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  1. A weekend of Halloween festivities awaits as everyone gets ready to celebrate All Hallows Eve in a few days. Nothing says fright night quite like a great scary movie, so we've taken it upon ourselves to list 7 all-time favourite Halloween movies to warm us up for the celebrations. You might want to avoid watching some of these on your own, while others are more comedic horror entertainment, but all of them have online slot games, transporting the terrifying stories onto the reels. ✓ The Shining One of the 20th century's most successful horror novelists produced several chilling chart toppers. Stephen King's writings also led to a few Hollywood blockbuster interpretations of his stories, and the 1980 reimagining of The Shining hit home for many horror fans. This psychological horror sees the Torrance family uproot their lives and move into the Overlook Hotel, only to discover their lives will never be the same. Jack Nicholson is the main character, Jack Torrance, who unwittingly leads his family to the haunted destination because he has accepted a position as the hotel's winter caretaker. Upon arrival at Overlook Hotel, Jack learns about the terrible fate of the previous winter caretaker and his family. Danny, Jack's young son, has psychic abilities allowing him to have visions and see spirits, making him the target of violent events and the famous twins luring him to forbidden room 237. Jack is also a recovering alcoholic prone to violent outbursts, and once the spirits get a hold of his mind, he deteriorates quickly. He spirals into madness as the evil spirits in the hotel convince him to kill his wife and son. Mancala Games drew inspiration from this thrilling story. They released a slot game, The Twin Wins Mystery, where eerie imagery includes the evil twins and other familiar sites from the story. ✓ Beetlejuice This movie may not be as terrifying as others in today’s list, but Beetlejuice is a cult classic in the fantasy horror genre. Like only Tim Burton can, this horror comes with hilarious twists and vivid scenes from the frightening imaginations of the story writers, Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson. Newlyweds Adam (Alec Baldwin) and Barbara (Geena Davis) were busy with home décor projects. On their way home from town, they suffer a tragic accident as Barbara swerves to avoid hitting a dog in the road. On their return home, they learn about their passing to the netherworld when they find the Handbook for the Recently Deceased. Soon a new family moves into their home, and after failing to scare the living inhabitants off, they summon Betelgeuse (pronounced and spelt Beetlejuice in the film). Portrayed by Michael Keaton, Beetlejuice is an obnoxious spirit and bio-exorcist and is not what the couple had in mind. However, they are stuck in the house and want the new residents gone. The couple soon realises that Beetlejuice is cunning and has other plans that endanger everyone. Beetlejuice was a tremendous hit and inspired a cartoon series and a Broadway musical. In recent years it inspired Barcrest to release a branded slot filled with all our favourite images from the horrifying fantasy. Take Beetlejuice for a spin and decide if this rambunctious spirit is worthy of haunting the reels. ✓ Stonehearst Asylum A popular storyline in horror is that of madness, and so much about early psychiatric treatments was sinister that it inspired countless tales about asylum hauntings. What's different about Stonehearst Asylum is that the horrifying events have nothing to do with hauntings and everything to do with the current patients and doctors. This 2014 film remained somewhat under the radar but has a talented list of actors, including Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, Ben Kingsley, and Michael Caine. Fresh out of grad school, at the turn of the century, Dr Edward Newgate (Sturgess) arrives at the Stonehearst Asylum for his apprenticeship only to realise something sinister is brewing. While the plot thickens, Dr Newgate finds himself bewitched by a female patient, Eliza Graves (Beckinsale), and in wonderment of the resident psychiatrist, Dr Lamb, with his modern approaches to healing the mentally ill. It all unravels in a horrifying plot where Dr Newgate realises he is on the wrong side and discovers Dr Lamb's secret. In an elaborate escape plan, Newgate must follow his gut and decide whom he can trust. The creative team at Nolimit City released their reimagining of an asylum horror in the online slot, Mental, where punters can spin away the worries of the world and dive into madness with the sinister characters. ✓ Halloween Talking about mental, this is one of the most famous slasher films of all time that spawned a cult following, a movie franchise, and the list goes on. Halloween is a chilling tale about the 6-year-old Michael Myers, who kills his 15-year-old sister on Halloween night. The first movie plays out on 31 October 1978, 15 years after Michael's incarceration for this unthinkable act. What unfolds after Michael escapes