Last updated on May 23rd, 2026
In an aggressive push to capture a larger share of Southern Europe’s digital ecosystem, premier B2B software supplier Octoplay has officially gone live with StarCasinò, the flagship Italian brand operating under the Betson Group umbrella.
The technical deployment marks Octoplay’s third tier-one integration inside the regulated Italian market within the last four months, following previous rollouts with PokerStars and Sisal.
Accelerating a Regulated European Growth Strategy
The commercial agreement follows an intensive period of international scaling for the provider. Since the appointment of Ralitsa Georgieva as Chief Executive Officer, Octoplay has systematically expanded its active footprint across high-profile regulated jurisdictions, securing synchronous rollouts with bet365 in the United Kingdom, Luckia in Spain, and Adjarabet in Georgia. The company now holds certified operating licenses in 17 separate global environments.
Ralitsa Georgieva emphasized the momentum behind their Italian rollout:
“StarCasinò is the third tier-one operator we have gone live with in Italy in the past months, and it reflects the pace at which we are building our presence in one of Europe’s most dynamic markets. Betsson Group has set the standard for a high-performing casino brand in Italy, and the trust they have placed in our content reflects the quality we are delivering across the industry’s top operators.”
Injecting Pure Energy into Regional Portfolios
For Betsson, the integration between Octoplay and StarCasinò introduces a fresh wave of data-backed content into a mature landscape where player retention is heavily dependent on technical novelty and immersive presentation.
Fabio Denegri, Business Director Italy at Betsson Group, highlighted the competitive advantage of the deal:
“In the constant evolution of gaming, our priority remains the introduction of content that stands out for innovation and performance. Welcoming Octoplay means injecting pure energy into our offering: their titles are a perfect blend of fresh mechanics and cutting-edge design. We are confident that Octoplay’s content will resonate with Italian players, further strengthening our position as a benchmark for innovation in the regulated market.”
