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New Mega Moolah winner claims $7.2 million prize

September 4, 2021 by Admin

The world-famous Microgaming Mega Moolah jackpot recently awarded yet another huge progressive prize. The lucky winner was playing the pokie at the Enlabs-owned Optibet online casino on 6 August 2021and landed a huge $7,231,507.69 win. Another recent huge winner took home a $6.5 million prize payout in June from the same pokie at the same casino.

As with all Microgaming progressive jackpot prizes, this latest win will be paid out as a lump sum. This is the 101st Mega jackpot prize paid out by the progressive network since its inception, but comes in at less than half of the record $19.4 million prize paid out in April 2021.

Over its history, the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot network has awarded more than $1.45 billion in prizes. Of this amount, $137 million was paid out in 2021 alone.

John Coleman, the CEO at Microgaming commented on the latest win, saying,

“Huge congratulations to the winning player – we’re used to seeing massive jackpots drop on Mega Moolah, and $7.2 million is a fantastic amount to win. Well done to Optibet for claiming a second consecutive Mega jackpot on our network.”

Chris Davis, the CPO at Enlabs also had his say, commenting,

“We were delighted when Mega Moolah dropped at Optibet the first time, but for it to happen a second time a matter of weeks later is remarkable. I am certain that both existing and new Optibet customers will appreciate that this situation can only be attributed to the luck of the brand.”

Smartwatch gambling ticks up to the top

July 10, 2021 by Admin

The introduction of smartwatch gambling by the Mobile World Congress in 2014 set off a series of events that have seen the wrist-based pastime rise in iGaming popularity stakes.

Smartphone gambling is easily the most popular alternative to the traditional desktop method, and numerous major players in the iGaming space, including Playtech, Microgaming, and Ladbrokes are looking to the future and embracing the next emerging platform for their offerings. Popular smartwatch models like the AppleWatch, Android Pebble, Moto360, and Android Gear already have a respectable selection of smartphone-optimised gambling apps for players looking for the next level in entertainment portability.

The smartwatch game apps available from Google’s Play Store already number in the thousands. The popularity of using these devices for entertainment purposes is at an all-time high, despite the platform’s largest challenge, namely, the minuscule 1.4-inch average touchscreen size that players have to contend with when spinning digital reels or placing a sports wager.

The pros of smartwatch casino games

Smartwatches offer instant access to your chosen casino games with little possibility of distractions, unlike other mobile platforms where animated banner ads and popups are fairly commonplace and some elements of the game may not be fully optimised for the mobile experience.

Smartwatch casinos and apps provide simplified, more intuitive interfaces, to meet the challenge of smaller displays. Only the most important elements of a game or a real money casino like the menu, the play/spin button, and the bet/wager buttons are included to avoid unnecessary clutter.

Versatility defined

The integration of gambling into this technology means you can access your favourite games and casinos anytime, anywhere while also taking care of your other concerns for the day. You could schedule a meeting then have a quick game of roulette, or perhaps play a couple of spins of your favourite slot while waiting for an incoming email on the same device. Thanks to the wrist strap, you can keep your hands mostly free while playing and avoid the trauma that dropping your cellphone normally triggers.

Super convenience

Smartwatches integrate seamlessly into your life. They are lightweight and often come with a variety of cosmetic customisation options so that your accessory will always match your outfit and your mood. The devices offer a level of comfort of use unmatched by smartphones, tablets, or laptops which have to be carried around and often need to be placed or propped up somewhere to be used comfortably for some functions.

The catch

While the growth of this technology has been impressive, the elephant in the room is ironically the tiny touchscreen size that is guaranteed to frustrate some players, who may need to play for some time before becoming accustomed to it. The wide array of smartwatch designs, operating systems, and shapes, also present unique challenges to developers and can slow down the app development process. The industry is currently on the hunt for universal optimisation solutions that will accommodate all brands, as a lack of market standardisation could seriously hamper the growth of gambling innovation on the platform. There is also the obvious issue of how well a 5-reel game fits on such a small screen with developers working furiously to find solutions.