from his psychiatric prison will take the film to become the most successful independent movie of all time. In the original 1978 film, the masked psychopath goes on a killing spree in his hometown, where he stalks and kills teenage babysitters, with a specific interest in Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis). After killing nearly all of Laurie's babysitter friends, he finally attacks Laurie, but she manages to break free just in time for Michael's psychiatrist, Dr Loomis, to shoot him. Later versions of the original movie delve deeper into the Myers family setup and what happened the night Michael killed his older sister. Since the original film smashed the box office, Hollywood released 12 more films. The franchise expanded with novels, comic books, a video game, and a branded Halloween online slot game by Microgaming. ✓ 28 Days Later Danny Boyle introduced his version of the walking dead to movie fans in his 2002 release, 28 Days Later. Although zombies had an established position among the most feared monsters in horror, this movie showed us a different type of monster, deepening the fear of the undead. Filmed in London, the crew managed to close certain sections of the bustling city to recreate the desolate scenes in the movie. The plot revolves around the spread of a highly contagious virus, which induces intense aggression in the victims, following a liberation act by anti-cruelty animal activists. The release of the infected chimpanzee triggers an apocalyptic epidemic that creates super-fast and insanely aggressive zombies. Jim, played by Cillian Murphy, wakes from a coma 28 days after the initial exposure event and finds himself isolated in a deserted London hospital without a sign or warning of what happened. As he makes his way through the empty streets of London, zombies attack him, but thanks to other survivors, he escapes uninfected, only to endure more horror. Although the idea of the undead, flesh-eating humans was well-used before this film, it revived the genre and changed its direction. Leading software provider, Pragmatic Play released an undead hit of their own with the slot game Wild Walker where players dodge zombie attacks while spinning for big wins. ✓ IT Another one from the master of horror. Stephen King solidified the fear of clowns, or coulrophobia for some who are petrified of them, with his terrifying novel, It. This 1986 novel became a series in the 90s, and the movies that followed will forever haunt the imaginations of those who watched it. Perhaps it is because the monstrous character kills children or because he taps into our worst fears. Terrorised by ongoing violent events, the small town deals with the disappearance and murder of children from the community. The events in the small town of Derry, Maine, happened before and will happen again unless a close-knit band of school children, dubbed 'The Losers' Club' put an end to it. Stephen King's shapeshifting villain presents himself as a clown living in the town sewers, but the children quickly learn that this evil entity is a lot more than a man with a painted face. Known as 'IT', the clown causes devastation and terrorises the townspeople through psychological tactics. Inspired by this haunting story and other tales of horrifying clown characters, Cristaltec captured their version of a psychotic jester on the reels in the online slot The Clown. ✓ Sleepy Hollow Tim Burton's movies may not be at the top of the most horrifying stories ever, but he has a way of capturing a section of our imaginations that no one else can. His rendition of the age-old tale of the headless horseman captivated audiences around the globe. It brought areas of Washington Irving's story to life in the dark comedic way the writer would've appreciated. In Sleepy Hollow, the main character from Irving's story, Ichabod Crane, travels to the village of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of murders. In this version of the story, Ichabod is a police constable from New York, and the plot follows him as he uncovers the truth behind three decapitations. A sceptical Ichabod learns about the town legend of the undead headless Hessian mercenary and that most think the headless horseman is behind the murders. Once he comes face to face with the headless horseman, Ichabod understands what needs to be done. After a series of investigations and a few murders, the constable reveals the truth behind the horseman's torment through plot twists and dramatic adventures with the object of his affection, Katrina. The New York constable saves the town and, in essence, the headless horseman just in time to celebrate the new century with Katrina. The epic haunting of the headless horseman has inspired countless other interpretations of Irving's story. The story remains a favourite for All Hallows Ave, viewed as an American treasure. NetEnt introduced its video slot creation, Halloween Jack, to pay homage to the celebrations on 31 October.
