Nowadays, there are many companies that produce games and create software for virtual casinos. If you are interested in playing at an SA online casino, it is worth getting familiar with the best software providers that will ensure you fair and secure games with a large selection and high-quality products.

TOP 5 Online Casino Game Providers

NetEnt

NetEnt logoNetEnt is one of the leading online casino software providers, and their games are used by the best and most trusted casinos worldwide. Their portfolio consists of over 200 very well-known and popular casino game titles that have a high value of online entertainment. The most popular and games of NetEnt are: Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, Hall of Gods, Mega Fortune, South Park or Twin Spin. Each game from NetEnt has very high-quality graphics with stunning animations. No wonder why SA players find this provider particularly interesting!

NetEnt is very meticulous about creating every game. The company employs a team of highly motivated, talented and qualified programmers who are passionate about creating casino games. In addition, before launching a new game on the market, NetEnt subjects it to a three-month internal quality control testing process, after which it is also tested by other companies. NetEnt offers live games with a real croupier as well as mobile casino games.

Microgaming

MicrogamingMicrogaming is a pioneer of casino software that launched its first online casino in 1994. To date, Microgaming has created over 800 casino games such as online slots, video poker, blackjack and roulette. One of the most popular games among South African online casino players developed by this company are: Mega Moolah, Game of Thrones, Thunderstruck, Playboy, as well as Roulette and the Blackjack Gold Series.

Microgaming is also one of the founders of eCOGRA (the company that supports fair, responsible and safe gambling). The Microgaming product package also includes online poker rooms, bingo sites and live casino dealers.

IGT (International Gaming Technology)

IGTIGT is short for International Game Technology. The company is based in Nevada and specialises in the design, development and production of online slot machines, as well as gaming software for online and mobile casinos. IGT is one of the first developers who offers innovative gambling solutions on the global market. They produce a wide range of slot machines that you will find in many SA online casinos and they are a great example of products developed by using the latest technologies.

Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil GamingYggdrasil was founded in Sweden in 2013 and in just a few years has put a lot of work into achieving the status of one of the best and most innovative software providers for online casinos. Each year of this brand on the gambling market is a string of continuous successes – from product and technology improvements to winning such prestigious innovation awards as the EGR B2B Awards 2019 and The International Gaming Awards 2019.

Yggdrasil also has licenses from the Maltese gambling authorities, The British Gambling Commission or the Romanian Gambling Authority. It is interesting to note that the original sounding name of the company comes from Norse mythology and refers to the sacred tree of the worlds

Playtech

PlaytechPlaytech has been the creator of casino software available on the international market for almost 20 years. Since 1999, when the company was founded, Playtech has increased its portfolio by more than 500 original slot machines, sports betting options, a mobile casino version, bingo and poker games.

In March 2006, the company successfully entered the London Stock Exchange and has been doing very well for the past 10 years. It is also worth mentioning that Playtech was the first company to enter the world of online casinos with live casinos in 2003, constantly developing and improving its product range. There are hundreds of online casinos on the market, where game fans from Playtech experience an unforgettable moment. South African players are definitely among them, as more and more SA online casinos add Playtech games to their portfolios!

Features Of High-Quality Online Casino Software Companies

Many players are unaware that despite the myriad of casinos on the market, there are really only a few companies that produce technologically advanced casino software. Only a small percentage of casinos decide to produce casino software on their own. However, this is much more expensive than sharing profits with the software developer.

There is one major plus to using a large software company. The casino software is then connected to a network of casinos using the same company. Such companies have huge budgets and employ hundreds of graphic designers. In such casinos, we will find high-quality games, great sounds, a lot of tournaments and many additional options integrated with the casino software.

The best casino software should meet several conditions. First of all, the software must run smoothly. They must have a decent amount of games offered. The casino has a built-in deposit and withdrawal option. It is also worth having an insight into your loyalty level and the number of points accumulated. Of course, each player may have different preferences and that’s why before choosing a casino it is worth checking out the casino software by playing for virtual money. If the casino game suits us, we like the navigation, game and sounds, then we can easily pay our first deposit.

Playing online casino must give us satisfaction. If we are not happy with the casino software, it will be much harder for us to focus on the game. And every experienced player knows that it is impossible to win in such conditions.

Frequently asked questions

How to pick the right casino provider?

Make sure the chosen game developer has a good reputation among other players, offers secure and safe games, as well as features in top SA online casinos. If in doubt, we’re here to provide all help to players unsure of quality casino providers. Refer to our list of top SA online casinos to play games from the well-recognised providers.

Are SA online casino providers known worldwide?

At the moment of writing this article, no famous game providers is based or registered in South Africa. It doesn’t mean we don’t have creative game developers, oh no! It’s caused by the lack of clarification when it comes to online gambling in SA in general.

Which game provider has the best online slots?

There is no one answer to this question. Many developers are well-known for their slot portfolios, however, if we had to choose one this would probably be NetEnt. Who else if not the owner of the world’s famous online slot - Starburst.

Do online casino game providers offer any different kind of games?

Some of the game developers specialise in one type of games (such as slots), whereas others offer a whole spectrum of game formats. There are also companies that are particularly known for their intake on live casino - for example, Evolution Gaming.

Do all SA online casinos feature the same game providers?

No. Online casinos partner with different providers so it’s always worth checking beforehand what companies power particular platforms. However, don’t be surprised to see similar game owners at various online venues - the top leaders in the game development business collaborate with many SA online casinos!

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