There have however been encouraging developments, particularly with Android smartwatch pokies. The Thunderstruck smartwatch pokie operates simultaneously on your smartwatch and another paired device like your smartphone or laptop. The smartwatch touchscreen can be used to operate the game while the casino payment and customer support functions will be accessible on the paired device. If you have an LG G Watch, Asus ZenWatch, Samsung Gear Live, or any other compatible smartwatch, you can play Thunderstruck as you’ve never played it before.

Thrilling horizons

Mobile gaming is nothing new, so the transition from smartphones and tablets to smaller, worn devices for online gambling should be simple enough for most people. The number of ‘wrist-warriors’ is likely to increase significantly over the coming years as the iGaming providers refine their offerings with more improvements, enhancements, and standardisation. With the devices themselves becoming increasingly popular, Aussies can expect to see a boom in Android smartwatch pokies and other gambling offerings.

Another life is changed with a $6.5m Mega Moolah prize

June 22, 2021 by Admin

Microgaming’s Mega Moolah has dished out its most recent surprise gift in the form of a $6.5 million massive payout.

With this win, the Microgaming progressive network has now paid out 5 seven or eight-figure prizes this year.

The jackpot of $6,597,136.10 was claimed on June 4, only a few weeks after paying out a record jackpot of $19.4 million to an extremely lucky player of Absolootly Mad: Mega Moolah, one of the newer titles on Microgaming’s line-up.

John Coleman, the CEO at Microgaming commented on the wonderful news, saying that it brought him much joy to see the network change yet another player’s life, especially considering how soon it came after the record $19.4 million prize. He wrapped up, saying that this is even more of a special event as this marks the hundredth millionaire the progressive network has created since its inception.

The gift of giving

Since it began handing them out Microgaming’s progressive prizes now come to over $1.4 billion in total, with over $103 million of that amount being awarded in 2021 alone. Over the last 12 months, in addition to the earth-shattering $19.4 million win, other phenomenal winnings have been recorded, including a $14.2 million jackpot won by a player in Sweden in August 2020.

Mega Moolah puts Pokie Jackpots on the map again with a record-breaking win

May 19, 2021 by Admin

The gambling world has been stunned yet again by a record-breaking win, once again from Microgaming’s Mega Moolah progressive jackpot network.

This most recent win came courtesy of Absolootly Mad Mega Moolah and this is the second time the pokie has set a new record , paying out a lucky winner $19.4 million on 27 April 2021.

The new record happened at Napoleon Sports & Casino of Belgium where two top-tier jackpots were claimed from the new WowPot Jackpot that dished out $17,529,047.11 on 14th April and €2,025,388.75 on 19th April with the amount marking the largest payout ever from an online pokie. Even though the prizes were hit on two different dates, the total of $19,430,723.60 will be paid out to the winner as a lump sum.

Understanding the Game

Absolootly Mad Mega Moolah was exclusively developed for Microgaming by Triple Edge Studios with gameplay that sets players on a 5-reel, 243 payline wild quest for gold coins. The game employs wilds, scatters, free spins, multipliers, bonus rounds, and cascading reels as features with stunning graphics creating an immersive package. Absolootly Mad is only one of a series of Mega Moolah progressive jackpot pokies and was launched in May 2020. The game offers medium volatility and a below-average RTP and the potential to take home millions in prizes takes most of the sting out of the high average house edge. To date, Mega Moolah has generated over 500,000 wins worth $46 million with the total progressive jackpot network dishing out approximately $1.3 billion since it first appeared.

Is the juice worth the squeeze?

News of this latest win has likely left many players salivating and ready to claim their ladle of cash from progressive pots. With a wealth of choice of progressive networks out there, players are spoiled for choice, and aside from the millions waiting to be won, there are many other reasons to try your hand at progressive jackpot pokies.

The primary attraction of this kind of game is the jackpot, jackpots represent the highest payouts you can win from games and progressive jackpots are even until a winner is found.

