Microgaming

Almost everyone who's ever played an online gambling game knows the name Microgaming. This industry leader is one of the most respected and popular software developers online, and their digital gaming systems lead the league in innovation and appeal. Microgaming was established in 1994 and claims to be the oldest supplier of online casino systems in operation. The brand went through many different variations of their software over the first few years, but it wasn't until Microgaming Viper was released in 2002 that they really took hold of the industry. Viper has evolved into the standard of excellence in casino gaming that other companies attempt to imitate.

This unique Viper software is certainly the most efficient solution ever offered up by Microgaming. Not only is Viper's gaming selection exponentially larger than other Microgaming predecessors, but the security features and overall functionality of the Viper gaming collection is vastly superior to previous versions. Viper offers what they refer to as “high impact” games, meaning a virtual realism that brings graphics to life. The games are also able to function close to live games in terms of randomness and odds. Even the sounds of Viper are closer to on-location casino games than other companies' software solutions.

Two unique aspects of Microgaming center on social networking, more or less. With Microgaming's Poker Network, thousands upon thousands of poker players are able to access the same network through different websites simultaneously. This means that, instead of each poker room acting independently, they all act as one large room from one large network. This helps ensure that players remain safe from cheaters and hackers, and it also helps bring a larger sense of realism to the poker tables. The Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Network works in relatively the same manner. Players on multiple sites are accessing the same slot progressive slot machines. This drives the jackpots up into the millions on occasion. To date, over 14 individuals have won over one million dollars and Microgaming slots have paid out over 280 million.

Microgaming does place a strong focus on security and ongoing support to make sure their software solutions run smoothly, regardless of where they're located. With Microgaming's service, site owners have access to various business development features, constant upgrades to the Viper platform, ongoing system maintenance, training and support, and also an opportunity to partake in partnership conferences with the brand. Apart from their unique support and ironclad security features, Microgaming also offers a range of features that players and owners can take advantage of in order to keep track of their gaming. PlayCheck is a feature that enables owners to get an instant overview of their players' activity. CashCheck is a player-friendly feature, allowing an individual player to see if they're up or down by checking their payouts. Payout percentage and game reports are also offered, so any casino can see how much it is paying out.

There are plenty of games available on the Microgaming platform, and their software can be found at over 120 casinos and 40 poker rooms online. With over 400 games available, Microgaming offers a wide array of blackjack, roulette, craps, sic bo, baccarat, stud, red dog, video poker, and one of the biggest collections of slot machines in the industry, including progressive machines.