Microgaming

Company Overview
Microgaming is one of the leading online casino software providers and is known in the market as being the producer of cutting edge and innovative software on a continuous basis. The company was established in 1994 and is credited as setting up the first online casino. Headquartered in the Isle of Man , Microgaming is a privately owned company which employs some of the greatest experts in the gaming market. Their flexible corporate structure helps the company adapt quickly and seamlessly to the ever changing, dynamic remote gaming industry.

Microgaming is the energy and force behind over 120 casinos and 40 poker rooms and their software powers the world’s biggest poker and progressive jackpot networks. The poker network allows players from around the globe to battle it out on a daily basis and the hottest tournaments are always available. Microgaming’s Progressive Jackpot Network provides the greatest progressive jackpot packages to all the casinos powered by their software. With 20 progressive games on offer, and a record of having paid out over $200 million in prizes, players know that there is power behind progressives.

Microgaming's Software
Microgaming’s brilliant development team is the brains behind over 300 casino and poker games. The software company also powers non-traditional casino games such as bingo and mahjong. Microgaming’s software is available on over 120 casinos and more than 40 poker rooms, allowing players from all over the world to capture the magic of their top quality games. Land based gaming and mobile gaming platforms are also part of Microgaming’s impressive repertoire.

Casino Software

1. Download Software: Viper Software is the brand name given to Microgaming’s front-end software which is downloadable at every online casino powered by Microgaming. Viper offers an interface with amazing graphics used for lobbies and games. Viper allows players to select their levels of play and the expert mode gears the games towards professional strategy levels and faster moving play action. Each casino receives a unique branding and is guaranteed a selection of new games on a monthly basis. Viper presents user-friendly casino navigation and a wide, yet fast, selection of games, while promising a personalized gaming experience for each and every player. Some of Viper’s classic and favorite games available include Thunderstruck, the 5-reel, 9-payline video slot with three ways to play and win; Big Kahuna; 3-Card Poker; Aces and Faces; 10-Player Power Poker; Bonus Blackjack and Tomb Raider™. Click for Microgaming Casinos.



2. Web-Based Software: Microgaming also offers quality software and games in a non-download format which means that players can begin play as soon as they hit the casino. The non-download games load up quickly, even on PCs with low bandwidths, giving players the choice of whether to download or not. Some of the greatest gaming options are available in this format including Advanced Slots, Progressive Slots and Table Games. The games are also with both AutoPlay and LiveDealer options. Bi-monthly updates mean that Microgaming clients are kept on top of the latest developments in the market, while the full localization of the products provides translations into several languages. The web-based software is also vector based, which means that the screen size of the casino can be adapted to suit a player’s individual needs. In addition, free games are readily available at just one click of the mouse.



3. Other Software: For those players who miss the human interaction of a land-based casino, Microgaming has developed LiveDealer. Moving away from reliance on random-number generator, LiveDealer allows cards to be shuffled and dealt from a card shoe in real time from a dealer. Players are given the option of placing a bet while watching the live video feed. At the moment, Microgaming is offering Live Dealer for the game of baccarat, but more games are in the pipeline. Microgaming also presents casino tournaments for multiplayer blackjack and slot games.

Poker Software
Microgaming’s download poker software is available on over 40 poker rooms which are part of Microgaming’s Poker Network. When players choose to use Microgaming’s poker software they are exposed to some of the best software features around.

• Player statistics are tracked on their own computer, allowing the ability to analyze one’s game plan and to improve one’s strategy.



• Players are able to keep track of the pot and the number of players present at each phase of a hand, helping the player make important and decisive moves of play.



• The Quick Search function helps players find games quickly and effortlessly, and the useful search options such as buy-in, pot size, players and limits help the player define the exact type of game they are looking for.



• Novice players will find poker tables at very low limits, starting from $.025 and $0.50, which are perfect for those trying to find their way around a poker room for the first time.

Poker software is also available in a web-based format, allowing players to move straight onto the poker table after selecting the Microgaming casino of their choice. The games load quickly, irrespective of the player’s bandwidth and players are presented with the latest version every time they connect to the casino. The hottest special offers, up-to-date features and marketing promotions are made available to the player with every connection and the top customer support is on stand-by to assist players.

Microgaming offers software for all of the most popular versions of poker, including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, Five-Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo and Five Card Draw. Casinos which offer Microgaming’s poker platform will also present players with the choice of blackjack, roulette, video poker, slot games and other exciting casino games. With player convenience at the forefront, these games can be played from the same account and e-wallet as the poker games.

