Top 7 Best New Online Casino Games 2018

We know most avid online casino players are looking forward to the hyped game releases planned for later this year and next year but don't forget the awesome titles released in 2018. We've sifted through hundreds of new releases to bring you the top 7 new casino games of 2018 according to Gambling.com!

Our list from 2017 featured some of the most innovative online casino games to ever hit the internet and the 2018 list certainly follows suits. Although this year's list doesn't include the first ever virtual reality slot, Gonzo's Quest VR, the 2018 top list does feature a wealth of one-of-kind casino games players are sure to enjoy.

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1. Reef Run Online Slot

   

   Direct from the gaming industry's most mythical software house, Yggdrasil, Reef Run online slot has an arcadey style and fun graphics that will brighten up your day. The five reels are submerged on an ocean gamescape featuring 20 paylines, with an aquatic race track for the game's characters to try and win you some golden payouts.

   You'll find crabs, octopuses, sea horses, lobsters, gladiator fish in aquatic chariots and other oceanic symbols swimming around. In addition to base game rewards for three or more icons, there's also a free spin bonus with up to 60 free plays winnable.

   What's more, the ultra-cool 'The Level Multiplier' feature can boost payouts by x1, x5, x10 and x20 on a good Reef Run! You can spin from 0.01 to 20.00, and with a max jackpot of 20000 coins. Slid over to LeoVegas Casino to try out Reef Run.

2. House of Doom Online Slot

   

   So, Reef Run was too tame for your salacious taste buds? We get you – and we have just the game to sink your teeth into: Play'n Go's House of Doom video slot. As the name suggests, this game immerses you in an adventure that conjures up memories of horror films and childhood visits to haunted houses at the fair.

   Be warned though, this game will give you the creeps if played out alone in the woods on your mobile phone. The gamescape is dark and gothic, with deep shades of purple and red reminiscent of evil spiritual realms. The spooky symbols include barbed wire crosses, flaming roses, ram skulls and pentagrams. This scary slot can reward the daring player with some big rewards, starting from three symbols on a line.

   The bonus features are what makes this a winner, featuring a powerful Seer symbol with the potential to look into the future and reward you with wild reels, plus a bonus Skulls of Abyss game where you must pick skulls to trigger awesome Doom Spins. You can win up to x2,500 your spin. Enter if you dare at Dunder?

3. Live Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker

   

   If Evolution Gaming is making waves in the live casino market, then this little number – Live Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker – is more like a tsunami. The game is based on classic Texas Hold'em, but it's played against the dealer and there is no bet following the river card. It's loaded-up like a Vegas high-roller, with a Bonus Bet payout up to 1,000:1.

   Plus the game offers a progressive jackpot starting from 50,000. It is one of the best live titles to hit the market with mobile functionality and the latest high-res live dealers coming at you from a super plush casino lounge. Want to feel like you're in the middle of the action? Then play thanks to William Hill live dealer casino.

4. Age of The Gods Live Roulette

   

   The awesome Age of Gods Live Roulette game from Playtech actually launched late last year, but it's still a must-play game for 2018. Why so? Because it's a roulette revolution, beaming a real roulette lounge to your mobile phone or laptop and set in Playtech's famous Age of Gods theme. It's already paid out mega bucks, with a £600k Jackpot struck within weeks of the launch.

   The mythical backdrop and talented croupiers create a game that's brilliant fun and offers classic roulette betting options linked in with Playtech's famous four-tiered progressive jackpot pools. Roulette mixes elements of strategy with slot-esque jackpot chances, making this a godly gaming favourite. Try it at Mr Green.

5. Planet of The Apes Online Slot

   

   Planet of the Apes has become a smash hit in cinemas, with the release of four films between 2011 and 2017. NetEnt's epic slot version features a split screen showcasing two of the films: Rise of the Planet of the Apes and its sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. This game is worth playing simply for the cinematic action, with five reels loaded with graphics of the movie's stars.

   The stars included Freida Pinto, John Lithgow and Tom Felton from the first film, and Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke and Keri Russell showing up from the sequel. The reels spin simultaneously in a face-off style, but they can unite with scatters and the Duel Feature bonus where sticky wilds transfer to create wins. Pop on some popcorn, take your seat and enjoy the film by visiting Party Casino today.

6. Playboy Gold Slot

   

   After the passing of the legendary Hugh Hefner, it was only right for Microgaming to upgrade their Playboy game to the Playboy Gold Slot. The result is a very sexy little number that features Playmates Stephanie, Hiromi, Gia and Carly, scantily sprawling across a six-reeled, 110 payline affair. In addition, the game is hosted by Raquel Pomplun and Audrey Allen, updating the VIP playmates from the earlier version.

   Playboy Gold Slot also features some lovely figures when it comes to bonuses, with seven options to trigger. This includes the epic Jumbo Blocks, where jumbo icons scatter the reels, releasing cash prizes, multipliers and wild re-spins, inclusive of sticky wilds. The game's graphics feature video quality, which makes the updated Playmate line-up a real winner for Playboy-loving players. Feeling naughty?

7. Stacks O’ Gold Online Slot

   

   Saint Patrick's Day may have come and gone for 2018, but the release of Stacks O’ Gold online slot will keep the festivities going all year long. The game has an iconic arcade fruit machine feel to it, with leprechauns, pots of gold, magic mushrooms, rainbows, lucky horseshoes, four leaf clovers and other classic Irish charms on the reels.

   Set across five reels and 34 paylines, the game is playable from 0.20 per spin, up to high stakes. The free spin bonus payout is 15 free plays, with wilds and sticky stacked wild to pocket along the bonus trail. Lovers of fruit machines are in for a treat with Stacks O’ Gold, combining classic slots with modern tech and Irish charm.