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Guide · Studios Updated 6 Nov 2026

The Evolution of NetEnt Casino Products

NetEnt was founded in Sweden in 1996 and has been part of Evolution since the end of 2020. Its path runs from early web slots to mobile-first releases, progressive jackpots and, since the takeover, a place next to the world's largest live casino studio.

By Priya Sharma | Software

Slots

NetEnt's best-known slots shaped online slot design: Starburst with its both-ways wins, Gonzo's Quest with its avalanche reels, Dead or Alive with sticky-wild free spins. Recent releases revisit those hits as sequels and high-volatility XXXtreme versions.

Table and live games

NetEnt built a line of RNG table games and later live tables. Since joining Evolution, live production sits mostly with Evolution, while NetEnt branded game shows such as Gonzo's Treasure Map bring the slots into live formats.

Progressive jackpots

Mega Fortune and the Hall of Gods paid some of the largest online slot jackpots of the 2010s. The Divine Fortune series added smaller, more frequent jackpots. Jackpot slots return less in the base game because part of each bet funds the pot.

What changes for players

  • More releases built for phones first.
  • Higher-volatility versions of classic games.
  • Studio games bundled with Evolution's live lobby at many casinos.

Questions

NetEnt history: questions

When was NetEnt founded?

In 1996, in Sweden.

Who owns NetEnt now?

Evolution, which completed its takeover at the end of 2020.

What are NetEnt's most famous slots?

Starburst and Gonzo's Quest, followed by Dead or Alive and the Mega Fortune jackpot.

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