  2. Halloween is one of the best times to get together and tell terrifying ghost stories. Whether it is a tale dreamed up by someone's vivid yet twisted imagination or a recollection of someone's experience with supernatural forces, ghost stories are a part of all cultures. Some stories have been around for ages, and many tell them without thinking about where they all started. Here are six of the most famous ghost stories and their possible origins. ✓ Bloody Mary Most of us heard the legend of Bloody Mary as young teens when someone told us how a person facing a mirror, holding a candle, and standing in a dark room (preferably a bathroom) chanting her name a set number of times, might encounter the terrifying ghost. The story mostly differs in how many times a person should chant ‘Bloody Mary’ and what happens afterwards. Some tell how the mirror drips with blood and how the participant will see the reflection of a bloody female standing behind them. Others say she will inflict harm on the participant by scratching them, attacking them, or trapping their souls in the mirror for eternity. As one of the most universal urban legends, the story of Bloody Mary has many variations and historians trace the story’s origin to multiple events from previous centuries. Some say its roots lie in the story of the first queen of England, Mary l. Others tie it back to Mary Worth from the Salem witch trials. The most horrifying story tied to the urban legend tells how a young girl was buried alive and tried to claw her way out of her grave. Her parent's realised the mistake too late, and after they unearthed her bloodied corpse, they checked for life by holding a mirror under her nose. Legend has it that although she was lifeless, there was fog on the mirror, but only because her spirit became trapped in it. Enjoy terrifying spins with Apollo Games and its horror slot game, Red Evil. ✓ Sleepy Hollow This fictional tale is one of the most enduring horror stories and one of the favourite choices among Halloween observers. Where did the story of the headless horseman come from, or was it merely a figment of Washington Irving's imagination? First published in 1819, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells a story of a Dutch settlement near modern-day New York and how a headless horseman haunted the area. Two hundred years ago, Irving fled a pandemic of yellow fever rampant in his native region of New York and took refuge in the small town on the Hudson River, Tarrytown. This is also where the tale of Ichabod Crane and his untimely encounter with the headless horseman played out. Irving had a knack for dark comedy and dreamed up the legend of Sleepy Hollow, but it also spurred the belief in ghosts and the most famous Halloween story. The headless horseman was a deceased Dutch soldier, killed by a cannonball blow to the head and haunted the area each night in search of his skull. Ichabod's encounter with the headless horseman was the last night anyone saw him in Sleepy Hollow, and this tale inspired many to follow. Disney, Tim Burton, and others brought the legend to our screens in their reimagining of the legend. ✓ The Bell Witch The bizarre happenings recorded by the Bell family of Red River, Tennessee, between 1817 and 1821 remain unsolved. John Bell and his family lived a privileged life in Robertson County, Tennessee. Active members in their community and the local congregation, the Red River Baptists Church, and the Bells had a happy and successful life until 1817. While inspecting his corn field, Mr Bell spotted a strange creature sitting in a corn row. Frightened by the look of this half-dog, half-rabbit being, he shot at it, but it vanished. Following this event, the haunting of the Bell family started. Escalating from beating sounds on the outside walls of their log home to physical beatings on the children, the Bell family endured horrible events for the next three years. Friends and even a military General visited the Bell residence during the time of the hauntings to witness the family's bizarre claims of being haunted by a witch, and all came to the same conclusion. They never wanted to return or experience what they did at the Bell residence. Mr Bell became ill and eventually died. The story tells how he slowly withered and fell into a coma after the entity haunting them claimed to plot his demise. Shortly after his death, the haunting stopped, and the entity said it would return in 7 years. Records about encounters between John Bell junior and the Bell Witch, precisely 7 years later, include philosophical and religious discussions, and these were published approximately a century later. Enjoy bewitching spins on the new slot by R. Franco Games, Witches South. ✓ The Lost Colony of Roanoke This is not just a ghost story; it is one of the most prolific unsolved American mysteries in history. It also made recent waves in pop culture with a version of it told on the famous series American Horror Story. The events play out in 1587, during part of the Tudor reign in England, when Sir Walter Raleigh established the first British settlement on a small island off the coast of North Carolina. The community of approximately 107 included