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Microgaming is a pioneer in online gaming software. It was the first to launch an online casino in 1994. Since then it has taken the lead in creating innovative gaming content and features. In 2003 Microgaming launched its new Viper software that became a landmark for others to follow. The software has been certified as fair by eCOGRA. Microgaming operates from the Isle of Man. It has over 400 games in its portfolio and services over 120 online casino operators. It has won several industry awards. Microgaming casinos presently do not accept players from the United States.

The Microgaming portfolio covers the complete range of online casino games. There are over 40 blackjack games on offer. These include the standard Vegas, Atlantic City and European variants as well as games with innovative features like Pontoon, Spanish Blackjack and Double Exposure. Both single hand and multi hand games are included. The table games offered are roulette, baccarat, craps and sic bo. Also included are many casino games based on poker. Online slots are Microgaming’s forte. There are over 60 classic slot games. These include mega spin slots that are not offered by any other software provider. The video slots numbering over 200 are the most popular at Microgaming casinos. Microgaming is forever pushing the limits of video slots. It was the first to introduce 100 paylines, then 243 paylines and finally 1024 paylines. The industry’s first branded slot game Tomb Raider was launched by Microgaming. Its video poker games include Level Up poker, which is unique to Microgaming casinos. Microgaming releases more new games than any other software provider. New games are released every month.

The Microgaming progressive jackpot games also stand apart. Mega Moolah slot game starts off at 1 million and has paid out over 6 million in a single hit. Microgaming offers progressive games in blackjack, roulette, video poker and casino poker thereby giving all players a chance to win progressive jackpot prizes. Another attractive feature is the slots and blackjack tournaments that are held daily at its online casinos. In 2009 Microgaming took the online casino world by storm when it hosted a tournament across all its casinos with a first prize of 1 million.

Microgaming offers its software in both download and no download versions. The download version of Microgaming may take longer to download than other online casino software, but this is because it has more games and is larger. There are several noticeable features about the software. The graphics and the audio visual animations in slot games are a treat to watch. The Gold Series table games have elegant table display that creates an impression of wagering in an elite casino. The outstanding features in the table games are the Save Bets feature in roulette games and the Auto Strategy feature in blackjack. The latter is a very power feature because it ensures that players wager using optimum strategy all the time. Microgaming offers more statistics in its games than any other software provider. These help players to analyze their games, plan their strategy and manage their bankroll.

The administrative part of the Microgaming software is also very user friendly. It has a Play Check feature that allows a player to access his entire gaming history. This includes details of every wager placed such as date, time, amount wagered and outcome. Similarly there is a Cash Check feature that provides details of every deposit and withdrawal. The Clear Play bonus system allows players to withdraw winnings from bonuses incrementally as wagering requirements are met. Microgaming software is available in a large number of languages and allows players to wager in all major currencies.