Microgaming Software Systems Ltd is a privately held Isle of Man based software development company which claims to have released the first genuine online casino in 1994.[1][2] The company is one of the leading software providers to the online gambling industry, with just under 100 casinos listed on its website.[3] Online casino operators such as the Carmen Media Group, Fortune Lounge Group, Ladbrokes, 32Red, and The Palace Group are among those who use Microgaming's software.
The standard online casino powered by Microgaming has over four hundred games including slots,[4] video poker,[5] blackjack and roulette.[6] Microgaming offers Flying Circus, Bomber Girls, Ho Ho Ho, Age of Discovery, and Boogie Monster slot games. Microgaming provides its casino games in download or Flash version. The company is also the power behind a number of progressive jackpots through their interlinked network of casino operators. Some of these games are developed by Derivco.
For online poker there is the Microgaming Poker Network, powered by Microgaming. Formerly known as Prima Poker, the software allows players to play multiplayer poker games such as Texas hold 'em and five and seven card stud poker against real people in real-time[7] In February 2009 the Microgaming Poker Network partnered with Ladbrokes Poker.[8] In September 2010 Prima Networks Limited powered by Microgaming announced the launch of the French online poker network through a joint venture with 888 Holdings plc.[9][10]
In late February 2008, Microgaming licensee Tusk Investment Corporation Limited went into liquidation, leaving all players who had funds in those rooms to claim as unsecured creditors in the liquidation.[11] A liquidation report, available online, indicates that players will recover some monies.[12] In August 2009 licensees, Eurolinx and BetonBet, which were owned by Linx Media Group, went into liquidation.[13]
In May 2009 Microgaming announced the biggest ever online casino win through progressive slot Mega Moolah, with the winner taking away €6,374,434,[14] making this win the largest online casino payout in history [15]
Sep 2011 the Microgaming Corporate Website[16] has had a major refresh.