Microgaming
Microgaming is the oldest and one of the largest suppliers of online casino software in the world. May be the term "oldest" is not for the company that was founded only in 1994, but they were the first company to develop a fully operational online casino system.
Web site: www.microgaming.com
Software
- Online Casinos - have the biggest list of games in the industry and the biggest list of online casinos. Microgaming is certainly the choice for slots player since they offer about 200 games, and they add new games every month.
- Online Poker - there are about 40 poker rooms in the network
- Online Bingo is a new venture for Microgaming, currently (April, 2007) there are only 2 bingo halls powered by Microgaming.
Credibility
Microgaming is also a founding member of the Interactive Gaming Council - an organization committed to establishing an industry code of conduct.
Microgaming co-founded eCOGRA (e-Commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). eCOGRA ia Based in the UK, it's a independent, non-profit organization ensures operators act responsibly.
The CashCheck and Playcheck technologies allow Microgaming to engage PricewaterhouseCoopers to review and report on the payout percentages of participating casinos.
Banking
Microgaming casinos use Proc-Cyber Services as their e-cash processor. They use 128-bit SSL digital encryption when transferring data via the Internet where each end-user is issued with a unique account number and chooses their own password, which they alone can access.
The e-cash provider also keeps a record of every transaction made. Should the need for a complete paper audit arise, the information is readily available.
Microgaming has developed Playcheck and Cashcheck that allow casino customers to track and audit their gaming accounts.
The Playcheck technology allows real cash wagering customers to check and review all their game play activity.
Players can access it from within the casino and get a bank-like statement that details each and every wager the player made.
The CashCheck web-based tool allows real cash wagering customers to view their financial transactions like purchases and payouts from the casino they are playing in.
Licenses
The most of casinos using Playtech software are licensed in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Canada.
