Scruffy Duck Leads May Slot Surge on bet365 Charts

Dr. Annelies De Vos · 2026-06-16

If you thought you knew what players want, think again. May's bet365 slot charts just flipped the script, and honestly, it's pretty exciting to watch. ### The Big Picture: Slots Shaking Things Up Scruffy Duck by NetEnt came out of nowhere this May to snatch the number one spot in Pennsylvania. This 2017 slot, set in a quiet duck pond, was once dismissed by our reviewer as having "absolutely no chance of raising the adrenaline levels of its punters." But guess what? Its free spins bonus round and relaxed pace hit a chord with players. It's a reminder that sometimes, less is more. Across the US and Canada, the charts saw classic jewel and fishing-themed slots storm upward in Michigan, New Jersey, and Ontario. In the UK, Inspired Gaming's Gold Cash Freespins held its top spot, but Playtech's Age of the Gods: God of Storms is breathing down its neck, climbing 27 places to third in May. ### Why bet365 Publishes These Charts bet365 runs a portfolio of over 7,500 slots across 20 markets. Every month, they release their Games Rankings and Gaming Update to spot player preferences and shape their slots strategy. For developers like NetEnt and players alike, these leaderboards offer instant insight into what's trending. ### US and Canada: Old and New Slots Clash Pennsylvania's May charts were full of surprises. Alongside Scruffy Duck, older slots made a comeback: - IGT's Lucky Larry's Lobstermania 2 (2016) debuted at sixth - NextGen's Mad Mad Monkey (even older) landed at ninth - Atomic Slot Labs' Thunder Blitz (2025) added modern balance, debuting at fifth New Jersey saw American Gaming System's Liberty Diamond, a 3x3 jewel-themed slot with 94% RTP and a 5,000x max win, climb 25 places to second. Reelplay's Hypernova Megaways moved up to fifth in New Jersey and took first in Michigan. In Ontario, Canada's love for nature shone through. Pragmatic Play's Big Bass Halloween 3 went straight to number one, while Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe jumped 23 spots to fifth. Bigger Bass Splash also rose four places. ### Europe's Steady Shifts Over in Europe, Play'n Go's Legacy of Dead reclaimed its throne as Germany's favorite slot in May. It had been knocked off by Gamomat's Royal Seven XXL in April, which dropped from first to seventh. ### One to Watch: Volcanic Fortune A slot catching everyone's eye is Volcanic Fortune by Snowborn Games. Released just last month, this Hawaii-Pacific Tiki culture-themed slot offers a max win of 6,250x, medium volatility, and up to 96% RTP. It was the only new entry in the UK's top ten for May and went straight to fourth in Spain. bet365 said they'll keep watching it in June "to see if big wins continue to erupt for our players." ### What This Means for Players These shifts show that player tastes can change fast. Whether you're into relaxing duck ponds or explosive volcanoes, there's something in bet365's massive library for you. Keep an eye on these trends—they might just lead you to your next favorite slot.