GameArt has once more faced problems for fabricating a connection with the Malta Gaming Authority, deceiving people about its legitimacy.
If GameArt is unfamiliar to you, it's likely due to their limited credibility and a lack of recognized licenses, which means they aren't widely trusted. Their latest questionable practice has further tarnished their standing.
A significant issue was discovered earlier this year when a forum member noticed unusual behavior in a GameArt slot called Thunder Bird. While playing in the demo version, they observed an unusually high frequency of bonuses, alarmingly turning a $500 starting point into $100K in just 30 minutes, a trend repeated across multiple sessions.
When forum concerns arose, a casino representative associated with GameArt's host initially dismissed the worries, asserting that both the demo and real versions of the game had the same RTP. This denial likely stemmed from a lack of personal testing and a general skepticism because claims of game rigging are common. Moreover, GameArt had advertised audits from NMi, a leading gaming auditor. Fairness Labs – This reputation of GameArt claiming NMi audits partly led to skepticism about initial concerns.
As more forum members tested the game, it became undeniable that all participants were experiencing consistent wins in the demo version. Consequently, the casino representative pulled GameArt's slot lineup to further probe these discrepancies. Under community pressure, GameArt confessed to manipulating the RTP in demo versions, sparking significant industry outrage over slashing transparency standards.
Although GameArt slots returned to casino shelves, new profound issues emerged. On June 15th, the Malta Gaming Authority declared it had no ties with GameArt Limited or gameart.net, stating any references to MGA licensing as false and deceptive.
The exposure of GameArt's RTP manipulation alongside false MGA licensing claims casts doubt on their supposed NMi certification. A direct inquiry has been made to NMi, and updates will be shared upon receiving responses.
We recently covered how GameArt was implicated in misleading RTP practices and unfounded MGA license claims. Their NMi certification claim raises certain issues:
1. Are they actually NMi certified?
2. What responsibility does NMi bear regarding GameArt's involvement in RTP manipulation?
