Aristocrat Interactive has officially confirmed its decision to close its Malta office and completely exit the white-label iGaming business by June 30, 2026. This move will result in the redundancy of approximately 120 employees whose roles spanned critical sectors including compliance, CRM, payments, and legal.
The announcement, which first surfaced via internal staff communications and was later confirmed to the press, marks the end of an era for the operations formerly known as Aspire Global, which were previously folded into the Aristocrat Interactive umbrella.
Winding Down Non-Core Operations
An internal review concluded that white-label services, while revenue-generating, are no longer central to the company’s long-term growth and profitability targets. CEO and Managing Director Trevor Croker recently addressed this shift during an annual general meeting, revealing that the white-label business contributed $36m in revenue in FY25 but generated “negligible profit” and failed to meet internal return hurdles.
The company stated:
“As a result of this decision, a number of roles across our global team have been impacted. We are committed to working with employees whose roles are impacted… we will work with partners to wind down existing contracts and ensure a smooth transition for players”.
A Shift Toward Proprietary Growth
Aristocrat is now reshaping its strategy to focus on higher-growth digital and real-money gaming sectors, reinforced by recent leadership changes and the acquisition of firms like Gaming Analytics Inc..
As the white-label segment consolidates, Aristocrat Interactive is moving its talent and capital from Malta closer to its main operations to ensure it remains competitive in a rapidly changing global market.
