MICROGAMING

 

Microgaming Software Systems, Ltd. is a company that develops and licenses software for the web-based casino industry. This organization supplies gaming solutions to more than 200 licensees spread across 120 online casinos and 40 online poker rooms. In addition, Micrograming also powers mobile gaming, network gaming, mahjong, bingo, and land based casinos.

Microgaming was founded in 1994 and has headquarters in both the United Kingdom and on the Isle of Man. Online gambling is completely regulated by the UK Gambling Commission in this part of the world. Numerous casino licensees of Microgaming are located in Gibraltar and Malta, although others are found in jurisdictions across the globe. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission regulates the majority of said licensees.

Microgaming is a privately-held business and therefore is not publicly traded. Executives of this software manufacturer have elected to provide its online casino operators with the decision of whether or not to permit players from the United States. This is in relation to the ever-changing laws that surround the legalities of American players and online financial transactions with Internet-based casinos. However, those eleven states that legally forbid online gaming are strictly prohibited by all Microgaming casinos.

In addition to its provision of gaming software, Microgaming is also a co-founder of eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). This is an independent authority that regulates those standards of the online gaming industry. Casino operators are monitored by this organization to ensure they act responsibly and provide customers with fair treatment. Microgaming also co-founded and maintains membership in the IGC (Interactive Gaming Council). This group is committed to continually improving the gaming industry.

 

Best Microgaming Casinos

 

 

Casinos Powered by Microgaming

 

Ladbrokes is among those multiple online casinos that operate Microgaming software. This gaming company features online betting in multiple sporting events, various arcade games and scratch cards, poker games and tournaments, and bingo. Ladbrokes also boasts 460 casino games as well as online Backgammon. Ladbrokes's interactive services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

Games

 

Microgaming's product portfolio includes more than 400 casino games provided in 20 different languages, including English, German, Spanish, Japanese, French, Chinese, and Korean. This company's portfolio is considered to be one of the largest among developers of gaming software; its collection of games continues to grow as Microgaming reportedly releases an average of four games every month.

Microgaming's online slots that range from 3 to 45 paylines comprise more than half of its total assortment. Several of the most popular of these slots among gamers are Thunderstruck, Pub Fruity, Major Millions, and Lara Croft's Tomb Raider. In addition to its online slots, Microgaming also offers players such options as video poker, craps, Keno, Roulette, and various versions of Blackjack.

Players that frequent those casinos powered by Micrograming are favored with both downloadable and Flash versions. Select games are available in Flash mode. A number of casinos supported by Microgaming software further provide a gaming platform that is compatible with mobile phones. Such games within this package include Roulette, 3-Card Poker, Keno, and three progressive jackpot games.

The Progressive Jackpot Network featured by Microgaming has paid out some $280 million to more than 7,200 winners. Thirteen jackpot games, including Deuces Wild video poker, Roulette, Jacks or Better, and Blackjack are inclusive of this network. Several progressive online slots round out the jackpot games, including Mega Moolah and Major Millions.
Prima Poker is another innovation of Microgaming software solutions. This online poker network is comprised of thousands of players who unite in multiple card rooms. Various styles of play meet multiple tournaments, Sit and Go events, and single and multi-table formats. Individuals who do not speak English are afforded the opportunity to play at non-English approved tables.

 

Back Office Services

 

Microgaming provides its casino operators with a number of support services to ensure high-quality gaming experiences are enjoyed by all players. Among such services is a tight-knit security system implemented to protect daily moneys exchanged between the casino and its players. The software featured by Microgaming also allows casino operators to monitor customers' game play tendencies. This provides verifiable data that serves as the premise for all enhancements or changes incurred by each casino.

Casino operators can customize their venues to meet the demands of players provided said changes do not compromise the integrity of Microgaming. Moreover, Microgaming continually updates its casino software so technical and security problems are deterred. The Training Academy powered by Microgaming is an educational facility whereby all of the company's casino operators are provided the skills and knowledge to support their operations. Operator Conferences also are facilitated by Microgaming in which ongoing support and training are provided. In addition, Microgaming operates a technical support hotline that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

Unique Features

 

One quality that lends to Microgaming distinction among other online gaming software manufacturers is its ability to service land-based casinos. This software, called Betstone, enables casino operators to establish machines that network to each other in a manner similar to online versions. Betstone comes in two bundles that can either operate those machines of the casino operators, or on individual machines that run Microgaming products. In accordance with all Microgaming software and platforms, Betstone is available worldwide.

Viper is another software program developed by Microgaming. This is a unique interface that permits players to interact with a casino powered by Microgaming. Viper enables players to customize their skill level so games are even more enjoyable. Viper powers approximately 300 different games from the Microgaming total portfolio. The intent of this software is to provide players with a lifelike experience when gaming online.

LiveDealer is a third definitive feature of Microgaming's software. This system streams live video broadcasts from webcams to online players. Interaction between actual casino dealers and online players is thusly facilitated. In this manner, online gamers can actually play casino card games.