Other benefits to playing progressive slots include bonus payouts that are essentially a secondary prize that you can win instead of the big jackpot, and the low stakes that most jackpot pokies offer, giving you a chance to win millions from mere cents.

While jackpots are rewarding and alluring, it is always important to remember that they do not pay out as often as you might like them to. Pokies are powered by random number generators that include an in-built house edge and return to player calculation, generated over thousands of spins.

Playing to win

Real money gambling sites are your go-to destination for jackpot pokies like Mega Moolah and most major sites will offer content from other premium providers including NetEnt, Playtech, and RTG. Some jackpots may be limited to players from specific regions, for example, Microgaming prohibits AU pokies, so players from Australia cannot vie for the Mega Moolah. Fortunately, there is a vast selection of alternatives, but there are a few considerations that you must take into account before setting off on your quest for fabulous wealth.

The first step is to find a trusted casino site with a valid gambling license and fair-game certification. The site should also offer up-to-date security and encryption. Taking a look at player reviews to gauge the site’s user-friendliness, efficiency with transactions, and service level is essential and you should also be on the lookout for perks as the welcome offers, bonuses, and loyalty programmes that can differ wildly from casino to casino.

Next, you should take a hard look at the game you are considering. Fortunately for you, most pokie releases are given detailed reviews by players and professionals, giving you a glance at things like eligibility, betting requirements, jackpot values, bonus prizes, and gameplay.

Any Jackpot Slot you choose should also appeal to your sensibilities and preferences when it comes to the theme, rules, and gameplay style. Once you fully understand the experience you are about to embark on, all that’s left to do is launch the pokie, place your bet and leave the rest up to chance.

Mega Moolah alternatives

Despite not having official access to Mega Moolah, Australians still have a wealth of choice when it comes to jackpot titles. Games such as Arabian Nights, Mega Fortune, Super Lucky Frog, Cosmic Fortune, Hall of Gods Mega, Beach Life, Age of the Gods, Gold Rally, Gladiator, Mega Ball, and Cinerama are a few prominent options from NetEnt and Playtech for anyone looking to get started.

Other developers that also offer progressive play include Ainsworth, Amatic, EGT, Playson, Quickspin, Pragmatic Play, Wazdan, Evoplay, Yggdrasil, iSoftBet, Spinomenal, and BetSoft

Whatever your choice, understanding the individual rules of each pokie could mean the difference between landing a huge win and walking away with nothing, so take the time to familiarise yourself with all the information that you should know.

WowPot hits the big time with first Mega progressive jackpot payout

April 27, 2021 by Admin

Lady luck and all her sisters showed up for a fortunate UK player on April 14 when the lucky individual won the first-ever WowPot Mega progressive prize. This sets a new record for Microgaming’s new WowPot series of progressive slots with a prize payout of just over $15 million.

This is the third WowPot jackpot prize won since the new range of progressive slots was launched. This latest win is particularly exciting because the player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, managed this gargantuan win with a paltry bet amount of $0.80 while playing the Book of Atem slot. They will be able to spend their winnings freely as the prize will be paid out as a lump sum.

A look at WowPot

WowPot is made up of a network of progressive slot games that works by taking a percentage of players’ bets on any game in the WowPot network and placing it into the prize pot.

Since its February 2021 launch, the WowPot network has flourished and now includes six video slot titles, namely Wheel of Wishes by Alchemy Gaming, Book of Atem, African Legends, Sisters of Oz, Queen of Alexandria, and Sherlock & Moriarty. Players can expect the arrival of new titles soon.

Going Mega

WowPot has only paid out two major progressive jackpot prizes to date, so the Mega prize win is a momentous occasion in the jackpot’s history.

The major jackpot winners played Sisters of Oz and Book of Atem to claim their prizes. Book of Atem can now claim the honour of awarding the first Mega prize and it will be interesting to see which game pays out the next one.

Gird your loins for battle in Beat The Beast: Griffins Gold pokie

November 18, 2020 by Admin

Of all the mythical creatures in human history, the Griffin is one of the most formidable. Armed with a crossbow and a will of steel, you must face it down nod claim its hoard of treasure. In Beat The Beast: Griffin’s Gold, the newest title from developer Thunderkick.

