The most well-known slot software providers in New Zealand

Bars and physical gambling establishments, as well as other busy points in different cities of the country, have been equipped for several decades with slot machines for the entertainment of customers or visitors. Obviously some companies stand out for the quality of their products, which has generated preference among the public and with it, consolidation in the market. In the virtual field there is a similar situation, since the different software providers for videoslots have fought since the beginning of this trend to occupy the first places in the preference of use. On this page we want to give our readers an overview of the main programmers and suppliers of the sector in New Zealand.

The largest slot manufacturers

The main software companies for physical machines in New Zealand are Merkur, Novomatic and Cirsa-Unidesa, although obviously there are many others of lesser extension or coverage. The main difference in the aforementioned lies in the correct implementation and adaptation of the various games in virtual form.

Merkur machines for casino

The company with a large presence in Western Europe had its start in Germany and grew mainly in the 90s, by focusing its coverage on bars and gas stations in different European cities, as well as those located on highways and highways. This gradual expansion gave the company (Gauselmann) considerable notoriety and placed itself stably in the minds of customers. With time and the introduction of new technologies, Merkur's machines have been improved and for a couple of years now, only electronic and video slots have been working, with state-of-the-art software.

Slots have undergone changes not only in their interior, but also in their design and style. At first they were simple "boxes" placed in a corner of the establishment, while Moderna slots are elaborated with striking optical details and even have rooms or spaces specially adapted for their use, with various extra options to provide additional comfort to players, such as padded seats or access to food and drinks. In addition, today's programs allow you to choose from a variety of games (sometimes up to 20 different ones on the same machine), which makes slots a real compact entertainment station.

Electromechanical slots

Old machines worked with rollers or rotating discs. Despite having free spins and accumulable winnings options, the game options were limited.

Moderna video-slots

Moderna slots are based on computer programs, so they are more flexible. The machines can include various games, bonus phases, extra features and much more.

Merkur's gaming offer has evolved non-stop and currently encompasses about 200 different machines, with an impressive combination of themes and shapes. The old styles with only three rollers spins and a couple of symbols no longer exist in the electronic versions, as Moderna slots with 4, 5 or more reels, changing squares, bonus rounds and various styles of betting dominate the market, although obviously all current titles essentially retain the origins of the ”one-armed bandits". Fortunately Merkur is not confident of his success and continues to publish games continuously. The latest developments are:

• Fire of Egypt: 5-reel slot with an ancient Egyptian theme
• Random Joker: 5-reel slot with unique wild features
• Under the rainbow: A friendly elf will help you find gold at the end of the rainbow
• Diamond & Fruits: Typical slot with free spins, thanks to the “Wild” box
• Dragons treasure: Mythological creatures guard an immense treasure, which waits for a worthy hero

Due to the characteristics of the game software, the machines can be accessed from the Internet, through an online casino that uses the services of Merkur within its general offer. In New Zealand the bwin casino has an exclusive site, where a selection of the best slots is available to all users of the country.

Games made by Novomatic

The various titles created by the Novoline brand are well known to gamers of the online slots . This company originally from Austria had the same path as the one traced by Merkur, because it started analogically and mechanically, to later venture into the electronic field a short time later, and managed to consolidate immediately in the public taste. The machines today called "Novostar" offer a selection of the best games. The consoles catalogued as SL, are multiplayer terminals, in which it is possible to participate with other users simultaneously, for example even at Roulette or Blackjack tables.

But the core of the development of programs are still slots, as these are the favorites of the public. Like other companies in the sector, Novomatic has decided to promote variants with at least five reels, as this allows it more space to include extra functions or combination of additional winning lines. For the development of new machines, he acquired various studies over time, in order to cope with the biggest competitors present. That is why emerging houses such as Almirante, Greentube, EDP, Mazooma, New! joined the ranks of Novoline., Astra Gaming or Extra Games Entertainment, to mention only the most relevant ones.

This does not mean that some of the favorite slots have ceased to be produced: slot classics such as Book of Ra or Gold Empire were improved and implemented in the current offer, with a series of new products belonging to the series. In this way, both traditional and new interested players find a platform to their liking. Of course, Novomatic/Novoline currently cooperates with some renowned physical venues such as the Casino Admiral San Roque in Cadiz, who uses this software locally and throughout its service chain in Europe, including online portals.

Cirsa-Unidesa- the Spanish software companies

One of the world leaders in this sector is the proud Spanish Cirsa. With nearly 40 years of experience and presence in more than 200 countries, it is easy to understand why it figures as one of the greats in gaming leisure. Four years after its foundation in 1978, the company incorporated the Unidesa company, an extension that was originally dedicated to the supply and service of technology for casinos, but today supplies thousands of slots, Poker and Bingo throughout the planet.

The current offer includes a variety of titles that can satisfy all groups, sectors and tastes present in the market. Among the highlights are Yetimania, Ocean Treasure, The Time Machine and Triple Cash. All variants include state-of-the-art animations, extra spins and bonus stages that release progressive jackpots!

The most famous online slot manufacturers

We have explained so far that the largest producers of static machines have gradually successfully entered the online market. With the splendor of the Internet, many other companies with a presence only in virtual format have emerged and some of them have established themselves as the leaders in the supply of online games and slots. Here we present the most important ones.

