you’d like to share about Burning Keno?
I hope 'Burning Keno 'will be enjoyable for players and encourage greater engagement and retention.
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