Although many of their products are accessed online, Microgaming does support land-based operations as well. Through the cloud, brick-and-mortar establishments can have access to a wide array of gaming options, all of which come with Microgaming’s reliable back office support. Their services are also scalable to accommodate single or multiple locations at once.
Microgaming currently offers more than 1,200 different variations of their games. Even so, their developers are continuously creating new cutting-edge games for venues around the world. In keeping with that goal, Microgaming recently announced its initiative with independent game studios. By working exclusively with many independent studios, Microgaming hopes to provide even more gaming solutions than ever before.
Commitment to Integrity
Microgaming is committed to integrity and responsible online gaming. As such, they are a founding member of the e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance or eCOGRA. Through their PlayItForward initiative, Micrograming sponsors up-and-coming athletes, provides college tuition money for gifted students, and funds a number of other charities.
Their commitment to integrity is one reason why Microgaming continues to be a leader in regulated markets. Regulated markets provide consumers with some protection against unscrupulous dealers and ensure transparency during play. Microgaming currently operates in more than 20 licensed jurisdictions and is constantly looking to expand their outreach into even more regulated markets.
Change to Apricot Investments
On June 28, 2018, Microgaming announced that it has officially changed its name to Apricot Investments, which would be led by Roger Raatgever, its executive chairman. At the same time, Microgaming’s subsidiary changed its name to Quickfire Limited. The company stated that the rebranding was completed to create an “investment vehicle” that would allow it to pursue even more avenues within the online gaming industry. Although it has changed to Apricot Investments, the company still continues to operate under the Microgaming moniker.
Quickfire Games
Quickfire games began in 2010 as an online gambling company that provided licensing to “white label” casinos. By launching Quickfire, Microgaming made it possible for players to access their games at more establishments. Currently, the Quickfire platform supports more than 400 different games, and services more than 20,000 players daily. Among the Quickfire offerings include more than 220 slot games, over 75 table games, greater than 30 casual games, and 13 progressive jackpots.
Microgaming Games
Interactive
Microgaming’s signature interactive game, Poke The Guy, was first introduced in 2018. “The guy” is actually a monster that players must take down in order to keep him from terrorizing the city. To do so, they may use a variety of weapons that are placed into an electronic slingshot and catapulted toward the giant. There are random payouts along the way, many of which will allow players to win more than 500x their wager.
Poker
Microgaming’s Poker Network MPN hosts a number of poker rooms where individuals can compete against other real-life players in real time. MPN is one of the world’s oldest online poker venues, dating back to 2003. A few of the poker games offered by Microgaming include:
- All Aces Poker
- Multi-Hand High Speed Poker
- Triple Action Hold ‘Em Poker
- 3 Card Poker Multi Hand
- Poker Ride
- 3-Card Poker
- Bonus Pai Gow Poker
- Poker Pursuit
- Progressive SupaJax
- Cyberstud Poker
Roulette
Microgaming has an extensive collection of roulette games, offering online platforms with more options than just the usual American and European varieties. A few of their roulette choices include multi-player roulette, multi-wheel roulette, premier roulette, roulette royale, and French roulette.
Table
Microgaming offers several variations of classic table games such as blackjack, baccarat, craps, and more. A few of their most popular table games include:
- Vegas Craps
- European Blackjack
- Triple Sevens Progressive Blackjack
- Bonus Blackjack
- High Limit Baccarat
- Big Five Blackjack Gold Series
Slot and Progressive Slot
Microgaming is well known for their slot and progressive slot options, which include:
- Village People Macho Moves
- Sherlock of London
- Exotic Cats
- Robin of Sherwood
- Lucha Legends
- Rainbrew
- Lucky Links
- Break da Bank Again
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Committed to integrity in online gaming
- Large selection of games to choose from (more than 1,200)
- Available in more than 25 different currencies
Available in instant play or download
Cons
- Not available in all areas, including Canada and the United States
Downloads can consume quite a bit of hard drive space on a computer or tablet
Conclusion
As a leader in the online gaming industry, Microgaming continues to create new software that is engaging and appeals to a wide audience. Accordingly, they remain one of the most popular providers of online games for players in Latin America and Europe. They are also highly concerned with their image. Through their eCOGRA initiative, Microgaming has set high standards for those in the online gaming industry, and has even helped to weed out more unscrupulous providers. Look for Microgaming to continue producing new products in the way of virtual reality games and more cutting-edge online wager games in the future.
