Quick facts

  • Based in Singapore
  • Founded in 2017
  • Microgaming’s Asian division

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Discover MG Asia & MG Live: Pioneers in Asian live dealer games, offering seamless mobile integration through SoftGamings’ API for enhanced casino experiences.

Pros :

  • Mobile-focused
  • Instant lobby
  • Exclusive slots
  • Simultaneous multi-table

Cons :

  • Mostly Asian-themed titles

About MG Asia

Microgaming Asia is a division of a global powerhouse in the iGaming industry — Microgaming. The company branched out to Asia in 2017 by launching MG Asia, which has produced over 100 slots, live dealer, classic table games, and fishing games so far.

MG Asia has several brands under its wing: UPG by Microgaming, MG Live, WP Qipai, and WD Fishing. UPG by MG is an innovative studio that, in addition to their in-house games, curates titles from over 30 award-winning game studios across the world, delivering a full suite of 3D and HD blockbuster slots with exciting mechanics and in-game features, such as the 117,649 Epic Ways™ ways to win and cascading reels.

WP QiPai series games are particularly popular among Chinese-speaking customers and are considered a highly important tool in social interaction among the local crowd. The games are characterised by quality 3D animation, seamless gameplay, and outstanding user experience.

MG Live brings forth a mobile-oriented live dealer product with various proprietary features, including Instant Access Lobby that allows players to place bets at up to 6 tables at the same time.

History and Milestone

  • 1997 — Microgaming was founded
  • 2017 — Microgaming sets up its Asian division — MG Asia
  • 2020 — MG Asia launches its MG LIVE Mega Cash Shower promo with a prize pool of 3,000,000 RMB
  • 2020 — The company creates MG Rewards, a comprehensive loyalty rewards program
  • 2022 — Microgaming celebrates 15 years in Asia

Information About Management

Microgaming Asia is owned and operated by Microgaming and currently has between 11 and 50 employees. The CEO of MG Asia is Paul Elliot. The data regarding the company’s review has not been disclosed.

Key Persons

  • Paul Elliott, CEO
  • Jonathan Q. Lee, CPCO
  • Kenneth Ang, Business Development Manager
  • Felicity L, Director of Markets

MG Asia Software

Celebrating 15 years in Asia in 2022, Microgaming continues to innovate with localized content and Asia-specific game innovations. They’ve introduced a Buy Feature in slots for instant free spins, with games like Lucky Twins Wilds and Break Da Bank Again Megaways being particularly popular.

The company’s technology, MG Rewards, is designed to enhance player retention and increase partner profits with tools like tournaments and multi-currency support.

Additionally, MG Asia brings together several distinct brands and game providers to fuel its content. Namely, UPG by MG is focused mainly on delivering visually appealing slots, while WP QiPai offers a complete suite of table games with a QiPai theme.

With MG Live, operators gain access to live dealer games such as three different versions of baccarat, SicBo, and roulette.

MG Asia’s approach to the production of highly localised content is also seen in WD Fishing, underwater-themed games with remarkable design and audio effects.

Software Features

Software: MG Asia
Software technology: HTML5
Games: Slots, table games, live casino
Software licensed: Yes
Browser Play: Yes
Free Play: Yes
Video Quality: High
Mobile: Yes
Game and Software Features: Wilds, Scatters, Buy Feature, Multi-table live dealer games, Link & Win features, Epic Strike™, Hyper Spins™

MG Asia API Integration

Incorporating Microgaming Asia’s offerings through SoftGamings’ unified API, operators can enrich their casinos with a diverse range of games. This includes the WP QiPai series, which offers fast-paced and exciting QiPai experiences like WP Instant Golden Flower, with a high RTP of 96%​​.

Microgaming Asia’s suite also includes engaging slot games like 9 Masks of Fire​​, the adventurous Long Mu Fortunes​​, and the strategic WP bonus Texas​​. MG Live games expand the collection further with titles like Break Away Lucky Wilds, which includes an instant in-game jackpot.

