SOFTSWISS recently published reports on the latest iGaming trends. The purpose of these reports is to provide insightful information and statistics that can help industry stakeholders gauge the most recent trends and improve their services.
SOFTSWISS has over 15 years of experience in the industry and specialises in creating software for online casinos, sports betting, and other gambling platforms. Its products and services include lotto software, Game Aggregator, and retail betting solutions.
They’re also one of the pioneers in crypto gambling. In 2013, they became the first company to introduce cryptocurrencies into traditional online casinos.
Slot Machines Are Still the Most Popular Casino Games
According to a tier iGaming trends report, slots remain the most popular games based on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and Total Bet Counts, and they make up around 85% of the online gambling market. This seems to be the case since slot machines still dominate casino gaming libraries on many online gambling platforms like 10CRIC.
SOFTSWISS did point out that its popularity slightly dipped when the year started, but according to them, the game will still make up more than 80% of gaming revenues in the coming years.
They’ve named software providers like Pragmatic Play and Push Gaming, some of the most dominant brands. Here are the popular games based on their analysis:
Gates of Olympus (Pragmatic Play)
- Theme: Greek mythology
- RTP: 96.5%
- Features: 6 reels, 5 rows, Pay Anywhere Tumble feature, potential 20,000x max win.
Retro Tapes (Push Gaming)
- Theme: Retro, old-school
- RTP: 96.47%
- Features: Cluster Link mechanic, Wild Tape Symbols, Magnet Feature, Free Games Feature
Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play)
- Theme: Candies, sweets
- RTP: 96.77%
- Features: Cascading reels, cluster-pay system, multipliers up to 1000x
Book of Dead (Play’n Go)
- Theme: Temples, Ancient Egypt, Exploration
- RTP: 96.27%
- Features: Free spins, expanding wilds, high volatility
Bonanza Billion (BGaming)
- Theme: Gold rush
- RTP: 96.50%
- Features: Cluster pays, free spins, high volatility
General note: High RTP (Return to Player) slots are the most popular at many online casinos. An RTP is a crucial metric in slot games that represents the percentage of all the wagered money a slot machine will pay back to players over time.
Rise of Live Dealer Games
Aside from slot machines, live casinos are also becoming the preferred way to gamble for many. Live dealer games are live-streaming sessions of casino tables. Real dealers host these in real-time, and they’re best for those who want the atmosphere of a brick-and-mortar casino.
Generally, live casinos have traditional games like blackjack, roulette, and baccarat, but many live game providers also offer TV show-style games and even live lotteries. They found that the average bet sum in live games in 2023 was €49.95. Roulette and card games are the most popular in this category.
Some popular live dealer games are from software providers like Playtech and Evolution Gaming. When it comes to specific games, Crazy Time, Roleta Brasiliera, and Prive Lounge Blackjack 5 stand out.
Crash Games: Emerging Genre
SOFTSWISS has also recognised the growing popularity of crash games and actively integrated them into its Game Aggregator portfolio. It recently partnered with 100HP Gaming to expand its crash-game offerings and already has features that allow crash games to be included in tournaments and jackpots.
The most popular crash game right now is Aviator by Sprible. This has consistently ranked since the last quarter of 2023. Outside their report, some of the most popular crash and arcade-style casino games are Spaceman (Pragmatic Play), Big Bass Splash, and Gold Blitz.
Wrap Up
Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, Tatyana Kaminskaya, talked about their recent report and said, “Analyzing 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.”
No data yet for Q2 of 2024 onwards, but slot games will remain the most popular option. After all, this is still the most dominant game category in most online casinos. However, it can’t be discounted that live dealer and crash games are also quickly gaining popularity. We may be seeing more of them in 2025.
