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Top 7 most played slots of 2024
The iGaming landscape is more exciting than it has ever been before. As more and more players flock to online casinos, the standard of the games on offer has to continuously evolve and be better than anything before. The classic slots of yesteryear are still around and have set the standard, but that leaves big challenges for the game designers of today. Luckily, there are some high quality online slots available to play at some very good online casinos, from online casino builders such as Play North. Let’s have a look at some of the most played slots of 2024 so far and what looks likely to be the trend for this coming year.
1. Book of Dead
A great RTP of 96.21% and high volatility come together in this ancient Egypt themed online slot. Book of Dead brings the glamour and mystery of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft to your online casino game. You’ll be entering tombs, working out the clues from hieroglyphics and searching for hidden trinkets and treasures. The maximum win is 5,000x your bet and with a simple layout and standard ways to play, Book of Dead is one of the most popular and most played online slots of today.
2. Book of Ra Deluxe
Another trip to ancient Egypt, Book of Ra has that scary, thunderous feeling of the haunting history of the period. You are looking for the Egyptian god Horus, Tutankhamun, and most of all the Book of Ra symbol to win big on this online slot. There are 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines, with high volatility and a 95.10% RTP. Ancient Egypt is a popular theme with many players, and you can see that with multiple entries in this list. The colours are rich with gold and trinkets of the time, based around the treasures of the sun god Ra.
3. Sweet Bonanza
Maybe one of the best online slots of all time, already, Sweet Bonanza is for those with a sweet tooth sat at the online slots. The design is incredibly colourful with falling candy and sweets along the reels helping you to win big jackpots. The ideal scenario is that you collect a handful of heart-shaped candy sweets, and this helps you to win 40x your original bet. It is a 6-reel slot game with plenty of chances to win and has a high RTP of 96.48%. If you love the popular mobile game Candy Crush and you love online slots, this is the perfect combination of the two.
4. Gates of Olympus
A highly popular online slot game, Gates of Olympus brings the action right back to the superior knowledge, romance, and art of ancient Greece. The theme brings the Greek gods of ancient times to the fore with their power and mastery. The RTP is 96.50% and there is a high chance of winning and winning big for players of this game. The tumble reels and avalanches are a great way to benefit from the high multipliers within the game.
5. Fire Joker
Fire Joker is a classic online slots game but with a fiery, smoky, brightly coloured theme that invokes passion. The electronic soundtrack is bouncing and keeps your head bopping along as the reels are spinning. There are plenty of wilds, re-spins and multipliers within Fire Joker, and there is a medium volatility and 96.15% RTP which makes for balanced payouts yet a multiplier that is triggered at regular intervals. The maximum win is 800x your bet, and this is triggered by landing joker symbols.
6. 5 Frozen Charms
5 Frozen Charms is a stunning online slot that brings players all the luck of the Irish and a chance to win that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. A leprechaun is your playing partner, with the green hat, the beer mug, and four-leaf clover to boot. It’s the perfect game to play in the run up to St. Patrick’s Day in March! This leprechaun slot has 6-reels where you can land anywhere between two and 7 symbols on each spin. It is a highly volatile slot with a 96.50% RTP. The bulk of the charms come from free spins and wild multipliers.
7. Big Size Fishin’
95.30% RTP is the figure for this fast-paced fishing online slot. Fishing is a nice relaxing hobby for some people, and for others it is a sport. This online slot brings the water way of life to your screens, reeling in the big catches and big wins for players. The wild steps in for pay symbols to complete wins and functions as a collector symbol when fish symbols are dropped with cash prizes alongside it. 5-of-a-kind win pays anything between 10x and 200x your stake. The maximum win, with the progressive multipliers is 706x your bet. The game has a conventional set-up which makes it a simple game to play for users of all experience.
There are some stone-cold classics of today on this list. Online slots should provide the thrill and the fun that a slot machine in a physical casino brings, and when you throw in some of the exciting and vibrant themes and designs on show in this list, you can see why so many people love playing the online slots! It offers a great combination of easy online gaming with potential winnings – bringing you that dopamine hit you’re looking for without it breaking the bank to play. What are your favourite online slots of 2024?
The slow death of grey markets in Europe and the increasingly clear line between regulated spaces and the black market is set to divide the entire industry in two, including suppliers.
With almost all major European markets having adopted or being well on their way to enacting a full licensing regime for online gambling, the battle lines between what is on- and off-shore are clearer than ever.
