Slotegrator highlights the top game categories driving iGaming in 2025

Slotegrator, a leading iGaming software and business solution provider, has released an in-depth analysis of regional trends and player behaviors for 2025, highlighting the game categories that drive engagement and the opportunities opening across key global markets.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the global online gambling market is on track to grow from $91.63 billion in 2025 to $153.60 billion by 2030, driven by rapid smartphone adoption, 5G connectivity, and regulatory liberalization. With each region shaped by unique cultural, economic, and legislative factors, understanding local player preferences has never been more critical for operators looking to thrive in an increasingly competitive industry.

“Operators who localize content and tailor portfolios to cultural and regulatory realities will be the ones who capture market share in 2025 and beyond," says Yelyzaveta Kundel, Partner Relationship Manager at Slotegrator. "Our mission is to help businesses navigate the complex global landscape with solutions like APIgrator, which offers over 30,000 games from 180+ top studios. Slotegrator helps operators identify the right mix of games for each market and remain compliant while meeting local player expectations and regulatory requirements."

Slotegrator’s in-house analysis indicates that the following categories consistently perform across diverse audiences:

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1. Table games (roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, craps, sic bo)
2. Draw games (lottery, bingo, scratch cards, keno)
3. Live dealer games.

By studying player behavior and market dynamics, Slotegrator identified localized preferences in different regions, shaped by culture, technology, and regulation:

• European players demonstrate a strong preference for live dealer games, particularly roulette, blackjack, and baccarat. Branded slots and vibrant poker communities are also expanding thanks to shared liquidity pools between countries like Spain, France, and Portugal.
• Asia-Pacific is dominated by mobile-first gaming, with baccarat, sic bo, and Dragon Tiger leading live casino play, alongside booming esports betting and skill-based games like rummy and fantasy sports.
  
  
• Africa is primarily a sports betting market, with football at the center and mobile platforms driving growth, while online casino games are comparatively limited in size but hold the potential for impressive growth.
  
  
• North America shows a strong preference for slots, live casinos and table games, particularly blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps, driven by gradual legalization in the US and regulatory reforms in Canada.
  
  
• Latin America, led by Brazil, has a deep passion for sports betting on local leagues and an increasing demand for culturally themed slots and regionally tailored live dealer tables.

At the Slotegrator Academy portal there is select and up-to-date information for 2025 for Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, North America, and Latin America, detailing how cultural, economic, and legislative factors shape local demand.

These insights reflect a broader trend: players worldwide are seeking interactive experiences, community-driven gameplay, and culturally relevant content, which is forcing operators to constantly adapt their offerings to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond.