- Founded
- 2016-01-01 in Taipei, Taiwan
- Headquarters
- Taipei, Taiwan
CQ9 Gaming is a Taipei-based iGaming software developer that has rapidly become a prominent player in the Asian casino market since its founding in 2016. The company specializes in HTML5-powered slot games, fishing games, arcade titles, table games, and live dealer solutions, with a portfolio exceeding 100 titles. All games are built on HTML5 technology, ensuring seamless cross-platform performance without a dedicated app. Licensed by the Government of Curacao and certified by GLI, BMM Testlabs, and iTech Labs, CQ9 emphasizes regulatory compliance. The studio employs approximately 200 staff and has integrated its content with over 1,500 operator sites worldwide through partnerships with major aggregators like Pragmatic Play and Microgaming. While its core market is Asia, CQ9 is actively pursuing expansion into Europe and the Americas.
Detailed Review
History
CQ9 Gaming was established in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2016 by a team of young entrepreneurs who, despite limited prior industry experience, brought a fresh, mobile-first approach to online casino content. The company launched its first HTML5-based slot games in 2017 and achieved GLI certification in 2018, the same year it introduced its flagship Dragon Jackpot progressive jackpot series. In 2019, CQ9 exhibited at ICE Totally Gaming Expo, marking its first major push into international markets. The company launched a redesigned website in 2020, began producing table games and live casino offerings in 2021, and has since expanded its library to include over 100 slot games, alongside arcade, fishing, and table titles.
Technology & Platform
All CQ9 games are built using HTML5 technology, making them instantly playable across all modern browsers on desktop, tablet, and smartphone without the need for separate mobile apps. The company supports multiple languages (including Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian) and multiple currencies, with an emphasis on payment methods popular in Asian markets such as bank transfers in USD and GBP. CQ9 offers both transfer-wallet and seamless-wallet API integration models for operators, along with back-office reporting and player analytics.
Game Portfolio
Video Slots – The largest category, with over 100 titles featuring Asian-inspired themes, 3D graphics, and mechanics such as multipliers, wilds, free spins, and progressive jackpots. Notable series include the Jump Series, Chinese Style Games Series, and God Series. Top-performing slots include Space Fortune, Tiger Fortune, Panda Fortune, and Dragon Fortune.
Fishing Games – Multiplayer arcade-style fishing games such as Paradise (up to 4-player co-op with boss multipliers), Alien Hunter, and Zombie Party. These are especially popular in Asian markets.
Arcade Games – A variety of arcade-style offerings beyond fishing, including multiplayer board games.
Table Games – Launched in 2021 with titles like Easy & Fast Lucky Roulette. The company continues to expand its table game and live casino verticals.
Live Casino – CQ9 began developing live dealer games in 2021, though its live offering remains smaller than its slot portfolio.
Licensing & Certifications
- Licence: Government of Curacao - Certifications: Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), BMM Testlabs, iTech Labs
Market Position & Partnerships
CQ9’s games are available on more than 1,500 operator websites. The company has formed strategic partnerships with major aggregators and platforms including Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, Play’n Go, Slotegrator, and others. While primarily focused on Asia, CQ9 is actively targeting European and American markets.
Key Products
Video Slots
Over 100 HTML5 slot titles featuring Asian themes, progressive jackpots (Dragon Jackpot), and mechanics like free spins, multipliers, and wilds. Includes series: Jump Series, Chinese Style Games, God Series.
Fishing Games
Multiplayer arcade fishing games including Paradise, Alien Hunter, and Zombie Party, supporting up to 4 players in co-op mode with boss multiplier mechanics.
Arcade Games
Additional arcade-style games beyond fishing, including multiplayer board games.
Table Games
Traditional table games such as Easy & Fast Lucky Roulette, launched in 2021.
Live Casino
Live dealer games, under development since 2021.
Dragon Jackpot
Progressive jackpot slot series with four prize tiers: Grand, Major, Minor, Mini.
API Integration Platform
Back-office integration supporting transfer-wallet and seamless-wallet models, multiple languages and currencies, and real-time jackpot tracking.
Offices & Headcount
200 employees (approx.)