John White as the governor and his wife, daughter, and grandchild, but White's stay was interrupted by what should have been a brief visit to England for supplies. While in England, White got caught up in the Anglo-Spanish war for three years, and on his return to Roanoke, everyone vanished. The only thing left in the village was the fence that surrounded the now vanished buildings. White found one clue, though, a single wooden post with "Croatoan" carved into it. A nearby native American tribe, called the Croatoans, were not too thrilled about the English settlement and some argue that the village people were killed and buried the Roanoke residents. Others believe the villagers faced a drought and left the area for greener pastures. Some even debate that they must have taken to sea and got lost along the way. No one traced a single member of the lost colony, and centuries later, the events baffled investigators. ✓ Baba Yaga This terrifying creature comes from Slavic folklore, and the stories depict Baba Yaga as an elderly female with iron teeth. Baba Yaga has been the object of many Slavic children's worst nightmares, and the ogre-like being inspired many other horror characters. For those who do not know Baba Yaga, it may be easy to mistake her many portrayals as that of a witch. She has a deformed, pronounced nose, grey hair and a severely aged face. She lives in the Slavic woods in her hut that stands on chicken legs, and the door only reveals itself after a secret phrase is spoken. The fence surrounding the cabin has human skulls on top of it to scare off anyone that dares to come into her woods. Stories tell how many Slavic adults scared children by convincing them that Baba Yaga eats children with her long teeth. According to the ancient lore, Baba Yaga can fly in the giant mortar she steers with the pestle. According to folklore, Baba Yaga has two or three sisters, and she frequently accompanies Death on his travels to harvest souls and devours it. Players find horrifying scenery and magical creatures in Spinomenal's reimagining of the monstrous being. Play the Baba Yaga online slot for frightening spins inspired by this folklore. ✓ The Pontianak Talking about creepy female creatures lurking out of sight, Indonesian folklore features many nightmarish tales about ghosts and spirits. One of the culture's most prolific beings is the Pontianak. Most Southern Asian cultures see swamps as places where lost souls may get stuck; the most notorious is the Pontianak. According to legend, in Western Kalimantan, where the Kapuas and Landak Rivers cross, Pontianak spirits used to haunt the area. These vengeful, dark spirits take the form of a beautiful woman and lure men, children, and vulnerable souls as prey. Many believe these demonic beings are spirits of a woman who died in childbirth or violent death. Most agree that Pontianak are Indonesia's and Malaysia's most powerful evil spirits, as these vampire-like creatures eviscerate their victims with their long nails and then dine on their organs. The tales of these water monsters have inspired many movies in the Asian region and are also the reason many locals don't leave laundry out at night. It is said that the scent of drying laundry attracts Pontianak, and one can distinguish the presence of one through the smell of rotting flesh. Slots to Make You Scream If Halloween and all the terrifying sights that accompany it excites you, visit our Horror and Terror section to find the best slot entertainment. software providers worked hard this year to present the most horrific games to ensure this is the scariest Halloween ever.
  3. October is here, with trees turning stunning shades of red and orange and Starbucks making everything in pumpkin flavour. It is also the time of the year when those who enjoy dressing up as our alter-ego or some nefarious character have permission to do so. Those who celebrate Halloween in all its splendour and horror are preparing their costumes for dress-up parties. Whether you find the outfit's inspiration from a movie or other pop-culture source, you may wonder where some of the scariest stories originate. Let's unpack some horrifying folk legends that inspired the most popular character choices for Halloween dress-ups. Witches and Zombies and Clowns, Oh My! Each year countless people celebrate Halloween on 31 October through various festivals and neighbourly traditions. We know the holiday's origin dates back centuries to ancient Celtic traditions. Some tie it in with All Saints Day, a Catholic celebration, but where do the bone-chilling characters like zombies, werewolves, and the rest come from? These characters are still prevalent in pop culture and inspire multiple entertainment spheres, including online casino games. Here are the folk legends that inspired our monsters. ✓ Wicked Witches As central characters in any Halloween decorator's arsenal, witches are the most popular characters at any celebration of all Hallows eve. Whether from the East or the West, witches had a bad reputation early on, and history records trace witchcraft back