The Best Music for Online Slot Games
The popularity of online gambling has been growing year on year. With the market at just under US$60 billion in 2019, it is anticipated that it will grow by 50% by 2023, reaching in excess of US$93 billion, according to Statista. Statistics from the UK Gambling Commission identify that after sports betting, online casinos are the second biggest gambling market, and online slots account for around 70% of this market.
Slot games are hugely popular for a variety of reasons:
- Ease of play
No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy a slot game. Players do not need to know anything about the game, as it is dependent on luck. Unlike poker or blackjack, the next most popular casino games, players do not need to learn a set of complex rules or work out probability or what a good or bad hand looks like.
- Changing player habits
The rise of the casual, and hyper-casual game, means that players are popping up where previously there were none. Improvements in technology mean that non-gamers now have access to a world of gaming in their pockets, and are more inclined to play a quick game if they are bored, for example when waiting for a bus or on their daily commute.
- Advances in technology
Operators are able to produce much more high quality and engaging games, leveraging cool graphics and sounds to create truly immersive and exciting experiences. Gone are the days of the clunky slots with brash pings; they are now much more sophisticated and refined.
One area that developers have focused on the help increase the popularity of online slots, and to continue to engage and entertain players in the music. As well as some lucrative and successful partnerships with established artists, every game has a soundtrack, linked to its theme and aimed to create a truly immersive experience for players.
Popular soundtracks to popular games
- Motorhead
Motorheads biggest hit, The Ace of Spades is a tittle that marries well with an online slot game, and this game celebrates the contribution that the band, and the late Lemmy Kilmister made to the world of rock and roll music. Players can rock out to their favourite Motorhead tunes whilst the soundtrack complements the footage of the band and the true rock and roll feel of the graphics.
- Guns ‘n’ Roses
NetEnt have formed an official partnership to produce this game, so all the tracks are licenced and there is none of that poor quality remake feel that some of the lesser games are wont to have. This game takes the player on a bona fide tour with one of the world’s biggest rock bands. One of the games unique features is that players can chose which song they want to rock out to while they play, and there is a raft of additional game play features that mean that though the music is the star of the show, it definitely has some stiff competition, and is an excellent game in its own right.
- Jimi Hendrix
Based on the legendary 1960s musician, this game features the works of Jimi Hendrix, and uses features in the music to link to the game. For example, the Purple Haze feature turns all the cards into Wilds, and has a range of music-based symbols, including different coloured guitars. Some of Hendrix’s most popular tracks including Foxy Lady and Purple Haze are featured, and one of the symbols is the legendary many himself!
- Samba Samba
The world of carnival and Rio is brought to life in this game. This game is high octane and fast paced, like the festival itself, and players will be hard pressed not to dance along to the upbeat vibes of samba and bossa nova. This is a classic slot game, with limited features, but a high RTP of over 95% and funky moves make it both profitable and fun.
- Karaoke Party
Though not mandatory to sing along, players will struggle to stay quiet in light of the banging tunes coming out of this game. Pop, rock, classics, there is something for everyone, a soundtrack to motivate and entertain players. With a wealth of different features and in-game bonuses, this game is fast and exciting.
- Elvis: The King Lives
No list of soundtracks would be complete without the king of rock and roll. Elvis graced us with hits such as Suspicious Minds, Jailhouse Rock and All Shook Up which have certainly stood the test of time, remaining popular to this day. The game is fun and slightly retro, much like Elvis himself. With over 60 ways to win and an Elvis reel feature, this game is exhilarating to play, and a must for any Elvis fan.
- DJ Wild
This is an offering for all those dance music lovers and ravers. The electronic music certainly ups the tempo of the game and is fun and exciting, with DJ inspired features such as decks, headphones, and a piano. Although there are no licenced songs to pick from, players can really immerse themselves in the world of DJ-ing, and wins are marked by amazing fire effects, working in sync with the music to create a fantastic player experience.
It is clear that music is key to creating an immersive and exciting world for all slot lovers, and whether based on popular musicians of the past, or themed on a style of music, all are equally popular and immersive.
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