NetEnt Gaming

NetEnt is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and is famous for video slots like Starburst, Blood Suckers, Gonzo’s Quest, Jack Hammer and Narcos. The company was founded in 1996 by Pontus Lindwall and is licensed under top gaming authorities like the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

NetEnt has released 200+ games. While the majority of their game portfolio is made up of modern slots, they’ve also released classic table games like blackjack and roulette. In November 2020, NetEnt was purchased by Evolution Gaming. The Swedish provider continues to release award-winning slots like Golden Wheels of Egypt and Leprechaun Joy.

Name	Net Entertainment
Founded	1996
Headquarters	Stockholm, Sweden
Licenses	UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority
Game Types	Slots, Table Games
Number of Games	200+

History

NetEnt is one of the first online slot developers, launching in 1996 in Stockholm, Sweden. The company actually goes all the way back to 1963 when AB Restaurang Rouletter was founded by Bill Lindwall and Rolf Lundström.

AB Restaurang Rouletter focused on traditional casino gaming and slot machines. Then, in the 90s, Bill Lindwall’s son, Pontus Lindwall, decided to focus on online gaming and founded NetEnt. Some early smash hit releases included Viking’s Treasure and Blood Suckers.

Popular Games

NetEnt has created 200+ games, which are nearly all video slots. One of their must-try slots is Gonzo’s Quest, which came out in 2011. In this Aztec-themed game, you accompany a Spanish conquistador by the name of Gonzo as he searches for gold hidden in the jungle and mythical city of El Dorado. Watch out for the snakes!

Gonzo’s Quest is a medium volatility slot with a 1,875x your bet max win. The game is famous for the Avalanche slot mechanic, where new symbols come crashing down onto the reels, replacing old ones. Also, every time you set off an Avalanche, the multiplier increases by 1x.

Starburst is another legendary slot by NetEnt. This outer space gem-themed slot machine came out in 2012 and is still one of the most-played games more than 10 years later. The EDM beat will have you bobbing your head as you explore the galaxy. And look out for those Starburst wilds that expand to take over the reels and set off respins!

These are NetEnt’s most popular games:

• Gonzo’s Quest
• Starburst
• Blood Suckers
• Jack Hammer
• Twin Spin
• Dead or Alive 2
• Fruit Shop
• Mega Joker

Innovations and Awards

NetEnt is a market leader when it comes to branded slots. For a provider based in Sweden, they’ve done an amazing job at signing licensing deals with companies across the world to release everything from a South Park game to a Vikings slot and even a Guns N’ Roses title. Other must-try branded slots include Narcos, Jimi Hendrix, and Jumanji.

NetEnt invented the now widespread Avalanche slot mechanic. Thanks to this feature, after every winning combination, the symbols involved disappear from the grid, and new ones take their, potentially triggering new wins. The avalanche continues, and new symbols keep showing up until no wins are formed. Gonzo’s Quest made this mechanic famous, and it can be found in other NetEnt slots like Imperial Riches.

This Swedish provider saw the mobile revolution coming a mile away. NetEnt ditched Flash and exclusively uses HTML5 to craft mobile-first games. Their games are highly responsive and will instantly adapt to whatever device you’re using. All NetEnt slots have simplified controls, and there is no sacrifice when it comes to graphics and storylines.

Don’t take our word for NetEnt’s game-producing prowess, here are some of the awards they’ve racked up over the years:

Innovation in slot provision EGR B2B Awards 2021
Mobile gaming software provider EGR B2B Awards 2021
Mobile supplier of the year at the EGR Italy 2020 Awards
Slot supplier of the year at EGR B2B Awards 2019

NetEnt has also won the coveted GGA Best Online Slot Award more than any other provider, with its games Mega Fortune, Divine Fortune Megaways and Guns n’ Roses all taking the top prize.

Conclusion

NetEnt has been producing video slots for almost 20 years and isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From Gonzo’s Quest to Blood Suckers to brand new releases like Leprechaun Joy NetEnt are masters at crafting mobile-first, medium volatility games with innovative mechanics like Avalanche.