White Hat Studios, a ‘House of Brands‘ in the US iGaming market, has unveiled its content roadmap focused on franchises for 2026 with the main attention being the ongoing growth of top Kong game series.
Game franchises remain a main driver of growth in the US iGaming market through leveraging the familiar player base and well-known IP for immediate player engagement.
Heading the 2026 Kong lineup is the football-in-mind slot Kong Even Bigger Balls Jackpot Royale Express, which will be released just before the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Such a launch is expected to generate a cross-selling opportunity for US operators who will be associated with one of the most popular and widely-viewed sporting events globally.
The original game series is already loaded with popular and lovable characters like Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus that is ranked #4 in Eilers & Krejcik’s New Top Slots report for December and they will be releasing new titles to the US market. One such title is 4 Even Bigger Bananas Jackpot Royale Express, which marks the first time the franchise is on White Hat Studios Quickfire progressive jackpot network.
As the provider keeps focusing on the content strategy, Kong series will be included in a broader Amplify Franchises lineup constituting the Amplify Suite. The Amplify Suite, due to go live shortly, will combine White Hat Studios’ custom, jackpot, and franchise games, advanced operational support, and data-driven insights.
White Hat Studios has secured a strong position among the top game series developers in the US market. Their award-winning 7s Fire Blitz brand is a proof of their expertise in producing impactful franchises that are designed to be evergreen and the heightened focus on Kong perfectly fits this.
Armen Tatarevic, VP Gaming at White Hat Studios, said:
Franchises remain a core pillar of the White Hat Studios content strategy, allowing us to build on popular themes and features to deliver sustained player engagement for our partners. We have only scratched the surface of what the Kong game family can achieve in the US. With strong traction already generated, our focus will shift to meaningful IP expansion that gives operators a diverse range of titles aligned with player interests.
