Net Entertainment, now usually called NetEnt, was founded in Sweden in 1996 and marks 30 years in online gaming in 2026. Its current site lists about 200 games, including long-running slots such as Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, Dead or Alive 2 and Divine Fortune.
From casino platform to specialist slot brand
The company began by supplying complete online casino systems. Its Casino Module arrived in 2002, followed by expansion into Malta, regulated European markets and a stock-market listing as the business grew.
NetEnt launched mobile games in 2011, when playing a full video slot on a phone was still far less routine than it is now. The studio later became closely associated with polished HTML5 releases that worked without a separate download.
Red Tiger joined NetEnt in 2019. Evolution then completed its acquisition of NetEnt in December 2020 and retained NetEnt and Red Tiger as product brands, while closing the former NetEnt live-casino offer during the integration.
NetEnt today is therefore an active slot brand within Evolution, not an independent listed company. That distinction explains why its game pages carry Evolution’s licensing information and connect to the wider Playin catalogue.
The games that shaped the catalogue
Starburst, released in 2012, became the studio’s most familiar simple slot. It uses ten paylines and expanding wilds on the middle reels, with no separate free-spins round to learn.
Gonzo’s Quest arrived earlier, in 2010, and introduced NetEnt’s Avalanche mechanic. Winning symbols disappear, replacements fall into the gaps and consecutive wins can build a multiplier during the same sequence.
Dead or Alive and its sequels represent the higher-volatility side of the library, where wins can be less frequent and the bonus round carries more of the potential. Divine Fortune and Mega Fortune show the provider’s work with progressive jackpots.
The catalogue also includes Twin Spin, Fruit Shop, Finn and the Swirly Spin, Koi Princess and several licensed music or entertainment games. Availability of branded titles can change when commercial rights expire.
NetEnt’s contribution to slot design
Avalanche is the clearest named mechanic associated with NetEnt. It made symbol removal and replacement part of the studio’s identity years before cascading wins became common across the sector.
The provider also helped establish free-play browser demos as a practical way to understand a slot before staking money. Its early move into mobile carried recognisable desktop games to smaller touchscreens instead of treating mobile as a separate catalogue.
Recent releases build on that history rather than simply repeating it. Starburst Galaxy combines Avalanches with an expanding grid and NetEnt’s newer Elevate menu, although optional paid features can be restricted or removed in some countries.
Licensing and game availability
NetEnt’s current site identifies Evolution Gaming Malta Limited and its Malta Gaming Authority licence, MGA/CRP/187/2010, then directs readers to Evolution’s wider licence register. The group operates through different licensed entities depending on the product and jurisdiction.
This does not mean every NetEnt game is available everywhere. Local certification, intellectual-property rights and operator choices all affect the catalogue, while approved RTP configurations may differ between sites.
Where to start
Starburst is useful if you want to see the provider’s clean, low-complexity side. Gonzo’s Quest explains why cascading symbols became so closely linked with the brand, while Dead or Alive 2 offers a sharper example of high-volatility bonus play.
Whichever title you choose, check its current information screen rather than relying on a figure from an old review. A familiar game name does not guarantee that its RTP, feature options or stake range are identical in every regulated market.