NetEnt – or Net Entertainment NE AB to give the name of the parent company – are up there with Playtech and Microgaming as one of the best providers of casino software in the world. Founded way back in 1996 in Sweden, their mantra is “Better Games” and they follow it unstintingly, always striving for the best graphics, sound and gameplay. And their efforts certainly bring great rewards to players who will find a fantastic array of enthralling and engaging games when visiting casinos using NetEnt software. 39134t
Players at NetEnt casinos can jump straight into the action, with no need to any software, using the excellent Flash casino for instant play in their browser. Their mobile offering is also expertly developed and is one of the best around (available for use on Apple, Android or Windows devices), and whether playing on your desktop or mobile you can expect the highest standards in of games. And don’t just take our word for it, Net Entertainment have won numerous awards over the years as testament to their excellence.
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NetEnt doesn’t compete with some of their rivals (and doesn’t try to) when it comes to the number of games they produce. So while they have substantially fewer than some others (notably Microgaming), NetEnt’s ambition is for quality over quantity. At the time of writing NetEnt have just shy of 100 slots, 17 traditional table games, six video poker variants, and around 20 or so others including mini-games, lottery and miscellaneous options. They have 15 jackpot games, three of which are pooled jackpots (which can reach astronomical figures) and the rest being local jackpots. The ability to play all games for free to try them out is a major positive, meaning you can make sure you actually like (and understand) a game before committing your own cash.
- Slots - As mentioned, some other software providers have a greater number of games in general and slots in particular, but players at NetEnt casinos will no doubt appreciate the time and effort the Scandinavian company has put in developing some truly great slots. Some of their earlier “Platinum” 3D slots – such as Gonzo’s Quest, with its jungle ambiance and great features – have become classics in their own right, while more recent additions, such as South Park, are already very popular with players. With imaginative features and wilds aplenty, almost all NetEnt’s slots have evidently been crafted painstakingly rather than cobbled together quickly, and it is casino fans who benefit. Even their more traditional three- and five-reel slots that lack some of the glitz of their big-name options (like Aliens and Scarface) are still very enjoyable and well-made.
- Blackjack - NetEnt don’t produced a vast number of blackjack variants, as some of their rivals have chosen to do. They simply opt for standard blackjack, Double Exposure blackjack, blackjack pro and blackjack single deck, but there is little between them in of the look or the main rules, and they all have a rather soothing soundtrack of lounge jazz in the background – much more chilled than you’d find in a real casino. They also have a live dealer version, more of which below.
- Roulette - Again NetEnt have forgone the chance to splurge out loads of roulette variants and have kept things relatively simple with American roulette, European roulette, French roulette, French roulette pro and roulette pro. The pro versions are slightly more engaging than the standard options but all are easy to use without much thought and it is always clear what number comes up and if (and how much) you have won.
- Video Poker - As mentioned there are six video poker games at NetEnt casinos, namely All American, Classic Deuces Wild, Classic Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better and Joker Wild. As with the aforementioned table games, the variations between the games are not vast and which you pick will simply depend on which you prefer after trying them out (which can be done for free, of course).
- Other Games - NetEnt’s mini-games are decent options if you have a few minutes to kill and you don’t want to strain your brain cells too much. With mini roulette and mini blackjack offering stripped-down versions of the classic table games (the roulette table has numbers 0 to 12 only), and one or two other options, these games are more about ing a little time than serious casino action. There are also a number of scratch card and lottery games that might tickle your fancy, while bingo, Bonus Keno and Golden Derby (a horse racing game) are other options if you fancy a change from the norm.
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The three big progressive jackpot slots available at NetEnt casinos are Hall of Gods, Mega Fortune and Arabian Nights. One lucky player once won a whopping €17.8 million playing Mega Fortune (in Finland in January 2013) and the jackpots for this progressive slot are regularly into the millions of pounds.
There are also a good number of jackpot games with local jackpots, and though they won’t make you a millionaire, they can often rise to very substantial amounts of cash. With a mix of table games (Caribbean Stud), classic slots (Gold Rush), video slots (Fishy Fortune) and others (Cash Bomb) all offering local jackpots, there are options to suit all tastes when it comes to chasing the big money.
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NetEnt launched their first live casino games in February 2013 and currently offer two games, both streamed in high definition, live blackjack and live roulette. Unlike almost all other games there is no option to play for free to try them out, but there is an introductory video which explains how it all works and gives you all the information you will need to enjoy this relatively new and exciting way of playing casino games online.
Coming from their custom-built studios in a secret location in Scandinavia (seriously, they wouldn’t tell us where they are!) you will be guided through the games by some very friendly (and patient) young ladies who clearly know what they are doing.
There has long been rumours that there will be more casino games given the live treatment by NetEnt and we fully expect them to expand their selection before too long, but for now it’s a choice of blackjack or roulette, both of which come with plenty of options and information to give you the best of both worlds.
About NetEnt 4z6b1i
As mentioned in the introduction, NetEnt began its online life back in 1996, but it grew from a bricks and mortar casino group in Scandinavia and is part of a group (Net Entertainment NE AB) that incorporates a number of companies. Whilst split between a number of locations, much of the corporate side of the business takes place in Sweden – where the company is listed on Nasdaq in the capital Stockholm – while the product management, sales and marketing and functions take place in their Malta base.
With a level of corporate transparency that is refreshing (compared to some of their smaller rivals) and a strong commitment to player protection and data and financial integrity, NetEnt casinos are some of the safest around. And with their constant quest for perfection when it comes to the standard of the games, they are some of the most enjoyable too. With a bright future, NetEnt are winning more and more fans every day, and we anticipate that as long as they continue to put substantial amounts of time and money into maintaining the standards they have set themselves, they will become even bigger and better.