St Patrick’s Day – Irish Themed Casino Games

Why So Many Irish Games?

In the period leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, Irish-themed games feature prominently on casino websites worldwide. Each March, casino platforms are inundated with slots showcasing lucky leprechauns, pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, and Celtic charms. However, in recent years, other themes have emerged to challenge the dominance of traditional Irish slots.

Irish themes are strongly associated with luck, a core appeal in gambling, thanks to symbols like four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, pots of gold, and horseshoes. These elements, along with bright colours, cheerful music, and lively characters, create an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.

Back in 2016, the dominant online slot game was Rainbow Riches by Barcrest (now Light & Wonder). Over the years, the trend has been clear: when a slot game achieves significant success, a wave of similar games inevitably follows. These games often mimic not just the mechanics but also the overarching theme. This trend, combined with the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, has ensured the continued popularity of Irish-themed games.

Top Irish Games – March 2025

The table below highlights the most popular Irish-themed games on online casino sites leading up to St. Patrick’s Day in March 2025. Luck’s Wild Pub by Pragmatic Playnarrowly edges out Gold Trio Leprechaun’s Luck by Playtech as the most-played game. Notably, six of the top 20 Irish-themed games were developed by studios under Games Global, with 9 Pots of Gold being its most successful title.

Top 20 Irish Game Launches 2025

The consistent success of Irish-themed slots has led to multiple new releases each year. The table below presents the top 20 Irish-themed games launched in 2025. Luck’s Wild Pub, which debuted in mid-February, has enjoyed the most global exposure, proving that players continue to resonate with Irish themes, particularly around St. Patrick’s Day.

Popularity By Country

Regional variations in slot game preferences exist, with themes like Buffalo games popular in the U.S. and Greek mythology-based games performing well across Europe. Despite these differences, Irish-themed games remain universally popular. A look at content share data from March 2025 indicates that the UK has a particular affinity for Irish-themed slots.

Other Themes Now Compete

While Irish-themed games remain a staple, other popular themes have developed. The graph below illustrates the percentage share of Irish-themed content each February compared to the rising popularity of fishing-themed games. The data shows a significant surge in fishing-themed slots, surpassing Irish-themed slots in exposure over recent years.

The rise of fishing-themed games can largely be attributed to the success of Fishin’ Frenzy by Blueprint Gaming, launched in 2017. The game’s popularity led to a series of sequels, inspiring other studios to create their own fishing-themed slots. A notable example is Pragmatic Play’s Big Bass Bonanza series, which has significantly contributed to the growing preference for fishing-themed games among players.

This trend demonstrates how slot game themes evolve over time, with successful titles often giving rise to entire subgenres. As Irish-themed slots continue to hold a strong seasonal appeal, their long-term dominance may depend on innovative reinventions and fresh gameplay mechanics to keep players engaged.

Data Scope & Methodology

This analysis is based on iGaming Tracker data from regulated casino sites, excluding those in Asia, Oceania, and Africa. The findings provide a focused view of trends in key online gambling markets, reflecting how Irish-themed slots perform in comparison to emerging thematic trends.

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Top 20 Worldwide Slot Releases Jan 2025

The table shows the top 20 slot releases for January on regulated Casino sites,  based on our proprietary Content Share Score*. This metric tracks game performance over the first 30 days of a global release, providing a fair and balanced comparison for games that are released throughout the month.

The top game release for January was Wild Wild Pearls by Pragmatic Play, released on the 7th January. Aztec Gems Megaways by Pragmatic Play and Cash Explore by Red Tiger (Evolution) take second and third place.

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Brazil Supplier Share – February 2025: A Look at Regulated Sites

With Brazil’s online gambling market recently regulated, we’ve analyzed Supplier content share in February. We looked at 9 regulated sites in Brazil daily from 1st – 24th Feb 2025. We have omitted some sites from the sample which are in the process of regulating but have not launched their ‘.bet.br’ sites.

Key Insights

Pragmatic Play Leads the Market
The data clearly shows Pragmatic Play is currently dominating supplier share, reinforcing its strong presence in both regulated and unregulated markets.

Diverse Supplier Representation
Beyond Pragmatic Play, the Brazilian market features a healthy mix of game studios. This suggests operators are adopting multiple suppliers, ensuring a varied gaming experience.