to approximately 931 B.C. The earliest witches practised witchcraft through magic spells and calling on spirits for guidance or help in pressing matters. From biblical times, records of witches and witch hunts increased over the centuries. Historical records show that throughout Europe, Germany executed the most people suspected of witchcraft and Ireland the least. Modern-day witches exist, though we’ll be hard-pressed to find them wearing a pointy hat or flying on a broom. Today we see witches and wizards in stories such as Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and other entertaining tales where they are either evil or merely magical. We can also find Online Slots inspired by witches from nearly all good software providers, with Rags to Witches by Betsoft recently appearing on our screens. ✓ Blood-thirsty Vampires These evil, mythological beings embody a superstition that thrived in the Middle Ages and have its origins in Ancient Greek mythology. Ages before Edward Cullen stole Bella's heart, Slavic folklore inspired tales about the dead drinking the blood of the living. The bizarre beliefs stemmed from unexplained illnesses, which we know today were contagious diseases. But the idea led to grisly rituals to quell supposed vampirism. While the plague decimated entire towns, many believed it was the undead who rose from their eternal sleep and drank the blood of live humans, which led to continued deaths. In areas where this was the conviction of town folk if someone died and another fell ill shortly after, they performed horrible rituals on the corpse to stop it from preying on the living. Later in the 19th century, Bram Stoker wrote his epic novel Dracula. Inspired by the medieval ruler Vlad the Impaler, Stoker brought to life the modern-day vampire, inspiring countless stories about the immortal, blood-thirsty monsters. Pop culture has romanticised vampires through stories like Interview with a Vampire and Twilight, but the thought of coming face-to-face with a bloodsucking immortal remains bone-chilling. Enjoy jackpot-winning spins on Microgaming's vampire-inspired, Immortal Romance and the Mega Moolah edition. ✓ Werewolves Much ancient folklore or mythology includes half-man-half-beast creatures, but the metamorphous from man to wolf stems from ancient Greek and Norse tales. Some may recognise the name used in the Greek story from a Kate Beckinsale vampire movie franchise. According to Greek mythology, Lycaon, the son of Pelasgus, served Zeus, a sacrificed boy, as a meal. Enraged by the act, the god Zeus punished Lycaon by transforming him and his sons into wolves. Nordic folklore tells of a father and son who discovered wolf pelts with magic powers. In one of the stories in the Saga of the Volsungs, a father-son duo donned the furs, transforming them into wolves for 10 days. While on a killing spree, the father attacks his son, nearly killing him. Thanks to a raven who brought a healing leaf, the son survived. Real-life werewolves came to light in France during the sixteenth century when a few mad men claimed to have the power to transform into wolves. They used this as an explanation for the violent murders they committed. These men, and others claiming the same, were burned at stake for their crimes. Today, Hollywood again had a great influence on how we see werewolves. ✓ The Living-dead According to pop culture entertainment and maybe even the CDC, zombies will appear in our world, but these walking-dead beings have been part of folklore for centuries. Ancient Greeks had a fear of the undead, according to the findings of archaeologists. Graves with skeletons pinned down by heavy objects indicate a fear that the dead body may reanimate. But the strongest influence on the belief of zombies comes from Voodoo and Haiti. When sugar farmers brought countless enslaved people into Haiti from West Africa, the captives compared the brutal conditions they lived in with becoming walking dead people. Voodoo originates from Africa, and specific voodoo practitioners called Bokor can summon zombies. They do this by concocting a potion that contains tetrodotoxin. This deadly neurotoxin can cause a zombie-like state when used in small amounts. Pop culture appearances of these flesh-eating beings like The Walking Dead and World War Z created cult followings for all-things Zombie. Leading software providers like Pragmatic Play and Playtech jumped on the bandwagon and introduced their undead-inspired slots, Zombie Carnival and The Walking Dead. ✓ Mummies Although mummies exist, the film industry and people's wild imaginations took these embalmed corpses to a different level. Generally speaking, a mummy is a dried or preserved corpse of a human or animal. Most of us automatically think of Egyptian tombs and the mummified remains of ancient pharaohs when we talk about mummies. However, the practice of embalming or preserving a body is a widespread occurrence around the globe. All corpse preservation practises have the same goal: to keep as much skin intact as possible. Although many cultures use different mummification