Big Daddy Gaming Secures UK Gambling Commission Licence

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on October 22, 2026 Europe
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Big Daddy Gaming secures UK Gambling Commission supplier licence
Key Takeaways
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UK market entry — Big Daddy Gaming secures a supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission to deliver content to UK operators
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Broader European footprint — The UK approval builds upon existing licences obtained from the Swedish Gambling Authority and the Malta Gaming Authority
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Upcoming game releases — The studio's next title, Los Luchadores, introduces its first Double Gamble Feature alongside a Buy Extra Spins option
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Product pipeline — Upcoming games scheduled for the coming months include Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz, and Cooped Up
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Executive perspective — CEO Erland Hellström highlights the milestone as a key achievement rounding off the company's first year of operations

Slots studio Big Daddy Gaming has secured a supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), enabling the company to distribute its casino content directly into the UK regulated market.

The regulatory milestone expands the studio’s operational footprint across regulated European jurisdictions, adding to existing licences previously granted by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Big Daddy Gaming is actively continuing to grow its distribution network through key partnerships with operators and aggregators.

Alongside its regulatory expansion, the studio outlined its upcoming product roadmap. Its next scheduled release, Los Luchadores, will introduce the developer’s first ever Double Gamble Feature and incorporate a Buy Extra Spins option. Furthermore, the company detailed several titles slated for release in the coming months, including Xmas Cash Ladder, Outback Aussies, Pigeon Blitz, and Cooped Up.

Executive commentary on regulatory milestone

Erland Hellström, CEO at Big Daddy Gaming, commented:

“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.”

Hellström added:

“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.”

Strengthening distribution and commercial flexibility

The acquisition of the UKGC licence underscores Big Daddy Gaming’s rapid progression during its inaugural year of business. By combining regulatory compliance across major European authorities with a diversified game pipeline, the studio aims to provide operators with scalable content solutions that address margin pressures while maintaining high engagement levels for players.

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Erland Hellström, CEO at Big Daddy Gaming · Official Body Primary
“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.”
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