LeoVegas Casino

About LeoVegas Casino

LeoVegas is a mobile-first online casino founded in Stockholm in 2011 by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson and owned by MGM Resorts International since 2022. It offers slots, jackpots, table games and an award-winning live casino, and holds licences in the UK, Malta, Ontario, Sweden, Denmark and other regulated markets.

At a glance

• Operator: LeoVegas Gaming plc (Malta)
• Parent company: LeoVegas Group, owned by MGM Resorts International
• Founded: 2011
• Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
• Website: https://www.leovegas.com

Leadership

• Mattias Wedar — Chief Executive Officer. Appointed CEO 16 June 2025; previously LeoVegas Chief Product & Technology Officer (2019–2025) and Deputy CEO; earlier CEO of Gametek (Mr Green founder). LinkedIn
• Gustaf Hagman — Co-founder; CEO 2011–2025. Co-founded LeoVegas in 2011 and led it for 14 years before stepping down as CEO in June 2025.
• Robin Ramm-Ericson — Co-founder. Co-founded LeoVegas with Gustaf Hagman.
• Stefan Nelson — Chief Financial Officer. Joined August 2018 from SEB Corporate Finance, where he led LeoVegas' 2016 IPO.
• Noel Zammit — Chief Operating Officer. Listed on LeoVegas Group executive management page.
• Adrian Vella — Chief Product & Technology Officer. Listed on LeoVegas Group executive management page.
• Gethin Evans — Chief Commercial Officer. Listed on LeoVegas Group executive management page.
• Abby Cosgrave — Chief Compliance, Legal and Risk Officer. Listed on LeoVegas Group executive management page.

Key facts

• Founded in 2011 by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson; launched in Sweden in 2012 as a mobile-first casino.
• Listed on Nasdaq First North Premier in 2016 and moved to Nasdaq Stockholm main market in 2018.
• MGM Resorts International acquired LeoVegas in 2022 via a SEK 61/share tender offer (~$604M), accepted by 96% of shareholders on 31 Aug 2022.
• Registered by the AGCO as an iGaming operator in Ontario in March 2022; Canada was ~13% of group revenue at that time (Gambling Insider, 15 Mar 2022).
• Won 'Operator of the Year' at the EGR Operator Awards in October 2023.
• Won Global Gaming Awards 'Online Casino of the Year' for a sixth consecutive year and IGA 'Mobile Operator of the Year' (announced Feb 2023, LeoVegas Group).
• Acquired Royal Panda (2017), Rocket X (2018), Expekt (2021) and game studio Push Gaming (2023).
• Group brands include LeoVegas, BetMGM (Europe), BetUK, Expekt, GoGoCasino, Pink Casino, Royal Panda, Slot Boss and 21.co.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Is LeoVegas legit and licensed?

Yes. LeoVegas Gaming plc holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence (MGA/CRP/237/2013) and is regulated in Great Britain by the UK Gambling Commission under account number 39198. In Ontario the brand is run by Tigergen Limited under AGCO licence OPIG1337312, and in Sweden by Roar Vegas Ltd under Spelinspektionen licence 23Si808.

Who owns LeoVegas?

LeoVegas has been owned by MGM Resorts International since 2022, when MGM's roughly $604 million tender offer was accepted by 96% of shareholders. The company was founded in 2011 by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson and is now led by CEO Mattias Wedar (since June 2025).

What is the LeoVegas welcome bonus?

It varies by country. In the UK, new players who deposit and wager £10 get 50 free spins on Big Bass Splash with no wagering on spin winnings. In Ontario the offer is up to $1,500 plus 100 bonus spins with 15x wagering; in the rest of Canada it is up to $1,500 plus 100 free spins over three deposits with 25x wagering.

How fast are LeoVegas withdrawals?

LeoVegas says UK withdrawals typically arrive within 1–3 business days once approved, and it charges no withdrawal fees. Its Canadian payments page says cashouts are usually processed within a business week, with bank transfers taking up to 7 business days.

What is the minimum deposit at LeoVegas?

In the UK you need to deposit £10 to qualify for the welcome offer. In Canada the minimum is $10 via Interac, MuchBetter or NeoSurf and $20 by Visa or Mastercard; the Canadian welcome offers require a $20 deposit.

Does LeoVegas have a mobile app?

Yes. LeoVegas offers native apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play, with separate apps for markets such as the UK, Ontario, Denmark and the Netherlands. The brand has been mobile-first since its 2012 launch.

What games does LeoVegas offer?

LeoVegas offers slots, jackpots, table games, live casino (roulette, blackjack, baccarat, game shows) and sports betting, plus bingo and Slingo in the UK. The Ontario site lists 3,000+ slots and 100+ live table games from providers including Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Games Global and Play'n GO, plus exclusive LeoVegas Studios titles.

Is LeoVegas available in Canada and Ontario?

Yes. LeoVegas has operated in Ontario's regulated market since April 2022, licensed by the AGCO (OPIG1337312) for players aged 19+. Outside Ontario, Canadian players are served at leovegas.com/en-ca under the Malta Gaming Authority licence.

Responsible gambling

LeoVegas runs its LeoSafePlay programme with time alerts, session, loss, stake and deposit limits, transaction history, self-exclusion and a self-assessment test. Gambling is for adults only (18+, or 19+ in most Canadian provinces). If gambling stops being fun, contact a local support service such as ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) or GamCare in the UK.

Facts checked September 2026. Offers and terms change often and vary by country — always check the casino's own terms before you play.