Platipus
Platipus — provider review
Platipus is a casino game studio founded in 2014. Today its catalogue includes more than 175 games: slots, RNG table games and other formats. In 2026, the studio received a UK licence and a supplier licence for the Canadian province of Ontario.
Since 2026, the studio has been operating under the corporate name Platipus Holding. According to the studio, it makes bright, unconventional games with different volatility levels and bonuses, and its catalogue includes jackpot slots, table games and bingo.
💡 Platipus by the numbers
- Founded: 2014
- Corporate name: Platipus Holding
- Games: more than 175 — 132 slots, 27 table games and 18 others
- Languages: 20
- Currencies: fiat and cryptocurrencies
- Clients: more than 500
- Support: 24/7
All figures except the year are according to the company.
History
2026 has been Platipus's busiest year: the studio received a UK licence, entered Ontario and was shortlisted for two industry awards. This is our observation, not a claim made by the company.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014 | The studio was founded. |
| 2021–2023 | Licences in Malta, Romania and Sweden (according to partners). |
| December 2023 | Release of First of Olympians. |
| 2024 | First of Olympians won Best Game Design at the BetConstruct B.F.T Arena Awards. |
| January 2026 | A UK licence for gambling software development and the release of 3 Royal Bags. |
| April 2026 | A supplier licence in Ontario. |
| 2026 | The corporate name Platipus Holding and nominations at the EGR Operator Awards and Ace Alliance iGaming Awards. |
| October 2026 | Release of Hot Chili Cash. |
At the EGR Operator Awards 2026, the studio was shortlisted in the Marketing Campaign of the Year — B2B category, and at the Ace Alliance iGaming Awards it was nominated for Best Game Studio. The Ace Alliance winners will be announced on 2 November 2026. Platipus games are distributed by SOFTSWISS, SoftGamings, Slotegrator, Uplatform and GR8 Tech.
Licences and certificates
| Regulator | Document |
|---|---|
| UK Gambling Commission | Account number 67428, licence 067428-R-341893-003 for gambling software development since 28 January 2026; licensee: PLATIPUS GAMING S.R.L. |
| Malta Gaming Authority | Type 1 licence, according to the company |
| Spelinspektionen (Sweden) | B2B permit, according to the company |
| ONJN (Romania) | Licence, according to the company |
| AGCO (Ontario, Canada) | Supplier licence, April 2026 |
The UK licence is held by the Romanian company PLATIPUS GAMING S.R.L. and is confirmed by the UK Gambling Commission register. The studio's random number generator is certified by iTech Labs for the UK, Italy, Alderney, Denmark, the Isle of Man, Malta, Gibraltar, Sweden and Romania, and its games are certified for the UK and Maltese markets on desktop, iOS and Android.
Platipus products
The catalogue is built mainly on video slots. In its new games, the studio often uses Hold and Win, respins with locked bonus symbols, multipliers, jackpots and bonus buy. Besides slots, Platipus offers RNG table games such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette, Texas Hold'em, Casino Hold'em and video poker, as well as other formats, including the bingo games Lucky Shamrock Bingo and Bingo Planets.
All games are built on HTML5, work on computers and smartphones and are available in 20 languages. The studio has no live casino with dealers.
Platipus slots
All three slots below are built on five reels and use respins with bonus symbols and jackpots. The studio does not state RTP in its game cards.
| Slot | Volatility | Reels and lines | Features | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Chili Cash | high | 5 reels, 25 lines | respins, multipliers up to x5, grid up to 5×5, 10,000x Super Jackpot | 8 October 2026 |
| 3 Royal Bags | high | 5 reels, 25 lines | Collect, Boost and Double bags, three jackpots | 29 January 2026 |
| First of Olympians | medium | 5 reels | free spins, Divine Respins, Grand Jackpot, bonus buy | 14 December 2023 |
Hot Chili Cash is a fiery fiesta with three trickster chillies. Bonus symbols lock in place during respins, and each chilli adds its own feature: green Verde brings wild multipliers up to x5, purple Morado adds extra rounds of four respins, and red Rojo expands the grid to 5×5. Fill the whole expanded grid and you win the 10,000x Super Jackpot. Volatility is high.
3 Royal Bags is a classic slot with BARs, bells and sevens, but with modern respins. Three bags hang above the reels: Boost raises all prizes on the grid, Double doubles them during respins, and Collect gathers all rewards at once. Mystery symbols can turn into a cash prize, one of the Mini, Minor and Major jackpots, or a symbol of one of the bags. Volatility is high.
First of Olympians follows Zeus on his quest to restore Ancient Greece to its former glory. The game features free spins with retriggers, Hold and Win-style Divine Respins and a Grand Jackpot for filling every position with bonus symbols. The bonus can be bought directly. Volatility is medium.
Other games from the studio include 3 Volcanoes Blast, Charge the Reels, Piedra del Sol Deluxe, Thor Turbo Power, Miss Gypsy and Wild Crowns.
Who Platipus suits
Why players love it
- A 10,000x Super Jackpot in Hot Chili Cash
- Hold and Win and jackpots in new slots
- Table games and bingo alongside slots
- A UK Gambling Commission licence and an Ontario licence
What to keep in mind
- Game cards do not state RTP
- The studio does not disclose licence numbers other than the UK one
⚡ Verdict
Platipus suits fans of respins and jackpots. Risk-takers should try the new Hot Chili Cash with its 10,000x jackpot or 3 Royal Bags with its booster bags, while for calmer play First of Olympians offers medium volatility and a bonus buy.
Where to play Platipus 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 Platipus founded?
The studio was founded in 2014.
2
Does Platipus have a licence?
Yes, PLATIPUS GAMING S.R.L. holds a UK Gambling Commission licence (account 67428), confirmed by the regulator's register. According to the company, the studio also holds licences in Malta, Romania and Sweden, and in 2026 it received a supplier licence in Ontario.
3
How many games does Platipus have?
According to the company, more than 175: 132 slots, 27 table games and 18 others.
4
What is Platipus Holding?
It is the corporate name under which the studio has been operating since 2026. According to the company, the Platipus brand, team and games remain unchanged.
5
Does Platipus have table games?
Yes, the catalogue includes 27 RNG table games: blackjack, baccarat, roulette, Texas Hold'em, Casino Hold'em and video poker. The studio has no live casino with dealers.
Where to play Platipus slots
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