Revenue from social gaming across the U.S. grew more than 18 percent year-on-year for the first quarter of 2018, to $1.27 billion. According to an investor note from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, the market, which continues to be dominated by Playtika, with its five titles including Slotomania, WSOP and CZR Casino, continues to dominate the market, which has benefited from play on mobile devices.
The report said mobile-device use—including smartphones and tablet PCs—was up more than 25 percent from a year ago.
Playtika, owned by Shanghai Giant Technologies, had total revenue of $348 million in the quarter. Aristocrat Technologies, which acquired social company Big Fish Games last year and operates the Heart of Vegas social gaming platform, was second in revenue, with $155.7 million for the quarter.
Other big performers included SG Digital, with $97.4 million.
