Octoplay Company Profile – Licensing, Games Distribution, and Global Market Access
About Organisation
Overview
Octoplay is a casino game development studio delivering real-money slots and casual games through its proprietary Remote Game Server (RGS). Founded in 2022, the company focuses exclusively on regulated markets, building titles with distinctive design, innovative mechanics, and compliance-first technology. Led by experienced executives from Evolution and Red Tiger, Octoplay has rapidly secured multiple gaming licences and signed distribution deals with tier-one operators across Europe and North America.
Key Business Facts
| Industry | B2B Casino Game Development |
| Business Model | Software Provider (RGS-based) |
| Ownership | Privately held |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Headquarters | St Julians, Malta |
| CEO | Carl Ejlertsson |
| Core Products | Online slots, casual games, RGS delivery |
| Primary Focus | Regulated iGaming markets (EU, UK, North America) |
Mission and Business Focus
- Licensing as Market Strategy: Operating only where licences are held; “If a licence is available, we will get it”
- Tier-One Distribution: Targeting top-tier operators with exclusive or premium game offerings
- Proprietary Infrastructure: Using its own RGS for control over deployment, compliance, and performance
- Visual & Gameplay Innovation: Creating game formats that emphasise originality and player retention
Company History & Founders
Year Founded and Evolution
| 2022 | Octoplay founded and goes live with its first games |
| Late 2022 | MGA and Romanian licences secured |
| 2023 | Gains UK Gambling Commission licence |
| 2024 | Appoints Gavin Hamilton (ex-Red Tiger) as Chairman |
| 2024–2025 | Expands licensing and signs distribution deals with Flutter, BetMGM, Rank Group and others |
Key People / Founders
- Carl Ejlertsson: CEO and Co-founder, previously Games Director at Evolution
- Gavin Hamilton: Chairman, formerly CEO of Red Tiger Gaming
- Nick Vuchev: Commercial Director
- Martina Borg Stevens: Legal and Compliance Director
Licensing & Regulatory Info
Active Licences
| Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) | EU |
| UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) | United Kingdom |
| Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) | Romania |
| Swedish Gambling Authority | Sweden |
| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) | Canada (Ontario) |
| Hellenic Gaming Commission | Greece |
| Provisional Licences | United States (New Jersey, Michigan) |
Compliance Measures
Octoplay works directly with each local regulatory body to ensure its platform, RGS, and game content meet strict technical and legal standards. The company builds all games and infrastructure with responsible gaming, fairness, and data protection as core requirements.
Offices & Headquarters
Main Office Locations & Global Reach
| Headquarters | St Julians, Malta |
| Registered Address | CF Business Center, Triq Gort, St Julians, STJ9023, Malta |
Geographic Presence
- United Kingdom
- United States (New Jersey and Michigan)
- Canada (Ontario)
- Malta
- Romania
- Sweden
- Greece
Business Partnerships
Platform and Software Providers
- SOFTSWISS
- EveryMatrix
- Relax Gaming
Operator & Affiliate Networks
- Flutter Entertainment Brands: Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Betting and Gaming, Pokerstars
- MGM Resorts (BetMGM): New Jersey
- Rank Group: Mecca, Grosvenor Casinos
- Others: William Hill, LeoVegas, Betsson, Casumo, Midnite
Contact Details
Company Address
- Octoplay HQ: CF Business Center, Triq Gort, St Julians, STJ9023, Malta
Communication
- Business queries are handled via direct partnership channels. No public email or phone details are listed.
