Casino Platform Alternatives
New slot and casino site launches have become increasingly dominated by a small number of platforms. Jumpman Slots, Nektan and Progress Play are perhaps the best known but we also have listings for Aspire, Dragonfish, Skill On Net and White Hat Gaming.
But what other options are there, if you don’t like any of these platforms or just want a change? Quite a few actually, each with their own unique selling points! Indeed, some of the best online casinos are on one of these alternative software platforms and here are a few reasons why players like them.
Different games
A different casino software platform doesn’t necessarily mean different games; unless the platform provider also writes their own games all of the slots will be sourced from external providers and for the most part, everyone uses the same ones – NetEnt, SG, Play’n’Go, Pragmatic Play etc. The differences arise when
- An operator writes all of their own games, as seen at Intouch sites such as Bonus Boss and at Winomania. You can’t get more of a change than that! Intouch don’t even have all the same games at all of their sites – each site has a different selection.
- An operator writes some of their own games and doesn’t let them be used on other sites. Gamesys are a prime example of this; titles such as Double Bubble, Wonderland and Secrets of the Phoenix can only be played at Gamesys sites like Rainbow Riches Casino but they also feature games from NetEnt, SG, Novomatic and many others.
- An operator or platform provider showcases games from an external provider that are not commonly found at UK sites. For example, L&L Europe sites such as Fun Casino have slot games by Amatic and Nolimit as well as a large selection of more familiar titles by Play ‘n’Go, SG, Blueprint, Microgaming, Net Ent etc.
So that’s one reason to try some of these other platforms out. It’s not the only one though!
At many networks of skins exactly the same promotions run at every site (yes Jumpman, I’m looking at you!). Trying out a casino or slot site on a different platform lets players sample innovative promotions like the daily free games at Gamesys sites, the sushi level-up game at Casushi and the tournaments at Videoslots, maximising entertainment value.
Different terms & conditions
The underlying terms and conditions are normally the same at every site on a network of skins even if the welcome offer differs. Which games can and can’t be played with bonus, wagering requirements, bonus expiry, payment methods, fees and withdrawal processing times are just some of the things that are generally the same at every site on the same casino software platform. If there’s something you don’t like about the terms and conditions at the site you’re currently playing at, choosing a new site on a completely different platform may help you escape.
Avoiding skin sites
Genuinely independent casinos, that don’t share a platform with any other sites, are pretty rare, and that’s because the operators of SUCCESSFUL independent casinos rarely stop at one casino. For example, Genesis Global (the operators behind Casino Planet and Kassu) have increased the size of their operation from one to fifteen casinos over the last few years, although not all of them accept UK players. What Genesis don’t do – and what most of the operators you will find on this page don’t do – is make their platform available to other operators as a white label solution.
This avoids any sort of situation where the house owned sites get the best promotions and extras and the skin sites lag behind. Customer service can also be more consistent without the extra layer of management involved in a white label. Not to mention that there is a (slight) possibility that white label arrangements where the casino platform provider holds the licence may end up falling foul of the Gambling Act review which is currently under way.
