Guide
Casino Game Studios - Who Makes What
The studio that makes a slot matters more than most players realise. Different studios have different RTP policies, bonus mechanics, and default volatility profiles.
Pragmatic Play
The most prolific studio in the online casino market by game volume. Responsible for Gates of Olympus, Sweet Bonanza, Starlight Princess, and dozens of other high-volatility titles. Pragmatic games tend to follow a consistent formula - tumble reels, multipliers, and a free spins bonus - but execute it reliably.
Evolution
The dominant live casino provider. Evolution makes Crazy Time, Lightning Roulette, Monopoly Live, and the full suite of live blackjack, roulette, and baccarat tables. They also own NetEnt and Red Tiger. Their live casino infrastructure is used by most major operators worldwide.
NetEnt
Swedish studio behind Starburst, Gonzo's Quest Megaways, and Mega Fortune. NetEnt games are known for production quality and solid RTP figures. They are part of the Evolution group but continue to release titles under the NetEnt brand.
Play'n GO
Creator of Book of Dead and Reactoonz. Play'n GO titles tend toward high variance and developed bonus mechanics. Book of Dead launched an entire genre of "book" slots that other studios have copied repeatedly.
Hacksaw Gaming
A newer studio making fast progress with Wanted Dead or a Wild and Le Bandit. Hacksaw games feature high-volatility mechanics and cinematic bonus rounds with multiple distinct modes. One to watch in 2026.
Spribe
The studio that created Aviator and effectively invented the crash game category. Spribe also makes Plinko and Mines. Their games are mathematically transparent with provably fair verification built in.
Big Time Gaming
Inventors of the Megaways mechanic. BTG licenses the technology to other studios and makes its own Megaways titles, including the original Bonanza and Extra Chilli.
All games on the lobby sorted by studio
| # | Game | Type | Studio | RTP | Volatility | Movement Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Bonanza 1000Partner | slots | Pragmatic Play | 96.53% | very-high | 82.7 |
| 2 | Zeus vs HadesPartner | slots | Pragmatic Play | 96.07% | very-high | 74.9 |
| 3 | AviatorPartner | crash | Spribe | 97% | high | 71.7 |
| 4 | Gates of OlympusPartner | slots | Pragmatic Play | 96.5% | very-high | 70.3 |
| 5 | Sweet BonanzaPartner | slots | Pragmatic Play | 96.48% | high | 69.7 |
| 6 | XXXtreme Lightning Roulette | live | Evolution | 97.1% | very-high | 64.5 |
| 7 | JetXPartner | crash | Smartsoft | 97% | high | 62.0 |
| 8 | Plinko | crash | Spribe | 97% | medium | 60.5 |
| 9 | Le Bandit | slots | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.34% | very-high | 59.7 |
| 10 | Divine Fortune | jackpot | NetEnt | 96.59% | medium | 53.2 |
| 11 | Casino Hold’em | table | Evolution | 97.84% | medium | 52.4 |
| 12 | Blackjack Classic | table | Evolution | 99.5% | low | 49.4 |
| 13 | Starburst | slots | NetEnt | 96.09% | low | 45.7 |
| 14 | Great Rhino Megaways | megaways | Pragmatic Play | 96.5% | high | 42.3 |
Questions
Do all casinos carry all studios?
No. Studios negotiate licensing agreements with individual operators. A Pragmatic Play slot available at one casino may not be available at another.
Do studios set their own RTP?
Studios design games at a specific base RTP, but often offer operators multiple settings (e.g. 94%, 96%, 96.5%). The operator chooses which setting to apply. Always check the RTP in the specific game at the specific casino you use.
Which studio makes the fairest games?
Fairness is defined by the published and certified RTP, not the studio. Any studio whose games are independently audited by eCOGRA, GLI, or equivalent laboratories is producing games whose published RTP has been verified.