Games
GIG did not release their first casino slot until 2017. Accordingly, they have only a few titles available at online gaming sites. They have committed to releasing between six and eight new titles each year, so we will eventually see a nice collection of slots. A few that are available right now include:
- Wild Reels
- Popstar
- Fruit Slot
In general, GIG slots tend to have a high variance, along with a very high Return to Player of around 97%. Gamblers claim that their titles are mere variations of classic slot games, and do not tend to stand out in any way. Whether that concept will continue with Gaming Innovation Group’s later releases is not clear. To date, they have offered little information about upcoming releases, so we will have to take a wait and see approach.
Sports Betting
Through their platform known as GIG Sports, the company offers “fully hosted and managed sportsbook solution(s), delivering a seamless omni-channel betting experience tailored for offline and/or online channels.” GIG recently announced that they would be partnering with Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos to offer sports wagering to land-based casinos in Iowa, USA.
Their sportsbetting option is highly customizable, allowing casino operators to achieve a custom experience. It can also be integrated with any of GIG’s other online gaming services, or used as a standalone feature.
While GIG is proud of their sportsbetting platform, they don’t offer much information about the type of games they permit people to bet on. However, personal reviews from gamblers who have used GIG sports claim that they have low bet limits and fairly quick withdrawal times.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Their slots games have an RTP percentage that is slightly higher than the industry average.
- They offer classic slot games that are easy for beginners to learn.
- GIG’s developers are planning several new title releases on a yearly basis.
Cons
- They have a very limited title selection, and the slots they do offer have only basic features.
- Only a handful of online casinos offer their games.
- No information is available as to the specific sports or games they allow wagers on.
- Wagering on sports is something that is mostly offered only at land-based casinos.
Conclusion
Gaming Innovations Group appears to be a reputable provider of casino software to online gaming sites. Despite being a relatively new company, their games are available at top casinos such as Thrills Casino, Guts Casino, and Rizk Casino. However, they have only a limited selection of titles, and those that are available contain only basic themes and graphics. As such, their slots may not be played quite as often as those produced by NextGen or Playtech. They are probably not ones that you would actively go looking for either. That may change as the company becomes better established and continues to release new titles.
Online wagering sites such as guts.com and superlenney.com often make GIG’s sportsbetting option available. Those who are unable to access these sites may unfortunately have to visit a land-based casino such as Hard Rock Café that has partnered with Gaming Innovation Group. They do have a presence in New Jersey and several other American states, which means their sportsbetting options may be available to many U.S. players even if their casino games are not.
