White Hat Studios has been awarded Gaming Product of the Year at the 2024 American Gambling Awards for its progressive jackpot system, Jackpot Royale™. This award, produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, recognizes the year’s most influential products and innovations in the U.S. online gambling market.
The Jackpot Royale™ system has proven to be a compelling tool for driving player engagement and revenue growth, with more than $15 million in jackpot prizes paid out during the judging period. The system, which offers three progressive jackpots—Maxi (averaging $5,000), Major (averaging $25,000), and Jackpot Royale (averaging $175,000)—has been integrated into 30 games and awarded a total of $15.4 million to 950 players across the United States within its first year.
This self-sustaining jackpot model funds itself through a 1% contribution from each player bet, allowing operators to offer attractive jackpot prizes without additional cost. With ongoing monthly integrations, Jackpot Royale™ provides a flexible and effective way for operators to enhance their content offerings while maintaining player interest.
“Winning Gaming Product of the Year is a testament to our commitment to creating memorable gaming experiences,” said Andy Whitworth, CEO of White Hat Studios. “Jackpot Royale™ has truly transformed the player experience and delivered impressive results by combining thrilling jackpot opportunities with a self-sustaining model. We are excited to continue integrating this innovative feature into new games, revitalizing existing titles and driving further engagement for our operator partners.”
“Congratulations to White Hat Studios for their outstanding work on Jackpot Royale™, which has been rightfully recognized as the Gaming Product of the Year at the 2024 American Gambling Awards,” said Gambling.com Group co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Charles Gillespie. “Jackpot Royale™ has supercharged the player experience, combining the thrill of jackpot opportunities with a self-sustaining model that has driven remarkable engagement and growth. The judging panel was particularly impressed by the game’s innovative mechanics, including its three-tier jackpot system and cost-effective design, which not only enhances excitement for players but also delivers tangible value for operators.”
