Big Daddy Gaming secures UKGC supplier licence and expands European footprint
UKGC approval adds regulated UK market access to existing Swedish and Maltese licences
Key Takeaways
- Big Daddy Gaming® secured a supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission on 22 October 2026.
- The UKGC approval complements the studio's existing licences from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority.
- The next release, Los Luchadores, will debut Big Daddy Gaming's first Double Gamble Feature and include a Buy Extra Spins option.
- The studio's pipeline includes Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz and Cooped Up, with no release dates announced.
Big Daddy Gaming® secured a supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission on 22 October 2026, authorising the studio to supply content to the regulated UK market. The UKGC approval complements licences the company already holds from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority.
Expansion and distribution
The firm said the UK Gambling Commission licence extends its presence in regulated European markets and that it is continuing to broaden its distribution network with operators and aggregators. The studio emphasised its focus on commercial deals and increasing access to its titles in the United Kingdom, including work with partners in the regulated [market](/regulation) and through its [b2b](/b2b) distribution channels.
Releases and pipeline
Big Daddy Gaming's next release will be Los Luchadores, which will introduce the studio's first Double Gamble Feature and will include a Buy Extra Spins option. The company also listed upcoming pipeline titles for the coming months: Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz and Cooped Up, with no release dates provided.
"Securing our UKGC licence is a significant milestone for Big Daddy Gaming as we round off our first year of operations," said Erland Hellström, CEO at Big Daddy Gaming®. "We have made strong progress in a highly competitive marketplace, and this approval marks another important step in expanding our presence across key regulated markets."
Hellström added that the company's flexible commercial model aims to help operators balance commercial performance and player experience, and that they expect to announce material partnerships in the near term.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Big Daddy Gaming obtain its UKGC licence?
Big Daddy Gaming obtained its supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission on 22 October 2026, which permits the studio to supply content to the regulated UK market.
What other regulatory licences does Big Daddy Gaming hold?
Big Daddy Gaming holds licences from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority, which the company cites as part of its expansion across regulated European markets.
What features will the next game Los Luchadores include?
Los Luchadores will introduce Big Daddy Gaming's first Double Gamble Feature and will offer a Buy Extra Spins option, according to the company's announcement.
What other titles are in Big Daddy Gaming's pipeline?
The company listed Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz and Cooped Up as upcoming pipeline titles; it did not provide release dates in the statement.
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