Games
GIG released its first casino slot in 2017, leaving it with a relatively small catalogue at online gaming sites. The company said it planned to launch six to eight new titles annually, potentially expanding the selection over time. The source lists examples including:
- Wild Reels
- Popstar
- Fruit Slot
GIG slots are generally described as high variance, with a Return to Player of around 97%. Some players have called the titles variations on classic slot games without a distinctive identity. Whether later Gaming Innovation Group releases will follow the same approach is unclear. The company had shared few details about upcoming games, leaving further developments to be seen.
Sports Betting
GIG Sports is described as a “fully hosted and managed sportsbook solution(s), delivering a seamless omni-channel betting experience tailored for offline and/or online channels.” GIG also announced a partnership with Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos to bring sports wagering to land-based casinos in Iowa, USA.
Operators can tailor GIG’s sportsbook to create the experience they want to offer. The product can integrate with other GIG online gaming services or operate as a standalone feature.
GIG promotes its sportsbook but provides few details about the sports or games available for betting. Reviews by gamblers who said they had used GIG Sports report low bet limits and relatively fast withdrawals.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- The source says GIG slots have RTPs somewhat higher than the industry average.
- Its classic-style slots are described as easy for beginners to learn.
- GIG’s developers planned to release several new titles each year.
Cons
- The catalogue is small, and the available slots are said to have only basic features.
- The source reports that only a few online casinos carry GIG games.
- The source provides no details on which sports or games are available for wagers.
- Sports wagering is described as being offered mainly at land-based casinos.
Conclusion
Gaming Innovations Group is presented as a provider of casino software for online gaming operators. Though relatively new when the source review appeared, its games were listed at top casinos such as Thrills Casino, Guts Casino and Rizk Casino. The selection was limited, and its titles were described as having basic themes and graphics. The review suggested that players might encounter GIG slots less often than games from NextGen or Playtech, and might not seek them out specifically. A larger catalogue could change that as the company built its presence and released more titles.
The source named guts.com and superlenney.com as online betting sites that sometimes offered GIG’s sportsbook. It suggested that players unable to access those sites might need to visit a land-based casino, such as Hard Rock Café, which had partnered with Gaming Innovation Group. GIG was also described as operating in New Jersey and other American states, so its sportsbook might be available to some U.S. players even where its casino games were not.
