Animo Studios and Stake Deliver a Reimagined Live Casino Experience

The new Stake-exclusive title pushes roulette beyond its usual boundaries, relying on novelty and visual spectacle, rather than a reinvention of the rules

A new live casino release transforms the look and feel of online roulette. Animo Studios has rolled out City Roulette, an exclusive title for Stake. The title brings a gameshow-inspired presentation while providing a complete traditional table game experience. It allows players to interact with the game world beyond placing chips on a number, ushering in a new era of innovation for live casino gaming.

Animated Presenters Interact with the Game Space

While playing, each spin influences a simulated cityscape, triggering movement across the skyline. Lights, billboards, and buildings react to players’ actions, while multipliers appear within the environment rather than as simple overlays on the screen. Hosts are another notable feature. Instead of a dealer standing behind a table, animated characters guide players through the game.

Real presenters are translated into live, responsive characters. Each host has a distinct visual identity and unique interactions with the audience. Live casino games have traditionally required a human presenter to build trust. This new approach maintains this distinct human element but places it within a flexible animated setting where the character can interact with the game space.

Overall, City Roulette delivers players an experience somewhere between a game show and a livestream. Each round can activate enhanced payouts that reach up to 500 times the original stake, while the multiplier system adds an element of competitiveness. The boosts are not always constant, but when they do appear, they become the main attraction of the spin, drawing attention toward the chance of a larger hit.

The Technology Holds Significant Promise

Animo’s founder, Harley Fresh, presents the project as a proof of concept rather than a finished product. He notes that the system could support a broad selection of themes, characters, and even game formats, transforming a once-static experience into a constantly evolving system. Such flexibility and scalability could be invaluable for partners aiming to bolster their offerings.

“Stake City Roulette is an early example of our technology’s possibilities, blending real-time entertainment with technology that brings recognisable characters and interactive environments to life.”

Harley Fresh, Animo Studios founder

For Stake, the exclusivity brings significant appeal. The platform has anchored its identity around content that can’t be found anywhere else, and City Roulette fits neatly into that approach. Branding is woven directly into the environment, creating the impression that players are interacting with a self-contained world, rather than a neutral game table.

The launch also offers a glimpse into the future of live casino games. While past innovations have largely focused on side bets or enhanced payout structures, Animo Studios instead prioritizes presentation and interactivity. Whether this approach will gain momentum remains uncertain. However, the unique blend of live broadcasting and animated environments could redefine live casino gaming.