Armadillo Studios
Armadillo Studios — provider review
EveryMatrix launched Armadillo Studios in Miami in June 2021, originally for American players, and the studio's portfolio now includes more than 30 slots. According to the studio itself, its team was put together from iGaming veterans from around the world.
The brand's current status is not entirely clear. The studio's former website now shows Fantasma Games, which EveryMatrix bought in 2024, but the group still lists Armadillo among its studios, and no closure or merger has been announced.
💡 Armadillo Studios by the numbers
- Launch: 3 June 2021, Miami (USA)
- Group: EveryMatrix
- Catalogue: more than 30 games
- Target audience: players in the US and EU, according to EveryMatrix
- Licences: UKGC and MGA, via EveryMatrix Software Limited
History
The studio entered North American markets gradually, one state at a time, alongside major operators. This is our observation, not a claim made by the studio.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3 June 2021 | EveryMatrix announced the launch of the studio in Miami. Razvan Haiduc, who previously worked at iSoftBet, became CEO. David Stoveld, whose background includes Scientific Games, NetEnt, Yggdrasil and Kalamba Games, became COO and creative lead. |
| 20 January 2022 | The studio's first release, 15 Armadillos. |
| 2 August 2022 | EveryMatrix received approval from Ontario's regulator AGCO and announced plans to supply Armadillo games there. |
| 27 June 2023 | Launch of EveryMatrix content, including Armadillo games, at DraftKings in New Jersey. |
| 14 August 2024 | Launch at DraftKings in Ontario. |
| 16 January 2025 | Launch at BetMGM and Rush Street Interactive in West Virginia. |
Licences
No separate licences in Armadillo Studios' own name are listed. The studio's games are distributed under the licences of EveryMatrix Software Limited.
| Regulator | Number | Licensee |
|---|---|---|
| UK Gambling Commission | Account number 39383 | EveryMatrix Software Limited |
| Malta Gaming Authority | MGA/B2B/201/2011 | EveryMatrix Software Limited |
In North America, according to EveryMatrix as of January 2025, the group held licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. These are group licences, and they do not mean that every Armadillo game is available in all of these jurisdictions.
Armadillo Studios slots
According to the studio, it does not simply bring European games to the US as they are. Instead, it combines land-based slot mechanics familiar to American players with online features. Hence the choice of bonus feature, a trail bonus with progress along a route, respins with symbol collection and, in some games, Fortune Bet and a bonus buy.
The most noticeable part of the catalogue is its American line about the Wild West and the gold rush. This is our observation based on the game titles.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Branded slots | The Lioness with MMA fighter Amanda Nunes, according to the studio its first branded project |
| Wild West and gold rush | 1849 Gold Bonanza, Wild Willy's Gold Rush, Armadillo Goes West |
| Other themed slots | Piggy Gold Coins, Penguin Party, Book Of Armadillo, Shamrock Surprise, Hot Hot Balloons, Hot Hot Honey, Gummy Galaxy, Franksylvania, Mythological Mayhem Supreme Streaks, Fortune Dragon Queen Exotic Wilds |
15 Armadillos was the studio's first release, launched on 20 January 2022. It is a slot on a 5×3 grid with high volatility, respins, symbol collection, the Armadillo Link bonus and free spins.
Who Armadillo Studios suits
Pros
- Mechanics in the style of American land-based slots: bonus choice, trail bonus, respins with symbol collection
- The branded slot The Lioness with Amanda Nunes
- Launches with major US operators: DraftKings, BetMGM, Rush Street Interactive
- Games are distributed under UKGC and MGA licences via EveryMatrix
Cons
- The brand's status is unclear: the studio's former website shows Fantasma Games, and there is no current data on new releases
⚡ Verdict
Armadillo Studios suits players who like bonuses in the style of land-based slots: feature choice, trail bonus and respins with symbol collection. Its line of Wild West and gold rush slots stands out. New releases from the brand are hard to count on: its future within the group has not been clarified.
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FAQ
1
When was Armadillo Studios founded?
EveryMatrix launched the studio in Miami in June 2021.
2
Does Armadillo Studios have a licence?
No separate licences in Armadillo Studios' own name are listed. The studio's games are distributed under the licences of EveryMatrix Software Limited from the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority.
3
How many games does Armadillo Studios have?
The studio's portfolio includes more than 30 slots. The first of them, 15 Armadillos, was released in January 2022. The games include the branded The Lioness with Amanda Nunes and a series of Wild West slots.
4
How is Armadillo Studios related to EveryMatrix?
Armadillo is EveryMatrix's own studio. Its games are distributed through the group's SlotMatrix aggregator and under the licences of EveryMatrix Software Limited.
5
Which US casinos offer Armadillo games?
Confirmed launches include DraftKings in New Jersey, and BetMGM and Rush Street Interactive in West Virginia. In Canada, the studio's games have launched at DraftKings in Ontario.
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