The Griffin itself is meticulously illustrated with its fearsome talons, massive wings, and deadly beak almost popping off the screen as it bears down on you with its withering glare

The reels feature even more stunning graphics including a hefty crossbow that will allow you to face the winged beast.

Fight to the finish

The slot has 5×3 reels and a friendly RTP of 96.14%. The battle reaches a fever pitch in the bonus game where you will face your monstrous adversary if you have the skills.

If 3 Golden Emblem Scatters appear, you will be awarded 10 Free Spins and the Griffin will reveal itself before tearing across the reels as a wild symbol, possibly creating a series of high-value wins.

The Roaming Wild bonus

Once Free Spins is activated, all wilds become roaming with multipliers attached to them. The multiplier value increases by 1x with each free spin, so having reels full of wilds could signal a massive win.

If a Roaming Wild forms part of a winning combination, you will be granted an extra Free Spin to extend your winning chances a bit longer.

Beat The Beast: Griffin’s Gold is the last in a series of pokies for Thunderkick and it closes off the range in glorious style. The game is live right now across all devices, and if you think you have the mettle, step up, seize your weapon, and claim the treasure.

If you’re interested in beasts of a different kind try the Jurassic World pokie.

Halloween creeps closer with a fresh batch of spooky pokies to haunt your nights

September 30, 2020 by Admin

The spooky and supernatural have always been a mainstay of gamer culture, regardless of the platform. The tension and excitement brought about by the spectre of the unknown have no equal in the world of gaming genres and every time October is about to roll around, developers begin flexing their metaphysical muscles to bring you a freakish selection of ghostly, ghastly, real money pokies.

Ghost-themed pokies are not hard to locate at all, the following titles being the freshest on offer:

Trick or Treat pokie

Trick or Treat is a 5-reel, 20-pay line Halloween-inspired pokie created by Gameplay Interactive. The reels are set against a foreboding cemetery complete with ghosts and other supernatural inhabitants. Trick or Treat has appealing graphics to get you into the spooky spirit and you will find wilds, scatters, multipliers, and the “Plumpy Pumpkin” special feature. This feature will give you the chance to win additional free spins, multipliers, and freezing wilds.

Peek-a-Boo pokie

Microgaming’s spirited offering is a vibrant ghost-themed pokie with 5 reels and 40 pay-lines. The visuals may seem average but the game comes packed with a wealth of lucrative features including wilds, scatters, multipliers, free spins, and respins. Your betting options range from 0.01 to 0.25 coins and you can win up to a maximum of 1250 coins. The game’s addictive nature will have you looking past the less-than-impressive packaging.

Haunted House pokie

Haunted House pokie by WMS has a cartoonish theme, matched by its fun features that offer a multitude of rewards. This pokie is set in an eerie mansion looming on a hilltop and features 10 paylines with medium volatility. Iconic horror creatures lurk in the haunted house, representing the game’s symbols. The pokie comes with wilds and scatters, as well as multipliers and free spins to help you get to the maximum win potential of 1,250x your stake.

All the Winners from the Virtual EGR B2B Awards 2020

July 29, 2020 by Admin

2020 has been a year of changes and the EGR B2B awards have adapted to a time of lockdowns and social distancing by taking their awards online. The 2020 awards, which stretched over 3 days, once again gave recognition to leading service providers that power the online gaming industry. Many hopefuls were present to see if they would walk away with accolades but only a few emerged as winners in their respective categories.

Day One

Day one was dedicated to software and affiliate software suppliers. And Playtech gave proceedings an impressive kick-off, walking away with the Bingo Supplier of the year and Multi-Channel Supplier of the year awards. Evolution gaming came out at the top of the Live Casino Supplier of the year category.

Betgenius also had an impressive day scooping the In-play Betting Software of the year and Sports Data Supplier of the year awards while the Affiliate Software Supplier of the year award was snapped up by Income Access. IWG was thrilled to take the Lottery Supplier of the year award home.

