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Guide · Software Updated 4 Nov 2026

NetEnt and Microgaming compared

Both studios date from the 1990s and shaped online slots. NetEnt is known for polished, mechanic-driven slots; Microgaming for a vast catalogue and the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot network.

Since 2022, new Microgaming-brand content has come from Games Global, which now runs that catalogue.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Software

At a glance

NetEntMicrogaming / Games Global
Started1996, Sweden1994, Isle of Man
Slot styleFewer, highly polished titlesVery large catalogue from many partner studios
SignatureAvalanche reels, StarburstMega Moolah progressive network
JackpotsMega Fortune, Divine FortuneMega Moolah and its network
RTPSeveral settings per gameSeveral settings per game

Which suits you

  • Jackpot hunters: Microgaming's progressive network, accepting a lower base RTP.
  • Players who want variety: the Games Global catalogue.
  • Players who want mechanics and polish: NetEnt.
  • Everyone: check the RTP setting in the info screen.

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Questions

NetEnt and Microgaming compared: questions

Which is better, NetEnt or Microgaming?

Neither overall. NetEnt for polished mechanics, Microgaming's catalogue for variety and jackpots.

Does Microgaming still make games?

Its catalogue is now run by Games Global, which releases new titles with partner studios.

Which has bigger jackpots?

Microgaming's Mega Moolah network has paid some of the largest online slot jackpots.

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