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New Study Reveals the Hidden Gaming-Gems Worth a Fortune
- Slotswise reveals the card games, video games and gaming consoles you could own that are worth up to $85,100
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Investing in retro games for the future? Trends predict how much they could be worth by 2050
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Own a copy of Stadium Events on Nintendo? Its current sale price is more than $30,000
We’ve all heard of retro-tech and old school games that have ended up being worth a fortune, whether it’s a 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard that sold for $360,000 at auction or an original gaming console – so could you potentially have a gold mine hidden in the loft?
Slotswise has produced a study looking at how much your retro games are worth in 2021 and what they could be worth should you be wanting to make an investment for a future sale.
Taking into account the product release price, release date and current price, a prediction for 2050 was made based on its increase in value over time.
Blue Eyes Shining Dragon Retro Pack Could Be Worth $30,000 by 2050
The study analysed gaming cards such as Pokemon and Yu Gi Oh to find the top 10 most profitable. When looking at the top five alone, the average predicted percentage price increase by 2050 is 162%.
|
Rank |
Game |
Release Date |
Release Price ($) |
Current Value ($) |
2050 Prediction ($) |
% Increase to Current Value |
% increase to 2050 Value |
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1 |
Blue Eyes Shining Dragon Retro Pack |
2009 |
$2.50 |
$9,000 |
$30,743.96 |
359900% |
241.60% |
|
2 |
Blue Eyes White Dragon First Edition PSA 10 |
2002 |
$2.50 |
$85,100 |
$214.985.66 |
3403900% |
152.63% |
|
3 |
Red Eyes B. Dragon 1st Edition |
2002 |
$2.50 |
$13,600 |
$34,354.08 |
543900% |
152.60% |
|
4 |
Base Set 1 Charizard #4 |
1999 |
$2.50 |
$15,000 |
$34,769.43 |
599900% |
131.80% |
|
5 |
Base Set 1 Blastoise #2 |
1999 |
$2.50 |
$2,000 |
$4,633.07 |
79900% |
131.65% |
Blue Eyes Shining Dragon Retro Pack is the most profitable pack you can find. Released in 2009, the card sold for just $2.50 but if you were lucky enough to pull this particular pack, it could be with up to $9,000 today.
Would you be tempted to sell if you do own one, or is it better to hold out a little longer? According to the analysis, if the pack continues to rise in value at the same rate, it could be worth more than $30,700 by 2050 – a 241.6% increase.
Another stand-out card is the Base Set 1 Charizard #4, which when released as a pack, sold for $2.50. Now, the card itself is worth a staggering $15,000 and could be worth up to $34,769.43 by 2050.
Shantae Shows a 150% Increase in Value by 2050
If video games are more of your style, there’s plenty of opportunities to make money from your collection. The research also looked at retro video games across a number of operating systems to find which have seen the highest increase in value from their release date.
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Rank |
Game |
Release Date |
Release Price ($) |
Current Value ($) |
2050 Prediction ($) |
% Increase to current Value |
% Increase to 2050 Value |
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1 |
Shantae |
2002 |
$30 |
$1,863.42 |
$4,661.81 |
6111.41% |
150.17% |
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2 |
Harvest Moon |
1996 |
$54.99 |
$609.93 |
$1,253.65 |
1009.16% |
105.54% |
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3 |
Mega Man V |
1994 |
$30 |
$948.20 |
$1,934.42 |
3060.68% |
104.01% |
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4 |
Earthbound |
1994 |
$70 |
$1,160.58 |
$2,331.95 |
1557.97% |
100.93% |
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5 |
Stadium Events |
1987 |
$40 |
$36,753.33 |
$68,067.64 |
91783.33% |
85.20% |
Shantae, released in 2002, proves to have the highest increase in resale price if it continues to rise in value. At its current rate, it will be worth $1,253.65 in 2050. With a release price of $54.99, its current value has jumped to more than $600.
A noticeable standout game from the study was Stadium Events for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Released in 1987 for a then retail price of $40, the game has seen a huge leap in its collectable prowess. If you own a copy of the game, 2021 prices are showing it to be more than $36,000 – a 91783% increase.
