Online Project Diary #2
One of the most important things with any online casino is picking the right mix of games. Here are the providers we’ve put on our short list:
Red Tiger – Launched in 2014 and has developed a team of the sharpest and most creative minds in iGaming. In a short space of time, Red Tiger has achieved worldwide recognition for its playable and fun video slot titles. The Red Tiger studio continues to add to its arsenal by employing the best graphic designers, statisticians and mathematicians and audio engineers. It also employs quality assurance (QA) professionals to monitor and enhance its suite of available games, as well as its newest slot releases that play more like games console titles than casino slot games! That means a seamless experience for you, the player.
NetEnt – Arguably the leading name in online gaming, NetEnt is responsible for some of the best slots, table games, and live dealer products in the business. The company itself launched in 1996 but its lineage stretches back to the sixties. With a legacy that straddles the live and online gaming sectors, it’s little wonder NetEnt shines brighter than almost every other developer out there. NetEnt is an industry big shot in every sense of the term. As you’d expect, slots form the bulk of its portfolio. However, the company’s team of 1,000+ employees are responsible for products that span the entire gaming spectrum. At the latest count, NetEnt has 200+ casino games within its library. That impressive stat is matched by the fact it’s licenced in multiple regions. Add to this a record of processing 44 billion gaming transactions per year, and it’s clear NetEnt is a major player. For those of you wanting some action, all of this is great news. Thanks to its experience in all areas of the industry, NetEnt is able to satisfy the needs of newbies and seasoned gamers alike.
Play’N GO – Going live in 2005, Play’n Go operates under the slogan “we are game” and, when it comes to slots, it really is. Based in Sweden, this company boasts one of the biggest and best collections of slots in the industry. However, what really separates Play’n Go from many of its peers is its mobility and flexibility. Backed by an impressive omni-channel service, this company’s games are available across all mediums, including live betting terminals.
Today, every slot, table game, video poker product and scratchcard from Play’n Go embraces the latest innovations. This ability to traverse mediums comes from the company’s history: when a group of developers and tech consultants got together in the late 90s, their mission was to create a company with its finger on the pulse.
In fact, Play’n Go doesn’t just have its finger on the pulse, it’s practically the heartbeat of the industry. By using the latest technology, the developers are able to create what they like to call “failsafe” products for all settings. All of this has helped the company win tons of awards. Most notable are its accolades for mobile software, mobile products and inventions such as the server-based gaming solution OMNY.
Pragmatic Play – If you like gaming on the go, Pragmatic Play has you covered. Branding itself as a mobile-focused developer, this company has been breaking new ground with its products since 2015. Indeed, from its base in Malta, Pragmatic Play has created an impressive range of live table games and bingo products that are not only certified as fair but excellent in all settings.
As part of its mission to become one of the world’s top casino software suppliers, Pragmatic Play has focused on flexibility. Like a contortionist, this means every game it offers can bend, reshape and fit the dimensions of any device, including mobiles. In fact, to ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the Pragmatic Play experience, every game is browser-based and downloadable. What does this mean for you? Well, it means you can play at your leisure in a way that suits you.
Amatic – Austrian based company Amatic have been creating slots and other casino games and selling them to European casinos since 1993, and recent deals have allowed the company to expand their share of UK and Irish markets. This was made possible by the original founder’s, Mr. R. Bauer’s, many years of experience in the innovative and cutting-edge casino and gaming business, and its ethos to provide top-quality services and games that incorporate the latest technology and international standards. Fans of Novomatic slot games will recognize many of the graphics and features found in Amatic’s games. This is because they are an offshoot of Novomatic, hence why there are many similarities found among the game suites. EGT are yet another popular slot maker that is a spinoff of the Novomatic company. This provider has recently started offering some of their games to a host of online casinos. They continue to create innovative, fun games that can be played on several devices including desktop and mobile.
Ainsworth – If you have played slots by Aristocrat before, then Ainsworth games will have an air of familiarity. The link is that the owner and chairman of Ainsworth is one Len Ainsworth – who founded Aristocrat back in 1953 and was instrumental in growing that company into the world’s second biggest slot maker. Distinctive sounds, playing card symbols even the feel of the games are distinctively influenced by Len Ainsworth. For me, these games are better produced than the Aristocrat ones, with better graphics and animations. Ainsworth focused on live slots for many years, and now operate in casinos in many jurisdictions including the US. Their online games have a live feel to them. This can be a big positive for players trying to recreate that live casino experience. If you are used to the intensive in-reel features and elaborate bonus rounds of online slots, the Ainsworth games can feel a little simple in comparison.
EGT – In September 2008, EGT’s rapid expansion saw them invest in a purpose-built facility that could cope with all their administrative and manufacturing demands, where they employ 830 staff. This expansion followed the company’s penetration of European Union Markets after Bulgaria where granted access in 2007. Since then they have continued to penetrate more global markets including Asia and America. More recently, the company has announced that EGT products have broken into France, Panama, South Africa, and the Caribbean, with plenty more global destinations in the pipeline. Types of EGT Games EGT games are played in more than 60 countries around the world, and these are spread over the five continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America. You might be familiar with EGT slots, but the company’s product portfolio is very vast and includes video slot games, jackpot systems, gaming machines, electronic roulettes, mobile gaming platforms, mobile play-station, and semi-electronic Blackjack tables, as well as a wide range of gaming accessories.