Online pokies have quickly gained ground for obvious reasons like convenience and the huge variety that players can choose from. Some of the most popular companies who make the pokie machines found in pubs, hotels, sports clubs and land based casinos include IGT, Aristocrat and Ainsworth. These companies also develop their games for online play. Some of the major software providers for pokie sites that are "online only" include NetEnt, Microgaming, and Playtech. What this all means is that there is a huge amount of options for players to choose from.