iGaming Embraces the True Meaning of Gaming: PlayOJO Co-Founder
New data from UK online casino PlayOJO sheds light on the rapidly changing casino landscape in 2024. While traditional categories like online slots and roulette remain popular, a new trend is emerging that focuses on gaming and entertainment.
Live Game Shows Take Center Stage
In 2023, live casino games like Lightning Roulette and Crazy Time made their way into the top 50 most popular games for the first time. Recent data from PlayOJO reveals that the live casino trend is gaining momentum, with live game shows being the fastest-growing format online.
Over the past three months, there has been a dramatic shift in the gaming landscape, with 34% of the top 50 games coming from the live casino category, up from 5% in 2023. The number of live game shows in the top 50 has tripled.
Evolution Gaming, a leading live casino provider, is driving the emergence of live game shows. Their upcoming titles, Lightning Storm and Monster Mash, are expected to further boost the popularity of this format. Another provider, Eeze, is also making a significant contribution with their soon-to-be-released Fantastique World, a live game show developed with Unreal Engine, the technology behind popular video games like Gears of War, featuring AI-powered virtual hosts.
The Rise of Crash Games
Crash games, which originated in the crypto gaming scene, were relatively unknown in the mainstream iGaming sector in 2023. Aviator by Scribe was the only crash game to break through in the UK.
However, leading game providers like Playtech, Pragmatic Play, and Relax Gaming are now developing this unique format of casino game. PlayOJO currently offers 15 crash games, with more set to be released this year. Games Global’s FlyX is the most popular crash game, while Evolution Gaming’s Cash or Crash is a new contender for the top UK crash game spot.
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iGaming Embraces New Gaming Experiences
The iGaming industry is embracing the true meaning of “gaming” by introducing innovative formats like live game shows and crash games. These concepts originated outside the traditional online casino world, drawing inspiration from successful features in the TV and entertainment industries. Live game shows and crash games offer players a lot of fun in unique and engaging ways, making them highly sought-after in 2024.