The traditional business model for online casinos was that an operator selected a software provider and offered games of only that software provider. Though this is still a dominant model, a different model began to emerge a few years ago. Software platforms were developed that could accept games from different software providers. This enabled the casino operator to offer greater variety to his customers. The software providers Cryptologic and WagerWorks were among the first to offer their online casino games to such platforms.

Microgaming had been the leading software provider in the traditional format, but it too had to keep up with the changing times. It therefore developed the QuickFire software platform. The QuickFire platform allows online casino operators to access Microgaming content through a simple integration process. Apart from the prolific Microgaming game rollout QuickFire offers third party content and therefore online casino operators need not look elsewhere. QuickFire offers casino games in the instant play Flash format and therefore no downloading of software is required.

There are several advantages that QuickFire offers. It involves a one-time quick integration with the operator’s existing system. And it does not matter whether the operator is an online casino or poker room or sports book. QuickFire seamlessly utilizes the player’s existing account and balance. It is compliant with all recognized gaming jurisdictions. It offers content in 20 different languages and several currencies. Apart from gaming content, QuickFire offers dedicated account management, with operator and player access to Microgaming’s renowned PlayCheck feature that enables a review of gaming history. One of the significant advantages to the operator is the reduced cost of obtaining Microgaming games. Since the operator is not licensing the complete Microgaming system therefore he pays less.

QuickFire presently offers a portfolio of over 200 tried and tested Microgaming games. These include the largest online progressive jackpot network Mega Moolah. Also in the portfolio are the Microgaming branded slots like Hitman, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Hellboy and The Lord of the Rings. The evergreen Microgaming titles offered by QuickFire are Avalon, Thunderstruck and Mermaids Millions. The third party slots games include 300 Shields, Cherry Blossom and Crocodopolis. In addition there is a wide range of table games and video poker games. Every month more games are added to this amazing portfolio.

A unique feature of QuickFire is the Mini and Nano games that give operators the ability to embed smaller versions of a selection of Microgaming’s most popular games within their site. These games can be located in high traffic areas without taking up valuable web page real estate. Despite their small form, the games provide players with the same enjoyable experience. QuickFire also offers Microgaming’s state-of-the-art live dealer casino, which conducts the games in real surroundings and streams the video over the Internet to the players’ computers. The live dealer casino offers baccarat, roulette and blackjack.

Some of the leading online gaming operators subscribe to QuickFire. Among them are Victor Chandler and Virgin Casino. By the end of the year these gaming operators will have the latest QuickFire product. This is Multi-Player Roulette, the first in a series of community based games. Multi-Player Roulette will allow players to place bets on the table alongside up to four other players, who can also choose to play on a 20, 40 or 60 second table.