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High Variance Slots That Sports Bettors Will Love
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Mark Wadie, founder of online casino comparison site theslotzbuzz.com, talks about why the latest high variance slots have an appeal for sports bettors.
The video slots market in the UK has seen a massive swing towards high variance games in recent months, driven in part by the popularity of Big Time Gaming’s Megaways
format. But it’s not just traditional slots fans who are getting in on the action. With their edge of the seat gameplay and unpredictable, all or nothing payout models, high variance games now appeal to sports bettors, too.
Before Megaways
the best high variance games all had something of a cult following. Titles like Microgaming’s Immortal Romance, WMS’ Raging Rhino and NetEnt’s Dead or Alive have always had a special place in the heart of every slots fanatic. The biggest casino forums are packed with threads about how to unlock a screen full of wilds on Dead or Alive, alongside dark conspiracy theories about why the maths model on such and such a game is rigged.
But Big Time Gaming’s slots, and the string of copy-cat games from rival producers that have come in their wake, have made high variance more of a mainstream concern.
The art of creating a good high variance slot has always been in creating a thrilling win sequence where several features dovetail on screen to drive cumulative win lines with high value symbols and often sky-high multipliers. Now games like Bonanza, White Rabbit and Extra Chili have hit that sweet spot in a bigger way than ever. These games usually make the player wait until the free spins round opens up where features like cascading wins tie in with progressive multipliers and re-triggers to create a burst of adrenaline-pumping big wins. The kind all big gamblers are waiting for.
The success of this format has driven these games to the top of the rankings for many online casinos and made other types of gambler sit up and take notice.
One group to whom these games will inevitably appeal is sports bettors.
By their nature, high variance slots are unpredictable but thrilling. They leave the player either crushed or elated. There can be long periods of lows, with no wins and a dwindling account balance, followed by a short, electric run of big wins. It’s take-no-prisoners stuff, and for some, it’s the kind of gambling experience that’s reminiscent of high risk, long odds betting on Accas or blindly backing your favourite team throughout the football season. We know that it rarely comes off, but like Leicester winning the title, or that ludicrous accumulator that actually paid out, the good times are really good!
There is currently a glut of these high variance games on the market. Not all are of such high quality, but here is a pick of three of the best from the last 12 months.
The Final Countdown by Big Time Gaming
The follow-up to the popular Danger! High Voltage uses an 80s stadium rock-anthem combined with a ‘cloning reels’ feature, ‘cloning wilds’ and massive multipliers to build tons of anticipation for gamblers looking to hit that elusive big win. The game has a maximum 888x multiplier in the ‘Heading for Venus’ round. Since its release, YouTube channels have been packed with videos showing just how big the payouts on The Final Countdown can get.
Genie Jackpots Megaways
by Blueprint
Since Blueprint licensed the Megaways
engine from Big Time Gaming a string of re-makes have been pushed out by their development team. Perhaps the best of the bunch is Genie Jackpots – a classic progressive slot getting the Megaways
treatment. Once again there are lots of free spins and multipliers, as well as the appearance of the genie himself to bring about big wins for players lucky enough to hit pay dirt.
Raging Rhino Megaways
by WMS
For high variance slots fans, Raging Rhino is a stone-cold classic. It’s 4,096 ways to win game mechanic has been copied many times since, but never bettered. Here, the game is locked into the Megaways
engine to give it a super-charged feel with even more free spins and those all-important multipliers, as well as rumoured top payouts well in excess of 10,000x the player’s stake per spin.
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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MioMedia Affiliates continue to stand at the forefront of iGaming innovation, bringing together top-performing brands and world-class affiliate partnerships. As MyEmpire enters a new era with its refreshed look and features, MioMedia Affiliates celebrates the brand’s dedication to excellence, creativity, and pursuit of entertainment that both inspires and rewards.
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Readers will learn what to expect from:
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- Advances in AI, cybersecurity, biometric KYC, and deepfake detection.
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“The report brings together the key takeaways from our business analytical research and the voices of industry experts who observe market dynamics every single day. Their perspectives give this report its depth and authenticity. At Slotegrator, we value partnership and collaboration above all — this is what allows us to capture the real pulse of the iGaming industry. This document gives companies a valuable head start as they prepare for next year’s shifts,” adds Svetlana Kirichenko, head of marketing at Slotegrator.
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- Signed Luka Modrić (football legend and AC Milan player) jersey
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue
- Ray-Ban | Meta Wayfarer smart glasses
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
To try their luck in the gift auction, SiGMA Rome participants must visit the Boomerang Partners booth on November 4th and 5th and perform various tasks. For completing them, they will receive special chips of different denominations. The more chips they have, the higher their chances of winning in the auction. Details can be obtained from the hostess at the booth.
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Come to the Boomerang Partners booth, complete simple tasks, get chips, and participate in the gift auction. Extra pleasant surprises are possible. Read the full terms and conditions on the Boomerang Partners website.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. The agency launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.
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