Barcrest
Barcrest Gaming is one of the most popular brands in the gaming world. The company is also one of the oldest – it was founded in England in 1968. The brand became popular very quick thanks to the quality of the fruit slot games and skill games they released. Decade after decade, Barcrest continued to grow until IGT (International Game Technology) acquired the company in 1998. This resulted in a further expansion of the endeavors Barcrest was engaged in. IGT’s network allowed all Barcrest products to become popular across the globe.
Some of the most famous online games such as Monty’s Millions and Ca$hino were developed by Barcrest, as well as one of the favorite titles of players everywhere – Rainbow Riches.
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The success of the further development of Barcrest gathered other developers’ interest. 13 years after IGT bought Barcrest, in 2011, Scientific Games bought the company from IGT. Less than a year after the acquisition, Barcrest’s portfolio had expanded significantly.
The history of Barcrest has been nothing but exciting. The company was able to create a plethora of legendary games and players across bingo locations and casino floors were enjoying them.
Three years ago, in 2018, SG Digital (previously known as Scientific Games) celebrated the brand’s 50th birthday. This was celebrated by a brand new land-based casino machine with state-of-the-art technology created in collaboration with WMS.
Which are the most popular Barcrest products
Some of the popular games in the vast portfolio of Barcrest include:
- Monty: This is one of the slots that could really bring action into your gaming experience. The title offers 40 pay lines and stacked wilds, as well as symbols such as gold bars and vehicles. There are bonus Safe symbols in the middle reels – they can unlock a bonus multiplying your stake by 2x. There are free spins included as well, and they can also be retriggered, increasing your chances to win.
- Rainbow Riches Win Big ShinDig: This is another of the popular Barcrest titles that are nothing but exciting. The game offers five reels and 10 pay lines. It is a popular game with UK players. The big prize can be won by lining up five Rainbow Riches symbols but only if you have the maximum bet. You can also win big time if you are lucky enough to find a gold pot during a special bonus round named Pots of Luck.
Official website: www.sggaming.com/games/wms/Barcrest
Questions and Answers
The company is part of SG Digital (known as Scientific Games before) since 2011.
The company is one of the oldest in the business – it was founded in 1968.
The developer is behind legendary titles such as Monty’s Millions and Ca$hino.
Barcrest was acquired by IGT (International Game Technology) in 1998.
The company distributes games in the UK and Europe.
The company is currently not making new casino cabinets.