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Aristocrat Gaming releases slot game Thunder Empire

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:57 PM

Aristocrat Gaming on Tuesday announced the release of Thunder Empire, a slot game from Australia where it is one of the country’s most popular games.

“We are thrilled to introduce Thunder Empire to North America,” Aristocrat Gaming. Chief Revenue Officer Kurt Gissane said in a statement. “This game is one of the most popular games ever to hit the Australian market, and now that buzz is coming to this side of the world. With four compelling titles to choose from and a brand‑new Hold & Spin feature, Thunder Empire delivers a distinctive experience that truly sets it apart.”

Thunder Empire debuts with four dynamic titles: King Samurai, Magic Emperor, Mongolian Empress, and Inca Diamonds. The Thunder Empire game family appears exclusively on the advanced Baron Portrait cabinet, with a bold design and integrated lighting.

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Each title has a free games feature and an innovation to Aristocrat Gaming’s Hold & Spin mechanic known as the Hold & Spin Again. The Hold & Spin Again is a feature-in-feature that offers the opportunity for players to trigger the Hold & Spin feature back-to-back and potentially beyond.

Each title is available in a low-denomination or mid-denomination configuration. The low-denomination game features an SSP jackpot that starts at $10,000, and the mid denomination features an SSP/SAP jackpot that starts at $50,000.

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