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Microgaming
Company typePrivate
Industry
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)
Headquarters
Key people
Stephen Fisk (CEO)
Number of employees
200+
Websitemicrogaming.co.uk

Microgaming is a privately held gambling software company based in the Isle of Man.[1] The company first developed online casino software in 1994.[2]

Overview

In May 2009, Microgaming's progressive slot Mega Moolah paid out $6,374,434, the largest online casino pay-out to date. 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.[3][4]

In May 2016, the company launched games for virtual reality using Oculus Rift technology with a focus on roulette.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Microgaming grows Swedish footprint via Svenska Spel". Casino Beats. 14 February 2020.
  2. ^ "About us". microgaming.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game (nominal)". Guinness World Records. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Microgaming scoops wins at the Global Gaming Awards 2015". 14 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2023.