Videoslots is an online casino gambling company, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Malta. It is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority,[1] Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen),[2] the Gambling Commission of the United Kingdom,[3] the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden),[4] Italian Gambling Authority (ADM) and[5] Spanish Gambling Authority (DGOJ).[6]
| Industry | Online casino |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | |
| Products | Casino, Slots, Table games |
Number of employees | 300+ |
| Website | www.videoslots.com |
History
editEstablished in 2011 and based in Malta, Videoslots is an online casino with more than 10,000 gaming slots. In 2024, a growing trend in the online casino space saw websites like PandaCasino emerge, offering gambling experiences similar to those provided by Videoslots.[7] Alexander Stevendahl is the chief executive officer.[8][9] In 2017, Videoslots purchased the technology assets of PKR.com, an online poker operator.[10]
In 2017, the company hosted its first annual awards, named the Videoslots Awards.[11] In 2018, they became an official partner of the Malta Handball Association.[12][13]
In 2018, Videoslots reached a settlement of £1 million in fines with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) regulatory authority for historical failings to "place effective safeguards" within their casino system.[14][15][16][17]
In 2020, Videoslots expanded their product offering and added Sportsbook as a new vertical.[18]
In 2021, Videoslots launched a new online casino, Mr Vegas. In 2023, Mr Vegas became title sponsor of the Grand Slam of Darts and the Nordic Darts Masters,[19] took the back of shirt sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion[20] for the 2023/24 season. In 2024 became Principal Partner of Sheffield Wednesday and signed as main sponsor of 2024 World Seniors Snooker Championship.[21] Mr Vegas won the "Rising Star" Award at the 2024 International Gaming Awards [22]
In 2024, Videoslots released two online casino sites, Kungaslottet, for the Swedish market [23] and Mega Riches in the UK. Mega Riches signed the back of shirt sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion for the 2024/2025 season.[24]
Awards
edit| 2015 | Best Online Casino Award | Casinomeister | [25] |
| 2015 | Best Gaming Experience Award | Casinomeister | [25] |
| 2016 | Best Slots Operator Award | Gaming Intelligence Awards | [26] |
| 2017 | Gaming Intelligence HOT 50 CEOs | Gaming Intelligence Awards | [27] |
| 2017 | Compliance and Regulated Markets Idol of the Year | iGaming Idol | [28] |
| 2017 | Trusted Affiliate Award | GAFFG Awards | [29] |
| 2017 | Best Casino Award | Casinomeister | [30] |
| 2018 | Best Slots Operator Award | 11th International Gaming Awards | [26] |
| 2018 | Best Casino Award | Casinomeister | [31] |
| 2018 | Best Gaming Experience Award | Casinomeister | [32] |
| 2019 | Great Place to Work (Operator) | 12th International Gaming Awards | [33] |
| 2019 | Customer Service Idol of the Year | iGaming Idol | [34] |
| 2019 | Leader of the Year in Casino Operator | SBC Awards | [35] |
| 2021 | Slots Operator of the Year | IGA Awards | [36] |
| 2021 | Casino Operator of the Year | SIGMA | [37] |
| 2023 | Online Casino Operator of the Year | IGA | [38] |
| 2024 | Rising Star of the Year (Mr Vegas) | IGA | [39] |
References
edit- ^ Malta Gaming Authority - Dynamic Seal of Authorisation
- ^ "Videoslots and SafeEnt take Swedish licence count to 18". SBC News. 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
- ^ "Account details". secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "Videoslots Ltd | Spillemyndigheden". www.spillemyndigheden.dk. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "Online casino operator Videoslots.com has been given the green light to launch in Italy". www.gamingintelligence.com. 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
- ^ "Spain awards licenses to Videoslots and authorises new gam format". gamingintelligence.com/. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ Campbell, Alan (2023-07-27). "Videoslots.com Reaches Impressive 10,000 Games Landmark with Newest Launch". European Gaming Industry News. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Alexander Stevendahl - Videoslots - Bringing PKR back to life". SBC News. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Feature: The art of thinking differently - Gaming Intelligence". www.gamingintelligence.com. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Videoslots CEO Discusses Acquisition of PKR's Technology Assets". PokerTube. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ Ltd, Allied Newspapers. "First edition of Videoslots Awards". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Videoslots partners with Malta Handball Association". iGaming Business. 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Videoslots named official partner of Malta Handball Association - Gaming Intelligence". www.gamingintelligence.com. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Videoslots and Casumo fall foul of UK regulator". iGaming Business. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Online gambling firms fined £14m". 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Gambling firms hit with multi-million pound fines as regulator cracks down on online casinos". The Independent. 2018-11-29. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "UKGC has harsh words for gaming industry amid more regulatory action". SBC News. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Videoslots confirms 2020 sportsbook launch". SBC News. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Mr Vegas steps in as title sponsor for Grand Slam of Darts and Nordic Masters". www.gamblinginsider.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Albion agree back of shirt deal with Casino Partner 'Mr Vegas' for 2023/24 season | West Bromwich Albion". www.wba.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ seniorsnooker (2024-04-09). "Mr Vegas to sponsor the 2024 World Seniors Snooker Championship and more great news!". The WPBSA World Seniors Tour. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "IGA Winners 2024". Gaming Awards. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Campbell, Alan (2024-03-18). "Videoslots Group Unveils Kungaslottet.se: the Next-Gen Pay N Play Casino". European Gaming Industry News. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Albion announce back of shirt sponsorship deal with Mega Riches | West Bromwich Albion". www.wba.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ a b "Videoslots wins Casinomeister 'Best Online Casino of 2015' award". SBC News. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ a b Ltd, Allied Newspapers. "Online casino operator recognised at two award ceremonies in London". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "GI HOT 50 2017 – The Next Generation of CEOs - Gaming Intelligence". www.gamingintelligence.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "iGaming Idol 2017: Recap & the winners". CalvinAyre.com. 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Gaffg awards 2017 winners announced". CalvinAyre.com. 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Best Casino: Videoslots | Meister Awards 2017". Casinomeister. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Best Casino 2018: Videoslots & Trada | Meister Awards 2018". Casinomeister. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "Best Gaming Experience: Videoslots | Meister Awards 2018". Casinomeister. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
- ^ "IGA Winners 2019". Gaming Awards. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ iGamingIdol. "Winners 2016 - iGaming Idol". iGamingIdol. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "SBC Awards Winners 2019". SBC Events. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "Malta-based firms win IGA 2021's best mobile, online, safer & slots operator awards". - iGaming Capital. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Videoslots win casino operator of the year at SiGMA 2021". nowagering.com. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "Videoslots win online casino operator of the year at IGA 2023". globalgamblingnews.com/. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "IGA Winners 2024". Gaming Awards. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-08-23.