Casino Software Providers: Who Makes the Games at US Casinos
The games at offshore casinos come from outside studios, and some publish far more than others. Betsoft and BGaming print the return for every game; RTG and Rival print none. This guide covers nine providers, what each one tells you, and where we found its games.
The Short Answer
If you want to know what a game pays before you play, pick Betsoft, BGaming or Dragon Gaming games. All three publish a return on their own game pages. RTG, Rival and Nucleus don’t, so for their games you have to check the info screen at the casino.
A provider’s name doesn’t tell you what a game pays at a particular casino. The casino’s version can differ from the maker’s: Playnetic lists Angry Zeus Jackpot at 96.12%, while Red Dog’s page for it says 92.11%.
The Nine Providers
Each guide lists the casinos whose own pages name the provider or carry its games, ordered by our scorecard.
RTG and SpinLogic
Slots, including jackpot slots, found at many smaller offshore casinos. SpinLogic Gaming’s slot site is titled “RTG Slots.”
What it publishes: No game specs, returns or licenses on its own site.
Where to play: CasinoMax, which says its Real Series slots returned 94% over the last 12 months.
Betsoft
More than 200 RNG games by its own count: slots, tables, video poker, a crash game and Plinko.
What it publishes: Return on every game page, volatility for most and hit rate on newer slots.
Where to play: Cafe Casino, which names Betsoft as a top provider.
Rival
Hold & Win and jackpot slots such as Mythic Wolf Extreme, plus video poker.
What it publishes: Games and features, but no returns.
Where to play: Slots.lv, which has a full page for Mythic Wolf Extreme.
Qora Games
Slots. Its own site wouldn’t load for us, so its game list is unconfirmed.
What it publishes: We couldn’t read its site.
Where to play: Cafe Casino, the only casino we review that names Qora.
BGaming
Slots, Plinko and other instant games, some with provably fair checks.
What it publishes: Return, volatility, top win and hit rate per game, plus a Malta license and named test labs.
Where to play: No casino we checked names BGaming. BetWhale listed one of its titles.
Dragon Gaming
Slots, scratch cards, table games and instant games such as Mines and Dice.
What it publishes: A return for most games: about 94% on most slots, 98% on Mines and Dice.
Where to play: Slots.lv for the games; Red Dog names Dragon as a provider.
Nucleus Gaming
More than 150 slots and digital table games by its own count, with many recent ones built around Hold & Win.
What it publishes: Volatility for most games and a free demo for each, but no returns.
Where to play: Red Dog, which names Nucleus among its providers.
DiceLab
Slots that casinos label DiceLab. Two of the best-known are listed on another studio’s site, Playnetic.
What it publishes: Game counts only. No titles, owner or license.
Where to play: Red Dog, which has the most DiceLab game pages.
DGS
Sportsbook, racing and casino software for betting operators, not games for players.
What it publishes: Its products. No clients, games or licenses.
Where to play: We couldn’t confirm any casino that uses DGS.
What Each Provider Publishes
From each provider’s own site. This is the quickest way to see whose games you can check before you play.
| Provider | Return (RTP) | Volatility | Anything else |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsoft | Yes | Most games | Hit rate on newer slots |
| BGaming | Yes | Yes | Hit rate, license, test labs |
| Dragon Gaming | Most games | Most games | Some figures differ between its own pages |
| Nucleus Gaming | No | Most games | Free demo on every game we checked |
| RTG and SpinLogic | No | Some SpinLogic games | SpinLogic’s site lists layout and features |
| Rival | No | Not found | Game features only |
| DiceLab | No | No | No games named |
| Qora Games | Unknown | Unknown | Site wouldn’t load for us |
| DGS | No | No | Platform, not a game maker |
How to Check a Game’s RTP at the Casino
The return that counts is the one in the version of the game your casino runs. To find it:
- Open the game, then the menu or the “i” button, and look for the paytable or game rules.
- Find “RTP,” “return to player” or “theoretical return.” Betsoft, BGaming and Dragon games usually show it.
- If it isn’t shown, check the maker’s own page, and assume the casino may run a lower setting.
Every point of return matters. At 94%, a slot keeps $6 of every $100 you bet over the long run; at 97%, it keeps $3. Our best payout casinos guide covers what casinos publish about their overall payouts.
What the Provider Controls and What the Casino Controls
- The provider: the game’s math and features.
- The platform: the software that runs the lobby and accounts. DGS is one; most casinos don’t say whose they use.
- The casino: which games and versions it runs, your bonuses and limits, and every withdrawal.
A trusted provider doesn’t make a casino trustworthy. Bonus rules, limits and payouts all come from the casino. Our rating page explains how we check each one.
Casino Software Questions
Which casino software providers publish RTP?
Betsoft and BGaming publish a return on every game page, and Dragon Gaming on most. RTG, Rival, Nucleus and DiceLab don’t publish returns on their own sites.
Does the same slot pay the same at every casino?
Not always. The version a casino runs can differ from the maker’s page: Playnetic lists Angry Zeus Jackpot at 96.12%, Red Dog at 92.11%. Check the RTP in the game’s info screen.
Is Qora Games the same as Woohoo Games?
We couldn’t confirm it. Qora’s site wouldn’t load for us, and Woohoo Games’ site doesn’t mention Qora.
Who makes DiceLab games?
We couldn’t confirm it. DiceLab’s site names no games, and two of its best-known titles are listed on Playnetic’s site.
Can I play these providers’ games on my phone?
Yes. The casinos we checked run in your phone’s browser. Our mobile casinos guide compares them.
Play Within a Limit
Knowing a game’s return helps you choose, but every game keeps a share over time. Set a budget before you play. Support: call or text 1-800-MY-RESET for free, confidential help through the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or visit NCPGambling.org.