Operator
Companies offering operator in the iGaming industry — 532 listed.
PlayAmo
Nicosia, Cyprus
PlayAmo is an online casino brand launched in 2016 and operated by Dama N.V., a company licensed by the Government of Curaçao. The platform offers a large library of over 2,000 games, including slots, roulette, blackjack, poker, and live dealer options, provided by leading software developers. PlayAmo accepts both fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies—most notably Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin—making it a popular choice among crypto-oriented players. The casino is available in multiple language versions and markets, including dedicated portals for South Africa, Canada, Australia, and others. In addition to its consumer-facing casino, PlayAmo operates an affiliate program called PlayAmo Partners, which uses the NetRefer platform and covers 13 casino brands under a single commission structure. The affiliate program serves over 1,000 partners and has brought in more than 5 million players. PlayAmo’s corporate headquarters are listed in both Nicosia (Cyprus) and Limassol (Cyprus), while its parent entity is registered in Curaçao. The company has raised at least one funding round (an ICO in March 2017) but does not disclose ownership or executive leadership publicly. With an employee count estimated at 501–1,000, PlayAmo competes in the crowded online casino space alongside brands like BitStarz, Casumo, and King Billy.
LevelUP
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
LevelUP began as SCVNGR, a social-gaming startup founded in 2008 by Seth Priebatsch. After pivoting in 2011, it became a mobile payment and loyalty platform tailored for restaurants and cafes. Its white-label mobile wallet, loyalty engine, and order-ahead capabilities helped merchants enhance customer retention and streamline payments. By 2018, LevelUP processed over $1 billion in annual transactions and served chains like Panera and Sweetgreen. In September 2018, Grubhub acquired the company for $390 million, integrating its technology into Grubhub's marketplace. Post-acquisition, the LevelUP brand was phased out, and its founder became Grubhub's Senior Vice President of Innovation. The company never operated in the iGaming or gambling sector.
gg.bet
Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, GG.BET is an international betting brand that specialises in esports wagering while also offering a full sportsbook, online casino, live casino, and virtual sports. The company rapidly established itself as a trendsetter in the esports betting space by providing an extensive range of gaming disciplines—from CS2 and Dota 2 to League of Legends—and a large number of betting markets. GG.BET has been a major sponsor of premier esports tournaments such as PGL (2021, 2022), ESL (2020), and DreamHack, and has maintained a long‑term partnership with the legendary esports organisation Natus Vincere. The brand operates through several subsidiaries, including GGBET UA in Ukraine, and until early 2026 also held a UK Gambling Commission licence via Rednines Gaming LTD. In December 2025, GG.BET surrendered its UK licence and announced a planned exit from the British market, citing regulatory and tax pressures. Meanwhile, the company has significantly expanded its footprint in Ukrainian sports, signing a three‑year title sponsorship with FC Dynamo Kyiv, partnering with FC Polissya Zhytomyr, and becoming the official title partner of the Basketball Federation of Ukraine. GG.BET employs between 201 and 500 people and continues to serve a global audience through its main platform at gg.bet.
BitStarz
Level 4, Bisazza Street, Sliema, Malta
BitStarz is a multi-award-winning online casino launched in 2014, recognized as one of the first platforms to accept both cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies. Operated by parent company Gareton B.V. under a Curaçao eGaming license, BitStarz offers over 7,100 games from more than 69 software providers, including slots, table games, live dealer titles, and exclusive BitStarz Originals. The platform supports 12 major cryptocurrencies alongside fiat currencies such as USD, EUR, and CAD. Known for rapid withdrawals processed within minutes and zero withdrawal fees, BitStarz has earned a strong reputation for player trust, evidenced by over 4,700 Trustpilot reviews and numerous industry awards including Best Bitcoin Casino. The company was acquired by Gareton B.V. in 2019 from Direx N.V. and operates with a primary head office in Sliema, Malta, employing over 50 people. Recent innovations include the BitStarz 2.0 platform relaunch with dark mode, a unified wallet, and enhanced search. Generous bonuses, weekly tournaments, and a tiered VIP club further solidify its position as a leading crypto casino.