processes, most regard the priests from ancient Egypt as the masters of the practice. It was their skill that allowed Howard Carter to find the well-preserved remains of King Tutankhamun. Mummies and their social standing as horror-worthy characters emerged from a series of events, including fact and fiction. Bram Stoker once again has a hand in transforming mummies into monsters with his fictional novel The Jewel of the Seven Stars. However, The Mummy, the 1932 movie by Boris Karloff, propelled mummies into the monster category and paved the way for bandaged mute beings in the Hollywood horror genre. ✓ The Prince of Darkness This malevolent being has a legion of demons to help him with his sinister plots and torment of good people. Also known as Satan, the devil, lucifer, and a few other ancient names, books describe this being as having horns and hooves instead of feat. According to the Christian religion and biblical records, Satan’s origins date to the beginning of time. The devil’s role in most religions takes on the same evil presence as in the bible, although the names other cultures use differs. His numerous names include Beelzebub, Mephistopheles, Baphomet, Molech, and the Father of Lies. Satan has ties with most evil tales, and those who practise the religions he shows up in will tie all the above monsters back to him and his devious demons. Satan is also the ruler of the underworld, known as hell, and even those who don't practise religion tie him to immorality, fear, and damnation. The devil also shows up in the origins of jack-o'-lanterns. According to an Irish myth, Stingy Jack tricked the devil, and because of his greedy heart, Jack wasn't allowed into Heaven. Because he tricked Satan, he wasn't welcome in hell either, and his spirit dwelled on earth. Irish folk started carving demonic faces into turnips to frighten away Jack's spirit, and so the tradition began. ✓ Creepy Clowns Although these strange characters traditionally bring laughter and silliness to those around them, clowns became a symbol of evil and fright long before Stephen King's novels existed. Clowns, jesters, or harlequins are age-old tricksters, and so is the fear of make-up-clad entertainers. We can trace the origins of clowns back to ancient civilisations, where leaders such as pharaohs and emperors enjoyed the performance of jesters at their own expense. Some ascribe the unnatural fear people have for clowns to their satiric characters that hold a mirror to the audience. Perhaps it is the truth they show in a joking manner that frightens people. Other intellectuals ascribe the macabre link with clowns to the early writings of Charles Dickens about a real-life clown from the 19th century, Grimaldi. Grimaldi's story, and that of other clowns from his era, could be the inspiration behind Stephen King's sinister novel, and this is where most modern-day fears of clowns come from. Another influence for horrifying clown personas is the American serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who posed as a clown named Pogo and murdered 35 young men between 1972 and 1978. What Nightmares are Made of If one of the above tales motivated you to dress like the monstrous characters in it, you would be one of the scariest guests at the Halloween party. While we get ready for some nightmare-worthy social gatherings at the end of October, look at more horror-themed video slots from top software providers and keep an eye out for new game releases in the coming weeks.
  4. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the origin of Halloween. There are those who believe it’s simply the “night before All Saints’ Day” which has also been dubbed Hallowmas or All Hallows’ Day. This is the more religious version of the origin of Halloween and it comes from the fact that the 1st of November is All Saints Day. A day to celebrate the faithfully departed through feasting which includes all the saints. Based on the Christian tradition the feasts would start the night before and continue into the next day. The Dead will have their Day There are however historians who believe that modern-day Halloween can be linked to Samhain. Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival celebrating summer’s end and was followed across Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. According to Celtic mythology, the veil between the Otherworld and our world gets thinner during Samhain. Making it easier for the souls of the dead and other spirits to return to the move among the living. To stay on the good side of the spirits and departed ancestors people would make offerings of food. This ritual of giving offerings to appease the dead is what has devolved over time into our fun and fanciful tradition of trick or treating. Dark Celebrations Turned Family Fun Halloween is one of the spookiest and most beloved holidays celebrated all across the globe. Each year people of all ages, shapes and sizes dress up to take part in trick or treating and other Halloween related events. Why Pumpkins? Halloween is all about exploring the mystical, magical and legends of