Introduction

Microgaming is one of the oldest and best known suppliers of online casino software in the industry. Their story begins in 1994 when they launched the first Internet casino, the Gaming Club, which continues to use Microgaming software to this day. Since then they have grown to about 70 Internet casinos. In online gaming news, they have broken the record for the largest progressive jackpot won online many times over. They have paid out jackpots over $1 million multiple times. Unlike some other Internet casinos which dribble-pay big winners, Microgaming casinos pay jackpot winners immediately and in full.

In 2008, Microgaming announced their casinos would no longer accept American players due to anti-Internet gambling laws in the US. Despite losing a large portion of the market, Microgaming has continued to grow, adding many new games and casinos from their headquarters in the Isle of Man. In particular, Microgaming offers hundreds of video slot machines with state of the art graphics and sounds. They have licensed some themed games, like Lord of the Rings and Batman.

What players can expect is the same package of games at every Microgaming casino with the same rules and odds. At the Gaming Club website, they claim, "All payout percentages are reviewed by independent auditors, and with an average 97.48% payout ratio, you can expect better returns than those from a land-based casino. " This is probably true on average, but on some games the Microgaming rules are just as stingy as land casinos, or more. This review looks in depth at the rules to advise you when you're getting a good bet and when you're not.

As an American, it isn't easy playing a Microgaming casino at all, even in fun mode. To do so, I had to get a proxy server, making it appear like I was in the UK via a phony IP address. I played only the Flash casino at the Gaming Club in free mode, as opposed to the download and using real money. This review details the games that they have and the rules they follow.

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