Integration with SoftGamings ensures that these titles and more are readily available, offering a smooth and customizable addition to operators’ gaming libraries together with more than 10,000 games available through our comprehensive and user-friendly back office.

Games

Hailing from Microgaming, MG Asia is bound to offer a rich portfolio of games. These are some of the best-performing titles in the local markets.

Break Away Deluxe

Break Away Deluxe is a five-reel, five-row video slot by Microgaming featuring a variable payline structure that allows players to choose between 18, 38, 68, or 88 paylines. The RTP varies from 96% to 96.88% when all paylines are activated.

The game includes Rolling Reels, where winning symbols explode for potential additional wins, and a Smashing Wild feature that can turn up to four reels wild. Free spins come with growing wilds and an increasing multiplier trail up to 8x. The ice hockey-themed slot offers a maximum payout of 3,200 times the stake during the free spins with the maximum multiplier​.

Break Away Deluxe

No Commission Baccarat

No Commission Baccarat

MG Live’s No Commission Baccarat removes the usual 5% commission on the banker’s bet, providing a straightforward and potentially more rewarding gameplay. For those seeking an extra layer of excitement, MG Live introduces the ‘Super 6’ side bet that pays out if the banker wins with a 6.

WP Pai Kang

WP Pai Kang is a QiPai-type of game with more gameplay available via Colours, Classic, and Cards modes. Players get to complete challenges, activate a unique hand, and explore different winning methods in five different SEA languages.

WP Pai Kang

Technologies

Microgaming Asia’s portfolio of games encompasses all proprietary slot features from Microgaming, such as Link & Win, Epic Strike, and Cluster Chase. Additionally, the live dealer games allow users to play simultaneously at up to six tables just by clicking on the Multi Table button in the lobby.

Moreover, in 2018, MG Live brought one of the industry’s first instant lobbies — a functionality that lets players bet directly from the lobby, with only two clicks needed to place the bet on any of the live dealer games.

Mobile Gaming

Microgaming Asia is largely focused on mobile casino gambling. Namely, the majority of their users access games via smartphones, so you can count on their HTML5-optimized content to work seamlessly on all mobile devices, regardless of their operating systems.

Promotions & Bonuses

MG Asia invests heavily in its promotional efforts across the entire network of operators. MG Rewards is one of the biggest loyalty programs on the continent, guaranteed to boost player retention and increase player lifetime value, which can easily translate to profit growth.

Furthermore, MG Asia regularly hosts tournaments, cashback promotions, and Cash Drop promotions as a part of the MG Rewards or as standalone deals.

Security

MG Asia hails from a licensed and regulated company, with certificates and approvals from all major gambling jurisdictions, such as Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission, and others, proving the games are fair and secure.

Trust / Credibility and Fairness

Microgaming Asia has an impeccable track record on its native continent and has recently celebrated 15 years in the market, with considerable dominance in Chinese-speaking territories. MG Live, the division of MG Asia, runs 24/7 support to ensure the smooth operation of all of its games.

Awards

MG Asia has not yet received any awards.

MG Asia FAQ

What is MG Asia?

MG Asia is a branch of Microgaming, a leading software provider that has been at the forefront of online casino gaming, creating innovative games and technologies since 1994.

Is MG Asia licensed?

Yes, MG Asia operates under Microgaming, which is approved by major authorities, including the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority, ensuring compliance and fairness in all gaming products.

What type of products does MG Asia offer?

MG Asia provides a diverse portfolio of over 800 games, including slots, table games, and their innovative MG Live dealer games tailored for the Asian market.

Are MG Asia’s games fair?

Absolutely. MG Asia, under Microgaming’s umbrella, adheres to strict regulations set by various gaming authorities, and their games are certified for fairness and randomness.

Why integrate MG Asia through SoftGamings?

Integrating MG Asia through SoftGamings’ unified API allows for a smooth addition of a wide range of high-quality, multi-lingual, and multi-currency games, backed by SoftGamings' dedicated support team that offers round-the-clock assistance to operators.