The First and Oldest Casino Software Developers

What Are the Oldest iGaming Providers?
If you are newly venturing
into the online gambling or iGaming arena, one of the first things you will
learn is how important the iGaming provider or online casino software provider
is. Among the most dominating names you will find Microgaming, NetEnt, and
Play’n Go, which are some of the oldest casino software and online slots
providers. If you are interested in the history of the Internet-based gaming,
here are some of the stalwarts that have defined the industry.
The 1994 launch of
Microgaming's gambling software, which was secured with software created by
online security software provider CryptoLogic, revolutionized the new wave of
online gambling.
The idea of issuing gaming
licenses to online casinos was originally suggested when the Free Trade &
Processing Act was passed, which ushered in a sizable pool of investors and
gambling organizations, also known as the iGaming industry.
Even though the digital
casinos of today are hardly recognizable from those that existed in the early
days of iGaming, by the end of the 1990s, safe, secure, and entertaining
real-money online gambling was prevalent.
Software
Provider Country Year of Establishment Best Products Microgaming
Isle of Man
1994
Mega Moolah slot
game, VR roulette, Microgaming Poker Network
NetEnt
Sweden
1996
Slot games like
Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest, pooled jackpot slot, Mega Fortune
Cryptologic / Amaya
Ireland/Canada
1995
Marvel Slots
Betsoft
Malta
2006
3D Slots
Hundreds of businesses today
provide feature-rich, highly graphic games and advanced gaming mechanics for
online casinos, but the oldest ones continue to rule the market because they
were the forerunners in the industry.
Only a small number of
casinos use proprietary software, but the majority use software developed by
specialized gaming companies that produce games with more elaborate and unique
bonuses, themes, and gameplay and are easier to access thanks to HTML-based
no-download web gaming.
The only software developer
that could say “We launched the first true online casino software,"
Microgaming is usually the first name that iGaming enthusiasts come across when
they enter a gambling arena, anywhere in the world.
The company’s reputation for
excellence is still unparalleled in the iGaming industry. Microgaming’s
progressive slot Mega Moolah holds a Guinness World Record for paying out a
$6,374,434 jackpot, which is still the world’s largest casino payout ever won.
But that is not all; Microgaming’s VR roulette, launched in 2016, is another
milestone. The Microgaming Poker Network (MPN), which was once the largest
poker room in the world, was shut down in 2020, but the cash games,
tournaments, and special promotions are still there.
Being one of the oldest
iGaming suppliers in the history of online casinos, if there is one thing that
could compete with the calibre of Microgaming’s record-breaking Mega Moolah
jackpot slot, it has to be NetEnt's Mega Fortune Dreams.
Although Microgaming holds
the Guinness World Record for the biggest casino payout ever, NetEnt has
featured four multi-million-dollar jackpots over the years and is one of the
strongest pillars of the iGaming industry.
NetEnt has the finest design
quality and most engaging game mechanisms, as well as the largest number of
slots with the highest return-to-player (RTP) rating. NetEnt lives up to its
promise of providing better gaming through experience and a winning approach.
NetEnt released one of the
first tumbling reel slots, Gonzo's Quest, among other incredible titles such as
Starburst, Twin Spin, Blood Suckers, Guns n' Roses, and Wild West.
Cryptologic Limited, one of
the first companies in the Internet-based gambling sector, was launched in 1996
and introduced InterCasino as its first licensee. Cryptologic was acquired by
Amaya Gaming Group in 2012. Although Cryptologic's selection of games isn't as
extensive as Microgaming's, the company stands out for the innovative
proprietary technology it has developed for safe online casino transactions.
The Marvel Slots jackpot slot series is the major draw in Cryptologic's game
portfolio. Out of all other software vendors, only Cryptologic has obtained the
rights to the Marvel-themed games.
The most significant
development from BetSoft Gaming is their 3D slots, which have swept the iGaming
market with a "stampede" of immersive gaming experiences.
The Slots3 series of games is
another distinctive creation in that it features animations and HQ 3D cinematic
graphics similar to Pixar movies.
BetSoft launched Drive as a
promo toolbox that allows casinos to modify the terms, and prizes, and alter
the bonus amounts according to their policies. Additionally, these operators
can use the tool kit to give free spins and cash rewards.
Finally, with their ToGo
brand of transportable mobile video slots, which includes titles like The
Slotfather, Safari Sam, and Three Wishes, Betsoft has been making inroads into
the mobile iGaming market since 2012.
It’s common to think
that the first representatives of some particular branch must inevitably become
outdated over a period of time. However this statement seems to be irrelevant
concerning the oldest iGaming providers, because their products are still
popular and their ideas inspire other companies of the sector. If to take into
consideration such gambling vendors as Microgaming, NetEnt, Cryptologic / Amaya
and Betsoft we can confidently say that they not only had great influence on
the development of the whole branch but also keep being leaders now.A Brief History
of Online Casinos and the Role of the Oldest Game Providers
Microgaming
NetEnt
Cryptologic /
Amaya
Betsoft
Old Doesn’t
Mean Old-Fashioned!