2 By 2 Gaming
2 By 2 Gaming — provider review
Jackpot Party, Life of Luxury and Monopoly are WMS hits that Shridhar Joshi helped create before founding his own studio, 2 By 2 Gaming, in 2012. The studio, based in Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, makes video slots for online casinos, land-based venues and social casinos alike. The WMS hits reflect the founder's experience; they are not the studio's games.
Today Joshi also heads ODDSworks, whose platform is used to release the studio's new games.
💡 2 By 2 Gaming by the numbers
- 2012 — year founded
- More than 65 issued patents
- Around 35 pending patent applications
- Nearly 125 years of combined game development experience across the team
All figures except the year are provided by the company.
History
The studio was set up by land-based industry veterans, and in recent years it has increasingly worked with regulated North American markets through ODDSworks. This is our observation, not a statement from the company.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2012 | Shridhar Joshi founds 2 By 2 Gaming |
| September 2018 | Partnership with First Look Games, a service that distributes material about new games to affiliates |
| March 2021 | Agreement with Leander Games to develop seven more games for the LeGa platform |
| October 2025 | The studio's new games, including 3-Reel Double Honey Money, are showcased at G2E with ODDSworks |
Online, land-based and social casinos
2 By 2 Gaming makes games for three channels: real-money online casinos, land-based venues and free-to-play social casinos. The studio also develops games to order, converts land-based games to online formats and licenses its technology and mechanics.
According to the studio's website, its partners over the years have included slot machine makers Bally Technologies and Incredible Technologies, platforms Quickfire, OpenBet, LeGa and WorldMatch, and operators William Hill, bet365, Unibet and PokerStars. The website gives no dates for these partnerships, so this is more a history of connections than a list of active contracts.
The link with ODDSworks
Shridhar Joshi heads both 2 By 2 Gaming and ODDSworks, a gaming platform provider for regulated markets. The studio's new games are released through this platform, but there has been no public announcement that ODDSworks acquired the studio or that it is a subsidiary.
According to the company, the ODDSworks platform operates in Connecticut, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ontario and Quebec. These are the distributor's approvals, not the studio's own.
2 By 2 Gaming slots
Wild Krakatoa is a game you can find at a real operator: Caesars Palace Online lists it as a 2 By 2 Gaming and ODDSworks title. At G2E in 2025, the studio showcased 3-Reel Double Honey Money, a three-reel follow-up to the five-reel Double Honey Money.
Loki Wild Tiles stands out for its format: a 5×5 grid with cascades, where combinations form both horizontally and vertically.
In Jackpot Hitz, four or more special symbols trigger the XTRA WIN feature: the middle reels are held, while extra prizes or multipliers appear on the outer reels. Three scatters award 15 free spins.
Other games from the studio include Golden Tides, Wizard of the Woods and Fiery Kirin.
Who 2 By 2 Gaming suits
Why players love it
- New games are released through a platform that operates in regulated US and Canadian markets
- Games for online casinos, land-based venues and social casinos
- Unusual mechanics, such as the 5×5 grid with wins in both directions in Loki Wild Tiles
- Games at major operators, such as Caesars Palace Online
What to keep in mind
- No information on the provider's licences
- The studio does not publish RTP or other game parameters
⚡ Verdict
2 By 2 Gaming will suit fans of American-style slots made by people with deep land-based experience. Start with Wild Krakatoa, try Loki Wild Tiles for something unusual, and if you prefer the classics, go for 3-Reel Double Honey Money.
Where to play 2 By 2 Gaming slots
You can explore the provider's games and choose a casino to play at in the slots and casinos sections on GamblingShot.
FAQ
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When was 2 By 2 Gaming founded?
The studio was founded by Shridhar Joshi in 2012.
2
Does 2 By 2 Gaming have a licence?
There is no information on the provider's licences.
3
How many games does 2 By 2 Gaming have?
According to catalogues, the studio has more than 40 games.
4
Are 2 By 2 Gaming and ODDSworks the same company?
No. The two companies share a CEO, Shridhar Joshi, and the studio's new games are released through the ODDSworks platform, but they are separate companies.
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Where are 2 By 2 Gaming games released?
At online casinos, land-based venues and free-to-play social casinos. New online games are released through the ODDSworks platform.
Where to play 2 By 2 Gaming slots
Casinos from our catalogue that carry this provider’s games. Always check terms and bonuses on the casino page.
