It seems like we just can’t enough. And the demand for slot games is a pretty good indicator of the rise and rise of the online casino market.
In 2022 the global online casino market was estimated at 63.53 billion dollars, by the end of this year, it’ll be in the region of 70.64 billion.
Let’s compare that with the global slot machines market: in 2002 it was valued at around 9.5 billion dollars, and by the end of the year that could be as high as 13.4 billion.
So, slots account for about a fifth of the whole online casino industry.
One of the reasons why people play slot games is because it’s a buyer’s market. The industry is constantly adapting to the needs of the consumer as the demand for games increases.
This means that game manufacturers can tailor games to suit wider circumstances, in this instance, the time of year. And while it’s not technically winter until 21st December, the fading daylight and plummeting temperatures are doing a pretty good job of making it feel like it!
So why not curl up with a few games on your smartphone of an evening? It’s a great idea in theory, but which games should you play?
Well, obviously, you can cut right to the case and focus on the games that have been tailor-made for this time of the year. But there are loads to choose from, so where do you start?
Well first off, you make sure the site you’re using is legitimate and you’ve set up a digital wallet -like PayPal- just for gaming. Not only will this prevent third parties from getting your bank details, it will help you to set a budget.
And when choosing a game always check the RTP (Return to Player) -the higher the number, the better chances you have of winning. Finally, practice the game without playing for cash to learn the rules and idiosyncrasies of the slot in question to better the chances of winning.
Okay, you’re all set… Actually, instead of trawling through a bunch of great winter games, how about we just go ahead and suggest some?!
Winterberries 2
You can win up to a million in this great sequel to Winterberries. And with a decent RTP of 96, you’re in with a good chance of taking something away.
It’s a six-reel affair with 20 pay lines, multipliers to get the ice floe flowing and free re-spins every time you win. Don’t forget to play for free first.
Wins of Winter
Also coming in with an RTP of 96 and 20 pay lines, Wins of Winter is a five-reel concern with some top-notch artwork to keep you in the game.
The minimum wager is 0.20, and the highest possible max per spin is 5,000x, which is pretty decent. All you have to do is collect the snowflakes and the more snowflakes the merrier!
Absolute Mammoth
Arrgh! A Mammoth! Even if they hadn’t become extinct 4000 years ago, this is one Mammoth you most certainly don’t need to be afraid of.
Five reels and 16 wild reels underpin this charming game that sees a herd of mammoth chasing (hopefully) a big win! Its icy backdrop is perfect for a chilly winter evening, even if the RTP is a little low at 95.5.
Penguin Vacation
Okay, the RTP (94.5) is on the low side, but we couldn’t resist these cute little dudes popping up over five reels. It comes with 20 pay lines and you can win up to 10,000 if the little guys are playing nice.
Penguin Vacation is enough to melt even the frostiest of evenings. Just be aware that there are other games with a better RTP.
It’s almost impossible to separate winter and Christmas, so we thought we thought we’d end with a couple of Christmas-centric games to keep you going through the festive season. And these slots are particularly useful to fire up after a heavy lunch when you’ve run out of things to say to the in-laws!
Fat Santa
Good old Santa, eh? And if you play this right you might wind up with a whole lot more in your stocking than just a couple of walnuts and a squashed tangerine.
This 5-reel, 50 pay line slot has an RTP of 96.45. Pretty average, but it really delivers on the ‘chrismassy’ vibe and if jolly-ol’ Santa pops up, you get free spins too!
Aloha Christmas
For many of us, winter isn’t a time for rosy cheeks and scarfs, it’s all about escaping to somewhere hot, or at least, dreaming about it. This is where Aloha Christmas comes into its own.
With its sunny, tropical vibe over 6-reels and a so-so RTP of 96, why not sack off the cold and get some online winter sun!
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