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Microgaming & Games Global: studio guide
Microgaming is where online slots began — the Isle of Man pioneer widely credited with powering the first true online casino in 1994, creator of Mega Moolah’s record-breaking jackpots and a back catalogue, from Thunderstruck to Immortal Romance, that amounts to the industry’s heritage collection. Since 2022, that legacy lives on under a new name: Games Global.
From pioneer to Games Global
For nearly three decades Microgaming was the establishment — first to market, first to a million-pound online jackpot, first to build a network of partner studios. In 2022 it sold its games division and studio network to Games Global, which now operates the catalogue and the partner system; the Microgaming name endures on the classics, while new releases arrive under the Games Global banner through studios like Gameburger, Triple Edge and Neon Valley.
House style and famous games
The crown jewels are unarguable: Mega Moolah, the progressive that has paid more record jackpots than any rival; Immortal Romance, whose Chamber of Spins invented the unlockable bonus; Thunderstruck and its sequel, which made Norse slots a genre. The modern era adds the partner-studio hits — the 9 Pots of Gold and 9 Masks of Fire lines — and crossover jackpot editions wiring classics into the Mega Moolah network.
RTP practice and what to check
Heritage titles publish respectable mid-90s figures, while the Mega Moolah jackpot family sits honestly in the low 90s — the progressive contribution taken off the top — a trade-off every jackpot chaser should understand. Operator versions vary across so old and broad a catalogue, making the in-game information panel the only current answer.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Microgaming?
Its games business and studio network were acquired by Games Global in 2022 — the classics remain live, with new releases under the Games Global banner.
What is Microgaming’s most famous game?
Mega Moolah — the progressive jackpot network behind several record-breaking online wins since 2006.
Why do Mega Moolah games have low RTP?
A slice of every stake funds the shared progressive pools, placing listed figures in the low 90s — the price of jackpot eligibility.
Which studios make Games Global titles?
Partner studios including Gameburger, Triple Edge and Neon Valley build games released through the Games Global platform.
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