olds. In this modern age, the majority of the days celebrants focus on dressing up, creating comical pumpkin carvings to decorate the yard and perhaps attending haunted houses or other "spooky" events. Pumpkins didn’t just appear on the scene out of nowhere. Whether you know it or not you are keeping the legend of the Irish Folk Figure, Jack O’Lantern, alive. Legend has it that the local drunkard named Jack trapped the Prince of Darkness in a tree by hacking a sing of the cross into the bark. Later they made an exchange, Jack would let Satan climb down in exchange for the Dark Prince to keep his claws of Jack’s Soul. But the old drunkard continued to live life acting like a jerk and got denied entrance to heaven. When Jack tried to go to the underworld to unite with the dark souls' Satan rejected him throwing a lump of hellish coal at him. With nothing but the blazing coal and nowhere to go, Jack too the coal and placed it into a turnip for light. Doomed to wander for eternity in search of a resting place. And so the legend of Jack O’Lantern was born. The idea of bribing the undead with food and soul cakes is also the what started what has become a ‘Trick or Treat’ today. There are so many superstitions, myths, legends and beliefs surrounding this spooky day. In fact, when you take a minute to explore them all, you realize it’s not as fun, warm and kid-friendly as the media portrays it to be. Still, we celebrate and enjoy the hot beverages, endless heaps of candy and flurry of events that fall into our lap. Apples: The Most Magical of Fruits Today, pumpkins are most closely associated with the supernatural, and more specifically Halloween given the tradition of carving Jack-o-lanterns, but it should not be forgotten that apples play an important role in humanities arcana given their appearance in various myths and legends throughout the world. Whether you’re reading up on Christian belief of the fall of mankind or looking to the Norse goddess Idun for eternal youth the humble apple is always front and centre to these tales of wonder. Given this storied history, the apple can claim far deeper occult roots than the pumpkin can ever dream of. Halloween and the Wizarding World In the Wizarding World Halloween held great significant value, especially for Harry Potter. The 31st of October marks the day his life changed, with Lord Voldemort having stormed Godric’s Hollow and murdering his Lily and James Potter on 31 October 1981. For Harry Potter, it meant a life of misery spent with the Dursleys, for the rest of the Wizarding World it brought peace thanks to the mysterious disappearance of Lord Voldemort. It also marks a date where Ron, Hermione and Harry became the fighting trio we know and love. This due to the fight against the troll unleashed in Hogwarts Castle during Halloween festivities. In Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, this date was an introduction to Nearly Headless Nick and the celebration of Death date. Again the treats got swapped for trickery and scares with the mysterious opening of the Chamber of Secrets. So many big moments took place on the 31st of October in Harry Potter. It was the day Sirius Black broke into Hogwarts and Harry was picked as a Triwizard Champion. The Deathly Hallows, iconic to the book series, also share their name with Halloween. The Hallows are three powerful enchanted objects that can conquer death when united. There was a stage when Harry possessed all three. Halloween is not just a day of mystical and magical celebration for muggles, it is a day of spectacular events taking place throughout the Harry Potter universe. Celebrate Halloween with Spooky Spins If you’re staying home rather than going Trick or Treating this Halloween we have selected 3 ghoulish new slots for you to play. Hopefully your find more treats than tricks when you spin. ✓Helloween by Play ‘n Go For a combination theme game bringing you good music and spooky spins, Helloween is a must. This 5 reels and 10 paylines video slot is based on the German power metal band with the same name. The slot comes with superb graphics, imagery and sounds that will keep you entertained with every spin. Feature-wise the main attraction is the Keeper of the Seven Keys feature wheel which unlocks 7 different free spins features. Each of these come with a unique pumpkin that can award different modifiers including wild reels, roaming wilds and 2x2 wilds. With every spooky spin, there are maximum wins of up to 5,000x your stake up for grabs. ✓Hades: Gigablox by Yggdrasil Yggdrasil is a master in slot creation and Hades: Gigablox does not disappoint. This 6x6 game is based on Greek mythology and played across 50 paylines. Prepare for a trip to the underworld where the King of Darkness awaits. High-quality designs, features and sounds are a guarantee. A highlight in this slot is the Hades Wild Hunt feature where the underworld royalty battles monsters on every spin. Each battle fills the Cerberus Multiplier to increase the win multiplier and stack up the free spins. 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