Day Two

The categories for the second day were Services & Innovation and Innovation in mobile. Red Tiger Gaming beat the competition, sweeping both the Innovation In Mobile and Innovation in Slot Provision categories

Magellan Robotech won the prestigious Best Customer service category and the Recruiter of the year award went to Pentasia. The Sports Betting Solutions category prize was won by Sporting Solutions.

Day Three

The final day saw some of the most sought-after titles being handed over. Red Tiger clawed their way to a hat trick of titles, winning the Slot Supplier of the year, Mobile Supplier of the year, and Mobile Gaming Software Supplier of the year awards.

Playtech was recognized with the Poker Supplier of the year award while industry giant, Microgaming was crowned with the Platform of the year award. Relax Gaming won Casino Software Supplier of the year while Together gaming emerged as the White Label Supplier of the year winner.

While the awards were different this year, this did not diminish the prestige of or excitement for this event which has surely boosted all the competitors’ desire to keep rising to the top of their game.

Absolootly Mad’s May Multi-Millionaire extravaganza

June 6, 2020 by Admin

Absolootly Mad recently debuted as the newest addition to the Microgaming’s Mega Moolah progressive slot series and is already making waves, paying out over $9.5 million in progressive jackpots prizes this May. June saw another recently added title, Atlantean Treasure, pay out a progressive jackpot worth over $7.7milliion to one fortunate player.

Three days of glory

Microgaming’s fans on Facebook were informed of these two amazing May wins on the company’s official page. The first huge jackpot was an amount of $6.59 million jackpot awarded on 24 May. Three days later, on 27 May, the slot blessed another player with an impressive $3 million jackpot win. The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is the featured character in Absolootly Mad: Mega Moolah. This magical title holds massive jackpot potential for players with 5 reels and 243 ways to win.

Another slot, another huge win

Not to be left out of the action, Atlantean Treasures paid out a huge jackpot in earlier in the year. The slot features an underwater theme and awarded a fortunate player an eye-watering jackpot prize of almost $7.8 million. Atlantean Treasures is a regularly laid-out slot with 5×3 reels and 10 paylines.

These two new Mega Moolah titles were both launched in 2020 and are worthy additions to the Microgaming Mega Moolah progressive jackpot network, which has awarded over $1.1 billion in prizes since its inception. The original Mega Moolah slot took the world by storm and has achieved iconic status in the gambling world and is widely renowned as a “million-maker”. The new titles are carrying the torch well, creating multi-millionaires so soon after their respective launches.

Mega Moolah crowns another millionaire with €10.7m Jackpot

April 27, 2020 by Admin

Microgaming’s legendary Mega Moolah has handed a life-changing jackpot to yet another player with a gargantuan progressive jackpot worth €10,735,716.84.

The biggest digital progressive jackpot network in existence

Jackpot City Casino was the venue for this latest Mega Moolah win on Sunday, 5 April. The lucky player will receive the €10,735,716.84 jackpot as a lump sum following standard verification checks according to Microgaming.

Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network has paid out over €1.1 billion in prizes since its inception. 2020’s winnings account for €26 million of this amount with over 150 players winning €10,000 or more.

New Mega Moolah titles in the pipeline

In a press release, Microgaming detailed how their jackpot network continues to grow. This year has seen the releases of Atlantean Treasures Mega Moolah in cooperation with Neon Valley Studios and Wheel of Wishes, via a partnership with Alchemy Gaming. Wheel of Wishes features the WowPot jackpot which was overhauled in February 2020.

More progressive games are still on the way. An exciting example is Absolootly Mad Mega Moolah, set for a 5 May release across Microgaming’s operator network. The organization’s Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Clucas said that Mega Moolah continued to be an international player favorite.

“We are thrilled for the victorious player who struck this staggering €10.7 million win congratulations!” said Clucas, adding that more new progressive games were on their way this year.

Visit any of our reviewed casinos to try Mega Moolah for life-changing winnings.

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