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What’s the latest trend in the world of online slots?
Like pretty much everything in this day and age, the world of online slots and iGaming go through specific trends every so often, with particular styles and types of games coming into fashion for a while, before being replaced by something bigger and better.
Trends are particularly prominent when it comes to slots because whenever something popular takes casino lobbies by storm (making developers a lot of money quickly) practically every other studio in the industry takes notice, releasing similar slots in an attempt to get a piece of that pie.
It’s near impossible to predict what trends will come and go. Even with the best intentions of making the perfect online slot, developers can’t tell whether a game will flop or not until players have actually got their hands on a live version of the game in which they can stake their money.
Despite not being able to predict the future, the team at SlotGods.co.uk, one of the leading sources of independent bias free online slot reviews, are here to explain exactly what’s trending right now in the world of online slots.
Big Time Gaming’s attempt to create the next Megaways
Arguably the greatest trend to ever grace the iGaming industry is the influx of Megaways slots. These are a type of online slot game developed by Australian studio Big Time Gaming that utilises Reel Modifier Technology to allow for up to 117,649 paylines to come into play.
Despite not lighting the world on fire upon the release of their first ever Megaways slot, Dragon Born, in 2016, Big Time Gaming weren’t discouraged, and followed it up with Bonanza Megaways, a mining-themed slot that certainly caught the attention of players and casinos alike.
In the years that followed some of the biggest names in iGaming such as NetEnt, Iron Dog Studio, Pragmatic Play, Blueprint Gaming, IGT and Relax Gaming have all spent big bucks to gain the license to create their very own Megaways games.
These studios released their own Megaways slots such as Gonzo’s Quest Megaways, Rick and Morty Megaways and Temple Tumble Megaways, all huge successes in their own right.
There are close to 100 Megaways slots in 2021, and the hype doesn’t seem to be ending there, however that’s not to say developers (Big Time Gaming in particular) haven’t been trying to create the perfect successor for Megaways slots.
In the Summer of 2020 Big Time Gaming released a brand new type of game called Megaclusters, these are unique slots that on the face of things look like a standard cluster pays slot, however, upon registering a winning cluster symbols break down into 4 smaller symbols and the game grid expands up to a maximum of 16×16, bringing more paylines into play.
The studio have now released 3 official Megaclusters slots and an additional one that uses the mechanic, but not the brand name… If we’re being completely honest these games haven’t really raised any eyebrows just yet, but just like the Megaways mechanic, it could take one good new game to change the course of the Megaclusters mechanic.
We’re going to be keeping our eyes on what Big Time Gaming do next with the Megaclusters mechanic to see if a real trend emerges, especially following their acquisition by Evolution who will most certainly have a say in which direction the studio goes in next.
ReelPlay’s unlimited possibilities – To infinity and beyond?
Online slot developers ReelPlay have looked on from the sidelines over the last few years watching the Megaways mechanic grow into a true force to be reckoned with. The team clearly saw something special happening, so they decided to create their own unique online slot mechanic to rival it, this is how Infinity Reels were born.
Infinity Reels is a truly unique mechanic that sees players start out with just 3 game reels, every time a winning spin is registered an additional reel is added to the right of the game screen. There’s absolutely no limit as to how many reels can be added in total, which is very exciting!
Whenever players stop registering winning spins then the game will reset and revert back to its original state. Infinity Reels slots are genuinely a lot of fun, and we’re seeing more and more find their way onto slot sites recently… However, it’s well worth noting that these games are extremely volatile, so don’t go into them expecting action right away, you’ll need to make quite a few spins before things really get going.
While Infinity Reels slots have always been on our radar, it was the release of Yggdrasil slot Tiki Infinity Reels Megaways that really caught our attention. To see two truly exciting slot mechanics from different developers come together in one game like this is unheard of.
We fully expect to see more Infinity Reels games in the not-too distant future, there’s clearly a market for them and they’re starting to turn some heads.
Relax Gaming’s raw, unfiltered fun – Bonus Reels slots
Not heard of Bonus Reels slots before? We wouldn’t blame you for not knowing what they are as they’re a brand new innovation that are about to hit slot sites like a ton of bricks in the coming months, so much so that the Slot Gods team thoroughly believe this style of game will become the biggest online slot trend in the United Kingdom.
