American Gambling Awards Finalists: Gaming Product of the Year

The American Gambling Awards celebrate the outstanding work of the companies, organizations, executives and influencers working to responsibly grow the regulated online American casino and sports betting markets.

Leading up to the awards ceremony in November, Gambling.com is profiling the finalists.

Here are the finalists for Gaming Product of the Year.

LuckyTap from Design Works Gaming

Developed by Scottsdale, Arizona-based developer Design Works Gaming, LuckyTap is an instant-play casino game that does away with traditional reels and matching symbols.

Instead, with LuckyTap, operators can infuse their look and personality, or if they’re partnered with a sports team, to create a unique game.

As of July 2023, DWG released 30 LuckyTap games and planned for 154 more throughout 2023. The games focus on the result instead of spinning reels; you’ll see success or failure quickly. 

Live Craps from Evolution

Evolution is well-known for its live dealer games, including the popular Live Craps option.

Upon loading the game, you’ll see it’s set in a fast-paced underground Speakeasy. With this version of the game, Evolution aims to keep the excitement of a live game. While playing, you’ll always know your potential winnings with the next dice roll.

The game has a tutorial for new players and an “Easy Mode” option that simplifies the betting choices. 

Ultimate Fire Link Series from Light & Wonder

Starting with the original Ultimate Fire Link, Light & Wonder has developed an entire series with the namesake.

When playing these games, players will look for the Fireball symbols. With some games, you unlock free spins when you hit four Fireball symbols.

Today, there are 10 games in the Ultimate Fire Link series, including Country Lights, Forest Wild, North Shore, River Walk, Route 66, Rue Royale, By The Bay, Glacier Gold, Cina Street and Olvera Street.

Adventures Beyond Wonderland Live from Playtech

On July 18, 2023, Playtech announced it would be launching Adventures Beyond Wonderland in the United States for the first time.

The game is live from a New Jersey studio and broadcast 24/7. During the game, players will see dealers dressed as iconic characters who can take control of the game and offer unique bonuses.

Wonderspins and Walterspins is a unique experience in a revolving studio with augmented reality.

9 Coins from Wazdan

Receiving several award nominations already in 2023 in addition to this one, 9 Coins, developed by Wazdan, is a nine-reel slot game with a headline feature called “Cash Infinity.”

This feature increases the chances of activating the Hold the Jackpot bonus round.

9 Coins prides itself on “attractive gameplay, unusual mechanics such as innovative Cash Infinity, an ear-pleasing soundtrack and highly developed graphic effects.”

Jackpot Royale from White Hat Gaming

Jackpot Royale is the North American exclusive version of the multi-game Jackpot King system.

This game features three progressive jackpots, and the jackpot product has an always-expanding library of slots, full house and scratch card games.

Key features of the game include a “Last Win” display to see previous winnings, a major pot average win of $25,000, a maxi pot average win of $5,000 and more.