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Europe vs USA – Poker Popularity

Poker is a quintessential part of the global gambling scene and when the industry began moving online, it remained an integral part of the online casino makeup.
Any casino operator worth their salt offers at least a handful of poker variations, with the top of the class offering several poker games in varying styles. Whether in the USA or Europe, casino players are thrilled by poker, which is one of the games that go way back into casino gaming history.
Today is the day that we look into the swift migration of poker popularity from one side of the Atlantic to the other. The European Poker market was once the dominating force in the global scene over the year but it’s steadily losing that dominance.
The US market, on the other hand, is witnessing a boom in poker popularity, thanks to events like the World Series of Poker.
The European Migration
While there were several online casinos where US punters could enjoy poker, there were more than premium-quality poker offerings in Europe in comparison.
However, as poker grew more popular in the US market and became more welcome, the leading European casino operators saw a window of opportunity and decided to make inroads into the thriving US market.
While expanding to the new promising market, European brands brought with them the high-quality poker games that European players have been enjoying for decades.
This had the effect of attracting a whole new generation of poker players in the United States of America who could now enjoy a better poker recipe at the new foreign casinos.
Today, there are many European operators holding US gaming and gambling licenses and offering better services to US consumers. At this moment, more European brands are already setting their sights on the US poker arena.
Big Success Stories
About 15 years ago, an American player by the name of Chris Moneymaker qualified for the famous World Serie of Poker through an online poker competition and ended up bagging a cool $2.5 million win.
In case you’re wondering, the event is currently ongoing. Learn the World Series of Poker schedule to keep up with different poker games.
Back to 2003, the Moneymaker moment helped revolutionize the US poker industry for good. Millions of US players have joined the online poker scene in a bid to try their luck and emulate Chris’s success.
While only a handful has been as successful, many US players have come close to actually emulating the Moneymaker, accumulating a substantial amount of wealth while at it.
With the help of other influential poker figures like Dan Bilzerian and his glamorous lifestyle and great wealth, success in online poker tends to promise the American dream. Be it as may, the reason why poker has gained much precedence over other casino games is still quite unclear.
Some guess that it could be due to the fact that poker is more skill-based than most casino games like RTGs. Others suggest that it is due to the popularity of WSOP events and the game’s glamorous appearance in films. Whatever the reason, more and more US players are flocking to retail and online casinos to play poker.
Laxer US Laws
Initially, US laws around online gambling were more draconian, which made it difficult to find a site offering online poker. However, this has changed in the past few years as more states continue to pass laws giving online poker operations the green light.
Since poker gambling was viewed as a taboo in the past with laws either prohibiting or limiting such gameplay, new gambling-friendly laws being passed by US states are slowly ushering in a legitimate online poker market. Residents have been responding positively to the concept of regulated online poker, which helps grow the young market even further.
One of the most significant developments in this respect is the recent union between different US states in this liberal legislation. Players from Delaware and Las Vega, for instance, can enjoy shared online poker forums from either side of the borders.
The European Poker Scene
Throughout Europe, Texas Hold’em is considered the most popular poker variation. That notwithstanding, European players seem to also enjoy other variations at both retail and online casinos.
It might be a bit challenging to accurately place a figure on the number of players visiting land-based and online casinos combined to play poker. However, it’s quite clear that there are millions of players from all over the world who spend a substantial amount of time and money on poker tables in Europe.
Poker Room-Centric vs. Hotel-centric Poker Events
In the United States, poker events occur with players congregating in poker rooms with several poker tables. Players disperse during breaks and head off in different directions at the end of the day. In other terms, players only interact with each other while playing.
In Europe, the situation is somewhat different because events are hotel-centric. This means that all players stay at the same hotel during the entire tournament. Players have an opportunity to interact among themselves away from the tables. This sociability aspect of European poker is what makes it more popular because it delivers a more intimate atmosphere.
The European Currencies Galore
In the United States of America, it is always “dollar or bust”. This typically means that all players onboard must transact in dollars. Players flying in from other jurisdictions must make currency exchanges to convert their local currencies to greenbacks.
The European poker scene is more accommodating. While most EU countries use the euro, there are nine nations that chose to retain their local currencies.
While poker players converge from all over Europe for some of the high-profile events such as the Unibet Open, the organizers are always open to dealing with all currencies. This ensures that all chips-for-cash transactions are smoothly facilitated.
We can see that the European market offers superior services compared to the US market. This goes a long way in boosting the popularity of the game in Europe.
Conclusion
There is one major thing that stands out from the above discussion – poker is popular in both the US and the European markets. While the degree and reasons for popularity might vary, it does not change the fact that players from both markets have developed a liking for the table game.
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Week 39/2023 slot games releases

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Players are being given the opportunity to travel back in time to the ice age in the latest slot from in-demand provider, Booming Games. Those who can brace the icy winds of Mammoth Tundra will come face to face with beasts and potentially big wins. Players must trek across the frozen reels – which take the 5×3 format – and keep their wits about them at all times. Not only can Woolly Mammoths cross their path, but so too can sabre tooth tigers and other wild animals.
