Aristocrat grows Lightning Link in North America with Tiki Fire game launch

• After the successful launch of Lightning Link in North American jurisdictions, Aristocrat announced the deployment of a new game called Tiki Fire
• The game represents the online equivalent of the company’s hit land-based title
• Dylan Slaney, Aristocrat Interactive’s CEO, shares his excitement

The recent debut of Aristocrat’s fan-favorite Lightning Link slot brand with online casinos across North America was a resounding success.

Building on the positive momentum, now, the company confirmed it is expanding the Lightning Link online offering with the addition of a new title called Tiki Fire.

Tiki Fire to reach new players in the U.S. and Canada

On Thursday, Aristocrat Interactive, the online RMG division of Aristocrat, confirmed the expansion of Lightning Link with the launch of the new game for leading iGaming platforms across North America.

Previously, the company recorded significant success with the delivery of its popular Lightning Link franchise and the launch of the title High Stakes.

Aristocrat Interactive revealed in a press release that the success of Lightning Link High Stakes was recognized in the August 2026 Eilers Fantini U.S. Online Game Performance Report & Eilers Fantini Canada Online Game Performance Report.

Per those reports, in the U.S., the game debuted at #3 in both the NEW Overall and NEW Slots segments, while climbing to #4 in the Top Game Ranks - Overall.

Equally as important, in Canada, Lightning Link High Stakes debuted at the top #1 spot in both the NEW Overall and NEW Slots segments.

The game brings fan-favorite and rewarding features

Following the success of Lightning Link High Stakes in the U.S. and Canada, players can now enjoy a thrilling Polynesian paradise with Tiki Fire.

The game is part of the Lightning Link family and represents the online equivalent of the player-favorite land-based casino game.

Tapping into Tiki Fire, players can access Cash-on-Reels, Hold & Spin jackpot action, bonus prizes, free games with big symbols and other rewarding and engaging features.

Dylan Slaney, Aristocrat Interactive’s CEO, spoke with excitement about the latest expansion of the Lightning Link franchise.

"When we launched Lightning Link in July, we conducted a full-scale network rollout in all regulated Canadian provinces and U.S. states, supported by the industry's largest operators," he said.

Moreover, Slaney pointed out: "We are moving with pace to expand this global icon, and the release of Tiki Fire is the next step in delivering a world-class omni-channel experience to players."

The executive also pointed to the worldwide fame of Tiki Fire.

Last but not least, Slaney explained that the delivery of the newest Lightning Link title to leading iGaming platforms in the region reaffirms Aristocrat’s dedication to providing world-class gaming experiences and supplying its portfolio of iGaming partners with the best content.

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