Regulated Market Trends
With Brazil’s regulation now in place, supplier share dynamics will evolve as more platforms launch their ‘bet.br’ sites. Ongoing monitoring will reveal shifts in market positioning and emerging trends.

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Top 20 Worldwide Slot Releases of 2024

2024

Our latest rankings reveal the top 20 worldwide online casino slot releases of 2024, based on our proprietary Content Share Score*. This metric tracks game performance over the first 100 days of a global release, providing a fair and balanced assessment of success.

Why 100 Days?

Many new slots start with exclusive operator deals, influencing their early rankings. By 100 days, most games have stabilized in their positions, making this timeframe a reliable measure of their long-term traction. It also ensures a consistent comparison between early- and late-year releases. Key Takeaways from the Rankings

  1. Sugar Rush 1000 Leads the Pack
    • Pragmatic Play’s Sugar Rush 1000 takes the top spot, reinforcing the studio’s dominance in the online slot market.
    • Pirots 3 by ELK Studios follows in second place, highlighting its strong appeal.
  2. Pragmatic Play’s Continued Success
    • Pragmatic Play accounts for 11 of the top 20 games, demonstrating its vast reach and consistent player engagement.
    • 7 of these are from the popular “Big Bass” series, reflecting the enduring popularity of fishing-themed slots.
    • The studio’s titles perform exceptionally well in international markets, though they lack presence in U.S. states.
  3. Games Global’s Impact
    • Games Global claims three spots, with Gold Blitz Extreme emerging as its strongest title.
    • Their growing influence in the industry is evident, competing with established giants.
  4. Regional Differences in Rankings
    • While these rankings reflect a global perspective, the U.S. market would look significantly different.
    • White Hat Gaming, Everi, DWG, IGT, and Light & Wonder will be more dominant U.S. state-based rankings.
  5. Release Trends – October is Key
    • October stands out as the most frequent release month, with four of the top 20 games debuting during this period.
    • May and November follow closely, showing a seasonal pattern in game launches.

Final Thoughts

The top 20 rankings showcase Pragmatic Play’s continued influence and the growing presence of Games Global. With ever-evolving player preferences and regional variations, these rankings offer valuable insights for developers, operators and industry analysts alike.

We will release more updates as we continue tracking 1 million+ game positions daily across 5,000 web pages in 75+ countries and states to deliver the most accurate casino game rankings.

*This Content Share score factors in game position, tile size, page type, site, and location. We track over 1 million game positions daily across 5,000 web pages in 75+ countries and states to rank the games.

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Top Live Game Shows – January 2025

The table presents the average number of players in live casino game shows for January 2025. Our tracking methodology involves monitoring player numbers in live casino lobbies multiple times per hour, every hour, throughout the entire month. The metric “Average Hourly Players” represents the mean number of players present in these lobbies at any given hour across January.

We track live game shows from five major suppliers, with Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, and Playtech being the dominant providers in this space. Game shows remain the most popular category within live casino games, and the table highlights the top 20 most-played game shows along with their percentage change compared to December 2024 and January 2024.

Unsurprisingly, Crazy Time by Evolution Gaming continues to be the undisputed leader, significantly ahead of its competitors in player engagement. Its immense popularity has even led to the introduction of a second dedicated lobby, which appears at #6 on the list. Evolution Gaming dominates the rankings, contributing 13 out of the top 20 titles, followed by Pragmatic Play with 6 entries and Playtech with 3. Despite the launch of several new game shows in 2024, established titles continue to dominate player interest, with minimal impact from newer releases.

One particularly interesting trend is the year-over-year growth of the top three games (Crazy Time, Mega Wheel, and Monopoly Big Baller), each showing an increase of around 13-14% compared to January 2024. However, month-over-month performance has been mixed, with most top-ranked titles experiencing a slight decline compared to December 2024, likely due to seasonal fluctuations in player activity.

Finally, Funky Time and Live Sweet Bonanza Candyland stand out with the highest annual growth rates (62.0% and 66.9%, respectively), while older titles like Live Monopoly and Crazy Coin Flip have seen significant declines. The data reaffirms that while new games struggle to gain traction, select titles continue to grow steadily, reinforcing their strong appeal among players.

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