Just 2 of the Top 5 Games Consoles Show an Increase in Value
However, not all retro tech is profitable. When looking at video game consoles, just two of the eight studied have seen an increase in value since their launch price.
If you happen to own a Nintendo 64 Gold Edition, its current value is $775.80 – an increase from its release price of $199. Based on its current trajectory, in 2050, the console could be worth up to $1,445.02.
The original GameBoy is also a console that would see you make a profit. Released in 1989 at a price of $89.99, its current value is $128.82, increasing to a potential $164.01 in 2050.
As the study shows, the second-hand gaming industry is a very desirable place for those looking to sell old games. With prices in the thousands, it might be a good time to start digging out your old stock.
You can full the full study here: https://www.slotswise.com/past-present-and-future-gaming-investments/
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Highlight Games Limited said its proprietary platform has passed Italy’s ADM collaudo process, the technical certification required for gaming platforms. The company announced the approval on 14 July 2026 from London.
Following the conclusion of the World Cup, Highlight said it will launch its Spanish SOCCERBET product featuring archive LALIGA footage on its own platform across Italian retail channels. The company added that operators will transfer to Highlight’s platform over the months that follow.
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Steven Holmes, CEO, Highlight Games said: ‘This is a huge moment for Highlight as we bring our video-based technology stack to the Italian market and join a select few who are able to offer an officially ADM certified platform. Italy is where SOCCERBET has proven itself time and again and passing the ADM collaudo means we can now deliver that content on our own platform, with our zero-cost streaming solution, exactly as it was designed to be experienced.
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PokerStars puts $800,000 in Sunday Million Anniversary tickets into Ticket Machine
The 10-week phased event runs Daily Heats through September 6, with raffles awarding more than $100,000 in $109 tickets each week.
PokerStars is allocating more than $800,000 worth of $109 Daily Heat (Phase 1) tickets through its “Ticket Machine” promotion ahead of the Sunday Million 20th Anniversary Finals (Phase 2) on Sunday, September 6.
The Sunday Million 20th Anniversary is being run as a 10-week phased tournament, with Daily Heats running now through September 6. Players who advance from a $109 Daily Heat carry their stack into the Finals, with PokerStars noting that only one stack may be carried through to Phase 2.
To enter the Ticket Machine, players must opt in to the “Ticket Machine” ICE Challenge and complete weekly poker challenges. Each completed challenge adds entries to a Saturday raffle, with PokerStars saying more than $100,000 in $109 Daily Heat tickets will be awarded each week. Players can complete each challenge up to four times, for a maximum of 24 raffle entries per week.
PokerStars said that, after the first two weeks of Daily Heats, 270 players from more than 40 countries have already qualified for the Finals, including 50 who qualified into Phase 1 via satellites. Brazil and Ukraine lead the qualifiers list with 33 players each, according to the operator.
The operator has set a $5 million guarantee for the Sunday Million 20th Anniversary. Additional qualification routes include satellites starting at $0.55, special edition Spin & Go’s from $0.75, and “Wildcard Wins”, described by PokerStars as a new leaderboard promotion running until July 19. PokerStars also said players redeeming a $530 Bronze Pass will receive “25% extra value in the bundle” for a limited time, including an additional $109 Sunday Million 20th Anniversary ticket and $23.50 in tournament tickets.
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CreedRoomz signs Ronaldinho to front new Kickoff Roulette live game show
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The company positions the product as a roulette-led live game show built around a football theme, running from a virtual studio. According to CreedRoomz, the game includes a “Gold Number Mechanic” where randomized lucky numbers can add multipliers from x50 to x700.
When asked about the crossover between football and casino entertainment, Ronaldinho said: “The fact that football is a global passion also helps, so I believe everyone will like “Kickoff Roulette Ronaldinho” for that reason.. and for the innovation of everything that is happening.”
CreedRoomz said the game is available in English and Portuguese, framing Portuguese language support as relevant for operators targeting Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking audiences. Armen Mnaskanian, Head of Sales Department at Creedroomz, said: “Bringing Ronaldinho into the CreedRoomz family represents a massive leap forward for live casino entertainment. Football and iGaming both thrive on passion and excitement. By fusing Ronaldinho’s legendary star power with powerhouse monetization mechanics, we are giving our partners the ultimate competitive edge and a next-generation casino offering.”
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