Quick comparison
| Point | NetEnt | Microgaming |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1996, Sweden | 1994, Isle of Man |
| Today | A studio within Evolution since 2020 | Games now supplied through Games Global |
| Known for | Starburst, Gonzo's Quest, Dead or Alive | Mega Moolah, Immortal Romance, Thunderstruck |
| Jackpots | Mega Fortune, Divine Fortune | Mega Moolah network |
| Live games | Evolution's live casino | Third-party live partners |
Slots and features
NetEnt built its name on features that became standards: avalanche reels in Gonzo's Quest, expanding wilds in Starburst. Recent releases revisit those classics with higher maximum wins. Microgaming's library is larger and older, built partly from partner studios, with long-running series such as Thunderstruck and Immortal Romance.
Jackpots
Mega Moolah is the best-known progressive in online casinos, with several record wins in the millions. NetEnt's progressives, Mega Fortune and the Divine Fortune series, pay less often at the top tier. Progressive slots put part of each stake into the jackpot, so their base-game RTP is lower than a regular slot's.
RTP and fairness
Both studios publish several RTP versions of many games, and the casino chooses which to run. Check the figure in the game's information screen. Both are tested by independent labs and licensed in major markets, including Ontario.
Which suits you
- Live casino players and fans of feature slots: NetEnt, because it sits with Evolution.
- Jackpot hunters: Microgaming's Mega Moolah network.
- Players who want the widest choice: a casino with both, which most large new casinos offer.