Big Daddy Gaming secures UKGC supplier licence to enter UK market
UK approval complements existing SGA and MGA licences as new slots roll out.
Key Takeaways
- Big Daddy Gaming® secured a UK Gambling Commission supplier licence on 22 October 2026.
- The UK approval complements existing licences from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority.
- Los Luchadores will introduce the studio's first Double Gamble Feature and include a Buy Extra Spins option.
- Upcoming titles include Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz and Cooped Up.
Big Daddy Gaming® secured a supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission on 22 October 2026, allowing the slots studio to supply content into the UK regulated market. The approval adds the UK to the studio's existing licences from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority and follows the company's first year of operations.
Regulatory expansion and distribution
The UK Gambling Commission licence expands Big Daddy Gaming's footprint across regulated Europe. The company said it is continuing to grow its distribution network with operators and aggregators and intends to supply UK operators under the new approval. Read more on sector rules in regulation.
Pipeline and product features
Big Daddy Gaming named its next release as Los Luchadores, which will introduce the studio’s first Double Gamble Feature and include a Buy Extra Spins option. Upcoming titles listed for the coming months are Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz and Cooped Up. Operators and aggregators will be primary distribution partners; the studio said it is lining up partner deals and major partnerships on the horizon. See portfolio and partner updates in casino and b2b.
“Securing our UKGC licence is a significant milestone for Big Daddy Gaming as we round off our first year of operations. 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. We know operators are under increasing pressure to protect margins, which makes the balance between commercial performance and player experience more important than ever. Our flexible commercial model is designed to help operators navigate these challenges, and with further titles in the works and major partnerships on the horizon, we are excited about what lies ahead.” — Erland Hellström, CEO at Big Daddy Gaming®
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Big Daddy Gaming receive its UKGC supplier licence?
Big Daddy Gaming received the UK Gambling Commission supplier licence on 22 October 2026, permitting the studio to supply content into the UK regulated market.
Which other regulators have licensed Big Daddy Gaming?
Big Daddy Gaming already holds licences from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority, which the company said helped expand its footprint across regulated Europe.
What new features does Los Luchadores include?
Los Luchadores will include the studio’s first Double Gamble Feature and a Buy Extra Spins option, according to Big Daddy Gaming's announcement.
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