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Slot Dominance: Online Casino Games Snapshot 2024

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Examining the 2023 online casino landscape and early 2024 trends reveals that slots still hold over 80% market dominance. However, there are notable shifts in the popularity of specific games. Leveraging data from its Game Aggregator, a leading hub for iGaming projects, SOFTSWISS shares insights gathered by analysing more than 300 clients and 16,500 games.

 

Slot Games

In 2023, slots consistently ranked as the most popular game category, both in terms of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and Total Bet Count, capturing 85.56% of the market. Although there was a slight dip to 83% at the beginning of 2024, the expectations are that slots’ popularity will stay above 80%.

Throughout 2023, Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza asserted their dominance, consistently holding top positions in the top 10 games. However, the landscape shifted in early 2024 when Push Gaming’s Retro Tapes ascended to the pinnacle, relegating the previous leaders to the second and third places.

 

Live Dealer Games

While slots dominate, the leaderboard also features other game types, reflecting diverse player preferences. Beyond individual titles, live dealer games emerge as a highly popular category following slots.

Distinguishing itself from slots, the live dealer game category attracts a different target audience. Players in this segment seek the atmosphere of a live casino and tend to place higher bets. For instance, the average Bet Sum in card games in 2023 was 49.95 euro, whereas in slots, it was only 0.75 euro.

Within this category, roulette and card games capture the spotlight, reflecting the enduring appeal and widespread popularity of classic casino offerings among players.

 

In Q1 2023, the live casino game Crazy Time held the third spot, slipping to the fourth by year-end. Yet, at the start of 2024, Prive Lounge Blackjack 5 outperformed it, securing a higher rank.

Playtech’s live roulette game, Roleta Brasileira, stood out in 2023, ranking high at the beginning and end of the year. Although its global position might change in early 2024, the game remains a top choice for players in Latin America, highlighting its ongoing popularity in that specific market.

 

Crash Games

The crash game category, emerging as the next most popular genre after live casino games in terms of GGR, showcases its appeal, with Aviator by Spribe leading the charge. This game notably ascended into the top three rankings in the last quarter of 2023 despite starting the year from the sixth place. However, by early 2024, Aviator saw a slight decline in popularity, returning to the sixth position, illustrating the dynamic nature of player preferences within the crash game category.

Tatyana Kaminskaya, Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, comments: “Analysing just the first month of the year doesn’t provide the full picture, yet we do this to predict emerging trends. While slots continue to reign supreme in the gaming world, the diversity we see among the top-ranked games highlights the varied interests of our players. It emphasises the critical need to maintain a diverse portfolio that meets different layer preferences, ensuring a rich gaming experience. Adopting this strategy helps attract a wider audience and retain players by offering them various options, reducing the likelihood of them seeking alternatives.”

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts over 2000 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia.  SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

 

 

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SlotMatrix crowns the reels with Gold Pigger 2 Royal Snouts release

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SlotMatrix, the world’s largest casino content aggregator, invites players to step into the Royal palace of popular characters Richie and Peggy in Gold Pigger 2 Royal Snouts.
This is the latest chapter in the beloved Gold Pigger series, packed with even more riches, jackpots, and piggy-powered fun.
Set in a golden Kingdom ruled by regal pigs, Gold Pigger 2 Royal Snouts combines vibrant visuals and dynamic mechanics for a lavish slots experience. Players can win up to 5,000x their bet through a series of exciting features, jackpots, and bonuses.
The Coin Collect & Royal Respin Levy gathers all cash symbols on the reels and multiplies them by the active Coin Collect Multiplier, which can rise up to 10x. Landing three Bonus symbols triggers either the Regal Bacon Treasury or Wild Piggies Bonus, which awards 8 Free Spins with Sticky Wilds, plus two extra spins for every reel that locks its first Wild.
Exclusively available through SlotMatrix, Gold Pigger 2 Royal Snouts is enhanced by EveryMatrix’s proprietary gamification tools, including free spins and leaderboards, and can be seamlessly integrated with EngageSuite, the all-in-one player loyalty solution.
Carl Gatt Baldacchino, Head of Account Management, SlotMatrix, said: “SlotMatrix is bringing in the bacon with this release. Our Gold Pigger series has proven to be a great success among players, so we’re giving them even more fun with this new title.”

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Evoplay deals a Christmas classic in Blackjack Lucky 7s Xmas

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has added a seasonal touch to one of its popular titles with the launch of Blackjack Lucky 7s Xmas.

Reimagining the classic casino game, Blackjack Lucky 7s Xmas blends traditional play with a touch of festive magic, inviting players to face the dealer for big wins under the glow of Christmas lights.

Similar to the original version, players can compete with up to three hands, aiming to reach a total as close to twenty-one as possible without exceeding it.

Setting the bet, selecting active hands, and pressing ‘Deal’ begins the game, straightforward, intuitive, and immediately recognisable for blackjack enthusiasts.

Adding a twist to the traditional experience, the game includes the Lucky Sevens Bonus, where drawing three cards worth seven triggers an extra reward of 1.5x the original stake.

With its festive theme, sleek interface, and accessible gameplay, Blackjack Lucky 7s Xmas offers a refreshing take on one of the world’s most iconic card games.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said:Blackjack Lucky 7s Xmas blends the classic charm of blackjack with festive cheer, offering a seamless and captivating experience for all players.

“It’s a simple yet rewarding title that fits perfectly with the atmosphere and energy of this time of year.”

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Push Gaming and CasinoGrounds chart new waters in Sea of Spirits

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has launched its latest seafaring adventure, Sea of Spirits, a highly anticipated slot developed in collaboration with CasinoGrounds, one of the industry’s most influential community-driven streaming platforms.

The partnership marks a significant milestone for Push Gaming, combining the studio’s renowned innovation with CasinoGrounds’ direct player insight to craft an experience shaped by the community. Sea of Spirits fits seamlessly into the Push Originals category.

Set in a haunting underwater realm where ghostly captains guard the treasures of the deep, Sea of Spirits immerses players in a world of mystery, risk, and reward.

Every spin offers the promise of discovery through the new Frame and Activator mechanic, unique overlays that appear randomly on the reels. When triggered by one of three activator symbols, they increase anticipation and potential wins across 4,096 ways to win.

The game’s Frames, in bronze, silver, and gold tiers, upgrade through play, unlocking increasingly lucrative rewards. Persistent frame nudging keeps the tension high between spins. At the same time, the fan-favourite Coin Reveal feature makes a triumphant return with a powerful new twist: frame upgrades that elevate the excitement even further.

In the Bonus and Super Bonus rounds, sticky frames and tier upgrades create a sense of momentum and mastery as players pursue treasures guarded by restless spirits beneath the waves.

Meanwhile, Push Bet offers faster access to the game’s most lucrative features, giving players greater control over their journey.

George Fil, Director of Product Strategy at Push Gaming, said: “Working alongside CasinoGrounds has been an incredibly valuable experience.”

“Its understanding of player behaviour and streaming culture helped us refine every layer of Sea of Spirits, from its mechanics to its storytelling. It’s a true community-inspired slot.”

Daniel Giuffra, Brand Manager at CasinoGrounds, added: “Working with Push Gaming has allowed us to integrate some of its great mechanics with our unique streamer-first ideas. I’m excited to see what the community thinks about this one!”

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