STAKE.MX
Curaçao
STAKE.MX is the localized Mexican portal of the global online gambling brand Stake, launched in May 2026 under a permit-based structure regulated by Mexico’s Secretariat of the Interior (SEGOB). The domain operates as an agent under the licence of local partner Uno Capali, offering a full suite of casino games, live dealer tables, and a sportsbook designed to accept Mexican pesos. The launch comes strategically weeks before Mexico co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move that positions Stake to capture a surge in sports betting interest. The brand itself was founded in 2017 by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, who built the platform on cryptocurrency transactions before expanding into fiat‑currency markets. STAKE.MX inherits the same global platform technology, including thousands of slots, table games, and live betting options, while tailoring promotions and payment methods to the Mexican market. The entry into Mexico adds to Stake’s growing Latin American footprint, which already includes Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. The country’s iGaming market is estimated at USD 970 million in 2026, with eight million active players, making it a commercially significant addition. STAKE.MX does not operate as a separate company; it is a regional domain of the Curaçao‑registered entity Medium Rare N.V., and its operations are overseen by global executives.
Jamul Casino Resort
14145 Campo Rd, Jamul, CA 91935, USA
Jamul Casino Resort is a AAA Four Diamond gaming and hospitality destination owned and operated by the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC) on the tribe's six-acre reservation in Jamul, California, roughly 20 miles east of downtown San Diego. Originally opened in October 2016 as a $430 million casino, the property completed a $515 million expansion in August 2025 that added a 16-story, 200-room luxury hotel tower, a 25,500-square-foot event center, and a parking structure, prompting a rebranding to Jamul Casino Resort. The resort features nearly 1,700 slot machines, over 50 live table games, a poker room, seven dining venues including a lobster buffet, a rooftop pool with DJ-hosted Sunday parties, a full-service spa and salon, and a 10,000-square-foot rooftop event space. It employs more than 1,500 people and operates the Sweetwater Rewards loyalty program. As the closest casino resort to downtown San Diego, it has won the San Diego Union-Tribune's 'San Diego's Best' award annually since 2017 and contributed over $100,000 to local organizations in 2025–2026.
CopyBet
London, United Kingdom
CopyBet is a privately held online sportsbook platform established in 2016, headquartered in London. It distinguishes itself in the competitive betting market with an automated copy betting feature that allows users to automatically mirror the bets of top-performing tipsters. The platform aggregates over 140,000 pre-match events monthly and serves a global user base. CopyBet operates as a registered UK company (CopyBet UK Ltd) and is licensed in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission. The company employs between 51 and 200 people and has built a reputation as a tech-driven challenger brand through notable sponsorships in English football, including front-of-shirt deals with Queens Park Rangers and a partnership with AFC Bournemouth ahead of its UEFA Europa League campaign. CopyBet’s product suite includes a full sportsbook, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and a horse racing offering powered by content from PA Betting Services. The platform emphasizes transparency in its tipster ecosystem, enabling users to view the historical performance of bettors before deciding to copy their wagers.
Loteria Română
Bucharest, Romania
Loteria Română, officially Compania Națională Loteria Română S.A., is Romania's state-owned national lottery operator, holding a legal monopoly on lottery games, numerical lotteries, and sports betting in the country. Founded on 14 September 1906 as "Loteria Privilegiată pe Clase a Regatului Român," it ranks among Europe's oldest continuously operating national lotteries. The company was established by a law that dedicated proceeds to funding rural healthcare, a mission that persists today as revenues support health, sports, and cultural projects. Headquartered in Bucharest, Loteria Română operates under the Romanian Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism. Its portfolio includes iconic draw games such as Loto 6/49, Loto 5/40, Joker, Noroc, and Super Noroc, along with the sports betting product Pronosport. The company sells tickets through a nationwide network of retail agents and has expanded into digital channels via its own in-house platform and authorized online partners, a modernization push led by CEO Ionuț-Valeriu Andrei. With over 115 years of history, Loteria Română remains a trusted institution, balancing tradition with digital innovation to maintain player engagement and operational integrity.
