Total Online Casino Jackpots of 2009

Online gaming is alive and well in 2009. Of all the countries paying out massive jackpots winnings, it's the USA with over $50 million in payouts that is leading the charge.

The Top 5 Countries
The United States of America is firmly in pole position followed by Canada, France, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Over 9,000 winners have been paid out by these countries during the present year and approximately $100 million has changed hands from online casinos to their players.

The Next 5 Countries
Between positions 6 and 10, there are some notable online gaming heavyweights. These include: Greece, Australia, Germany, the Russian Federation and the surprise country - South Africa. As the sole big player on the African continent, South Africa's contribution to player payouts pales in comparison to the Top 5 countries, but is nonetheless significant for the region.

Countries 11 thru 15
The Scandinavian countries weigh in with Sweden at 11 and Denmark at 13. But it's the Netherlands and Japan that are welcome additions at positions 12 and 14 respectively. Swedish payouts surpass that of all of the rest of Europe by over €1 million (excluding various countries already in the Top 20).

The Final Four Countries
The last 4 countries in the Top 20 listing have paid out €8 million. That is 5 ½ times less than the USA alone.

USA Domination
The table reflects that the USA still dominates the list of total jackpots winnings per country, despite the UIGEA restrictions. Microgaming held on to top spot with 14 of the 20 most popular games in online casinos, while Playtech boasted a tally of 5 of the top 20 player-favorites.

The most frequently hit games include Thunderstruck and Roulette Mega Moolah is hands down the top game in terms of winnings throughout 2009.