There was a time when Facebook didn’t even allow slots on its gaming platform. Now, they are among the social network’s top-performing titles! This week, Facebook has named its Web Games of the year, and two online casino games have made the list. Hot Shot Casino from Scientific Games and Vegas Downtown Slots from Playtika are the two play-money gambling games that have ranked in Facebook’s Best of 2015 list.

Both games are social casinos that allow players to wager on pokies for free while interacting with their friends. Facebook recognised the great gaming experiences provided by both companies. A statement about Hot Shot Casino Slots reads: “Hot Shot Casino Slots features real-world franchises seen on the floors of the most popular casinos for an authentic experience”.

While Facebook says the following about Vegas Downtown Slots: “Another solid entry in the slots genre, Vegas Downtown has been a huge hit with hardcore slots players”. The developers are thrilled with the honours they have received. It certainly demonstrates that they have tapped into the social gaming market at exactly the right time.

"This recognition exemplifies our deep understanding of our players and the market," says Barry Cottl, Chief Executive Interactive at Scientific. "And it is a validation of Scientific Games' commitment to creating the best entertainment for players wherever they are — online, mobile or in the casino." Plenty of other non-casino titles made the list, including Best Fiends, Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff and Yahtzee with Buddies.

There are hundreds of games on Facebook’s gaming platform and over 450 million players who access them. So, the competition to become one of Facebook’s top performing web games is very steep. Facebook has also named its top mobile games. There are no casino-related titles on the list, so mobile social casino games developers have a ways to go before they can impress the Facebook gaming audience.

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Author George, has over 25+ years’ experience in the Pokies and Casinos industry throughout Australia and New Zealand. Loves to research new Pokies games on the block and follows announcements from top industry providers about their upcoming releases. As soon as a new interesting pokie game appears on his radar, George is there to check it out and give you the scoop before anyone else and tell you about all casino sites where can play the latest game. Before this gig, George worked as Pokie game tester, making him an ideal candidate for this genre of work. He is also an animal lover and a proud owner of three dogs.