Guide · studios compared Updated 27 Oct 2026

NetEnt vs Microgaming: which games developer is better?

Both studios shaped online slots. Microgaming, founded in 1994 on the Isle of Man, built a huge library and the Mega Moolah jackpot; since 2022 its content has been run by Games Global. NetEnt, founded in Sweden in 1996 and part of Evolution since 2020, is known for a smaller number of polished hits.

For a player the better studio is the one whose games, RTP versions and jackpots suit you.

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Software

Side by side

	NetEnt	Microgaming / Games Global
Founded	1996, Sweden	1994, Isle of Man
Today	Part of Evolution	Content run by Games Global since 2022
Library	Smaller, highly polished	Very large, many partner studios
Jackpots	Mega Fortune, Hall of Gods, Divine Fortune	Mega Moolah and the WowPot network
Style	Design-led, cascades and expanding features	Wide range, classic and themed slots

Jackpots

Mega Moolah has paid several of the largest online slot jackpots on record. Mega Fortune is NetEnt's best-known pooled jackpot. Both have a lower base RTP than ordinary slots because part of every stake funds the prize.

RTP and fairness

Both studios offer several RTP versions of many titles, so check the info screen at your casino. Both are licensed in strict markets and use certified random number generators.

Which suits whom

Jackpot hunters: Mega Moolah and WowPot titles, accepting a lower base RTP.
Players who like modern features and visuals: NetEnt.
Players who want variety: the large Games Global library and its partner studios.

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Questions

NetEnt vs Microgaming: questions

Which is older?

Microgaming, founded in 1994. NetEnt followed in 1996.

Who runs Microgaming games today?

Games Global, which took over the content business in 2022.

Which has bigger jackpots?

Mega Moolah has paid some of the largest online jackpots. NetEnt's Mega Fortune is its main rival.

Which has better RTP?

Neither consistently. Both offer several RTP settings; check the version at your casino.

Are both studios fair?

Yes. Both are licensed in strict markets and use certified random number generators.

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New brands

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Limits

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