Microgaming

The online gambling industry is a highly competitive one. Online casino operators are in a constant battle to attract and keep players. One of the best ways to do this, of course, is by providing games that players enjoy. And that's why you won't find an online casino worth its salt that doesn't feature titles from Microgaming. Truly one of the giants of the industry, this developer is a firm favourite with players and operators alike. Read on to find out why!

History of Microgaming

Microgaming claims to have opened the first ever online casino, and while I’ve never come across any definite proof of this, I, along with the rest of the world, tend to believe them. This basically makes them the Granddaddy of the online casino industry.

It seems, though, that the company decided early on that producing high-quality games and running an online casino was just too complicated. It decided to focus its energies on only one of these tasks, and we're all delighted that it chose the development side of things.

As the idea of online casinos started to take off, Microgaming realised that all these new sites would need high-quality, reliable games that would also help appeal to players. And this is exactly what they have been producing ever since. Now, it is one of the top names in the industry, with a bunch of awards under its belt to prove it.

The company became a firm favourite with many players not just because of the high quality of their games,  but also a well-deserved reputation for fairness. This was further enhanced in 2003 when Microgaming became one of the founding members of eCOGRA, an independent authority that tests gambling software and platforms for fairness.

Top Microgaming Games

The most famous of all Microgaming games has to be Mega Moolah. This is a progressive jackpot slot that’s available both online and in land-based venues. And it was in one of the latter that Jon Heywood, a lucky British squaddie, fed 25p into a Mega Moolah machine and walked away with a £13.2 million win, the largest ever on a slot. Which goes a long way to explaining why Mega Moolah has become one of the most played slots ever.

But Microgaming is far from a one-horse show and has a vast range of other popular slot titles to its credit. Some of my personal favourites at the moment are the Book of Oz, Joker Bombs, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire Megaways. And these are just this year's releases.

As well as slots, Microgaming produces a whole range of casino table games like blackjack and roulette. They also operate Live Dealer studios where players can get right into the action with actual human dealers thanks to high-quality live streaming technology.

Why Play Microgaming Games

High-quality production, generous RTP percentages, jackpots that range from very to insanely generous, the list of reasons to play Microgaming games just goes on and on. So whether you are into slots, table games or Live Dealer action, try them for yourself here at Gala Casino!