When we log in and prepare to play bingo on our favorite website, we don’t necessarily think about the incredible software that is powering the bingo rooms and allowing us to play bingo in a safe, immersive, and user-friendly online environment. While there are hundreds of online bingo companies, the reality is that there are only a handful of software companies that pioneer the platforms on which the games are played. This is partly because the original format of bingo is so difficult to enhance, and therefore there is little necessity for different software types. In this post, we will introduce you to the software companies that power the online bingo industry.
Microgaming
It would be fair to call Microgaming the industry pioneers, as they were responsible for producing the first online gaming system in 1994. Regarding bingo, they released the first mobile-friendly casino software in 2004. A significant element of Microgaming’s repertoire is their vast array of slot machine games, the most popular titles are Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones, for example. As well as being pioneers in the industry, Microgaming works to regulate the online bingo sector and is a founding member of the e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance alliance.
PlayTech
PlayTech acquired Virtue Fusion in 2010 and is essentially the go-to reference for bingo players. Within the online bingo industry, PlayTech is used interchangeably with Virtue Fusion, even after the acquisition, which may cause confusion if you hear both terms used simultaneously. PlayTech powers the software behind some of the biggest online bingo platforms in the world, and they pride themselves on the fact there is minimal variation in the software from site to site. The most discernible difference is the website design and color scheme; other than that, the PlayTech software remains the same from site to site.
Dragonfish
Established as recently as 2007, Dragonfish is slightly different from the software companies that have already been introduced. It is actually owned by the operator 888, who has operations expanding right the way across the iGaming business, covering sportsbooks and slot machines, for example. Dragonfish software powers sites like Moonbingo and Wicked Jackpots, for example, and is one of the newest software companies operating within the online bingo industry.
Gamesys
With more experience in the industry than Dragonfish, having been founded in 2001, Gamesys powers some of the largest online bingo sites operating in the UK and is responsible for the software behind Jackpotjoy and Virgin Games, to name but two. The software is markedly different from PlayTech and offers a variation in games that may be appealing to some bingo sites. Jackpotjoy is their flagship brand and has gained much popularity from some of their TV advertising campaigns involving Paddy McGuinness and Barbara Windsor.
CozyGames
CozyGames is recognized in the online bingo industry as the most suitable software provider for start-ups. They offer a much more competitive price point compared to some of the other big-time software providers. In addition to this, they take their corporate social responsibility very seriously and are known as an excellent partner to new businesses entering the online bingo space. Some people have commented that Cozy was essentially responsible for the rise in new, low-budget bingo sites becoming live, as their lower-cost, high-quality software increased accessibility to the market for start-ups and smaller companies.
These five companies are the top software providers in the current online bingo market. Together, they power hundreds of sites and facilitate thousands of players’ online bingo experiences every day.
