Leander Games
Leander Games — provider review
Leander Games is a studio from Buenos Aires founded in 2007. It developed slots and distributed other studios' games through its own LeGa platform. In April 2022, Leander was acquired by RAW iGaming, and today the studio's legacy continues within RAW Group.
Leander was founded by Ramiro Atucha and Marcelo Blanco, who later co-founded Vibra Gaming. The studio is best remembered for its Reely series, hybrids that combine slots with poker, roulette and bingo.
💡 Leander Games facts
- Founded: 2007
- City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Founders: Ramiro Atucha, Marcelo Blanco
- Owner since 2022: RAW iGaming
- Company: Xterra Holdings Limited
- Own platform: LeGa
History
Over 15 years, Leander grew from a small studio in Buenos Aires into a company with its own platform and a presence in 13 regulated markets, which is what attracted a buyer. This is our observation, not a claim made by the company.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2007 | The studio was founded in Buenos Aires. |
| 2015 | A UK licence for gambling software development. |
| 2019 | Recognition by the Maltese regulator (Recognition Notice). |
| 2020 | A UK licence for hosting online casino games. |
| April 2022 | The studio was acquired by RAW iGaming; at the time, Leander operated in 13 regulated markets. |
At the time of the deal, the studio was led by CEO Steven Matsell. Leander was RAW iGaming's first acquisition and gave it a foothold in game aggregation. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
Licences
| Regulator | Document | Company |
|---|---|---|
| UK Gambling Commission | Account number 39305: gambling software development (since March 2015) and online casino hosting (since June 2020) | Xterra Holdings Limited |
| Malta Gaming Authority | Recognition Notice RN 155/255/2019 | Xterra Holdings Limited |
The UK licence is confirmed by the UK Gambling Commission register and is now used under the RAW iGaming brand. Another group company, RAW Operations Limited, holds Malta Gaming Authority licence MGA/CRP/1020/2023 and operates in Sweden, Denmark and Ontario.
LeGa platform
The key part of Leander's legacy is its own game server, LeGa, through which the studio distributed both its own and other studios' games. According to Ramiro Atucha, the studio initially set out to make the best games and then built the platform to get them to casinos. Winning the PokerStars tender gave the business significant growth and recognition.
It was the platform that made Leander attractive to RAW: along with the studio, RAW gained game aggregation infrastructure and access to operators. The Leander name still appears in catalogues: for example, Relax Gaming and SOFTSWISS have studio pages, and Holland Casino groups its games together with RAW in one category.
Leander Games games
A distinctive feature of Leander is the Reely series, which combines slot mechanics with other casino games: Reely Poker, Reely Roulette, Reely Bingo and Reely Caribbean Stud Poker. These are not classic table games or live casino, but hybrids played on reels.
The studio's slots include Ave Caesar, Alibaba and the Forty Thieves, Supernova, Dragon Slot, Gold and Little Red. The Megadeth slot was released under a licence for the name of the famous metal band. The new games now released by RAW Group are not directly attributable to the Leander studio.
Who Leander Games suits
Why players love it
- The Reely series: hybrids of slots with poker, roulette and bingo
- The branded Megadeth slot
- The company's UK licence is confirmed by the register
- Slots with historical and fairy-tale themes: Ave Caesar, Alibaba and the Forty Thieves, Little Red
What to keep in mind
- No new games are released under the Leander brand; new releases come from RAW
- Game specifications (RTP, volatility) are not given in public data
⚡ Verdict
Leander Games suits players who enjoy classic slots and unusual hybrids. A good place to start is Ave Caesar or one of the Reely games, such as Reely Roulette, and heavy music fans will find Megadeth interesting. For new releases, keep an eye on the RAW iGaming catalogue.
Where to play Leander Games slots
You can explore the provider's games and choose a casino to play at in the slots and casino sections on GamblingShot.
FAQ
1
When was Leander Games founded?
The studio was founded in 2007 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2
Does Leander Games have a licence?
Xterra Holdings Limited, the company behind the Leander brand, holds a UK Gambling Commission licence (account 39305) and a Maltese Recognition Notice. Today the UK licence is used under the RAW iGaming brand.
3
How many games does Leander Games have?
The exact number of the studio's own games is unknown. Partner catalogues often attribute to Leander games from other studios that it distributed through the LeGa platform.
4
What happened to Leander Games?
In April 2022, the studio was acquired by RAW iGaming. Today Leander's legacy, including its game distribution platform, continues within RAW Group.
5
What is the Reely series?
These are Leander games that combine slot mechanics with poker, roulette, bingo or Caribbean Stud, such as Reely Poker and Reely Roulette.
Where to play Leander Games slots
Casinos from our catalogue that carry this provider’s games. Always check terms and bonuses on the casino page.
