
CompetitionLabs Gamification Cloud
- Founded
- 2015-01-01 in Swieqi, Malta
- Headquarters
- Swieqi, Malta
CompetitionLabs Gamification Cloud is a real-time SaaS gamification engine purpose-built for the iGaming industry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Swieqi, Malta, the company provides operators, game studios, platform providers, and aggregators with a turnkey engagement layer that combines an enterprise‑grade engine with a managed studio service. The platform processes billions of events per month and has been in production for over a decade, supporting millions of active players across regulated markets. CompetitionLabs differentiates itself by offering two deployment options: the Platform, which operators can licence and run in‑house, and the Studio, an embedded team that designs, builds, and runs the gamification programme on the client’s behalf. The engine handles real‑time event processing, behavioural segmentation, automated rewards (cash, bonuses, free spins, points), multi‑step player journeys, and multi‑language/currency localisation. It integrates natively with existing CRM and bonus engines, allowing marketing and CRM teams to launch campaigns without developer involvement. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and built for enterprise security reviews, with an anonymised data architecture, encryption in transit and at rest, and compliance with GDPR. CompetitionLabs serves casino and sports betting operators, platform providers, and game studios, focusing on driving player frequency, retention, and lifetime value through tournaments, challenges, missions, jackpots, and instant rewards.
Detailed Review
Technology & Infrastructure
The underlying engine is horizontally scalable and handles sub‑second event processing, enabling real‑time triggers and behavioural segmentation. It is designed to sit alongside existing CRM and bonus engines without requiring a “rip and replace” integration. The platform supports multi‑brand deployments on shared infrastructure, making it suitable for large operators with multiple white‑label casinos or sportsbooks. Anonymised data processing, encryption, and ISO 27001 certification ensure compliance with Europe’s strictest regulatory standards.
Key Products & Services
1. The Platform – A licenced enterprise‑grade gamification engine. Operators self‑manage the programme, gaining access to sub‑second event triggers, multi‑brand sub‑spaces, native CRM integration, and automated reward fulfilment (cash, bonuses, free spins, prizes). Features include live campaign creation, behavioural segments that update in real time, multi‑step player journeys, and localisation for multi‑language/currency markets. 2. The Studio – A managed service where CompetitionLabs embeds a dedicated team (strategy, art direction, mechanics, operations) alongside the operator’s own staff. The studio designs the gamification programme from scratch, builds it into the operator’s stack, and iterates weekly based on real player data. This model avoids template libraries and delivers a fully customised engagement layer. 3. Core Mechanics – Out‑of‑the‑box tournament and leaderboard functionality, challenges, missions, jackpots, and instant rewards. These are configurable without code and can be tied to deposits, gameplay, or repeat participation.
Client Base & Partnerships
CompetitionLabs works with casino and sports betting operators, platform providers, game studios, and aggregators. Notable partnerships include United Remote (aggregator), White Hat Gaming (platform provider). The company serves clients across multiple regulated jurisdictions, including Malta, the UK, and other European markets.
Market Positioning
CompetitionLabs positions itself as an alternative to both template‑based gamification platforms (which lack personalisation) and consultancies (which lack proprietary technology). By owning the engine and offering a studio service, the company provides a “different from a vendor, different from a consultancy” hybrid model. The platform’s ability to process billions of events per month with sub‑second latency makes it suitable for the largest iGaming brands.
Security & Compliance
The platform is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR‑ready, and written for regulated markets. Data is anonymised at the architecture level, encrypted in transit and at rest, and the company undergoes regular enterprise security reviews. The legal entity is registered in Malta, a Tier 1 iGaming jurisdiction.
Key Products
The Platform
Enterprise‑grade gamification engine – sub‑second event processing, multi‑brand sub‑spaces, native CRM/bonus engine integration, real‑time behavioural segmentation, automated rewards, and multi‑language/currency localisation. Operators self‑manage the programme.
The Studio
Managed gamification service – an embedded team designs, builds, and runs the engagement programme around the operator’s brand, titles, and players. Strategy, art direction, mechanics, and operations are continuously iterated based on live player data.
Core Mechanics
Out‑of‑the‑box tournaments, leaderboards, challenges, missions, jackpots, and instant rewards (cash, bonuses, free spins, points). Configured without code; triggered by real player behaviour.
Offices & Headcount
30 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Julian Steinwender
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- Carel Vosloo
Co-Founder