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Studios Live data · 31 Oct 2026

Game studios at new casinos

104 Studios named by the 2 new casinos on our list

A casino does not make its own games. Studios do, and the casino licenses them: slots from Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO or Hacksaw Gaming, live tables from Evolution, and dozens more.

The studio sets how a game works and the RTP versions on offer; the casino chooses the version and runs the account, payments and bonuses.

  • 18+ only
  • Studios as each casino lists them
  • RTP versions chosen by the casino

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 27 Oct 2026

In depth

What a studio is responsible for

  • Game design, maths and RTP versions.
  • Testing of the random number generator by independent labs.
  • Licences to supply games in each market.
  • Live studios, dealers and streams for live games.

What the casino is responsible for

  • Which games and RTP versions appear in the lobby.
  • Payments, withdrawals and verification.
  • Bonuses, promotions and their terms.

Types of studio

TypeExamplesWhat they supply
Slot studiosPragmatic Play, Play'n GO, NetEnt, Hacksaw GamingVideo slots and jackpots
Live studiosEvolution, Pragmatic Play Live, PlaytechLive tables and game shows
Crash and instantSpribe, BGamingFast games such as Aviator
AggregatorsPlatforms that bundle many studiosLarge lobbies for new casinos

For individual studios, see Evolution, Pragmatic Play and our NetEnt and Microgaming comparison.

Questions

Game studios: questions

Why do casinos use outside studios?

Building games is a separate business; licensing them gives a new casino a full lobby on day one.

Are studio games fair?

Games from licensed studios are tested by independent labs. The casino still chooses the RTP version.

Which studio is best?

It depends on what you play: Evolution for live tables, Pragmatic Play and Play'n GO for slot variety.

Do studios run their own casinos?

Generally no; they supply games to many casinos.

Does the studio affect payout speed?

No. Withdrawals are handled by the casino.

Can I play studio games on a Mac?

Yes. Games run in the browser on any modern computer or phone.

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