PokerStars Casino Selects ELK Studios’ ‘Quackers’ as Sixth Pick for 2026 ‘The Slotlist’ Series

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on July 21, 2026
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Official banner graphic for PokerStars Casino's curated The Slotlist initiative.
Key Takeaways
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Slotlist Selection — ELK Studios' Quackers becomes the sixth title inducted into PokerStars Casino's 2026 The Slotlist campaign
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Core Game Engine — Features a 6x6 grid with cluster-pay mechanics and a maximum win potential of up to 10,000x the player's stake
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Bonus & Super Bonus Rounds — Offers an expanded 8x8 Bonus Game grid, persistent duck multipliers, and a dedicated Coin Game unlocked via collected tokens
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X-iter™ Functionality — Includes ELK Studios' proprietary X-iter™ feature with five distinct game modes ranging from 2.5x to 500x total bet

6×6 Cluster-Pay Title Featured on Operator’s Primary Casino Tab with 10,000x Max Win Potential

PokerStars Casino has expanded its curated The Slotlist initiative, naming Quackers by Swedish game developer ELK Studios as its sixth official selection of 2026. The duck-themed slot title takes center stage as the headline featured game on the operator’s main Casino tab.

The Slotlist serves as a dedicated platform within PokerStars Casino, spotlighting one hand-picked title each month based on visual design, innovative mechanics, and player engagement.

Game Mechanics and Feature Overview

Built around a vibrant pond-party theme featuring four central duck characters—Diva Duck, Flying Duck, Heroine Duck, and Troublemaker Duck—Quackers operates on a 6-column, 6-row grid. The game incorporates global multipliers, wild symbols, symbol multipliers, and special collection triggers.

Feature Breakdown

The table below outlines the core gameplay mechanics and bonus triggers available in Quackers:

Gameplay ModuleTechnical Mechanics & TriggersPlayer Potential
Grid & Payout Format6×6 cluster-pay gridMax win up to 10,000x the bet.
Coin GameUnlocked by collecting 20 coins across base or bonus play.Delivers cash coins, treasure chests, and win multipliers.
Bonus GameTriggered by landing 3 Bonus symbols; played on an expanded 8×8 grid.Features persistent duck multipliers and upgrades.
Super BonusActivated by landing a Super Bonus symbol.Starts with all four character ducks active on the grid.
X-iter™ Game Modes5 buy options from 2.5x (3x bonus chance) to 500x (Super Bonus).Direct feature entry for varying stake levels.

Executive Commentary: Curated Content Strategy

Leadership from both ELK Studios and PokerStars Casino emphasized the alignment between the game’s personality and The Slotlist‘s curated focus.

Daniel Rydh, Senior Product Owner at ELK Studios, noted:

“We’re delighted to see Quackers featured in PokerStars Casino’s The Slotlist this month. Our goal with Quackers was to create a game that’s easy to pick up but continues to surprise players over time. The game combines personality with rewarding features and distinctive graphics, animations, and sound that we believe players will enjoy discovering.”

Ed Fogarty, Associate Director of Commercial at PokerStars Casino, added:

“Every title in The Slotlist is carefully chosen to give players something memorable, from innovative features and striking visuals, to immersive gameplay. Quackers embodies exactly that. From its distinctive duck characters to its variety of features, rewarding bonus mechanics, and impressive win potential, it’s a fantastic addition to this month’s The Slotlist, and we’re delighted to bring it to our players.”

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Ed Fogarty, Associate Director of Commercial at PokerStars Casino · Official Body Primary
“Every title in The Slotlist is carefully chosen to give players something memorable, from innovative features and striking visuals, to immersive gameplay. Quackers embodies exactly that. From its distinctive duck characters to its variety of features, rewarding bonus mechanics, and impressive win potential, it’s a fantastic addition to this month’s The Slotlist, and we’re delighted to bring it to our players.”
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