- Founded
- 1999-01-01 in Stockholm, Sweden
- Headquarters
- Sliema, Malta
- sales@tain.com
- Phone
- +356 213 203 28
Founded in 1999 in Stockholm, Sweden, Tain AB is a privately held B2B technology company that has grown into a recognised supplier of comprehensive online gaming platforms and services. The company’s journey began with the development of its own sportsbook platform, which quickly became one of the most successful in the industry. From that foundation, Tain expanded its product suite to include a full results service, a betting exchange, and subsequently added casino, poker, bingo, and games to its portfolio. A key differentiator is the Tain Commons Platform, a unified management interface that integrates all gaming products under a single administrative dashboard. The company also offers a robust, feature-rich payment gateway solution. Tain has positioned itself as a one-stop shop for operators looking to enter or expand in the iGaming market, providing not just software but also hardware, license acquisition support, hosting, and operational staffing. After being acquired by Betting Promotion Sweden AB in 2013, Tain AB continued to operate with offices in Stockholm, Ukraine, and Malta, holding licences in Malta, Kahnawake, and Curacao. Its headquarters are now located in Sliema, Malta, and the company employs between 51 and 200 people.
Detailed Review
History
Tain AB has been active in the online gaming industry since 1999, launching its first sportsbook platform at the dawn of internet gambling. The company operates exclusively in the Business-to-Business (B2B) segment, providing turnkey and standalone solutions to operators ranging from small start-ups to established enterprises. Its core offering is a modular platform that allows clients to choose individual products or a fully integrated suite.
Products & Platforms
The Tain Sportsbook remains the flagship product, designed to handle high volumes of bets across a wide range of sports and events with real-time odds management. The Tain Casino aggregates games from leading software providers and includes proprietary titles. Tain Poker and Tain Bingo provide network-based solutions with liquidity access, while the Tain Exchange is a peer-to-peer betting platform. The Tain Payment Gateway supports a multitude of payment methods and currencies, with robust fraud detection and reconciliation tools. The Tain Commons Platform serves as the central nervous system, enabling operators to manage players, reporting, bonuses, and compliance from a single interface.
Business Model & Market Position
Tain AB primarily generates revenue through licensing fees, revenue-sharing agreements, and turnkey deployment contracts with operators. The company positions itself as a one-stop supplier for iGaming, competing with larger platform providers like Playtech, Microgaming, and SBTech. Its long history and modular architecture give it particular appeal among mid-market and emerging operators. The acquisition by Betting Promotion Sweden AB in 2013, valued at approximately MSEK 44.3, provided financial stability and operational synergies, though Tain has maintained its separate brand identity.
Licensing & Regulation
Tain holds licences from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, and the Government of Curacao. The company also adapts its technology to meet the requirements of locally regulated markets across Europe and beyond. This multi-jurisdictional footprint allows its operator clients to offer services in a number of regulated and grey-market territories.
Recent Developments & Leadership
Tain AB is currently headquartered in Sliema, Malta, while retaining a significant operational presence in Kyiv, Ukraine, and historical roots in Stockholm. The company’s team comprises technology specialists, gaming experts, and support staff, reflecting its commitment to providing a complete partner experience. Despite its long history, Tain has maintained a relatively low public profile, focusing on direct client relationships rather than aggressive marketing. The only publicly confirmed CEO is Christer Fahlstedt, who led the company at the time of the 2013 acquisition; no subsequent leadership changes have been documented in independent sources.
Key Products
Tain Sportsbook
A high-performance sports betting platform supporting pre-match and live betting with advanced odds management, risk analysis, and a wide range of markets.
Tain Commons Platform
A unified back-office management interface that integrates all gaming products (sportsbook, casino, poker, bingo, exchange) under a single dashboard for player management, reporting, bonuses, and compliance.
Tain Casino
An online casino solution aggregating thousands of games from leading software providers, plus proprietary titles, with a focus on mobile optimisation and player engagement tools.
Tain Poker
A network-based poker solution with ring games, tournaments, and a customisable client, offering liquidity access through its own network.
Tain Bingo
A bingo platform supporting multiple room types (75-ball, 90-ball, etc.) with chat functions and integrated mini-games.
Tain Exchange
A betting exchange product enabling peer-to-peer betting with real-time trading interfaces and liquidity management.
Tain Payment Gateway
A comprehensive payment processing solution supporting multiple currencies, payment methods, fraud detection, and automated reconciliation, integrated with the Tain Commons Platform.
Results Service
A real-time sports results and data feed service used to power the sportsbook and other products.
Offices & Headcount
125 employees (approx.)