7s Fire Blitz Hotstepper is the 2025 American Gambling Awards Gaming Product of the Year
The American Gambling Awards has announced that 7s Fire Blitz Hotstepper from White Hat Studios has been named Gaming Product of the Year for 2025. This marks the company’s second consecutive win in the category, underscoring its ability to deliver innovative, market-defining content to U.S. iGaming players.
7s Fire Blitz Hotstepper has quickly emerged as one of the most successful titles in the U.S. iGaming market. Live across all seven regulated states, the title averages 400,000 active players and has logged more than 748 million betting rounds. In May 2025, it accounted for 2.19% of nationwide iGaming GGR, while since release it has delivered 17.27% of White Hat Studios’ GGR and 18% of turnover.
“Winning Gaming Product of the Year for a second consecutive year is a tremendous honor for our team. With 7s Fire Blitz Hotstepper, we set out to elevate a fan-favorite franchise by adding the new Hotstepper feature, and the response from players has been phenomenal. This recognition validates our commitment to creating games that blend nostalgia, excitement, and innovation,” said Andy Whitworth, CEO of White Hat Studios.
The slot expands on the popular 7s Fire Blitz franchise, combining a classic fruit-and-7s theme with modern mechanics. Its all-new Hotstepper feature is a key driver of engagement, triggered when a Cash Collect symbol lands on reel two. The icon then steps down one position with each respin, creating additional opportunities to collect prizes or trigger the Fire Blitz bonus. Together with jackpots up to 1000x and achievable win potential, the game has consistently ranked on Eilers & Krejcik leaderboards and become a standout performer in U.S. iGaming.
“White Hat Studios continues to set the pace in U.S. iGaming with products that combine strong creative design with measurable market impact. 7s Fire Blitz Hotstepper stood out to the judges for its innovative features, its resonance with players, and its ability to deliver exceptional results. Securing Gaming Product of the Year for a second straight year cements White Hat’s reputation as one of the industry’s most dynamic content providers and exemplifies the kind of excellence the American Gambling Awards aim to recognize,” said Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Gambling.com Group.
