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Guide · Software Updated 27 Oct 2026

How NetEnt's casino games have evolved

NetEnt began supplying online casino games in the late 1990s and grew with the industry: video slots, then new reel mechanics, branded games, networked jackpots and mobile-first releases.

Each step changed how its games play, and some changed what they cost.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Software

Slots

Early NetEnt slots were simple line games. Gonzo's Quest made the avalanche mechanic famous, with falling symbols and rising multipliers, and later releases added cluster pays, expanding reels and branded themes.

Table games

NetEnt built RNG roulette, blackjack and baccarat with single-zero wheels and standard rules, so the edges match the classics: 2.70% on European roulette, about 0.5% on blackjack by the chart.

Jackpots

Progressive jackpots such as Mega Fortune and Divine Fortune pool a share of every bet. The base game RTP is lower to fund the pot, so play them for the jackpot or not at all.

What it means now

Most NetEnt games now run on phones as well as desktops, and casinos pick the RTP setting. Compare with our NetEnt games guide and NetEnt and Microgaming comparison.

Questions

How NetEnt's casino games have evolved: questions

When was NetEnt founded?

In 1996, in Sweden.

What is an avalanche reel?

Winning symbols disappear and new ones fall in, often with a rising multiplier.

Do jackpot slots pay less?

The base game usually has a lower RTP, because part of each bet funds the jackpot.

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