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NetEnt vs Microgaming: which developer is better

Both studios helped build online casinos. Microgaming, from the Isle of Man, launched in 1994 and is known for Mega Moolah and a huge catalogue; since 2022 its content has been distributed by Games Global. NetEnt, from Sweden in 1996, is known for polished feature slots and is part of Evolution.

Neither pays better as a rule. The game, its RTP version and its volatility matter more than the logo.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Software

Side by side

MicrogamingNetEnt
Founded19941996
Group todayContent via Games GlobalEvolution
Known slotsMega Moolah, Immortal Romance, Thunderstruck IIStarburst, Gonzo's Quest, Dead or Alive
JackpotsMega Moolah networkMega Fortune, Divine Fortune
StyleVery large catalogue, many partner studiosSmaller, feature-led catalogue

Jackpots

Mega Moolah's networked jackpot has paid out several prizes above 10 million euros and is the best-known progressive in online slots. NetEnt's Mega Fortune has also paid multimillion jackpots. Both games return less in the base game, because part of every bet feeds the prize.

RTP and volatility

Both studios publish RTPs around 96% for most modern slots and offer some games in several versions. Compare games, not studios: a low-volatility NetEnt slot and a high-volatility Microgaming slot behave nothing alike.

Which suits whom

  • Jackpot dreamers: Mega Moolah.
  • Steady play on a small budget: low-volatility classics such as Starburst.
  • Players who like variety: Microgaming's large partner catalogue.

Check each review on this site for the studios a casino lists. More on studios on our software page.

Questions

NetEnt vs Microgaming: questions

Which studio has the higher RTP?

Neither consistently. Check the RTP of the individual game in its info screen.

Are jackpots won more often on one studio?

Jackpot frequency depends on the game's design and the network's size, not the studio. Mega Moolah pays its top prize rarely but in large amounts.

Why have some older titles disappeared?

Studios retire games when licences or technology change, for example after the move from Flash to HTML5.

Can players in Zambia play both?

At casinos that carry them and accept Zambia. Each review lists the casino's studios.

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