Top 10 Microgaming casinos (Part I)

The winner for Best Casino Software in both 2009 and 2010 Jackpot Finder Awards was and remains Microgaming, so we are providing readers with a top 10 Microgaming Casinos countdown.

Veteran online casino site patrons are most likely already familiar with Microgaming software and their excellent reputation, as they power over 450 online casino games at 120 internet casinos, plus another 40 online gambling sites if we include online poker sites.

Every month, Microgaming releases additional games, including additional variations on blackjack and video poker, two categories for which they easily outdo their competitors in both quality and quanity. Among their most impressive online slot machines to date are Lord of the Rings slot and Thunderstruck II slot.  With 25 progressive jackpot games, including Major Millions slot and Mega Moolah slot (the latter, #8 on the top 10 progressive jackpots) they have paid out over $280 million. 

Now that we hope we’ve wet your curiosity, let’s start the countdown:

#10. Crazy Vegas Casino

Crazy Vegas Casino is an online casino site with a website which is arguably too flashy for some tastes, however those who dig deeper will see why JackpotFinder considers Crazy Vegas to be an excellent internet casino. For starters, Crazy Vegas includes all of over 450 Microgaming casino games, including all the incredible blackjack games.  Moreover, they hold regular online slots tournaments with generous prizes. 

To capture the imagination of players, new members to join Crazy Vegas Casino get a $3,000 no deposit freeplay bonus. When players finally ready to start wagering their own money, Crazy Vegas automatically provides a 100% matching first-deposit bonus up to $100 within 8 hours of making the deposit. Furthermore, once that first-deposit has been made, new players get 50 free spins on the Hellboy slot game.

#9. Spin Palace Casino

Spin Palace Casino is an internet casino with an invigorating atmosphere and over 250 of Microgaming’s Las Vegas style casino games, available either download or no-download games. Spin Casino offers excellent bonuses and weekly promotional offers, as well as membership in the Palace Group VIP program. 

New players to join Spin Palace Casino receive a $1,000 welcome bonus package, starting with a 100% matching first-deposit bonus up to $150 which will be credited instantly.

#8. Platinum Play Casino

If elegance were all that mattered, Platinum Play Casino would easily compete for the #1 slot on this list: In this author’s not-so-humble opinion, Lock Casino is the only internet casino to offer a more mature and sensible looking website. 

Of course, other features do matter when it comes to online casinos and Platinum Play is hardly ever one to come up short. Platinum Play is the 2010 JackpotFinder Awards winner for Best Loyalty Program, owing to their generous rewards program, showing loyal players how much they are appreciated.  The Platinum Play loyalty program includes the Fortune Lounge VIP scheme in addition to their own rewards.

New players to join Platinum Play can enjoy a $1,500 no deposit freeplay bonus. When players are ready to make a commitment, they will receive a $100 matching-first deposit bonus up to $200 when they use the promotional code PP100FREE and click “Claim Deposit Bonus” in the casino software. Players can receive an additional 10% first deposit bonus when they use selected payment processors including Moneybookers, NETeller, and EcoCard.  (See Platinum Play website for full list and relevant promotional codes.)

#7. Golden Tiger Casino

Golden Tiger Casino certainly qualified for the prize for most outrageous promotion ever by giving players the chance to win free Bengal tigers plus $1,500 for tiger food (ongoing until April 14th), but they clearly have more to offer than just gimmicks. Not the least of this is a selection of over 426 great online casino games from Microgaming, including many of the exceptional online slot machines. Players at Golden Tiger also get access to Casino Rewards, one of the best loyalty schemes available from the industry. Furthermore, players have a wealth of excellent options for payment processing.

New players to join Golden Tiger Casino get a $1,500 freeplay no deposit bonus.  Once players are ready to feed the beast, they receive a 50% first-deposit bonus up to $250.

#6. Betway Casino

Betway Casino is a gigantic online casino site. As if a complete collection of Microgaming titles weren’t enough, Betway also offers 60 no download games from other software developers such as Dynamite Idea and  Electracade, some lesser known providers with games which won’t be found at many other internet casino sites. Additionally, Betway as an exciting schedule of online casino tournaments.

New players to join Betway Casino can take a $1,000 welcome bonus package, starting with an instant  100% matching-first deposit up to $250.

Come back Friday for the exciting conclusion to the top ten Microgaming casino countdown. In the mean time, please tell us your own favorite Microgaming casinos.