So, what are Bonus Reels slots? Well, there’s only one of these slots out so far – Money Cart 2 Bonus Reels – a high-octane spin off of popular slot Money Train 2. This slot features absolutely no base gameplay whatsoever and sees players work their way into the game’s Bonus Reels feature in just a handful of spins… Exciting, right?
This lack of base gameplay means that this incredibly exhilarating Relax Gaming slot has a much higher RTP than usual, sitting at a cool 98%… So expect winning spins!
What’s the point of having a slot with no base gameplay we hear you ask? Well, this slot was only released to make up for the fact that players in the UK can’t make use of the feature buy mechanic.
Such is the public’s love for Money Train 2 and their incredibly fun bonus features that Relax just had to come up with a creative way for players to get into this bonus without any fuss, especially considering it’s such a popular game with online slot streamers and YouTubers.
Money Cart 2 Bonus Reels is the first of its kind, and we genuinely believe that there are going to be a whole host of online slots that follow suit, bringing out games that transport players into the exciting bonus features right away without the need for hundreds of dead spins.
If you want to board the hype train early then we’d highly recommend giving this slot a spin, it’s easily amongst one of the best games of 2021 and is the start of something truly special.
EveryMatrix Press Releases
OddsMatrix announces record performance numbers during 2024/25 football season

OddsMatrix, EveryMatrix’s tier-1 turnkey sportsbook platform and odds feed service, has revealed significant year-on-year growth across its football product during the 2024/25 season, headlined by a rise in player prop betting.
Inclusive of all domestic global club football, major continental championships and international competitions, OddsMatrix delivered an average 2024/25 margin of 11.8%, a sharp increase on 2023/24 performance.
Overall turnover grew 28% season-on-season with volume of football bets placed on the platform surging 34% from 241.5 million in 2023/24 to 324.1 million in 2024/25 as the supplier continued to expand its client network and benefit from existing customer growth.
Demonstrating that behaviours are changing within the football betting community, the steepest season-on-season growth came in player prop betting. Dominated by the Shots on Target and Player to be Booked markets, player prop turnover grew 72% compared to 2023/24 with revenues from the betting type increasing 84% among OddsMatrix’s growing, global client base.
Fuelled by OddsMatrix’s recent integration partnership with Kero Sports and further development of its own in-house prop pricing models, player prop betting growth was further pronounced during the Champions League with shots betting accelerating 158% season-on-season while wagering on assists increased 149% during the 2024/25 continental championship.
The OddsMatrix numbers also point to sustained momentum for the well-established Bet Builder product. Firmly established as a sportsbook essential, the product continues to grow, alongside the award-winning sportsbook revealing a 127% season-on-season rise in Bet Builder turnover – driven by deeper in-house pricing integration.
Last week OddsMatrix was crowned sports betting supplier and sportsbook platform supplier of the year at the EGR B2B Awards 2025, alongside EveryMatrix picking up three major honours including top prize Full service platform of the year.
Tor Skeie, CEO, OddsMatrix, said: “It’s been another memorable club football season, with standout moments from PSG, Liverpool and Napoli. At OddsMatrix, we’re proud to have achieved exceptional year-on-year growth across our core football product metrics.
“In the last 12 months, not only have we rolled out a new proprietary horse racing solution, we’ve worked hard to enhance our football product with broader event coverage, increased in-house pricing, extended market uptime, enriched content, faster settlement, and smarter risk management – demonstrating our continued commitment to strengthening the core of our sportsbook offering.
“These enhancements were instrumental in securing turnkey sportsbook partnerships with several ambitious operators during the 2024/25 season and we look forward to building on this momentum with more innovative product developments lined up for the new 2025/26 campaign.”
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QTech Games quick to integrate fresh-faced content from Kitsune Studios

Emerging-markets leader expands its content offering with new games from emerging studio from Hacksaw’s OpenRGS production line
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has continued to build the strong momentum in its pipeline, thanks to its latest deal with rising-star supplier, Kitsune Studios, part of the bold OpenRGS studio initiative from Hacksaw Gaming.