For those nations that persist with restrictions on some sectors, like the continued monopoly in Norway or France’s ban on online casinos, it’s becoming nearly impossible to justify doing business in spite of these prohibitions – even for suppliers.
Regulators in the rest of Europe increasingly expect their licensees to follow not just their rules, but those of their fellow authorities across the continent.
Where once expectations of good behaviour were reserved exclusively for operators, B2B companies are now subject to the same scrutiny.
For the past few years, there has been a general building of pressure on suppliers, but this year B2B compliance has moved from a growing trend to become the status quo for the sector.
Where do you stand?
The industry is being asked to pick a side and even to play the role of regulator itself, in some cases.
“We understand that at least one piece of recent B2B regulatory enforcement [in the UK] may have come as a result of a B2C operator effectively reporting one of its suppliers,” said Andy Danson, the head of Bird & Bird’s international gambling practice.
It’s becoming clear that a meaningful percentage of operators have fully bought into the idea that those who continue to exist in European black or grey are threats to their bottom line.
Speaking on a recent webinar organised by his firm, Danson added: “There is an increasing use of commercial pressure and accountability alongside regulatory enforcement, and there is this growing expectation that licensed businesses consider who they support.”
Danson notes that, in his view, the burden on operators to self-police their industry is probably becoming too large.
“How much can a regulator really expect B2C licensees to regulate their suppliers? It is ultimately the regulator’s job to do that, and B2C really should be able to rely on their suppliers having a local license.”
This backwards pressure is also being exerted on suppliers in jurisdictions where they are required to obtain their own licenses.
Regulators expect suppliers not to sell their content to operators who service their local black market and look dimly on supplying companies active in illegal markets in any part of the world.
Gone are the days when these authorities would accept the excuse that aggregators are ultimately responsible for providing game content to these offshore operators. Instead, suppliers risk enforcement if they do not have oversight of the entire supply chain their products exist in.
Dealmakers
This pressure coming in from every angle leads to only one inevitable conclusion: M&A activity.
As suppliers are forced to choose either to abandon their high profit margin offshore clients or their reliable onshore customers, the possibility of dividing into two parts becomes more and more compelling.
“I think businesses will very likely look to separate and restructure, particularly where they currently have a real mix of regulated and unregulated market activities,” said Danson.
“We certainly saw similar trends five to ten years ago when the regulatory focus on this sort of issue was more on the B2B side,” he added.
This move would be driven partly by modern regulatory complexities, but also the impact of US investors entering the gambling market more prominently over the past five years.
US-based capital tends to be more skittish about any activity with uncertain regulatory backing and its law enforcement authorities are not shy about exerting their authority extraterritorially.
“International market exposure is becoming more and more relevant in an investment and M&A context,” Danson confirmed.
A dilemma
Those gambling businesses choosing the regulated environment are at least finding their authorities more willing than in previous years to take proactive action against the black market.
In the UK, the Gambling Commission has received a grant of £26m from the government to step up its work against illegal online gambling, for example.
Regulators are also understood to be sharing more information than ever before about the main bad actors afflicting their markets, through organizations like the Gambling Regulators Europe Forum (GREF).
Although it’s worth noting that officials also say they are swapping notes on the activities of their licence-holders as well, in yet a further example of international compliance becoming a local issue.
This, along with an atmosphere of zero compromise when it comes to tightening regulations, has created a situation where the choice between on- and off-shore is not a simple one.
Andy Danson summed up the problem: “By creating an environment which has become so burdensome and challenging for regulated markets to operate, and then challenging operators and suppliers to pick a side, regulators perhaps shouldn’t be all that surprised when some operators out there might not necessarily choose the side that they want them to.”
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Brazil
EGB Group launches institutional portal to strengthen corporate presence in iGaming in Brazil
EGB Group (Esportes Gaming Brasil), owner of Esportes da Sorte, Onabet and Lottu, has launched its new institutional portal, bringing governance, strategy and corporate operations together in a single digital environment.
The initiative aims to structure the group’s institutional presence and increase transparency across its processes, operational pillars and expansion projects.
The portal features dedicated sections such as Compliance, ESG, Ecosystem and a fully structured Press Room, improving access for partners, media and regulatory authorities to compliance information and strategic initiatives.
According to Iury Tavares, Media Relations Manager at EGB Group, the launch reflects an already consolidated internal evolution.