Microgaming is continuously updating its security settings to fight the dishonest act of collusion, whereby players share information and help each other win. Microgaming’s fraud detection and prevention experience has helped develop collusion detection software which analyzes player’s hands and picks up any suspicious or erratic play. By creating a more secure and honest poker platform, all players benefit greatly. Click for a list of poker rooms in the Microgaming Poker Network.

Network Gaming
Microgaming prides itself on powering the world’s leading poker and progressive networks:

• Poker Network: Microgaming’s poker network merges players from around the world and allows them to play against each other at a very wide selection of card rooms. The network features an action-packed tournament schedule and players will never find themselves short of a relevant poker table.

The most popular forms of poker are available on a permanent basis and the poker rooms never close. With 24/7 action, players will be able to locate a game at their required level and bankroll limit. Top grade software on the largest poker network in the world brings players together in one unique online poker community.

Tournament action is what makes these poker rooms tick, and Microgaming does not let its players down. There are daily, weekly and monthly tournaments at a wide range of card rooms which offer sit and gos, guarantees and free-roll contests. The card rooms also know the importance of vying for seats in the world-class land-based tournaments and satellite tournaments are always available, with lucky players winning full packages and entrance into these great tournaments.

Poker rooms powered by Microgaming also present their players with exciting promotions brought to them by the software provider. These include Extreme Stack which is a sit and go, fast paced poker tournament; Bad Beat which offers jackpots and bonuses on four-of-a-kind or better and Magic Hand which is a randomly drawn bonus prize on players’ poker hands.

• Progressive Jackpot Network: The word ‘jackpot’ always has a magical ring to it and players love nothing more than vying for a superb progressive jackpot. Microgaming does not disappoint its clients and offers the biggest, highest paying and most popular jackpot network available. Microgaming’s jackpot network is available on all of its participating casinos and players can watch the jackpots’ prizes swell by the minute.

Microgaming has created over 9 millionaires and has paid out a whopping $200,000,000 in jackpot money to more than 6,000 players world-wide. Some of Microgaming’s famous progressive games include the following:

Mega Moolah: A progressive jackpot video slot 5 reel, 25 payline multiple coin game.
Major Millions: Available in either the MegaSpin, 5-reel video slot, and the original 3-reel slot.
Roulette Royale: A game of chance based on roulette awarding bonus prizes every time a player repeats a number.
King Cashalot: A medieval themed progressive slot game with five reels and 9 paylines.
Poker Ride: A new Microgaming addition combing the thrills of poker with a progressive jackpot.
Tunzamunni: A nickel progressive reel slot with a tribal treasure theme.
Jackpot Deuces: A unique video poker game featuring wild deuces.

Additional Software

• Bingo is a new addition to the Microgaming family of games. Microgaming bingo is powered by BingoTek software. Bingo is a classic game that has managed to maintain a squeaky clean image. Millions of people who have enjoyed playing bingo over the years can now experience the same thrills in an online form. Bingo software is available to Microgaming casinos as an additional element to their gaming platform, and is available in two versions – 75 Ball Bingo for the American market and 90 Ball Bingo for the European market. Click for a list of bingo rooms in the Microgaming Bingo Network.

• Mahjong is a popular game of Asian origin and is often equated with American rummy. Microgaming offers its casino clients the option of adding mahjong into their list of games and is targeted mainly to the Asian market segment.

The Future is Mobile
The latest and hottest trend in the industry at the moment is mobile gambling – gaming devices that can be used anywhere and at anytime and which can be held in one’s hand. Microgaming, as a continual trendsetter and developer of cutting-edge technology games, has been in tune with this niche of the gaming market since its inception and has developed a couple of products for the mobile gaming market.

GameWire is Microgaming’s mobile gaming solution which offers wireless gambling. It brings the best features of the casino right to a player’s mobile phone offering unique progressive jackpot games, graphic rich games, state of the art security settings and up-to-date account details. GameWire software is supported on most mobile phones.

Conclusion
Microgaming is without a doubt one of the major leaders in the development of top quality software, using cutting edge technology. With over 120 casinos and 40 poker rooms making up the Microgaming family, players are sure to find their favorite Microgaming games at the leading casinos they select to play on.

Microgaming’s unchallenged poker and jackpot networks are also an amazing feature of the software provider. These networks provide players with the opportunity to join up with millions of people around the world who share their passion for top quality poker or extremely thrilling jackpot slots.