Integrating content from such an innovative and well-credentialed studio, founded on Hacksaw’s heritage and expertise, adds yet more creative muscle to QTech Games’ burgeoning platform, which is taking the widest range of online games to emerging territories with established names, such as Playtech and Aviatrix, sitting alongside the industry’s most exciting up-and-coming providers.
The games made available to its partners via the deal include Kitsune’s foundational title, The Library, and its hotly anticipated latest release, Club Cabana.
Kitsune Studios’ designs are premised on play-now vertical screens for optimized gameplay on the go. And while its gaming suite neatly aligns with any device (smartphone, tablet and desktop) it remains mobile-first, a cornerstone of QTech’s proprietary technical platform, affording games providers and operators one of the fastest integration available. Through this aggregation-leading platform, which has sealed its definitive status as a global gaming one-stop shop, clients enjoy the best performance and customer support available, localised to every region across both developing and more mature markets.
The deal organically broadens Manchester-based Kitsune Studios’ international footprint, unlocking untapped jurisdictions for diversified growth from Asia to Africa and Eastern Europe to Latin America, where Kitsune Studios is looking to make a big impression over the coming 12 months.
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games’ CEO, said: “We’re committed to rolling out high-calibre content that drives revenue for our partners. And this deal with Kitsune Studios both extends our impressive sequential pipeline for 2025, and also demonstrates that our diverse portfolio draws from a deep well of established stars and emerging forces in slots provision. We can’t wait to watch how these games perform across a spread of new markets for Kitsune.”
Phillip Douglas, CEO & Founder of Kitsune Studios, added: “At Kitsune, we’re all about pushing what slot games can be — creating immersive experiences that feel fresh, bold, and full of personality. Partnering with QTech gives us an exciting opportunity to share that vision with new players in emerging markets.
“Their smart tech and distribution reach mean our games will land in front of the right audiences — and that’s huge for a growing studio like ours. We’re excited to see how players respond as we continue telling stories and breaking a few rules along the way.”
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Industry Awards
Stats Perform Named Live Streaming Supplier of the Year at EGR B2B Awards 2025

Stats Perform has been named Live Streaming Supplier of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards 2025, in recognition of the strength, innovation, and global scale of its Bet LiveStreams platform for licensed sportsbook apps, websites and retail betting venues.
Bet LiveStreams, first launched as ‘Watch&Bet’ in 2005, now delivers more than 40,000 exclusive low-latency live events each year, across 15 sports. Football, the world’s largest betting sport, accounts for more than 15,000 matches, with rights including LaLiga, CONCACAF, English Football League and top domestic leagues and cups across Europe, South America, and APAC. Other sports include tennis, basketball, volleyball, darts, badminton, rugby and cricket.
Judges noted that Stats Perform’s Bet LiveStreams is unique because of its extensive year-long, round-the-clock coverage and high performance. In 2024, the platform securely delivered billions of live video sessions to hundreds of licensed global sportsbooks such as bet365, Betano, Superbet, Betfair, FanDuel and many more.
They also praised its interactive, built-for-betting features like betslip integration, instant highlights, and in-stream contextual stats (also known as Opta Interactive Overlays) that have made the watching and betting experience more engaging for bettors.
“Our focus with Bet LiveStreams has been to make live streams easy to watch and bettable, whoever is playing,” said Mike Perez, Chief Operating Officer at Stats Perform. “The features give bettors more entertainment from every stream, whether it’s a headline fixture like Tottenham v Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, or a six-goal thriller in South America that might otherwise have been overlooked. We’re delighted our efforts have been recognised with this award.”
The judging panel pointed to three standout recent Bet LiveStreams innovations:
- Opta Interactive Overlays: Live game and player stats and odds available directly in-stream, with bets added to the slip in one click
- Instant Highlights: Key moments can be replayed during the game to help bettors quickly catch up on relevant action, such as the moment their bet won, or see action they missed in other live games, with multi-game playlists across competitions
- Live Match Gallery: Easier discovery of concurrent events, helping bettors follow more matches and sports at the same time
Adoption of these features has been fast and operators have reported a 7x increase in interactions per session, longer watch times and more in-play bets placed.
“This award is a reflection of how far streaming can go when it’s built for betting, not just viewing. We’re excited to continue to integrate our Opta data and AI into the experience to make the future of streaming on sportsbooks more engaging, intuitive and bettable,” added Perez.
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