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Gates of Olympus Super Scatter from Pragmatic Play tops the GamblingIQ Operators' Choice rankings as proven franchises continue to dominate globally

Game libraries continue to expand, but GamblingIQ's Lucky 7: Operators' Choice, Top Revenue Driving iGaming Slots rankings, show how operators are placing their confidence in proven franchises rather than the latest new releases.


+ Gates of Olympus Super Scatter from Pragmatic Play claims the No. 1 position in GamblingIQ's Lucky 7: Operators' Choice rankings, recognising the industry's leading revenue-driving slots
+ Gates of Olympus Super Scatter from Pragmatic Play claims the No. 1 position in GamblingIQ's Lucky 7: Operators' Choice rankings, recognising the industry's leading revenue-driving slots

Pragmatic Play's Gates of Olympus Super Scatter has topped GamblingIQ's Lucky 7: Operators' Choice rankings, reinforcing the enduring commercial strength of one of online casino's most successful game franchises.


The recognition follows another landmark year for the Gates of Olympus franchise, with Gates of Olympus 1000 continuing to perform strongly across global markets and Gates of Olympus Super Scatter rapidly gaining momentum following its launch. Pragmatic Play also continued to demonstrate the depth of its portfolio, with several titles performing strongly across operator rankings.


Launched in April 2025, Gates of Olympus Super Scatter marked the latest evolution of the franchise, introducing the Super Scatter mechanic and a maximum advertised win of 50,000x stake —the highest payout potential ever offered within the Gates series. Just over a year later, GamblingIQ's rankings suggest the title has already established itself as the game operators trust most to deliver sustained commercial performance.


Based on responses from operators and industry supplier executives in 5 jurisdictions globally, the Lucky 7: Operators' Choice rankings celebrate the seven slot franchises generating the strongest commercial impact across regulated markets, demonstrating that proven intellectual property continues to outperform an ever-growing catalogue of new releases.


While Pragmatic Play continues to release new content at scale, operators continue to regard the likes of Gates of Olympus, Sugar Rush Super Scatter and Big Bass as dependable commercial performers that remain fixtures in casino lobbies years after launch. GamblingIQ's editorial assessment notes that Pragmatic's combination of recognisable intellectual property, consistent mathematics and multi-market distribution has created one of the industry's strongest content portfolios. The remainder of the rankings demonstrate a similar pattern. Rather than rewarding novelty alone, operators continue to back proven mechanics capable of supporting multiple releases.


Sweet Bonanza secured second place, remaining one of Pragmatic Play's most recognisable franchises thanks to its tumbling reels mechanic, multiplier-driven free spins and enduring player familiarity. Book of Dead GO Collect from Play'n GO finished third, extending one of online casino's most successful slot franchises by combining the series' signature Expanding Symbol feature with the supplier's GO Collect mechanic.


Games Global's Gold Blitz Express ranked fourth, reflecting the continued evolution of the supplier's proprietary Gold Blitz mechanic into a growing franchise spanning multiple releases. In its latest magazine, GamblingIQ recognised Games Global's continued investment in proprietary mechanics designed to support long-term commercial performance.


NoLimit City's San Quentin Manhunt took fifth position, illustrating how high-volatility mathematics and distinctive themes continue to attract operator attention. Huff N' Even More Puff from the giant supplier Light & Wonder placed sixth, extending one of land-based gaming's most successful cabinet franchises into regulated online markets, while Octoplay's Break the Diamond Piggy completed the rankings after building on the supplier's increasingly successful Hold & Win portfolio.

NoLimit City's San Quentin Manhunt took fifth position, illustrating how high-volatility mathematics and distinctive themes continue to attract operator attention. Huff N' Even More Puff from the giant supplier Light & Wonder placed sixth, extending one of land-based gaming's most successful slot franchises into regulated online markets, while Octoplay's Break the Diamond Piggy completed the rankings after building on the supplier's increasingly successful Hold & Win gameplay.


Taken together, the results point towards a broader shift in how operators evaluate content. As online casino libraries expand into the tens of thousands of titles, commercial success is increasingly driven by recognisable franchises rather than one-off releases. Familiar mechanics, established mathematics and trusted brands continue to outperform purely experimental concepts, providing operators with greater confidence when allocating promotional space.


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