Who are the providers and why it is important to follow them
Published: April 29, 2025
Providers are developers of online casino games, including slots, live games, board entertainment, and scratch cards. It is they who determine:
Every month, dozens of studios release new products, update engines, obtain licenses, and expand cooperation with operators. All these are important signals for players and market professionals.
What is included in the concept of "provider news"
Announcements and releases of new games
Mergers, Purchases and Strategic Alliances
Access to new markets (licenses MGA, UKGC, Ontario, Colombia, etc.)
Technological updates: HTML5, mobile-first, cryptointegration
Awards and participation in specialized exhibitions (ICE, SiGMA, iGB Live)
Most recent releases (June 2025)
Each release is accompanied by marketing activities, tournaments and advertising banners in the casino.
Mergers and Partnerships
Evolution Group continues expansion
In 2025, Evolution acquired the Octoplay studio, expanding the slot portfolio to a younger audience.
Ezugi (part of the group) launched the first voice-controlled live game available in India and South Africa.
Pragmatic Play has strategic deals
New agreements with Betano (Latin America) and 888Casino (UK)
Exclusive live roulette launch for Middle East branded as Royal Casino
PG Soft, QTech gain ground in Asia
The joint platform allows you to adapt games to specific jurisdictions and languages, including local payment methods.
Geographic expansion and licenses
Licensing critically affects the availability of games and integration with operators. News about licenses is a signal for expanding geography.
Technological innovation
HTML5 3. 5 - new standard
Almost all major studios have switched to improved rendering engines that provide:
Cryptointegration
SoftSwiss integrated NFT bonuses in partner slots
Betsoft has implemented USDT and BNB support in its white-label solutions
Awards and events
ICE London 2025:
SiGMA Asia 2025:
Follow the winners - they set trends for the whole year ahead.
Why do players care?
New Games = New Winning Opportunities
License Information = Reliability and Integrity
Mergers = access to more content
New mechanics = more fan and strategies
Conclusion
The provider world is not just a "background" part of the industry. This is the driving force behind what you play, what RTP, what bonus features are available and how convenient it all is.
Subscribe to our site so as not to miss important announcements, releases and events.
See also:
- which mechanics will be popular,
- what plots and visuals will attract players,
- which technologies will provide stability, RTP and compatibility with devices.
Every month, dozens of studios release new products, update engines, obtain licenses, and expand cooperation with operators. All these are important signals for players and market professionals.
What is included in the concept of "provider news"
Announcements and releases of new games
Mergers, Purchases and Strategic Alliances
Access to new markets (licenses MGA, UKGC, Ontario, Colombia, etc.)
Technological updates: HTML5, mobile-first, cryptointegration
Awards and participation in specialized exhibitions (ICE, SiGMA, iGB Live)
Most recent releases (June 2025)
| Provider | Game | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Pragmatic Play | Empire's Gold | Hold & Win + multipliers in base game |
| PG Soft | Supermarket Stack | Cascade Drums, Vertical Wild's |
| NetEnt | Vikings Vault Megaways | Remake with licensed music and bonus mode |
| Play'n GO | Cursed Queen | 96. 2% RTP, Free Spins mode with Sticky Symbols |
| Yggdrasil | Booming Buddha | Golden Bet and Free Spins with x1000 |
Each release is accompanied by marketing activities, tournaments and advertising banners in the casino.
Mergers and Partnerships
Evolution Group continues expansion
In 2025, Evolution acquired the Octoplay studio, expanding the slot portfolio to a younger audience.
Ezugi (part of the group) launched the first voice-controlled live game available in India and South Africa.
Pragmatic Play has strategic deals
New agreements with Betano (Latin America) and 888Casino (UK)
Exclusive live roulette launch for Middle East branded as Royal Casino
PG Soft, QTech gain ground in Asia
The joint platform allows you to adapt games to specific jurisdictions and languages, including local payment methods.
Geographic expansion and licenses
| Provider | New Markets | License Details |
|---|---|---|
| Push Gaming | Canada (Ontario) | AGCO license, content adaptation |
| BGaming | Brazil, South Africa | Regional Localizations, BRL/ZAR |
| Relax Gaming | Germany, Switzerland | B2B certification from DGOJ and GGL |
Licensing critically affects the availability of games and integration with operators. News about licenses is a signal for expanding geography.
Technological innovation
HTML5 3. 5 - new standard
Almost all major studios have switched to improved rendering engines that provide:
- Faster downloads
- Optimization for weak devices
- 120fps support on new iPhones
Cryptointegration
SoftSwiss integrated NFT bonuses in partner slots
Betsoft has implemented USDT and BNB support in its white-label solutions
Awards and events
ICE London 2025:
- Best Game Studio — Play'n GO
- Innovator of the Year — Spribe (за Aviator 2. 0)
SiGMA Asia 2025:
- Asian Market Penetration — PG Soft
- Game Mechanics Excellence — Nolimit City
Follow the winners - they set trends for the whole year ahead.
Why do players care?
New Games = New Winning Opportunities
License Information = Reliability and Integrity
Mergers = access to more content
New mechanics = more fan and strategies
Conclusion
The provider world is not just a "background" part of the industry. This is the driving force behind what you play, what RTP, what bonus features are available and how convenient it all is.
Subscribe to our site so as not to miss important announcements, releases and events.
See also:
- "TOP thematic slots"
- "Slot Providers: Who's Who"
- "History of Automata"
- "Games That Failed"
- "Signs of a fake casino"
