Microgaming is the oldest name in online casino software. Founded in 1994 on the Isle of Man, the studio didn't just enter the online pokies market — it built the first online casino software that the market was built on. For over thirty years, the name has been synonymous with progressive jackpots, certified fair play, and a catalogue that's produced some of the most recognised slot titles in the industry globally.
In Australia specifically, Microgaming's situation is more complicated. The studio officially withdrew from the Australian market several years ago due to regulatory complexity around the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Their games are no longer licensed to operators that specifically target Australian players as a primary market. However, through offshore platforms operating under international licences — including AU55, which holds a Curacao gaming licence — Microgaming titles remain accessible to Australian players. This is the same legal framework that makes all offshore online pokies available to Australians: the IGA restricts operators, not players.
This guide covers what Microgaming games Australian players can access at AU55, what the studio's certification means for gameplay fairness, and how Microgaming's RTP and jackpot structure works.
Microgaming's library runs to 800+ titles including video slots, classic pokies, table games, live dealer content, and progressive jackpot games. The studio's own development output is supplemented by content from partner studios — Stormcraft, Triple Edge Studios, Slingshot, and others — all distributed under the Microgaming platform. As of 2022, Microgaming transferred the distribution arm and online games collection to Games Global Limited, which now manages the broader catalogue and its integration into casino platforms.
For slot players specifically, Microgaming's video pokie range includes games in nearly every theme — Norse mythology, adventure, classic fruit, Asian themes, movie tie-ins, and more. RTP across the standard video pokie catalogue runs 96%–98%, certified by eCOGRA, the industry's longest-established independent testing agency.
At AU55, Microgaming is one of the listed providers in the game library rotation alongside JILI, JOKER, AAdvantPlay, BNG, NextSpin, FA CHAI, and VPlus — see the full AU55 game library.
Every Microgaming title carries eCOGRA certification. Players see this logo on casino sites without always knowing what it actually confirms.
eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) is an independent testing and standards body that audits online casino software. For Microgaming titles, eCOGRA certification confirms three things:
For Australian players accessing Microgaming titles through offshore platforms, eCOGRA certification is the independent verification that the games aren't rigged. The AU55 platform's listed providers all go through testing certification of this type — Microgaming via eCOGRA, JILI via GLI and BMM Testlabs.
The most significant Microgaming offering for Australian players isn't any individual slot — it's access to the Mega Moolah and WowPot progressive jackpot networks.
Mega Moolah is the slot that's paid out more million-dollar jackpots than any other game in the history of online casino gaming. The network has generated individual jackpot wins exceeding AUD 10 million. The jackpot structure runs four tiers:
| Jackpot tier | Starting value |
| Mini | AUD 10 |
| Minor | AUD 100 |
| Major | AUD 10,000 |
| Mega | AUD 1,000,000+ |
The Mega jackpot starts at AUD 1 million and grows until it's won. There's no maximum — it keeps climbing until the trigger lands.
The RTP detail that matters: Mega Moolah's base game RTP is 88.12%. The jackpot contribution adds approximately 5.28%, bringing the theoretical total return to around 93.4%. This is lower than Microgaming's standard video pokie range because every wager contributes a portion to the jackpot pool. You're trading a lower base-game return for the possibility of a life-changing payout. That's a specific trade-off worth understanding before you spin. If you want to understand how RTP figures like this compare across every provider in the AU55 lobby, the high RTP pokies Australia guide shows the full comparison including JILI's 96–99% range alongside Microgaming.
WowPot is Microgaming's newer progressive network with higher must-hit-by thresholds and multiple jackpot tiers. The jackpot structure follows a similar Must Hit By mechanism to Mega Moolah, where the jackpot must pay out before reaching a ceiling. WowPot's Grand jackpot has reached values in the tens of millions globally.
Beyond the jackpot network, Microgaming's video pokies are what drive the majority of player hours. Key titles available through AU55's Microgaming integration:
These two providers cover very different ground at AU55, and the right choice depends on what you're after:
| Microgaming | JILI | |
| Session pace | Varied — depends on title | Generally fast-paced |
| Volatility range | Low to very high | Low-medium to medium |
| RTP range | 88%–98% (jackpot titles pull the low end down) | 96%–99% |
| Jackpot potential | Yes — Mega Moolah, WowPot network | Fixed jackpot in select titles |
| Certification | eCOGRA | GLI, BMM Testlabs |
| Mobile performance | Strong — HTML5 across catalogue | Strong — mobile-first design |
If you want access to a genuine progressive jackpot network with multi-million-dollar potential, Microgaming is the only provider in AU55's lobby that delivers that. For players more interested in JILI's consistent medium-volatility sessions, the JILI slots Australia guide covers the top titles and bonus mechanics in full.
AU55's no-deposit offers (Newbies Bonus and Review & Free) apply to event slot games in the current rotation. Whether Microgaming titles are included in the event slot eligibility list at any given time depends on AU55's current promotions schedule — check your dashboard before using bonus credit on a Microgaming title to confirm it's eligible. For a full walkthrough of how AU55's no-deposit bonus wagering actually works across eligible games, the no-deposit claim guide explains every step including turnover counting.
For clearing AU55's wagering requirements, Microgaming's standard video pokies (96%–98% RTP, varied volatility) are viable options if they're in the eligible list. The progressive jackpot titles (lower base RTP) are less suitable for bonus wagering since the reduced base-game return makes clearing turnover requirements more expensive over time. Full AU55 promotion terms here.
Microgaming games are accessible to Australian players through offshore-licensed platforms like AU55 (Curacao-licensed). Microgaming officially withdrew from specifically targeting Australia due to IGA regulatory complexity, but their titles remain available through international offshore platforms.
Microgaming's standard video pokie range runs 96%–98%, certified by eCOGRA. Mega Moolah's base game RTP is 88.12% plus approximately 5.28% jackpot contribution.
If Mega Moolah titles are in AU55's Microgaming rotation, yes — the jackpot network is global, so the jackpot pool and trigger are shared across all platforms running the game. Check the AU55 lobby for current Microgaming title availability.
Microgaming titles are certified by eCOGRA, which independently tests RNG integrity and confirms published RTP accuracy. This is separate from AU55's platform certification.
AU55's no-deposit offers (Newbies Bonus and Review & Free) apply to event slot games in rotation. Whether specific Microgaming titles are included depends on AU55's current event slot schedule — confirm eligibility in your dashboard before using bonus credit.