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Crash Games: To Become the Most Popular Casino Games?

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11 months ago

June 7, 2023

Crash games have emerged as a captivating and unique genre in the world of online casinos. With their simplicity, high volatility, and the opportunity to earn substantial rewards, these games have gained significant popularity among both regular online casino players and newcomers.

This article explores the rise of crash games, their appeal to players, and their potential for continued growth in the online gaming industry.

Research Papers: What does the initial research say about crash games?

The data reflects the immense popularity of crash games. According to a study conducted by SevenJackpots, crash games already make up more than half of the top 10 most popular casino games. Moreover, at least two-thirds of players are willing to try them with real-money bets.

Spribe, the studio behind hit crash games like Aviator, Mines, and Plinko, experienced remarkable growth, with unique user shares increasing by over 450% in the first 10 months of 2022. This rise in popularity indicates the potential for crash games to become market stars.

Data: Which Crash Game Titles Dominate the Category?

Among the various crash game titles, Evolution’s “Cash or Crash” stands out as a breakthrough game that combines casino game shows with simple crash mechanics and a live dealer. Released in September 2021, it quickly became a hit, generating substantial turnover and attracting a significant player count.

Other popular crash game titles include Spaceman by Pragmatic Play, JetX and FootballX from SmartSoft Gaming, and several offerings from Spribe. These games have contributed to the rise of crash games as a prominent gaming genre.

SevenJackpots Podcast: Madjov Highlights Crash Games’ Unique Appeal

In SevenJackpots crash games podcast, Svilien Madjov emphasizes the unique feature of crash games that sets them apart from traditional gambling options—the element of choice:

“Biggest factor for me, what makes them different from the other games is that you do have a choice and it’s really good to have a choice. You don’t spin you don’t spin the roulette wheel you don’t deal the cards and with these games you do have a choice and it puts back control to a certain extent in your hands” says Svilien Madjov

Unlike spinning roulette wheels or dealing cards, crash games offer players control and a sense of empowerment. With these perspectives in mind, let’s dive deeper into the world of crash games and explore what makes them so captivating.

The provably fair technology used in crash games for generating outcomes resonates well with younger generations who are familiar with the workings of cryptocurrency. This transition has opened new marketing horizons and revenue sources for the online casino industry.

Which are the Most Popular Game Providers?

Spribe, the emerging game studio behind Aviator and other successful crash game titles, witnessed a surge of 194% in unique users between July and August. The studio’s games contributed to a significant share of the total operator turnover and active users, showcasing their rapid growth and impact on the market.

Other game providers like Pragmatic Play and SmartSoft Gaming have also gained traction in the crash games category. These statistics highlight the growing popularity and wide-ranging appeal of crash games among players.

Crash Games: A New Force in the Online Casino World

Crash games have revolutionized the online gambling landscape with their simple yet thrilling gameplay. Their rise in popularity can be attributed to factors such as high volatility, the ability to make choices, and the provably fair technology borrowed from the world of cryptocurrencies.

Crash games have already established a strong foothold in the online casino industry, dominating the list of popular casino games. With their expanding user base and growing demand, crash games are poised to become the most sought-after genre in the online gaming world. As more players discover the excitement and potential rewards offered by crash games, their popularity is expected to continue soaring in the future.

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May 3, 2024

Zoltan Tundik

College conference Street Fighter 6 champions will punch their ticket to the national Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) & May Madness in 2025

CSMG will create and operate College Street FighterTM Tour in North America for the 2024-25 academic year
College conference Street Fighter 6 champions will punch their ticket to the national Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) & May Madness in 2025

Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) announced today during the kick-off of its Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) Texas presented by McDonald’s that it has joined forces with Capcom to launch the College Street FighterTM Tour during its 2024-25 academic year with the finalists competing at CECC Texas in 2025 throughout its May Madness event. Street FighterTM 6 will join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Overwatch 2®, Rocket League, and VALORANT as part of the official game titles for CECC.

“We are immensely excited to welcome Capcom into the CECC family and provide a path to glory for student athletes to showcase their skills in Street Fighter 6,” said Michael Schreck, Chief Executive Officer for CSMG. “In our fourth year of building May Madness, we continue to listen to our players, coaches and fans on how to make our event more inclusive, and the partnership with Street Fighter 6 is a resounding success.”

“The Street Fighter franchise is a multi-generational and global game series, so it’s important for us to continue to grow that fandom at the collegiate level,” said Michael Larson, Head of Esports at Capcom USA. “CECC continues to set the standard for competition and community, so it’s a natural format for expansion, and we’re eager for College Street Fighter Tour competitors across North America to show off their skills and join us in Texas next year.”

”The vision for the College Street Fighter Tour is a publisher backed esports series that integrates into the existing infrastructure of The Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup, a bracket style event series that takes place every year and has been coined May Madness. The path to championship includes invitational bids to national and regional level conferences as well as official CECC qualifiers held regionally,” said Angela Bernhard Thomas, Chief Esports Officer for CSMG’s ESPORTSU.

Every college or university from a 2-year or 4-year institution can participate through their conference or through select qualifiers. Wim Stocks will serve as the Commissioner of the College Street Fighter Tour and bring his 20 years of experience in college esports to create a dynamic and engaging format of competitive gaming.

“Since the launch of Street Fighter 6 in June of ’23, it is clear the rich legacy of Street Fighter is stronger than ever and helping lift the fighting game community to still greater heights,” said Stocks. “Having a structure now for a national collegiate competitive series, league, and events, Capcom and ESPORTSU are building a phenomenal ecosystem and mechanism for developing up and coming Street Fighter 6 competitors.”

More details on the College Street Fighter Tour will be shared later this year.

CSMG welcomes 84 teams (up from 64 in 2023) this weekend from a record breaking 19 conference champions to the largest scholastic esports festival globally. They will compete at Esports Stadium Arlington on May 3-5 for the chance to hoist one of the coveted trophies. Fans can watch the CECC Texas on ESPORTSU’s Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/esportsu.

CECC Texas 2023 was also recently awarded LAN Event of the Year during the inaugural Scholars Awards in Las Vegas, which are produced in partnership with the Esports Awards.

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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8

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2 days ago

May 3, 2024

Zoltan Tundik

Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.

Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.

Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.

All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.

The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.

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Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania

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3 days ago

May 2, 2024

Adrienn Sarkany

Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.

The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.

The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.

Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.

“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”

Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”