Our history

The LeoVegas mobile casino business was launched in 2012 by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson when they realised how mobile technology was set to change the world. Listen to the story of how LeoVegas was born out of a spinning iPhone…

The LeoVegas mobile casino business was launched in 2012 by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson when they realised how mobile technology was set to change the world. Listen to the story of how LeoVegas was born out of a spinning iPhone…


2024
2024
  • The golden Vegas offerings and entertainment of BetMGM were launched in the Netherlands. BetMGM.nl offers a best-in-class Las Vegas experience to deliver a new golden era of online casino and sports betting in the Netherlands.
  • LeoVegas Group announced in June that it had entered into an agreement to acquire the award-winning product and technology platform constituting the U.S sportsbook from Tipico Group. The new sportsbook will allow the Group to operate a purpose-built proprietary sportsbook across all international markets and brands, with the exception of those exclusive to the North American BetMGM joint venture, with a focus on a clean, fast consumer experience with top-class product, pricing and functionality.

  • In October, LeoVegas Group launched BetMGM on the Swedish market. As the market’s largest privately owned operator, LeoVegas Group further solidified its leading position with exclusive sports betting experiences, live casino tables from Las Vegas, and Sweden’s largest jackpot: MGM Jackpot.

2023
2023
  • LeoVegas Group acquires Push Gaming, a leading game developer with an award-winning catalogue.
  • LeoVegas.de is launched in Germany.
  • The sports brand expekt is launched in Denmark.
  • BetMGM is launched in the UK, offering customers exciting new product features, including large and frequent jackpots, loyalty rewards, unique and compelling sports promotions and exclusive slots.
  • LeoVegas Group receives licensing in the Netherlands and launches LeoVegas.nl.
2022
2022
  • LeoVegas celebrates 10 years of growth.
  • LeoVegas Group becomes part of MGM Resorts International, spearheading MGM’s digital growth.
2021
2021
  • LeoVegas Group invests in BeyondPlay (formerly SharedPlay).
  • LeoVegas Group acquires the gaming operator and brand expekt.
  • Blue Guru Games, LeoVegas Group’s first in-house studio is launched.
2020
2020
  • All twelve brands at Rocket X migrate to LeoVegas Group’s platform Rhino.
  • Rocket X becomes LeoVegas UK, managing LeoVegas Group’s
    existing 13 brands in the UK.
  • LiveCasino.com launches and becomes the second brand in Brands of Leo.
  • The Bingo segment launches on LeoVegas.
2019
2019
  • LeoVegas Group launches Brands of Leo, creating its own multibrand platform.
  •  GoGoCasino launches as the first brand in Brands of Leo.
  • LeoVegas Group receives a gaming licence in Sweden.
  • LeoVegas launches operations in five new markets, including
    Spain
2018
2018
  • LeoVegas Group acquires British Rocket X, which has a number of brands.
  • 51% of Pixel.bet is acquired.
  • LeoVegas Group carries out a change in listing to Nasdaq Stockholm.
  • The company acquires World of Sportsbetting and thereby receives a gaming licence in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
  • LeoVegas Group applies for a gaming licence in Spain.
2017
2017
  • LeoVegas Group expands to Italy through the acquisition of Winga S.r.l.
  • Over EUR 1 billion has been deposited since LeoVegas launched.
  • LeoVegas Group acquires gaming operator Royal Panda.
  • 51% of the streaming network CasinoGrounds is acquired.
2016
2016
  • LeoVegas is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier.
  • Launch of LeoVegas Sport and LeoVegas Live Casino.
  • LeoVegas Group receives a gaming licence in Denmark.
2015
2015
  • LeoVegas launches its proprietary technical platform Rhino.
  • The number of employees passes 200.
2014
2014
  • LeoVegas passes 100 employees.
  • LeoVegas receives a gaming licence in the UK.
2013
2013
  • LeoVegas wins its first accolade: “Innovation in Casino” at the EGR Awards
2012
2012
  • LeoVegas launches its offering in Sweden for mobile phones, tablets and PCs.
2011
2011
  • LeoVegas is founded by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson.