White Hat Studios has won the 2024 American Gambling Awards Golden Eagle trophy in the Gaming Product of the Year category for its popular Jackpot Royale.

The Gambling.com Group, producer of the American Gambling Awards, will host the winners, judges and other invited guests at an exclusive VIP dinner at Torrisi, an acclaimed Michelin Star (2023) restaurant in New York City on Nov. 21.

‘A Resounding Success’

White Hat Studios is a leading slot content and jackpot provider in North America. Earlier this year, the company celebrated its second anniversary of going live in the U.S.

As White Hat Studios notes on its website, Jackpot Royale is the North America version of the successful multi-game Jackpot King system, featuring three progressive jackpots with an expanding number of slots and full-house and scratch-cards games.

Jackpot Royale drives participation by offering players an opportunity to win one of three jackpots – Maxi (average $5,000), Major (average $25,000), and Jackpot Royale (average $175,000) – at random. In its first year, it was integrated into 30 games and paid $15.4 million in prizes to 950 U.S. players, according to a statement from White Hat Studios.

“Jackpot Royale has been a resounding success, both with players and operators,” the company said. “White Hat’s main objective is to create memorable gaming experiences, and with 950 players paid more than $15 million in jackpot prizes, the feature has certainly delivered.”

Supercharging The Player Experience

Andy Whitworth, White Hat Studios’ chief executive officer, said winning the Gaming Product of the Year award “is a testament to our commitment to creating memorable gaming experiences.”

“Jackpot Royale has truly transformed the player experience and delivered impressive results by combining thrilling jackpot opportunities with a self-sustaining model,” he said. “We are excited to continue integrating this innovative feature into new games, revitalizing existing titles and driving further engagement for our operator partners.”

Charles Gillespie, Gambling.com Group co-founder and chief executive officer, congratulated White Hat Studios for their “outstanding work” on Jackpot Royale.

“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,” Gillespie said. “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.”

Judges Selected Winners In 12 Categories

The Gambling.com Group’s annual American Gambling Awards highlight the top companies, products and executives in the regulated U.S. online gaming market. The awards were first presented in 2019. Winners receive a Golden Eagle trophy in recognition of their achievements in the industry.

This year’s winners were selected by a panel of 20 judges, including FanDuel CEO Amy Howe, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins.

Below are the 12 categories:

1. Online Casino of the Year
2. Gaming Product of the Year
3. Betting Product of the Year
4. Online Sportsbook of the Year
5. Platform Provider of the Year
6. Data Service Provider of the Year
7. Payment Service Provider of the Year
8. Responsible Gaming Award
9. Dealmaker of the Year
10.  Policymaker of the Year
11.  Regulator of the Year
12.  C-Suite Executive of the Year

For more information, visit www.gambling.com/us/awards.