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New Report Reveals Each US States Most Popular Video Game of the Last Year and Decade

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  • A new report reveals each US state’s favorite video game over the last year and highlights the gaming franchises which have taken the US by storm.
  • Roblox is the most popular game in the US and is loved by over 20 states.
  • Among Us, the crazed lockdown game, came second in the US, ranking number one in 15 states.

The gaming industry is a multi-billion-dollar market, growing year-on-year, with millions of monthly competitors streaming and playing online. With the launch of the next-generation consoles and a year of lockdown, online gaming grew massively, seeing a 39% increase [1]. But, while hundreds of games are released every year, have you ever wondered which are the most popular in each US state?

By analyzing Google search volume and keywords data, a new report from TopUsCasinos.com has revealed the most loved games across all US states. The report highlights both the most popular games over the last 12 months and the most loved franchises over the last decade.

The Most Popular Games This Year

Taking the top spot for most popular game in the last year is the long-running PC game Roblox. Having millions of daily active users, the number one ranked game topped the charts in 20 US states, including Florida and California.

Lockdown crazes took over in the pandemic, with Among Us taking the gaming scene by storm. Released in 2018, the cross-platform game ranked second in the US, having 15 states name it their most popular video game. Minecraft, played by millions worldwide every month, secured third place and was favored by 11 states.

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The Most Popular Franchises This Decade

With regular reboots and relaunches, it’s no surprise that the 30-year-old hedgehog, Sonic, is the number one ranked franchise in the last decade – rated the most loved across nine states. Joining Sonic in the number one spot is Madden NFL. Launched in 1988, and also featuring in nine states, Madden NFL is by far the most popular sports game. Other loved franchises which made the list were Mario, Metal Gear and Tony Hawk’s.

The 30 most popular games included the 2018 and 2019 winner of the Best Ongoing Game, Fortnite, as well as various recent releases and ongoing games such as Apex Legends, Call of Duty Warzone, GTA V, and FIFA.

Below is a list of each state’s most popular game and franchise of the last year and decade, respectively:

State

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Most Popular Game (Year)

Most Popular Franchise (Decade)

Alabama

Roblox

Sonic the Hedgehog

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Alaska

Roblox

Pokémon

Arizona

Among Us

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Metal Gear

Arkansas

Minecraft

Dragon Ball

California

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Roblox

Metal Gear

Colorado

Roblox

Tony Hawk’s

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Connecticut

Roblox

Mario

Delaware

Among Us

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Madden NFL

District of Columbia

Among Us

Madden NFL

Florida

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Roblox

Sonic the Hedgehog

Georgia

Roblox

Sonic the Hedgehog

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Hawaii

Genshin Impact

Metal Gear

Idaho

Minecraft

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Minecraft

Illinois

Minecraft

Mario

Indiana

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Roblox

Mario

Iowa

Minecraft

Madden NFL

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Kansas

Genshin Impact

Call of Duty

Kentucky

Roblox

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NBA 2K

Louisiana

Roblox

Madden NFL

Maine

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Minecraft

Mario

Maryland

Among Us

Sonic the Hedgehog

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Massachusetts

Among Us

Tony Hawk’s

Michigan

Among Us

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Mario

Minnesota

Roblox

Madden NFL

Mississippi

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Minecraft

Sonic the Hedgehog

Missouri

Roblox

Call of Duty

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Montana

Among Us

Sonic the Hedgehog

Nebraska

Minecraft

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Mario

Nevada

Roblox

Metal Gear

New Hampshire

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Minecraft

Tony Hawk’s

New Jersey

Among Us

Mario

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New Mexico

Minecraft

God of War

New York

Genshin Impact

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Metal Gear

North Carolina

Among Us

Sonic the Hedgehog

North Dakota

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Among Us

Call of Duty

Ohio

Among Us

Madden NFL

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Oklahoma

Genshin Impact

God of War

Oregon

Roblox

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Tony Hawk’s

Pennsylvania

Minecraft

Madden NFL

Rhode Island

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Among Us

Mario

South Carolina

Roblox

Sonic the Hedgehog

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South Dakota

Among Us

Madden NFL

Tennessee

Roblox

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God of War

Texas

Roblox

Sonic the Hedgehog

Utah

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Roblox

Halo

Vermont

Genshin Impact

Battlefield

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Virginia

Among Us

God of War

Washington

Among Us

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Call of Duty

West Virginia

Minecraft

Metal Gear

Wisconsin

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Roblox

Madden NFL

Wyoming

Roblox

Assassin’s Creed

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Further information can be found on site here: https://www.topuscasinos.com/news/the-most-popular-video-games-broken-down-by-state

Source: https://www.statista.com/topics/8016/covid-19-impact-on-the-gaming-industry-worldwide/

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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.

ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.

ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.

Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”

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*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.

The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.

INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.

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Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has significantly enhanced its presence in the Ontario market through an agreement with leading Canadian operator, PointsBet.

This partnership reinforces Relax Gaming’s aim to become a standout provider across North America, having already gained early success in Ontario. Relax became one of the first suppliers to deliver content to the region’s players in March 2022, debuting with over 120 games across multiple operators.

PointsBet pride themselves as one of Canada’s leading operators offering unmatched speed, ease of use, and a comprehensive array of pre-game and in-play sports betting options. This is complemented by a top-tier online casino which will now be boosted with the integration of Relax’s portfolio of slots and live dealer options.

With its authentic Canadian approach, PointsBet prioritises technology that minimises external dependencies to maintain control over its platform and has a commitment to responsible gambling best practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players.

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Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “Since we launched in Ontario we have enjoyed tremendous success, with our content hitting the sweet spot for the broad range of players in the Canadian province. This partnership with PointsBet will strengthen our presence in the market as the region’s leading operator integrates our rich content portfolio which will engage its player base.”

Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, added: “Relax Gaming has established a strong reputation across North America and in Ontario in particular. The impressive range of content that will be integrated into our platform will increase engagement within our online platform and we are delighted to be able to provide more immersive experiences to our audiences.”

Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.

Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.

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