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In May 2009, its progressive slot Mega Moolah paid out $6,374,434, the largest online casino payout to date.<ref>[http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/Article.asp?id=20951 Mega Moolah] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725143732/http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/Article.asp?id=20951 |date=25 July 2011 }}. Online Casino News.</ref> A new [[Guinness world record]] was set on 6 October 2015 when it paid £13,209,300 (equivalent to €17,879,645 at the time) to a British soldier.<ref>{{cite web|title=Largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game (nominal)|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-jackpot-payout-in-an-online-slot-machine-game|website=Guinness World Records|accessdate=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-04|title=British soldier receives Guinness World Records certificate for his record slot machine payout at gaming event|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/3/british-soldier-receives-guinness-world-records-certificate-for-his-record-slot-m-419237|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Guinness World Records|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
In May 2009, its progressive slot Mega Moolah paid out $6,374,434, the largest online casino payout to date.<ref>[http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/Article.asp?id=20951 Mega Moolah] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725143732/http://www.onlinecasinonews.com/ocnv2_1/article/Article.asp?id=20951 |date=25 July 2011 }}. Online Casino News.</ref> A new [[Guinness world record]] was set on 6 October 2015 when it paid £13,209,300 (equivalent to €17,879,645 at the time) to a British soldier.<ref>{{cite web|title=Largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game (nominal)|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-jackpot-payout-in-an-online-slot-machine-game|website=Guinness World Records|accessdate=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-04|title=British soldier receives Guinness World Records certificate for his record slot machine payout at gaming event|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/3/british-soldier-receives-guinness-world-records-certificate-for-his-record-slot-m-419237|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Guinness World Records|language=en-GB}}</ref> In September |
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In May 2016 the company launched [[Virtual Reality]] headset games using [[Oculus Rift]] technology, with a focus on VR [[roulette]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Microgaming Showcases VR Roulette For Use With Oculus Rift Headset|url=http://www.grizzlygambling.com/news/microgaming-bringing-virtual-reality-to-online-gambling.html|website=GrizzlyG|accessdate=16 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.gamingintelligence.com/products/casino/89786-gi-games-round-up-quickspin-lightning-box-microgaming-and-more/| title = GI GAMES ROUND-UP: QUICKSPIN, LIGHTNING BOX, MICROGAMING AND MORE| date= February 14, 2020 | work = Gaming Intelligence}}</ref> |
In May 2016 the company launched [[Virtual Reality]] headset games using [[Oculus Rift]] technology, with a focus on VR [[roulette]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Microgaming Showcases VR Roulette For Use With Oculus Rift Headset|url=http://www.grizzlygambling.com/news/microgaming-bringing-virtual-reality-to-online-gambling.html|website=GrizzlyG|accessdate=16 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.gamingintelligence.com/products/casino/89786-gi-games-round-up-quickspin-lightning-box-microgaming-and-more/| title = GI GAMES ROUND-UP: QUICKSPIN, LIGHTNING BOX, MICROGAMING AND MORE| date= February 14, 2020 | work = Gaming Intelligence}}</ref> |
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In September 2018, Grand Mondial Casino's largest ever jackpot was paid out at £16.9 million (equivalent to $21.7 million at the time). This has been the highest Mega Moolah jackpot to date.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Webb|first=Benjamin|date=2020-06-20|title=Top 16 Mega Moolah Jackpot Wins Ever Recorded|url=https://www.bestcasinosites.net/blog/mega-moolah-jackpot.php#top-winners|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-16}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | John Coleman (CEO) |
Number of employees | 200+ |
| Website | microgaming |
Microgaming is a privately-held gambling software company based in the Isle of Man.[1] It claims to have developed the world's first true online casino software in 1994.[2]
Overview
In May 2009, its progressive slot Mega Moolah paid out $6,374,434, the largest online casino payout to date.[3] A new Guinness world record was set on 6 October 2015 when it paid £13,209,300 (equivalent to €17,879,645 at the time) to a British soldier.[4][5] In September
In May 2016 the company launched Virtual Reality headset games using Oculus Rift technology, with a focus on VR roulette.[6][7]
In September 2018, Grand Mondial Casino's largest ever jackpot was paid out at £16.9 million (equivalent to $21.7 million at the time). This has been the highest Mega Moolah jackpot to date.[8]
References
- ^ "Microgaming grows Swedish footprint via Svenska Spel". Casino Beats. 14 February 2020.
- ^ "About us". microgaming.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ Mega Moolah Archived 25 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Online Casino News.
- ^ "Largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game (nominal)". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "British soldier receives Guinness World Records certificate for his record slot machine payout at gaming event". Guinness World Records. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ "Microgaming Showcases VR Roulette For Use With Oculus Rift Headset". GrizzlyG. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ "GI GAMES ROUND-UP: QUICKSPIN, LIGHTNING BOX, MICROGAMING AND MORE". Gaming Intelligence. 14 February 2020.
- ^ Webb, Benjamin (20 June 2020). "Top 16 Mega Moolah Jackpot Wins Ever Recorded". Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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