US Highlights: Cash Eruption Reigns Supreme
In December, IGT’s Cash Eruption continued to dominate the US gaming landscape, claiming the top spot on Eilers-Fantini’s GGR charts with an impressive 3.39% share—up from November’s 2.88%.
Aristocrat’s Buffalo slot climbed to second place despite a slight decline in its GGR share, from 1.68% to 1.48%. Meanwhile, Evolution’s VIP Blackjack made a significant leap into the top three with a 2.08% share, followed by IGT’s Blackjack at 1.64%. Rounding out the top five was Evolution’s Live Dealer Crazy Time, which climbed from fifth to fourth.
Shifting Supplier Rankings in Canada
The Canadian charts saw a notable shake-up. For the first time in months, Cash Eruption was dethroned as the top slot by AGS’s Triple Treasures, which secured 2.2% GGR. Despite losing the crown, Cash Eruption increased its GGR share slightly to 2.04%.
IGT’s Cleopatra dropped from third to fourth place, replaced by Evolution’s Live Dealer Roulette. Pragmatic Play’s Sweet Bonanza 1000 rounded out the top five with a 0.8% GGR share.
In the supplier rankings, IGT maintained its lead with a 15.6% share, followed by Evolution, which rose to 13.16%. Light & Wonder (L&W) dropped from second to fifth place, overtaken by Games Global and Pragmatic Play.
Emerging Leaders and New Entries
New titles surged onto the charts in December, with AGS’s Triple Treasures and Games Global’s Fire and Roses Jolly Joker landing in the top 10. Both secured strong positions, with Fire and Roses debuting at eighth place.
In the US, Light & Wonder’s Doctor Reactive Mega Drop Low jumped to second place in the overall charts, while IGT’s Mystery of the Lamp Treasure Oasis fell from second to seventh. Playtech’s Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins 2x Wild made an impressive debut, closing out the top five new games.
Key Statistics
- Game Types: Slots accounted for 91.5% of the total games tracked, far surpassing table games (3.1%), instant win (2.5%), and live casino games (1.4%).
- Platform Performance: Mobile generated the highest theoretical win at 72.2%, with desktop and tablet trailing at 27.1% and 0.7%, respectively.
- US Market Coverage: The report covered data from 28 online casinos across five states, representing 73,611 games and 65% of the market.
- Canada Overview: The Canadian analysis spanned nine casinos and 18,894 games across five provinces.
Supplier Performance
Evolution continued to lead the supplier charts globally, achieving a 19.8% GGR share. IGT followed closely with 18.6%, while Light & Wonder held on to third at 11.2%. Games Global and Pragmatic Play also made gains, particularly in the Canadian market, where both climbed in the rankings.
Summary
December was a dynamic month in the online gaming sector, with significant changes in top-performing titles and supplier standings. From IGT’s continued success in the US to AGS’s breakout performance in Canada, the competitive landscape remains as exciting as ever.