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The evolution of NetEnt casino products

NetEnt, founded in Sweden in 1996, built many of the online slot conventions players now take for granted, from Gonzo's Quest's Avalanche reels to Starburst's simple, both-ways paylines.

Since Evolution bought it in late 2020, NetEnt's slots sit beside Evolution's live tables and the Red Tiger range. At a new casino, the NetEnt name usually means a familiar classic library rather than the newest mechanics.

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Slots that set the template

  • Gonzo's Quest (2011): popularised cascading reels, which NetEnt calls Avalanche, with rising multipliers.
  • Starburst (2012): low volatility, pays both ways, and still one of the most played slots online.
  • Dead or Alive: a high-volatility classic whose sequel pushed maximum wins far higher.
  • Branded slots: titles built on film and music licences.

Progressive jackpots

NetEnt's networked jackpots pool a share of stakes across many casinos. Mega Fortune paid a record of about €17.8 million in 2013, and Divine Fortune and Hall of Gods carried the idea forward. A jackpot game's base RTP is lower, because part of each bet feeds the pot.

Table and live games

NetEnt built RNG blackjack and roulette early on and ran a live studio before the Evolution deal. Live tables now come under the Evolution brand, while NetEnt focuses on slots.

NetEnt at new casinos

Most new casinos on our list carry NetEnt through the Evolution group. Check the RTP version in each game's info screen, since operators choose among settings. Browse new studios and slots on our software page and in our list of best new games.

Questions

NetEnt: questions

Who owns NetEnt?

NetEnt has been part of Evolution since a deal completed in December 2020.

What are NetEnt's most popular slots?

Starburst, Gonzo's Quest and the Dead or Alive series.

Does NetEnt still make live dealer games?

Live tables in the group now come from Evolution.

Are NetEnt games fair?

They are tested and certified for the regulated markets they are licensed in. Check the RTP the casino runs.

Responsible gaming

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These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

19+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 19 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

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