Latest Microgaming News and Information

June 11, 2015 - Casino Saga enters adventure with Microgaming's Quickfire

ISLE OF MAN – Quickfire, powered by Microgaming, is providing gaming content to Casino Saga, an operator that specialises in casino gamification.

Although a relatively new online casino, Casino Saga (casinosaga.com) has established itself quickly on the online gaming scene. Created by a group of Scandinavian game enthusiasts, the operator prides itself on making use of storytelling and gamification features to create a unique and engaging player experience. Casino Saga takes players on an adventure, allowing a player to score points, level up in the casino, and travel around new lands with different characters.

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June 1, 2015 - Thrill Poker live with Microgaming; first operator on MPN India

ISLE OF MAN – Thrill Poker is live with Microgaming Poker; they are the first operator to go live on the new MPN India.

Established in 2013, Thrill Poker (thrillpoker.com) is one of the foremost providers of online poker to the Indian market. Their team boasts a cumulative 45 years of experience in the online gaming and lotteries business in Europe.

Dedicated to providing a best-in-class poker offering, Thrill Poker has joined forces with Microgaming, and has migrated all of its existing traffic to the Microgaming platform.

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May 26, 2015 - High Five! New Games from Microgaming in June

February 4, 2015 - Microgaming introduces Pegasus Gaming Solutions

ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming adds another string to its bow with Pegasus Gaming Solutions.Pegasus Gaming Solutions is the newest offering from the Microgaming stable. It has been created to help offline businesses launch online, and to improve the results of existing online casinos through strategic planning and actions built on data analysis. Constructed to be flexible, Pegasus works hands-on with operators on a project-by-project basis.

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January 30, 2015 - NetBet adds Quickfire games

ISLE OF MAN – NetBet has integrated with Quickfire, powered by Microgaming, to amplify its casino gaming content.

Owned by Cosmo Gaming Company Ltd, NetBet is an established sportsbook and online casino. Operating with a global footprint, NetBet is well known for its user-friendly site, customer service and popular bonus offers.

Looking to expand its game offering, NetBet signed an agreement for Quickfire in late 2014, to gain access to a long-list of Microgaming’s popular casino games. Following a swift and hassle-free integration, a selection of game titles are now live, including Thunderstruck II and the award-winning Terminator 2™. More games will be added over the coming weeks.

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December 18, 2014 - Microgaming develops industry's first native casino app for Windows Phone Store

ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming continues to spearhead the movement in mobile gaming with the release of the industry's first real-money casino app on the Windows Phone Store.

Released in November, the app is suitable for any device running on either Windows Phone 8.0 or Windows Phone 8.1. Developed from scratch using native code and native user interface components, it features over 35 of Microgaming's premium games, including online slots, progressives, table games and video poker.

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December 1, 2014 - Microgaming's Game of Thrones® Online Slot Live Today!

ISLE OF MAN – Based on the hit HBO® series Game of Thrones, which has captivated the hearts of fans across the globe, Microgaming's hotly-anticipated Game of Thrones online slot is live today. The game launches simultaneously online and on mobile.

Game of Thrones online slot is a 5x3 reel game available in both 243 ways-to-win and 15 lines. Set in the world of Westeros and beyond, the game centres on the four great Houses: Baratheon, Lannister, Stark and Targaryen. Players are given the opportunity to serve one of the Houses during the free spins selection feature, triggered by three scatter (Iron Throne) symbols.

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November 20, 2014 - Microgaming plays corporate social responsibility forward

ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming has created a brand-new identity for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Microgaming PlayItForward is the official name for Microgaming’s extensive CSR programme. It encompasses all aspects of the award-winning technology company’s activities in health, sport, education, charity and community. This includes initiatives such as its ambassador programme, backing of local sports teams and sporting events, and the recently launched education bursaries scheme.

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February 4, 2014 - Microgaming signs agreement for epic Game of Thrones® slot series

ISLE OF MAN - Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) has signed a licensing agreement to develop online slots based on the award-winning and epic HBO® television series, Game of Thrones. The show’s intricate plot and fantastical themes will take centre stage in Microgaming’s adaptation, set to be released in 2014.

"We are incredibly excited to have signed a licensing agreement for Game of Thrones, a highly relevant and extremely popular show," said Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming. "We plan on taking all of the features of the small screen fantasy epic to create a masterpiece of a slot. This will be a fantastic addition to our branded content games portfolio. Our operators and their players have plenty to look forward to this year!"

