Realtime Gaming (RTG) started out in Atlanta in the USA in 1998 in the early days of online gambling but are now based in Costa Rica. The company was bought by Hastings International in 2007, Hastings in turn being owned by HBM Group and being based on Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles. They offer casinos in and instant play versions, as well as on mobile, and do not restrict any customers per se, instead leaving that in the hands of the sites they provide software too. As such you will tend to find that RTG software powers a lot of the US-facing and US-focussed casinos, although they provide software to almost 100 online casinos in total. 6b2l55
They offer the casino sites a great deal of freedom in of controlling the look, feel and payout percentages of the games and whilst this means that playing at one RTG casino can be quite different from playing at another, the essence and quality of the games will be consistent across the board (though it is always worth enquiring as to the payout levels).
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RTG provide a solid range of games with all the normal options available and, as with their rivals, a focus on slots. They offer a decent range in general including almost 100 slots, a superb array of video poker options and a solid table and card offering. Their games have solid, if somewhat unspectacular, graphics and the gameplay of the slots is not quite as complex or captivating as some of their rivals. Whilst their “Real Series” slots are a step in the right direction in that regard, with impressive bonus rounds and features, the graphics can still look slightly tired and dated when compared to some of the super-slick slots Playtech – and others – offer.
- Slots - As said, the Real Series games are quite impressive but many of the slots offered by RTG are relatively simplistic “classic” slots with little beyond basic spins to engage the player. In truth, even some of the Real Series are not quite as advanced or exciting as RTG like to pretend but for players wanting a good selection of slots while being less concerned by anything too modern or involving, RTG are a solid option.
- Blackjack - RTG are not especially strong on blackjack variants, with the classic version supplemented by just three other options, one of which is tournament blackjack. There are a further four options for fans of 21 but if blackjack is your thing and you aren’t looking for the most common versions of the games, RTG do not offer the best range.
- Roulette - As with blackjack, RTG have not invested much time or money in providing a lot of choice. American (double zero) and European roulette are, in fact, all they’ve got, so those who like their roulette with bells, whistles and plenty of bonus options may be disappointed.
- Video Poker - Video poker fans, on the contrary, will revel in RTG’s huge range of games. Whilst many of the variants they offer actually differ only very slightly, the fact remains that RTG are one of the best software providers for video poker fans. They offer a staggering 29 options and even though almost half of those are simply multi-hand versions of the main game that’s still impressive.
- Other Games - RTG offer all the major casino games, including craps, baccarat, three Caribbean poker options (draw, stud and hold ‘em) and three card poker (two varieties) as well as Pai Gow, Sic Bo, Casino War, Red Dog, keno and more. If any of those are your favourites or you like to take a break from your main slots, card or table play, RTG is a decent choice.
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RTG has one of the biggest progressive networks around, one of the benefits of the fact that it licenses its software to a large range of sites. At the time of writing there is over £5m up for grabs on the progressives they power and with record wins of more than $1m (a figure achieved three times) having big, big prize pots is not uncommon.
Moreover, unlike many casino software companies they offer progressive jackpots on a diverse selection of games, not just one or two slots. Whilst slots such as Shopping Spree, Jackpot Pinatas and Aztec’s Millions dominate, RTG also offer up jackpots in the thousands on tens of slots, as well as non-slot game such as Caribbean Poker variations. One thing to note with RTG progressives is that not all jackpots are found on all sites, with some casinos featuring their own smaller jackpots, although with fewer players competing these can be easier to win.
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RTG are a company that likes to give a lot of power to the individual casinos and so, whilst their software is 100% safe, fair and certified as random, playing at an RTG casino does not have quite the same guarantees that playing at some of their rivals offer. With companies such as Microgaming, who strictly control who they license their games too, you can be fairly confident that your funds are safe. In contrast, RTG do not check the background of the sites they work with and so you have no such assurances and should always do your own research before depositing any funds.
RTG also allow the casinos to alter the payout percentages of each game, meaning that you don’t always know where you stand and there is no software-wide average. This makes it harder to gauge whether a site is offering a good chance of winning. However, assuming you pick your casinos carefully, all in all RTG offers a decent enough experience and for those who live in areas where online gaming is restricted or is something of a grey area, they are a superb choice. Whilst their graphics and sound – especially in the instant play version of their software – is some distance behind the best, as they grow and invest we expect they will improve, although their growth may depend much on how the US market develops.