NetGaming games
NetGaming is a Malta-based slot studio that makes hold-and-respin and mythology slots such as Zeus's Thunderbolt 5000 and Shamrock Trio. Its demo lobby loads games client-side, so we can't embed them here, and its games reach South Africans mainly through international casinos.
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Who NetGaming is
NetGaming is a slot developer based in Malta. It has built a catalogue of video slots that lean on proven formats: hold-and-respin features, Greek and Irish themes, and big “5000” or “10000” multiplier branding. It supplies casinos mainly through aggregation platforms and runs an online demo lobby on its own website.
We haven’t confirmed NetGaming’s licences in our research. Its games appear at casinos in regulated markets, which means they have been tested and certified for those markets. For South Africans, though, the casino’s own licence decides your protection.
What NetGaming games are known for
- Hold and respin. Coins or special symbols lock in place during respins for cash prizes and fixed jackpots.
- Mythology and luck themes. Zeus, shamrocks, gold pots and lightning.
- Lower RTPs on some titles. The two NetGaming games in our data sit around 94%, below the market average.
- Big multiplier branding. Titles often advertise their top multiplier in the name.
Best NetGaming games
- Zeus's Thunderbolt 5000: a Greek-god slot built around lightning features and a large top prize. Its RTP is 94.14%. Don’t confuse it with Pragmatic Play’s Zeus vs Hades, which many South Africans search for.
- Shamrock Trio – Hold & Respin: an Irish-luck slot with three shamrock coin types and a hold-and-respin feature. RTP 94.41%, high volatility and a top win of 5000x.
An RTP of about 94% means you’d expect to lose roughly R6 of every R100 staked over a long session. That’s a real cost compared with a 96% or 97% slot.
Where South Africans can play NetGaming
NetGaming’s slots appear mostly at international casinos with large aggregator libraries. We haven’t confirmed a South African provincially licensed casino that lists them. 1Win is open to South Africans with a big slot section and offers 500% up to R75,000 over 4 deposits; it’s licensed in Curaçao, which means no provincial board to complain to.
Is a “5000” slot worth it?
Multiplier numbers in a slot’s name tell you the ceiling, not what you’ll usually win. A 5,000x top prize sounds big, but combined with a lower RTP it means more of your stake goes to the casino in exchange for a rare large hit. If you prefer steady play, a slot with a lower ceiling and a higher RTP is usually the better deal.
Similar studios
For more hold-and-respin slots, see Booongo, Playson and Wazdan. For higher-RTP alternatives with free demos here, try Habanero and BGaming. Our slots and jackpots pages list them all.
Play for fun, with limits; the NRGP helpline is free on 0800 006 008.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Zeus's Thunderbolt 5000?
Zeus's Thunderbolt 5000 is a NetGaming slot. It's a different game from Zeus vs Hades, which is made by Pragmatic Play.
What is a hold and respin slot?
A slot where landing enough special symbols starts a set of respins. The symbols stay in place, new ones reset the count, and at the end you collect their combined value.
Where can I play NetGaming slots in South Africa?
At international casinos that carry NetGaming through aggregators. We haven't confirmed a South African licensed casino that lists the studio, so check the lobby first.