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Why are crash games exploding on online casinos?
In 2021, pioneering game developer Smartsoft Gaming partnered with leading iGaming solution provider and aggregator Slotegrator, using its APIgrator solution to launch crash game Jetx to tremendous popularity. How did the game achieve such fame? Slotegrator shares its opinion.
Smartsoft Gaming presented its flagship crash game JetX in 2018. It was an innovative, revolutionary game that promised big thrills and huge wins. With the release and subsequent popularity of Jetx, Smartsoft pushed game design to a new level and set a new direction for online casino development.
The game mechanics are as simple as they are engaging. Players place their bets and then an icon of a plane takes off. As long as it’s in the air, the multiplier rises. However, if the plane crashes before the player withdraws, the bet and other winnings will be lost. Watching the multiplier rise heightens the excitement, and as the plane keeps flying after players “eject” (complete with an icon of a parachuting pilot) players see what they could have won.
The game’s simple rules help players do exactly what they want: try their luck and (hopefully) win money. Additionally, JetX also has dynamic graphics, good bonuses, and exciting in-game mechanics.
Jetx set a new standard for non-traditional forms of gaming, and it remains at the forefront of a movement to take innovative new game formats from niche curiosities to fixtures of mainstream casinos.
“Smartsoft Gaming is creating games that are not just like others but have their own character and intrigue. It means that gamers will have an extremely positive gaming experience and will look for online casinos with these types of games again and again,” says Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager at Slotegrator.
Impressively, each of Smartsoft’s games undergoes meticulous development to ensure seamless functionality and an unparalleled user experience. The company’s games are designed with unmatched mathematical precision, setting Smartsoft head and shoulders above the competition.
“Smartsoft Gaming is an innovator in this industry because of our game-changing non-traditional product, JetX, which appeared in 2018. Since then, we’ve been consistently releasing unique and unconventional content that has made waves in the market. We strongly believe that our commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming has been instrumental in our extraordinary success, captivating players from all around the world. Looking ahead, we’re excited to share our upcoming lineup of revolutionary releases that will not only set new standards in the industry but also redefine what gaming is all about. By working closely with our valued partners, we’ll continue to lead industry trends, break new ground, and pioneer the next generation of unforgettable gaming experiences,” says Saba Chkeidze, Head of Business Development at SmartSoft Gaming.
SOFTSWISS has solidified its leadership position in the European iGaming market by winning the Game Aggregator of the Year category.
The recognition took place during the prestigious SBC Awards Europe 2026 ceremony, held on April 30 in Malta.
The event served as the official closing of the SBC Summit Malta, bringing together the industry’s top operators, suppliers, and regulators.
The award highlights the platform’s ability to provide content scalability and high-impact engagement tools for its global partners.
Technical performance and scale at the industry’s core
With a portfolio exceeding 40,000 titles, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator connects operators with over 300 providers across 24 regulated jurisdictions.
Beyond volume, technical stability remains a key pillar, maintaining a 99.999% uptime even during peak traffic loads.
Tatyana Kaminskaya, Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, celebrated the win in Malta, often considered the capital of the iGaming world.
According to Kaminskaya, the award reflects the team’s dedication to creating a practical tool for the daily management of operator brands.
Innovation in retention and new prediction markets
The victory at the SBC Awards follows the recent launch of new features, such as the Tournament Report and Instant Tournaments.
These tools allow operators to monitor campaign metrics in real-time and adjust marketing strategies without switching platforms.
The company has also diversified its B2B offering with the introduction of its Prediction Markets Platform.
This solution focuses on fixed-odds for real-world events, covering areas ranging from politics and economy to technology.
With over 15 years of experience and a team of 2,000 professionals, SOFTSWISS reaffirms its role as a global technology hub in the gaming ecosystem.
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Ten Square Games has begun a phased rollout for Medal Hunter, a new mobile PvP shooter for iOS and Android. The title entered technical release on 4 May, with global availability planned around the turn of May and June, subject to further improvements.
The initial rollout covers Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines and Poland. Ten Square Games said this stage is focused on verifying technical KPIs and performance stability, while the team fine-tunes gameplay parameters.
Around mid-May, Medal Hunter is expected to move into a broader soft launch, with gradual availability in Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. The company said the focus will then shift to validating short-term retention and engagement.
Medal Hunter is set in combat environments inspired by different historical periods, with architecture and weapons “strongly influenced” by real references but stylized for mobile play. At launch, the game includes five locations, and players compete in short PvP rounds by eliminating moving targets including aircraft and naval units, using two different shooting models.
CEO Andrzej Ilczuk said the project builds on Ten Square Games’ development approach used for Trophy Hunter: “Medal Hunter is an example of how we are putting our growth strategy into practice. Trophy Hunter helped us build a new development model based on clear benchmarks, early validation and a better understanding of the signals that matter before scaling a product. Medal Hunter capitalizes on that experience and on the broader product knowledge we have built across our portfolio. By using proven gameplay mechanics and working in this model, we were able to bring a new title to market in less than a year from the start of development. This gives us earlier insight into a game’s potential, helps limit development risk and allows us to shape products more closely around what players actually respond to”.
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Bet on Games, the instant and crash games vertical within the Betcore ecosystem, has launched a new horror-themed crash game called Zombie Rush. The title is now available for global integration via Betcore’s single API, alongside content from TVBET and ElCasino.
Zombie Rush wraps the crash mechanic in a graveyard “survival run” theme. Players decide when to cash out as the multiplier rises, with the round ending when the “crash” triggers.
Bet on Games said the game runs on an “Optimized Math Model” with 97.5% RTP and a “dynamically accelerating multiplier curve.” The release also highlights “Visceral Horror Aesthetics,” linking the crash moment to a “grisly, memorable animation.”
On the feature set, Zombie Rush includes Autoplay and Auto Cash-out. It also adds “Strategic Dual-Betting,” which allows play across two parallel rounds simultaneously.
Betcore is directing partnership and integration inquiries to [email protected]. A gameplay video is available here.
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