Currently, there are hundreds of casinos, poker rooms and other gaming sites online.  Can you imagine if the only difference between the masses was just the name?  It would almost take the fun out of playing online!  Luckily, there are several software providers that power these casinos, poker rooms and gaming sites.

Each software provider maintains their own standards for the gaming outfit(s) that they allow to use their software.  As each of the software companies is different, their standards will also be different.  These software companies will look for certain criteria from the applying casinos as they are also audited for fair play, accuracy and security.  Additionally, because of the variety, online gamblers will also enjoy an array of various games, play options and more.

The RX Casinos has compiled a listing of some of the more popular online casino software providers.  Keep checking back for more additions.

CRYPTOLOGIC

Cryptologic was founded in 1995 and have common shares listed on the TSE (Toronto Stock Exchange), NASDAQ and the LSE (London Stock Exchange) Main Market.  They launched Intercasino in 1996, making it one of the first online casinos to offer “real money” play through their funds processor E-Cash Direct.  Cryptologic offers more than 150 games, and holds the online rights to the new and popular Marvel Slots (Incredible Hulk, Silver Surfer, etc.).

I-GLOBAL MEDIA

I-Global Media was founded in 1997 and launched Starluck Casino that same year.  As well as casino and bingo software, they offer multi-player poker in the form of Party Poker, one of the largest poker rooms on the Internet, boasting 75,000 plus players.

MICROGAMING

The first version of Microgaming software was released in 1994, with the new Viper platform making its appearance roundabout 2002.  The Viper software offers 250 plus games ranging from slots (1 line 3-reel classics up to 40 line video slots), to various forms of blackjack and video pokers, to an assortment of table games (roulette, baccarat, etc).  The software can be played in full download mode or the no download flash version, which offers a smaller selection of games, but is easily accessed from anywhere. 

Microgaming also offers multi-player poker software, which runs on the Prima Network.

PLAYTECH

Playtech was founded in 1999.  They are a publicly traded company and are currently listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).  Their software can be played in download or flash version, and they offer over 90 games in total, including slots, blackjack, video pokers and table games (in some cases live dealer).  Their casino software includes one-on-one live chat support.  Playtech also offers bingo software and a multi-player poker network.

PROPRIETARY SOFTWARES

This type of software is unique to each casino, and is privately owned or controlled.  Some of the larger and better-known sites using proprietary software are Lasseter’s, Mansion Casino and Global Player.

REAL TIME GAMING

Real Time Gaming (RTG) was founded in 1998.  Their software offers a variety of games including 3 reel classic slots, 20 and 25 line video slots, bingo, keno, blackjack, video pokers and multi-player poker.  Their games include progressive jackpots, which are network wide and paid out by RTG directly; and random jackpot slots, which are casino specific and can be triggered at any time on any bet, as opposed to a winning combination having to be hit at maximum bet.

WAGERWORKS

Wagerworks was acquired by IGT (International Game Technology) in August of 2005, and has deep roots in the land based sector of gaming.  They hold the exclusive online rights to slot games such as The Price Is Right, Monopoly and Wheel of Fortune, just to name a few.