- Founded
- 2009-01-01 in Belarus
- Headquarters
- St. Julians, Malta
- order@softswiss.com
- Phone
- +44 20-8123-0832
SOFTSWISS is a global B2B iGaming technology company that has been supplying award-winning software solutions for online casino and sportsbook operators since 2009. Founded by Ivan Montik, the company initially started as a custom software development firm before pivoting to the iGaming sector. In 2013, it made industry history by launching the first Crypto Casino Solution, pioneering the integration of cryptocurrency into regulated online gambling. Today, SOFTSWISS powers more than 1,500 iGaming brands worldwide, supported by a team of over 2,000 employees. The company’s product ecosystem is built around four core solutions: the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator, the Sportsbook Software, and the Prediction Markets platform. SOFTSWISS has earned more than 90 industry awards for product excellence and maintains a strong presence across regulated markets, with official offices in Malta, Poland, and Georgia. The company is regularly cited for its thought leadership in iGaming trends, artificial intelligence, and regulatory compliance, and its founder, Ivan Montik, was named CEO of the Year at the European CEO Awards.
Detailed Review
Company History
SOFTSWISS is a mature, privately held technology company that has evolved from a small outsourcing operation into a tier‑one iGaming infrastructure provider. Founded in 2009 by Ivan Montik, who began his career at Priorbank in Belarus and later headed the Belarus representative office of Bigmir.net, the company initially built an online auction platform. It quickly recognized the growth potential in online gaming and shifted focus. By 2013, SOFTSWISS launched its first online gaming platform and soon after introduced the industry’s first dedicated Bitcoin casino solution, establishing itself as a pioneer in crypto‑gaming.
Business Model and Core Products
SOFTSWISS operates as a B2B provider, offering a white‑label or turnkey casino and sportsbook infrastructure. Its Casino Platform is a full‑featured back‑office system including player account management, a flexible bonus engine, payment service provider management, and financial reporting. The platform handles over 300 concurrent brands and claims to lift operator average revenue per user by 32% through gamification. The Game Aggregator provides single‑API access to more than 40,000 games from over 300 providers, including RNG games, live dealer tables, and casual titles; it is credited with driving an average 169% gross gaming revenue growth. The Sportsbook Software offers more than 2,000 betting markets across 200+ sports and esports, with pre‑match and live betting, risk exposure management, and odds management, reporting an average 71.64% annual GGR growth. The recently launched Prediction Markets platform, a regulated fixed‑odds prediction market, has already surpassed 50 signed projects.
Market Position and Clients
SOFTSWISS powers over 1,500 iGaming brands globally, supported by a team of more than 2,000 employees. The company has accumulated more than 90 industry awards and is known for its thought leadership, particularly regarding AI, regulatory compliance, and cryptocurrency integration. It maintains offices in Malta (headquarters), Poland, and Georgia, with an engineering development center in Minsk, Belarus. The company remains privately held and bootstrapped since inception.
Leadership and Recent Developments
Founder Ivan Montik serves as CEO and was recognized as CEO of the Year at the European CEO Awards. In 2025‑2026, leadership saw significant changes: Vitali Matsukevich stepped down as COO in summer 2025, and Sergey Kastukevich was appointed Chief Technology Officer in 2026. Two new C‑level roles were created: Denis Romanovskiy as Chief AI Officer and Evgeny Zaretskov as Group Chief Security Officer (named among the world’s top 100 CISOs in 2026). SOFTSWISS has been a vocal advocate for common‑sense regulation, as highlighted in its 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The company also operates the Merkeleon brand (its original auction software) and founded the game studio BGaming and co‑founded the crypto payment ecosystem CoinsPaid.
Key Products
Casino Platform
Full-service online casino back-office with player management, bonus engine, payment processing, anti-fraud, and CMS. Powers 300+ brands.
Sportsbook Software
Betting platform covering 2,000+ markets across 200+ sports/esports with pre-match and live betting, risk management, and odds tools.
Game Aggregator
Single-API integration to 40,000+ games from 300+ providers, including tournament tools and performance analytics.
Prediction Markets Platform
Fixed-odds platform for betting on non-sporting events (politics, entertainment, etc.), targeting regulated markets.
White‑Label Solutions
Turnkey online casino and sportsbook solutions for operators, including front-end customisation and payment management.
SOFTSWISS Crypto Casino Solution
Pioneering Bitcoin‑enabled online casino platform, introduced in 2013.
Sportsbook
Betting platform covering 200+ sports/esports, 2,000+ markets, with pre‑match & live betting, risk management, and odds tools.
Prediction Markets
Platform for event‑based prediction betting, offered as a standalone product.
Crypto Solution
Pioneering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency casino solution (first launched in 2013). Now integrated into the broader platform suite.
Offices & Headcount
2000 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
Artem BychkovDeputy Chief Security Officer
Miranda GuliashviliHead of Regional Growth
Sergey KastukevichChief Technology Officer
Evgeny ZaretskovGroup Chief Security Officer
Ivan MontikCEO
Alexey ChepkovChief Operating Officer
Olga ResigaChief Business Development Officer
Max TrafimovichFounder Associate, International Non-Executive Director
- Dario Leiman
Speaker
Tatyana KaminskayaHead of Game Aggregator
- Valentina Bagniya
Speaker
Notable past members
- Max Trafimovich — Chief Commercial Officer
Exhibition History
Recent News
SOFTSWISS CTO Outlines Five Engineering-Business Alignment Pitfalls Ahead of Tech Race Summit 2026
SOFTSWISS CTO Sergey Kastsukevich identifies five critical missteps operators and providers make when aligning business speed with engineering scalability, including fast launches that degrade platform quality, late scalability planning, unrecognized technical debt, legacy technology risks, and the need for dedicated research time. He previews these insights ahead of the Tech Race Summit 2026.
2026-07-16
DELULU Gaming Launches with Five-Game Portfolio and Strategic Platform Deals
DELULU Gaming has entered the iGaming market with five launch titles, integrations with SoftGamings and SOFTSWISS, and a pre-launch presence on Stake. The studio further plans to expand its distribution network through ongoing partnership discussions.
2026-07-15
SOFTSWISS Enlists WorldGaming to Broaden Reach of 2027 iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS has partnered with WorldGaming (formerly Clarion Gaming) to expand the 2027 edition of its iGaming Trends Report, leveraging WorldGaming's ICE, iGB, and GGB networks to reach thousands of industry decision-makers. The report, which has accumulated over 32,000 downloads across previous editions, remains open for survey participation covering market, technology, player behavior, and regulatory trends.
2026-07-15
SOFTSWISS CISO Evgeny Zaretskov Named to HotTopics Global CISO 100 for 2026
SOFTSWISS Group Chief Security Officer Evgeny Zaretskov has been named to the 2026 HotTopics Global CISO 100, recognizing his leadership in cyber resilience and business transformation. The honor aligns with the company's recent brand repositioning focused on security and trust in regulated markets.
2026-07-10
DELULU Gaming Launches with Stake Integration and Industry Partnerships
New iGaming studio DELULU Gaming has officially launched with its debut portfolio live on Stake, integrations with SoftGamings and SOFTSWISS, and a private industry dinner in London, positioning itself as a distinctive new player in the market.
2026-07-10