Over the last few years, there has been a massive surge in the popularity of sweepstakes and social casinos across the US. There are numerous reasons for this, ranging from filling a gap in states where direct real-money gambling online is not allowed to the increasing popularity of gambling games as entertainment.
But if the platforms are popular, what sort of games are players enjoying at SC casino platforms? Which games do they play with their gold coins in a bid to earn sweep coins?
Slot games tend to be the most popular choice at SC casinos, not least due to the fact that they are the best for earning sweeps coins. Indeed, some SC casinos tend to focus almost exclusively on slot games.
Some of the more popular games are discussed below:
Le Bandit – A hugely popular grid-based slot game from Hacksaw Gaming, Le Bandit takes an innovative – and a little cheeky – approach to slots gaming. The game has a quirky theme, featuring a crowbar-wielding Parisienne raccoon calling the action. The raccoon returns in several sequels, including Le Fisherman and Le Cowboy, which are also hugely popular at SC casinos.
Starburst – Proof that casino slots can have as much longevity as video games, Starburst has been a smash hit for well over a decade. The game has a simple space-theme and doesn’t lean too heavily into special features beyond its expanding wilds and respins, yet NetEnt caught lightning in a bottle with this one. One of the most popular online slots in history.
Fire in the Hole Series – There are three Fire in the Hole games from Nolimit City, and they have all been really well received at both real-money casinos and sweepstakes casinos. The thing to note about the games is that they are highly volatile, which is a calling card from Nolimit City.
Royal Potato 2 – It can be sometimes difficult to describe the theme of certain online slots. Royal Potato 2, as the name might suggest to you, is based on a collection of regal spuds, which are central to the main features of this stunning sequel from Relax Gaming. It’s probably a case of needing to see the game in action to understand the allure, but it’s lots of fun.
Book of Dead – We mentioned Starburst above, which has claims of being the most-played online slot in history. If we could choose one game to give it a run for its money in terms of popularity, it would be Book of Dead from Play N’ Go. It is not just as widely available at sweepstakes and social casinos, however.
Wanted Dead or a Wild – The second instalment from Hacksaw Gaming on this list, this Wild West-themed slot is a monster. With all-action bonus games and special features, it has become Hacksaw’s signature title.
Blood Suckers – Blood Suckers is not much to look at – in fact, it’s quite dated in its entertainment value – but it is venerated by slots players because it has a famously high RTP (return to player) rate. RTP is effectively house edge in reverse for virtual games, so the higher the better. Blood Suckers clocks in at 98%, about 3% better than typical slot games.
San Quentin 2: Death Row – We will finish with a high-octane title from Nolimit City, which is based on the infamous US prison. San Quentin 2: Death Row has all the hallmarks of volatility that Nolimit City is known for, as well as loads of innovative ways to win. A modern classic.