Microgaming and the wide variety of products

One of the names with the most “seniority” in the area is the British house Microgaming, which has its tax headquarters in the Isle of Man, although it operates from English territory. It currently couples hundreds of popular games in the global market, many of them with multiple presence on different portals and international pages, including of course New Zealand. Within the general offer, the majority concentrates on slots, following the dominant guidelines in practically all companies in the sector. Having a large number of slots brings with it a great disadvantage: the consequent exhaustive maintenance and improvement work, which leads many of the games to remain without great variation for long periods, a situation that directly affects users. Although some classics are loved and do not lose the approval of customers, it can be annoying to come across outdated graphics or outdated animations.

This is one of the reasons why Microgaming tries to create new products with the highest standards, so that they remain "novel" for a long time. This feature has led him to develop some of the iconic slots for online casinos, such as Thunderstruck II, Avalon (I and II), Shoot! or Bust the Bank. In addition, it has incorporated many versions inspired by movies, series or comics, among which Terminator 2, Batman, Battlestar Galactica or Jurassic Park stand out. It is necessary to emphasize that many of the slots that make up the recent offer of the company have built-in progressive jackpots and additional jackpots extremely interesting. The best example of this is the Mega Moohla machine, which holds the current Guinness World Record for the largest win in an online slot: 17.98 million Euros!

Playtech - The largest casino provider

Another large software manufacturer in the Internet gaming industry is Playtech. The company is present on the market since the end of 1999 and does not limit its coverage to classic casino versions. Nowadays it also offers quality products for administrators of Bingo, Poker, sports betting or even online forex trading platforms (brokers). Referring exclusively to mobile casinos, the provider also has downloadable software for quick access to the platform and, with it, to the more than 200 strategically placed slots on the market. Most of it is made up of famous slots, which enjoy a great preference in the public due to the excellent graphics and the high payouts generated.

A special feature of this provider is the complete creation of a slot network with jackpots. In several connected games, different characters each have their own machines (such as the Batman, Cat in Vegas and Gladiator games), which include 3D animations, bonus stages and in addition, they are all connected to several shared progressive jackpots. This means that all participants in one of the slots on the network contribute directly to the growth of the jackpot, which is divided into several different classes, with their respective difficulty levels to be released.

Playtech has also recently created a similar series inspired by Greek mythology, called "Age of Gods”. With the same features as the Marvel slots, this new group is composed of figures such as Zeus, Hercules, Ares and other gods and demigods of Olympus and includes several Jackpots and high prizes. No other manufacturer has more slots within their overall offer that have consecutively awarded jackpots of more than one million Euros. Here are well-known machines such as Gold Rally, Gladiator, Funky Fruits, Pink Panther or the editor's favorite: Spamalot by Monty Python. The best platform to try any of the mentioned games it is the portal Sportium , as it includes most of the Moderna slots that Playtech currently offers, with their respective jackpots.

NetEnt- The best new graphics and animations

In parallel with software producers, slot manufacturers have consolidated and specialized in instant games with direct playback through the internet browser. As more and more casinos offer this type of access and not just downloadable programs, the use of the platforms has become easier for many players, mainly for those who use mobile devices. One of the pioneers of the trend without downloading is the Swedish company NetEntertainment (NetEnt). The manufacturer has a current selection of close to 200 titles and convinces with great graphics - the best among all suppliers -, sounds and innovative betting features. Beyond the use of 5 reels and various paylines, they include free spins, sections that mix fighting styles or console video games with slots and scenes from concerts or movies. There are several impressive examples such as Reel Rush, Dazzle Me, South Park Chaos Reel, Alien, Guns'n Roses and Dracula machines. For many users, NetEnt is undoubtedly the best provider currently.

Other interesting online slots programmers

Of course, these are not the only providers that exist, but only the predominant ones in all establishments and portals. Some online casinos have chosen to create and program their own games, which over time has led several operators to have their own exclusive slot network or to combine it with the offer of other houses, in order to offer the most diverse range possible. Examples of these companies are 888 Holdings (888casino) and Bwin Party Digital Entertainment (bwin.es ). Similarly, some smaller companies try to conquer the market, competition and innovation being the main engine that drives them. These include names such as NextGen, Aristocrat, Cryptologic, 1×2 Gaming, Realistic, Ash Gaming, IGT, Leander, Bluberi, Play N Go, Random Logic, WMS Gaming, Rival, GTech, MGA or Yggdrasil, to mention only the most outstanding.

All of them have their own games and feature a variety of combinations in Moderna casinos without downloadable software. At the moment, there is no supplier that includes products from all existing manufacturers, a situation that favors general diversity. In general, the selection of machines is much larger than that offered in download programs, which only offer slots from the providers they are affiliated with.

More details about the main suppliers

All those who wish to obtain more information about the companies presented here, can go directly to the official pages of each one and take a look at the different current products and services. On the sites you will find all the data concerning the firm itself, the companies formed, the type of machines they manufacture and the programs they develop. In some there are even vacancies available for those who are looking to start a career in the world of gambling.

In the different dates of foundation, the progress and evolution from the physical-automatic slots to the current online casinos can be checked. Classic manufacturers took the path of virtual machines, when online operators began to become more popular than attending traditional premises.