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Global shift towards crash and hybrid games accelerated in H1, new Blask data shows

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4 hours ago

October 8, 2025

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Crash and hybrid games grew significantly across a range of emerging and regulated markets in H1, as the genre continues to take market share away from traditional slots in online casinos around the world.

In a new report, Blask looked at the performance of both crash and so-called hybrid games – which combine crash and arcade elements – across four diverse markets: India, South Africa, Brazil and the Netherlands.

It found that:

In the Netherlands, Blask’s ranking of casino games’ share of interest saw a hybrid title break into the top 10 for the first time ever during H1 2025.
In India, crash and hybrid games accounted for more than half of total share of interest for the period.
In Brazil, themed slots continue to dominate, but hybrid games are experiencing rapid growth.
And in South Africa, a crash game maintains its number one ranking on the share of interest measure.

Discussing the findings, Blask CEO Max Tesla said improved lobby visibility and the games’ natural fit with streaming were behind the strong performance.

“Crash and hybrid titles have moved from niche curiosities to core parts of the casino lobby,” said Tesla. “Operators are recognising that these games don’t just attract new audiences but also keep them engaged for longer. Their fast pace, social features and suitability for streaming align perfectly with how the next generation wants to play.”

You can download the full Blask report, including data and methodology, here: https://blask.com/reports/hybrid-games-report-2025/

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Blask adds new Latin American and African markets in major update

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1 year ago

August 22, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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AI-driven market analytics ecosystem Blask has unveiled a major new update which extends its coverage across large parts of Latin America and Africa.

Blask users can now access real-time data – including estimated FTD and GGR figures – for six key Latin American markets: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Ecuador.

Additionally, Blask now covers 18 African markets, including South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana.

The new markets bring Blask’s total coverage to more than 30 global iGaming jurisdictions, including many across Europe and Asia, with more in those regions to be added over the coming months.

“Both Latin America and Africa have historically been underserved with accurate, real-time market intelligence. On our journey towards total global coverage, we wanted to prioritise changing that,” said Blask CEO and co-founder Max Tesla. “This data is a game-changer for any iGaming business looking for a competitive edge, particularly in fast-growing, emerging markets. Our commitment is to continue building the product out so it becomes the essential tool for anyone looking to let the data drive their decision-making process.”

The major update is part of Blask’s comprehensive roadmap which will see the platform live with real-time data from more than 100 countries by the end of the year. As well as the new Latin American and Africa markets, Blask also features major European and Asian markets including India, the Philippines, Poland and the Netherlands.

In addition to the expanded market coverage, Blask is also set to introduce a more user-friendly navigation system for countries and regions, that will provide users with a clearer understanding of market changes and regional dynamics.

This is alongside a host of new features and functionality set to be rolled out over the coming months, including game performance and provider metrics; a sports calendar; information on competitor bonuses and promotions; and an affiliate database.

Blask publicly launched in May, with the mission to revolutionise iGaming analytics via a first-of-its-kind AI-driven ecosystem.

To find out more, please visit: https://blask.com/