Forget the Slots and Blackjack - These Are the Casino Games That Will Be Trending in 2023

Historically, casinos have always been highly traditional places in terms of the games they offer, such as slots, roulette, blackjack and baccarat. There will always be a market for such classics, but these are being joined by new offerings.

With new online providers serving emerging markets, the iGaming environment is evolving faster than ever before. New casino games are a way for disruptor brands to grab some market share and to attract new demographics into iGaming, and Evolution Gaming is leading the way when it comes to ideas. Here, we take a look at three of their innovative casino games you can find online.

Monopoly Live

The clever thing about this game is it provides a mash up of several classics. The result is something entirely new which nevertheless has the comfort of familiarity. Monopoly is, of course, a board game that needs no introduction and has entertained generations around kitchen tables since it was first launched more than 100 years ago. Wheel of Fortune isn’t quite that old, having launched in 1975, but is still one of the best-loved TV game shows ever.

Monopoly Live combines the two. Your initial wager relates to the segment in which the wheel will stop. Certain segments will then progress you to the Monopoly board and a set number of dice rolls, which can deliver extra bonuses. RTP is comparable with the best slot games with its RTP of 96.2 percent.

Dead or Alive Studio

This card game has a Wild West theme, but it is Down Under where its popularity has really taken off. One of the fastest growing live games on PlayAmo, Dead or Alive Studio is based on the Netent slot game of the same name. Having gained initial traction in Australia, its fame is likely to spread worldwide over the coming months.

Like most games from Evolution, it is stunning in its simplicity. The game is played with a regular 52-card deck plus 52 bonus cards, so 104 cards in total, all shuffled together. Bonus cards range from “double” to “100x”. Players can bet on a single card, or a suit, or all of one number, using a grid that is similar to a roulette table. Bonus cards increase the pot and the round ends when a playing card is dealt. With a RTP of more than 97 percent, Dead or Alive Studio makes a viable alternative to roulette.

Lightning Dice

You might have seen lightning versions of blackjack and roulette, where random lightning strikes can bring big bonuses. Lightning dice brings exactly the same concept to what is essentially sic bo.

Basic gameplay is straightforward enough. The host drops three dice into a 3-D maze called the Lightning Tower, and tension ramps up as they tumble. Players place bets on their total value when they come to rest. The x-factor comes from the RNG-generated random lightning bolts, which go as high as 1000. That means a potentially huge jackpot, despite the competitive RTP of 96.2 percent.