A joint report by Blask and BGaming, released on 11 August, ranked the most widely distributed football‑themed casino games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. BGaming was the only iGaming provider with two titles inside the top 10. The ranking tracks brand reach across operator lobbies worldwide.
Double entry
Penalty Duel with Júlio César finished seventh and was available across 262 brands, while Lucky Pack 2026 Cup took tenth with a presence on 212 brands. The two releases represent distinct categories. Penalty Duel is an instant‑win game created with former Brazil goalkeeper Júlio César, and it originally launched exclusively on Betano before expanding to wider distribution. Lucky Pack 2026 Cup is a traditional slot that captures the tournament spirit through a classic format. Together, they gave BGaming a unique dual presence in a list that otherwise featured only one title per provider.
Tournament performance
Following its exclusive debut on Betano, Penalty Duel with Júlio César rose from 135th to seventh in its category and entered the operator’s top five main casino lobby. BGaming’s own data for that title shows gross gaming revenue climbing 163% and the number of bets growing 150% during the tournament. The overall top‑10 list included slots, instant‑win games, a crash title, and a live casino game, underscoring the variety of formats that draw player attention alongside major football events.
Julia Alekseeva, CPO at BGaming, said
Penalty Duel with Júlio César helped us attract the attention of leading Brazilian operators, while Lucky Pack 2026 Cup allowed us to reach a different audience through a classic slot format.
Having both titles in the global top 10 confirms the potential of using different mechanics in sports-themed content.”
