The North American gambling market is one of the biggest in the world. The best casinos and most innovative developers supply games to this market and all of them are vying to be number 1, to create the next big game.
But what are the games that Canadians and Americans love right now? Which titles attract the most players from the USA/Canada?
Let’s find out!
Mega Moolah
Mega Moolah is a Microgaming slot game that uses the progressive jackpot mechanic, whereby a small amount is taken from each spin and added to a rolling jackpot. That prize is then released at random to one lucky winner.
You won’t find this game in all US casinos, but in Canada, it’s huge.
The first time that this game triggered a jackpot in Canadian Dollars was back in June 2014, when one lucky winner walked away with $4.259,669. Since then, the jackpot has been paid 49 times and 22 of those have gone to Canadian winners.
Not bad for a game that is also popular across Europe, Asia, and in New Zealand.
Mega Moolah is an attractive game with some eye-catching aesthetics and gameplay. But make no mistake about it, the lure of this game is the progressive jackpot, and for Canadians, there is no bigger or better progressive jackpot slot.
Poker
Before April 2011, Americans were free to play poker online. They had access to some of the most-visited poker rooms and enjoyed the sort of freedom previously only afforded to their cousins north of the border.
But the United States Department of Justice indicted the three biggest networks, they all stopped accepting US players, and the industry was changed forever.
That day became known as Black Friday, and it was indeed a dark day for US poker fans.
However, it’s not much easier to find legal online poker games in the US, as they are hosted by many of the country’s biggest casinos. They are also abundant throughout The Great White North, making poker the most popular card game and one of the most popular table games in all of North America.
There’s something about the high stakes and payout opportunities—along with the skill element—that draws players to this game more than any other.
Roulette
American Roulette often takes a back seat to French and European versions of this game. On the one hand, they are being played in America and so you’d think that they would honor the variant that carries its name. At the same time, however, American Roulette has the highest house edge of all games, and players are wise to that.
Canadians and Americans insist on lower house edges and online casinos have been providing them with that. It’s why you will find such large numbers of European and French Roulette games online.
The uptake of Speed Roulette, Live Casino Roulette, and Multi-Ball/Table Roulette has also been very high in the last few years, but the classic form remains the best.
Gonzo’s Quest
Gonzo’s Quest is a classic slot machine created by NetEnt, formerly known as Net Entertainment. It follows the fictional adventures of a real-life conquistador, and it’s a fun, quirky, and innovative slot that has won countless awards over the years.
In addition to its complete mobile compatibility and great graphics, Gonzo’s Quest features a cascading symbol feature known as Avalanche, whereby every winning payline is destroyed and replaced by new symbols, with a multiplier added to the reels at the same time.
You can find Gonzo’s Quest in most Canadian and American online casinos, and players in North America can’t seem to get enough of it.
Summary: Most Popular Casino Games in Canada and the USA
The gaming habits of USA and Canadian players aren’t much different from those of Europeans and Australians. They do tend to lean more toward jackpot games and classic table games, but the trends are very similar, as this list shows.
North American players just want to be able to bet small and have a chance of winning, whether they get there through skill, patience, or luck.