Online Casino Software: IGT/Wagerworks

IGT is a Nevada-based company that primarily specialised in the production of games and network solutions for land-based casinos, being one of the world’s biggest suppliers to the land-based casino industry since 1981. In 2005 IGT acquired Wagerworks for its online gaming technology and moved into the casino websites market. With its real world experience in the casino industry and its newly acquired expertise in the online world, it wasn’t long before it became one of the major players in the online casino software industry.

Playing Features

Wagerworks casino is only available in an instant play version, there is no download version so the company has focused on making sure that their instant version is still suitable for all players To this end they have introduced a unique feature, with it being possible to adjust the quality of the graphics in their games. This is especially useful for those using slightly slower internet connections, as a lower setting will enable the game to run smoothly. The overall standard of sound and graphics is high and Wagerworks has retained a loyal following based on its ability to provide a Flash casino that accommodates the needs of all potential players, with little discernible difference from other operators’ download casinos.

Games

IGT were always focused on slot machines, being the single biggest provider in the North American market. It is no surprise then that the software company they acquired, Wagerworks, was famous for producing online slots, based on some blockbuster brands like Monopoly. This has continued since the 2005 merger, with other popular releases including Sex and the City and Dungeons & Dragons slots. They also produce all the classic table and card games for their online casino platform and are very well-known for their video poker.

Other major online casino software providers include Playtech, Microgaming and Cryptologic.