Microgaming
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | |
| Founded | 1994 |
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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 May 2016 the company launched Virtual Reality headset games using Oculus Rift technology, with a focus on VR roulette.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Microgaming grows Swedish footprint via Svenska Spel". Casino Beats. 14 February 2020.
- ^ [1]. Microgaming.
- ^ 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.
- ^ [2]. Guinness World Records.
- ^ "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.