Microgaming

Microgaming is one of the true founding names of the online casino industry, widely credited with launching the world's first fully functional online casino software back in 1994. Based on the Isle of Man and now distributing its content through the Games Global network, the studio has spent three decades building one of the largest and most varied game libraries available anywhere, spanning video slots, table games, live casino and a famous suite of progressive jackpots.

Mega Moolah and the progressive jackpot record

Nothing defines Microgaming more than Mega Moolah. This African-safari-themed progressive jackpot slot has paid out some of the biggest wins in online gambling history, including multiple record-breaking multi-million-euro prizes that have made global headlines and even entered the record books. Its four-tier jackpot wheel — Mini, Minor, Major and Mega — and the newer WowPot network keep millions of players coming back, and a single lucky spin can be genuinely life-changing.

Beyond the jackpots: the wider catalogue

Beyond the jackpots, Microgaming's catalogue is deep and diverse. Classics such as Immortal Romance, Thunderstruck II, Book of Oz, Break da Bank Again and Avalon II cover a huge range of themes and volatility levels, from gentle, feature-rich slots to high-variance adventures. Many of its games use the popular 243-ways-to-win format, and the average RTP across the portfolio sits around 96.0%, with operators sometimes offering alternative RTP versions.

From Microgaming to Games Global

As the industry's original pioneer, Microgaming also built one of the first open content platforms, and that legacy continues through Games Global, which hosts titles from dozens of independent partner studios. For players, this means a casino powered by Games Global typically offers enormous variety — hundreds or even thousands of games from many creators under one roof, alongside Microgaming's own releases.

Testing, licences and track record

Trust is central to Microgaming's reputation. Three decades of operation, independent testing by bodies such as eCOGRA, and regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions have made it one of the most established and dependable suppliers in the business — a major reason its content appears in so many of the casinos we recommend.

Who these games suit

Microgaming games suit a broad audience: jackpot hunters drawn to Mega Moolah's life-changing prizes, fans of polished classic slots, and players who simply want the reassurance of a deep, well-tested catalogue from a long-trusted name. As with any progressive, remember that jackpot odds are very long and the games should be enjoyed as entertainment.

The trade-off behind a progressive jackpot

When you play a Microgaming jackpot game such as Mega Moolah, it is important to understand the trade-off: a portion of every bet feeds the progressive pool, the four jackpot tiers are awarded at random, and the odds of triggering the top Mega prize are extremely long. That makes these games pure entertainment with a lottery-style dream attached, not a reliable strategy. For Microgaming's standard slots like Immortal Romance and Thunderstruck II, check the RTP and volatility we list and pick a stake that matches your budget. Thanks to the breadth of the Games Global network, you will rarely run out of new titles to explore, and every Microgaming game on our site can be tried in free demo mode before you commit any real money.

If you are chasing a life-changing progressive jackpot or simply want a deep library of dependable, well-tested games, Microgaming is a true cornerstone provider. Browse the full Microgaming game list below, compare RTP and volatility, and try Mega Moolah or Immortal Romance in free demo mode first — and always set a budget and play responsibly.

Microgaming against the studios we also review

A studio is judged less by how many games it ships than by how consistently it delivers and which regulator signs off its RNG. Microgaming has been shipping for 32 years. The table places it in the field we cover.

The catalogue figure is the studio's own; the last column names the highest-paying title we have reviewed from that house, which is not always its most famous one. Browse every studio we cover, or go straight to all Microgaming slots.