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January 20, 2014 - Hasta la vista, baby! MICROGAMING ANNOUNCES LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR TERMINATOR 2™

ISLE OF MAN – Through a licensing agreement with Studiocanal S.A., Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) is developing an online slot based on the massive blockbuster and sci-fi thriller, Terminator 2: Judgment Day™.
Terminator 2, the much anticipated follow-up to The Terminator, was released in July 1991 to worldwide acclaim. The films’ extensive use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) created previously unseen visual effects and played an integral role in bringing two of the main characters to life; the T800 (Terminator) and T1000 (Evil Terminator). In recognition of its remarkable visualisations, the film won four Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards including Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. The movie was also a financial success with worldwide box office sales of over $500 million.

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January 14, 2014 - MICROGAMING’S RAPID ROLLOUT OF MOBILE CONTENT CONTINUES WITH TWO NEW HTML5 GAMES FOR JANUARY

ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk/mobile) is releasing two new games this month on its HTML5 platform. Centre Court and Isis are the latest slots to join Microgaming’s mobile portfolio following success on the Casino platform.  Centre Court is a hugely popular video slot based on a tennis theme. It contains five reels with nine paylines comprising cutting-edge graphics and pitch-perfect sound effects. To capture all of the excitement of a grand slam tournament (such as the Australian Open which started this week) the slot features a smashing free spins bonus round which awards 18 free spins with a 1-5x multiplier.

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December 11, 2013 - MICROGAMING HEALTH & CARE TRUST PROVIDES NSC WITH VITAL LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING EQUIPMENT

ISLE OF MAN – The Microgaming Health & Care Trust (www.microgamingtrust.co.im) has made a donation to provide the National Sports Centre (NSC) with a new Resusci Anne QCPR manikin, to be used for life support training.  Resusci Anne is an adult manikin which is used to teach resuscitation techniques; it creates the most accurate simulation possible including a realistic head tilt, chin lift, compression depth and chest rise. Resusci Anne with QCPR is the new standard for delivering high quality CPR training. It has a built-in QCPR training solution to measure performance and assess results; key factors when developing competency. Thanks to a donation from the Microgaming Health & Care Trust, the NSC is now equipped with this teaching tool which will vastly improve the delivery of training to its lifeguards.

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November 14, 2013 - ISLE OF MAN DRUG ADVICE SERVICE ANNOUNCES A BRIGHT FUTURE THANKS TO MICROGAMING AND POKERSTARS

ISLE OF MAN – Nov 14, 2013 – PokerStars and Microgaming are proud to announce that they have joined forces to help sustain DASH – a local Drug Advice and Support Helpline. Earlier this year DASH was facing closure following a cut in funding; the services they provided to so many people on the Island were at risk of being lost.
Microgaming had already made a significant contribution to the service in 2012 and PokerStars joined them in 2013; since then both companies have worked together to help save the service – not just with financial backing, but with advice and support on marketing and fundraising –with the aim of making the charity sustainable for the future.

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November 5, 2013 - FULL HOUSE FOR THUNDERSTRUCK II FANS; LEGENDARY SLOT NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS AS IT GOES LIVE ON HTML5

ISLE OF MAN – Today marks the launch of Thunderstruck II on HTML5, a milestone for Microgaming as the legendary slot is now available across all platforms.  Originally launched in 2010 on the casino platform through download and Flash, the game’s following has grown over the years as its reach has extended through Quickfire, land-based platform BetStone and most recently the multi-player platform. Thunderstruck II launched on mobile with Android compatibility in February this year and has now been developed in HTML5 ensuring the game is at players disposal no matter the device they are playing on.

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October 17, 2013 - MICROGAMING’S MULTI-PLAYER EXPANDS FOR HALLOWEEN

ISLE OF MAN – Amidst a rapid expansion of its multi-player platform, Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk) is releasing its latest tournament slot, Lucky Witch, just in time for Halloween.
Lucky Witch is a five reel, 15 line slot full of magical potions, spell books and pumpkins. The game’s bonus feature is triggered when three or more potion symbols appear on the reels, delivering 13 free spins. Adding to the slot’s winning opportunities are four different interactive bonus features.

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October 8, 2013 - TANZANIAN REGULATED OPERATOR DUNIA LIVE WITH QUICKFIRE

ISLE OF MAN – Quickfire, powered by Microgaming, is providing its world-class gaming content to the first online Casino and games operator approved and regulated by the Tanzanian government.
Dunia, a new online gaming site operating under the brand iplay8 (www.iplay8casino.com), is now live on the Quickfire platform. When looking for a gaming provider, Quickfire’s open interface and its accessibility in terms of speed of integration impressed Dunia immensely.

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