Don your best disguise and adopt a cunning alter ego in a bid to nab the museum’s prize assets in Crown Heist, REEVO’s latest classic low-volatility jewel-themed game. Based on a proven maths model and appealing to new players who enjoy frequent wins and a swag-bag full of free spins, Crown Heist is a 5×3, 25-payline slot overflowing with jewel-encrusted free spins.
Habanero has launched Meow Janken, its newest slot with an inter-galactical theme, based on the classic Rock-Paper-Scissors game. Players take off on a thrilling journey across the galaxy in this captivating one-line game, with the task of beating Janken at Rock-Paper-Scissors – the most compelling aspect of this epic voyage. If a player is lucky enough to beat Janken in a Rock-Paper-Scissors tussle, any win is multiplied by x9 with a tie multiplied by x2.
Step into Aztec SuperTracks™, the latest game release from Raw iGaming, the studio on a mission to blast industry monotony out of the sky. In this unique 9×7 experience, an adventure unfolds filled with warriors, gods, and epic win potential! Aztec SuperTracks follows the journey of four heroes as they seek to discover special offerings to appease their angry gods and preserve world order. They are helped on their way by RAW’s innovative SuperTracks® pay mechanic opening a treasure trove of power-ups, gems and bonuses along its path.
Greentube, is presenting players with a deathly yet cheerful adventure in its latest release Cash Connection™ – Candelas de los Muertos™ – Señorita Suerte. The scare-filled slot, which has a Mexican Day of the Dead theme, fuses together winning destiny and mystical features, as players bid to unlock the riches of the Grand Jackpot.
Feel the gentle embrace of nature with Endorphina’s 6-reel, 5-row slot – Fresh Crush! Embark on a hiking adventure through steep mountain trails and thick forests scattered with some of nature’s finest fruits! Climb the tallest mountains, enjoy the scenery as the sky changes from peaceful blue to majestic gold and find the real diamond before the sun sets!
Introducing 100 Sevens from Apparat Gaming, the developer of slots with a German accent. As the name suggests, this title is all about the numbers 100 and seven – and here’s why… 100 Sevens is set across five reels and four rows, with 100 paylines active. That’s right, 100 paylines active. In this classic fruit-themed game, neon lights guide the way to sparkling wins with Double Wild symbols.
Armadillo Studios has released its latest slot title Surging 7s. This game is a classic fruit-themed slot with 6×4 reels, low to medium volatility, colourful visuals and the all-time-favourite 7s. Landing three or more adjacent stacks of 7s triggers Surging 7 Multipliers, which creates a random multiplier to boost wins. When four or more Link Bonus Coins land anywhere on the reels, coins will either change colour and reveal corresponding Prizepot colour wins, or award random credits.
Everygame Casino is taking players on a pirate adventure with its new Legend of the High Seas slot game from Spin Logic. With Wilds that double wins and Scatters that TRIPLE wins, there’s plenty of booty to be won in this full-featured new game. Pirates, parrots, treasure and treasure maps spin on the five reels of this high volatility game. When Wilds appear in a winning combination they double the payout.
Get ready for Stakelogic’s next page-turner with the release of Book of Jones – Golden Book. Players can embark on a thrilling adventure that transports them to a world of ancient secrets and incredible treasures. As players delve deeper into the mysteries of this five-reel, three-row, 10-payline slot, they will want to keep their eyes peeled for the Book Symbols that can land at any time during the base game. If three Book Symbols drop, 10 Free Spins are awarded.
3 Oaks Gaming, has released Black Wolf 2: Hold and Win – a howling hit title boosted by the addition of the Fortune Slide feature, awaiting to be hunted down by players. In this 5×4 follow-up to Black Wolf: Hold and Win, users trek into a moonlit wilderness to uncover surprises in this feature-rich slot, including the Fortune Slide mechanic, which is active during the Bonus Game.
Kalamba Games focuses on player personalisation in its gemstone-inspired release Diamond Supreme Hold and Win. Influenced by retro AWP machines, symbols are represented by iconic bells, cherries and bars. Wilds up the win potential by substituting for all base game symbols making it easier to create a winning combination across the slot’s 20 paylines.
Wazdan, has given the Extremely Light treatment to the latest leading game in its portfolio in Hot Slot™: 777 Cash Out Extremely Light. By creating a version of its top-performing title with light and more elegant graphics, the new slot becomes energy efficient and optimised for players on mobile devices, prolonging the gaming experience with less battery drain.
Blueprint Gaming’s mastery of the oceans and all its bounty returns for an anticipated sequel with Crabbin’ for Cash Extra Big Catch Jackpot King. The familiar charm and aesthetic of the original game’s backdrop are back with colourful crustaceans consuming the screen as the fisherman helps players with a host of features and the iconic Jackpot King progressive jackpot system.