SkyCity Entertainment Group
99 Albert Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited is a publicly listed gambling and entertainment company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and one of the two major publicly traded casino operators in Australasia. Founded in 1996, the company owns and operates integrated entertainment complexes in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown (New Zealand) and Adelaide (South Australia). Each complex features casino gaming, premium restaurants and bars, and hotel accommodation. SkyCity also owns Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower, a 328‑metre observation tower and tourist attraction, and operates the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). In 2019, the group launched SkyCity Online Casino, a Malta‑based digital platform offering online gaming to New Zealand players. Over its 30‑year history, SkyCity has expanded through acquisitions and strategic developments. The company employs approximately 4,500 people and attracts around 7 million visitors to its venues each year. In financial year 2025, SkyCity reported revenue of NZ$824.5 million and a net profit of NZ$29.2 million, returning to profitability after a loss in FY2024. The group is committed to corporate social responsibility, donating about NZ$1 million annually to community groups and maintaining gender diversity with 45% of leadership roles held by women.
Dragonara Casino
Dragonara Palace, Dragonara Road, St. Julian’s, STJ 3143, Malta
Established in 1964 as Malta’s first casino, Dragonara Casino occupies the historic Dragonara Palace, a 19th-century summer residence built for the Scicluna family on the Tad-Dragun peninsula in St. Julian’s. The casino is owned and operated by Dragonara Gaming Limited, a privately held Maltese company that took over management in 2010 and became fully independent in 2012. Over the decades, Dragonara has become synonymous with Malta’s tourism and gaming industry, attracting more than 300,000 visitors annually. The casino offers a complete land-based gaming experience with over 300 slot machines, 18 live table games, a dedicated poker room, and a sports betting lounge operated in partnership with IZIBET. In 2024–2025, Dragonara completed a €10 million refurbishment that upgraded the gaming floor, dining outlets, and VIP facilities, reinforcing its position as the country’s leading casino venue. Beyond gambling, it features two restaurants and a Sports Bar, and also operates an online casino at dragonara.com, extending its brand into the digital space. With a workforce of approximately 200 employees, Dragonara remains a cornerstone of Maltese hospitality and a major contributor to the local economy.
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1xSlot: Leveraging Game Provider Rankings to Sharpen iGaming Creative Strategy
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Estoril Sol posts €25.3m loss for 2025 as land-based struggles persist
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Bulgarian Parliament Rejects Opposition’s Gambling Tax Hike and Ad Ban Demands
Bulgaria’s parliament rejected opposition proposals to nearly double gambling taxes and ban advertising, while the finance ministry warned such moves could drive players to the illegal market. The government earlier passed a partial advertising ban in April 2024, which local operators say caused a 20% revenue drop.
Wynn Macau Gets Green Light for Wynn Palace Expansion with New Hotel and Entertainment Venues
Wynn Macau has received government approval to expand its Wynn Palace resort on Cotai, adding a five-star hotel, theatre, and entertainment centre within 60 months, with a one-off land premium of MOP652.3 million and increased annual rent.
PMU Deploys AI Chatbot Léon to Boost Horseracing Engagement
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Kambi Returns to Growth as FIFA World Cup Drives Q2 Revenue and Profit Surge
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Alberta's regulated iGaming market launches with 20 operators on day one
Alberta's regulated iGaming market launched on July 13, 2026, with 20 operators including BetMGM and DraftKings, overseen by AGLC and AiGC. The province expects C$76 million in first-year revenue and has introduced mandatory centralised self-exclusion and a ban on political wagers, following Ontario's model with slight variations.
Hungary's Szerencsejáték Zrt Fined HUF 10 Million Over Draw Procedure Breaches
Hungary's gambling regulator fined state lottery operator Szerencsejáték Zrt HUF 10m for procedural deviations in four lottery draws held in April, though the errors did not affect draw outcomes or prize payments. The operator self-reported the issue and plans to work with the regulator to resolve interpretation differences.
SkyCity Advances Asset Monetisation with Grand Hotel Sale Proposal
SkyCity has signed a non-binding heads of agreement to sell The Grand Hotel, with completion targeted for late 2026 as part of its asset monetisation plan. The casino operator will use the proceeds to reduce debt, following a similar NZ$74.5 million commercial property sale that became unconditional last week.