“The launch of our institutional website materializes EGB Group as an ecosystem.
We are no longer seen only as isolated consumer brands, but as an integrated structure with different business fronts connected by a common purpose of innovation and market leadership.”
Camyla Lima, Branding and Creative Manager, added that the new platform also improves how this structure is communicated.
“The new corporate identity balances the energy of entertainment with the rigor of a structured operation.
We developed an interface that prioritizes institutional storytelling and ecosystem navigation, making it easier to understand how the brands are integrated.”
The more sober visual identity reinforces the group’s institutional positioning in a regulated market and reflects its organizational culture, recognized by its Great Place to Work certification and a workforce of around 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
With employees placed at the center of the communication strategy, the launch was also supported by internal activations across offices in São Paulo and Recife and corporate channels.
Beyond governance, the portal highlights the group’s broader social impact initiatives.
It showcases support for street carnival blocks and official sponsorships of major Carnival celebrations across Brazil, including traditional hubs such as Recife and Olinda.
Social responsibility projects such as Costura Cidadã, support for waste pickers during major events, and partnerships with NGOs focused on river cleaning are also featured.
In sports, the group maintains sponsorships with clubs including Corinthians, Náutico, Ferroviária and Ceará, as well as support for inclusive sports initiatives.
A key highlight of the portal is the company’s investment in Brazilian technology development that underpins its operations.
The group details its use of proprietary platforms to ensure technical autonomy and compliance with requirements set by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA/MF).
This structure also includes the use of artificial intelligence for personalization and security, contributing to formal job creation and revenue generation across digital advertising and sports-related sectors.
Esportes Gaming Brasil
Esportes Gaming Brasil is one of the leading betting groups in the country, operating under a fully Brazilian structure with an official licence granted by the Ministry of Finance through SPA/MF. The authorisation covers its three brands: Esportes da Sorte, Onabet and Lottu, with nationwide operations across Brazil.
A benchmark in innovation and a strong advocate of market regulation, the group is committed to responsible gaming and continuous investment in user protection technologies, while generating hundreds of jobs.
Beyond sports betting, Esportes Gaming Brasil invests consistently in sports, culture and social projects. It is a master sponsor of clubs such as Corinthians, Ceará, Ferroviária and Náutico, and supports major cultural initiatives.
This include Galo da Madrugada and Carnival celebrations across Recife, Olinda, Salvador, Maceió, Natal, Caicó, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, as well as the Parintins Festival. The brand also expands its digital presence through creative campaigns and influencer partnerships, strengthening its connection with audiences across online platforms.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
Media Troopers brings its sports betting expertise to Peru ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Media Troopers, the leading digital and customer acquisition group, has announced it will enter Peru’s regulated market to offer its sports betting and prediction market services ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada, and Mexico, is a defining moment for the global online wagering industry, and one that Media Troopers aims to help operators capitalize on.
Peru is one of LatAm’s newest regulated markets, launching in 2024.
It’s home to more than 60 online operators, with its gaming regulator having granted 120 licenses since the launch.
In 2024, Peru’s regulated market was valued at $2.7 billion, with analysts expecting projected growth to reach $7.6 billion by 2033.
Media Troopers CEO Shmulik Segal says that Peru’s current regulated market represents the early stages of regulated sports betting in the US, noting that it currently boasts strong consumer demand and rapid operator expansion.
“Media Troopers is bringing mature-market expertise into Peru at precisely the moment the market is ready to scale,” Segal said.
By entering Peru, Media Troopers can offer its wide range of marketing and acquisition tools to operators in the region.
That includes providing operators with soccer-focused marketing channels, access to a variety of existing publishers and affiliates, and localized features that help operators scale their platforms to reach a more tailored audience, increase engagement, and build a trusting brand presence in the area.
Media Troopers has positioned itself as the gateway between exporting North American betting infrastructure into new, emerging markets, as it prepares for the next evolution of online wagering.
MediaTroopers was founded in 2019 with the vision of providing legal, safe, and responsible gambling alternatives to sports bettors and casino players.
Since then, the company has grown to operate in over 40 jurisdictions across North America.
MediaTroopers leverages decades of digital marketing experience, extensive in-house media buying knowledge, mobile advertising expertise, a robust technical infrastructure, and an extensive network of in-house and affiliated publishers to acquire paying customers for the world’s top gambling operators, including BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers and more.
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