Red Rake Gaming, has added Triple Irish to its extensive range of games. An exciting video slot with 5×3 reels and 20 paylines that immerses players in Ireland’s rich folklore and tradition, where three key elements trigger a journey full of opportunities and wins.
Gaming Corps invites players to the best ramen joint they will ever visit with the release of slot game Ramen Puzzle. This is an instant win game, made up of a grid of 25 tiles, which either conceal ramen bowls or leftovers. Players can savor Ms. Kawai’s delicious, sparkling ramen to their heart’s content as they open bowl after bowl.
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FBMDS’ First Ever Crash Game, Champion Tales, is Out Worldwide

Get ready to witness the dawn of a new era in online casino gaming as FBMDS unveils the highly anticipated Champion Tales, the brand’s first ever non-traditional game available worldwide. Brace your players for an immersive gaming experience that will transport them across the globe, hand in hand with the legendary Mr Champion himself.
Champion Tales captures the essence of the emergent non-traditional gaming trend with its strategic betting rounds and monumental winnings. FBMDS’ new game merges top-notch technology with the brands’ expertise, creating a thrilling and immersive experience with high stakes for players and a safe choice for casino operators.
A distinctive non-traditional game with big prizes to award
Following a crash gaming logic, FBMDS’ release evokes players’ heart-pounding anticipation as the multiplier reaches new heights, requiring strategic decision-making and a thrilling rush to hit the ‘Collect’ button before it’s too late.
FBMDS has balanced gameplay mechanics to increase players’ chances of earning significant rewards, making it a lucrative choice for online casino operators. Furthermore, Champion Tales boasts a highly profitable RTP rate, surpassing competitors in the market.
But that’s not all. Champion Tales comes loaded with features designed to elevate the gaming
experience:
- Autoplay: Players can choose how many rounds they want to play without any hassle, making continuous play even more convenient and enjoyable.
- Auto Cashout: The Auto Cashout feature, where players can choose the value they want to cash out, minimizing mistakes or distractions that could impact their winnings.
- Responsible Gambling: FBMDS prioritizes players’ safety with the responsible gambling feature, allowing players to set limits above or below their initial balance, preventing any unwanted excessive play.
- Detailed Play History: A detailed play history feature ensures that players always remain safe and in control. They can review their past gaming sessions, bets and outcomes, promoting transparency and responsible gaming practices.
“Listening to our partners and clients was always the number-one priority during the creation process of Champion Tales,” the Director for FBM, Renato Almeida, said. “Since the crash gaming category has been getting a lot of popularity, we made sure we understood market needs to make sure our clients’ expectations and profitability rates were being met, while delivering an innovative solution able to provide players with an amazing gaming experience.”
A personalized crash gaming atmosphere
Champion Tales goes beyond colossal wins with its debut, offering a captivating Brazil-inspired tropical ambiance. Moreover, the game’s background, scenery and music can be customized to meet the needs of casino operators in diverse markets, cultural contexts and geographical locations.
This allows for an enriched gaming experience worldwide, whether by incorporating local landmarks, cultural references or regional music, to resonate with operators’ requirements, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
In addition, clients can have their respective logos applied to the game’s flag, further aiding in branding. FBMDS maintains product localization as a priority by developing characters and backgrounds that resonate with the regions where partners operate and represent the seasonality of the market. This approach generates greater player identification, leading to increased retention and loyalty.
By developing mobile-friendly, cutting-edge and highly customizable gaming solution like Champion Tales, FBMDS proves once again its ability to deliver profitable and satisfying products for casino operators worldwide.
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Hub88’s Mark Taffler Taking to the Ring to Support Oliver’s Wish Foundation at the SBC Charity Boxing Championship

Supplier’s Commercial Director to don the gloves at prestigious industry charity event
Mark Taffler, Commercial Director for Hub88 and Bombay Group, is joining an industry lineup to compete in a white-collar boxing match at this year’s SBC Charity Boxing Championship fundraising event.
Taffler, who is being sponsored by One.io, whom is part of the Yolo Investments’ portfolio, will face SMPL Consulting’s Director Simon Pilkington in the opening bout of the night to raise money for three charity organisations.
Hub88 will be hosting a VIP table at the event, which was set up by SBC in partnership with Oliver’s Wish Foundation.
Over 500 industry representatives will be in attendance for an evening of boxing on November 10, with a blend of fierce competition and camaraderie taking place at the luxurious Hilton Hotel in London.
Last year’s event raised a staggering £152,000 and was donated to the Oliver’s Wish Foundation and its amazing partner charities Chestnut Tree House, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and SUDC UK.
“Mark’s fantastic work so far will be rewarded in the boxing ring and we look forward to seeing how he gets on against his fierce competition Simon when the action unfolds,” the Head of Hub88, Ollie Castleman, said.
“Ultimately, the goal is to raise money for a great cause and, following the success of last year’s event, we are delighted to play a part in the 2023 instalment of the SBC Charity Boxing Championship.”
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