Pokies are hands-down the most popular games at any casino, whether it is land-based or online. Originally included in casinos simply as time fillers, they have become popular in their own right and the majority of games now available at any casino are pokies. As sports have grown in popularity and sports betting has taken off, these two gambling areas have begun to merge and software providers have been developing sports-related pokies games – much to punters delight.

The Attraction of Sports-Themed Pokies

Pokies are simple games to play. They have straightforward rules and can be played just by placing a bet and clicking a button. This is appealing to many casino players, as is the fact that they are random games, giving all players an equal chance of winning.
Sports fans who are looking for a way to enjoy their favourite sport through a simple and easy betting experience with chances to win with no need for skill, will find their needs met by sports-themed pokies games. The features will differ between games, but typically include wild symbols that substitute to create winning combinations, scatter symbols that pay out even when they don't land on an active payline, re-spins, free spins, multipliers that multiply winning payouts and bonus feature games.
In the case of sports-themed pokies, these bonus features are often theme related and will have you playing for goals, backing winning teams or collecting cards of famous players. It's a whole new way to enjoy your favourite sport.

Popular Sports-Themed Pokies

Some of the top software providers in the industry have developed sports-themed pokies games, which can be played as free pokies or for real money and there are options to suit fans of any sport.
Industry-leader Microgaming has developed Rugby Stars, a rugby-themed game that rugby fans will love for the symbols of players and equipment, as well as the theme-related bonus feature. Those who prefer the game of soccer can enjoy Shoot! from Microgaming, which offers collectable cards, or there's Champions Cup from NetEnt, allowing you to celebrate and enjoy the Euro Championship whenever you like.
Otherwise, Basketbull was developed by RTG to suit basketball fans, while Golden Glove from RTG and Hot Shot from Microgaming have a baseball theme. Horse racing is a popular sport for betting, and is now a popular slots choice too, with Microgaming has released two horse racing-themed games, First Past the Post and Sure Win, while NetEnt has released Champion of the Track for their horse racing fans. A Day at the Derby is also a horse racing-themed game from Rival Gaming.
For other, non-living movement-themed games, Good to Go is a car racing-themed game from Microgaming, while Pedal Power is a cycling themed game. Golf games, cricket games, tennis, hockey, ice hockey and many more sports are represented in these sports-themed pokies games created by the big developers.

Choosing Your Game

There are games based on just about any sport you can imagine and you can choose your game according to the type of sport or according to the features the game offers.
Enjoy the graphics and setting of the game, the sounds (such as fans cheering) and the many winning opportunities that are available – you'll be sure to have a great time.