Best Casino Game Software Developers
There are big names and smaller. Big doesn’t necessarily mean best of course (although in the casino software industry it does hold true to a point). Some will have their roots in the land-based casino world and expanded online as the industry took off, others have always been entirely focused on online gaming
Let’s take a look at a few of the names that’ll pay to be aware of. These firms will all have a good prospects of topping any list of best casino games for graphics, speed, entertainment points, or payouts.
Playtech
From their start in 1999, Playtech progressed to became one of the leading software developers. They were instrumental in developing many of the features which are commonplace in online casinos now, such as VIP clubs and points, high security, and the ability to track win and loss amounts via game histories.
But the firm didn’t rest there, and became one of the big names in development of live dealer games.
If you’re a slots fan, you’ll have heard of the Marvel slots which are yet another key factor in Playtech’s success.
Microgaming
Microgaming are also one of the leading casino software developers, and have been around even longer than Playtech. Since 1994 in fact. In addition to casino games they also run the world’s biggest online poker network as well as dabbling in bingo gaming.
Their software is well known for live casino dealer games and mobile. Over 120 casinos run on it, providing games from an 800 game plus catalogue.
Slots fans will know Microgaming as the inventor of the progressive jackpot slots.
Real Time Gaming – RTG
Often abbreviated to “RTG”, Real Time Gaming fall a little behind our top two in terms of their reach in online casinos, but they’re still in the best software companies list courtesy of a range of great progressive slots and table games.
Net Entertainment – NetEnt
Net Entertainment, often shortened to “Net Ent”, is an online gaming provider that excels in everything it does and is well regarded for its exceptional games. They put a lot of effort into ensuring games are built with an eye on innovation and high quality delivery.
This focus on originality has positioned them as a strong contender for the overall best software provider.. There are over 200 game titles in the Net Ent catalogue, including some hugely popular, award-winning slots.
So slots are where Net Ent excel, but they’re also responsible for some great casino table games, including blackjack titles like Blackjack Pro.
Cryptologic
Canada-based Cryptologic were founded in the 90’s, quickly delivering a pioneering approach to casino game development. Their downloadable software won multiple awards in casino of the year and best casino software categories over the years.
Betsoft
Another name worth noting, Betsoft operate in a similar fashion to Netent. In fact, a collaboration between the two could one day result in what would have a serious shot of being the best software firm in existence.
Their focus is on high quality slots and table games, with 3D gaming being a favourite target of their development teams. 3D slots are great fun, and seeking out Betsoft’s creations is likely to get any slots fan hooked. There’s little doubt that virtual reality gaming will be on their agenda.
SG Interactive
Perhaps not a name you’ll instantly recognise, but a name you won’t forget once you know that they are the owners of brands like Williams, Barcrest and Bally Gaming.
Slots regulars will know SG as the developer of Rainbow Riches, one of the most popular slots ever.
Aristocrat
Casino software development is a global business, so it’ll be no surprise to see an Australian company in the list. And we all know how much the Australians love pokies right? Aristocrat certainly do, and have introduced popular versions of slots such as Bing Ben, Lucky 88 and Queen of the Nile.