Microgaming is the software provider to more than 150 online gambling casinos. In 2005, Microgaming began its "New Games Rollout Program" that involves the launch of 3-10 new casino games every month. This article summarizes ten of Microgaming's newest 3-reel and 5-reel slots games that have animal themes, including Big 5, Big Kuhana, Cosmic Cat, Dog Father, K9 Capers, Lions Share, Monkey's Money, Path of the Penguin, Pollen Nation, and Porky Payout.

Big 5 is a 3-reel, single payline slot machine all about jungle animals. Big 5 accepts coins from $0.25 to $10.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 3. The maximum jackpot is 2400 coins.

Big Kahuna is a 5-reel, 9 pay-line video slot machine with a jungle theme. Big Kahuna accepts coins from 1¢ up to $1.00. One or more Big Kahuna symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. One symbol pays out $2, two symbols pay out $10, three symbols pay out $200, four symbols pay out $1,000, and all five Big Kahuna symbols pay out $8,000.

Cosmic Cat is a 3-reel, single payline slot machine based on a cat and mouse theme. The coin range is $0.25 to $50, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 2. The maximum jackpot is 1000 coins.

Welcome to the doggie underworld! Dog Father is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot about a tough bulldog who likes expensive cigars and a flashy lifestyle. Dog Father is where you will meet characters like Itchy da Flea, who activates the Free Spins Bonus feature. Play your slots right at Dog Father and you could win a whopping $97,500.

K9 Capers is a 5-reel, 20 payline video slot all about K9 dogs. It was released in February, 2008. The colorful graphics include Butch (the smiling white male dog) and Fi Fi (the pink and white female dog). K9 Capers accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.20, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 600. The maximum jackpot is 6,000 coins.

Lions Share is a 3-reel, single payline slot game with the theme of a roaring lion. It accepts coins from $0.25 to $50.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 3. The maximum jackpot is 8000 coins.

Monkey's Money is a 3-reel, single payline slot machine with a "cheeky" monkey theme. It accepts coins from $0.25 to $10.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 2. The maximum jackpot is 3000 coins.

Path of the Penguin is a 5-reel, 25 payline video slot that has a penguin theme. It was released in October, 2007. Path of the Penguin accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.20, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 500. The maximum jackpot is 6,000 coins.

Pollen Nation is a 5-reel, 25 pay-line video slot with a bees and honey theme. Pollen Nation is buzzing with guard bees, nurse bees, worker bees, royal jelly, pure honey, honey combs, pollen puffs, and bees wax. Two or more Wild Queen symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $3, three symbols pay out $50, four symbols pay out $500, and all five Wild Queen symbols pay out $6,000.

Porky Payout is a 5-reel, 20 payline video slot about a cigar-smoking capitalistic pig named Porky. The game was released in February, 2007. Porky Payout accepts coins from $0.01 to $0.50, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 400. You can win as many as 150,000 coins in the base game plus as many as 120,000 coins in the bonus feature game.

Whether you play slots online or in Vegas, remember to only gamble with the money that you can afford to lose. Decide beforehand how much you wish to spend, and never gamble when you are tired or irritable. Finally, have fun and quit while you are ahead. By following these simple rules of gambling, your casino experience will be more fun-filled and enjoyable.