Microgamming is a software development company that claims to have made the first real online casino in 1994. With 120 casinos powered by their software, Microgamming is one of the leading software providers in the gaming industry.
When you see that an online casino is powered by Microgamming you will know that casino has more than four hundred games. Those four hundred games will includes standard versions and variations of slots, video poker, blackjack and roulette; they are also able to power progressive jackpots for slots, blackjack and poker. You will also know that you have two versions of the casino available for play: a downloadable version and an instant flash version.
Microgamming also has a subsidiary known as Microgamming Poker Network. Their poker network allows of multiple players to play in real time environment against each other, rather than playing against a computer. Some of the poker games they make this available for are Texas Hold’em and Five Card Stud and Seven Card Stud.
When an online casino partners with Microgamming, they provide the online casino with a twenty four hour, seven days a week technical support hotline, ongoing system maintenance, constant feature upgrades, and ongoing research and development. For the staff of the online casino, Microgamming offers regular conferences, ongoing training and support and business development. And, of importance to players, they offer continuous new game releases.
The reason Microgamming goes to such lengths to train and upgrade and service any online casino that they power is because they are partners.
Software providers do not simply hand over their games to an online casino like a store does when you purchase a computer game. The provider and online casino have to work together to bring players the best online gaming experience possible.