Playson Slots & Games – Review, RTP & Titles List
Company Facts
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Sliema, Malta |
| Licenses | UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) — Casino Remote & Gambling Software Remote licences (account 041337), Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recognition notice |
Key Facts
Playson is a slot studio founded in 2012, registered and headquartered in Sliema, Malta — an address confirmed directly on the UK Gambling Commission's public register, which lends no support to an alternative claim sometimes made that the company is based in Cyprus. Playson holds active UK Gambling Commission Casino Remote and Gambling Software Remote licences under account 041337, alongside a Malta Gaming Authority recognition notice, and public records show no acquisition by a larger studio group, so the company is treated here as independently operated. Much of Playson's development team is based in Ukraine, with offices in Kyiv and Odesa; in 2022, two independent trade outlets reported that one of the studio's product leads was killed during the war in Ukraine. Playson's catalogue is best known for its Hold and Win collectible-symbol mechanic, used across titles such as Buffalo Power: Hold and Win, and for Solar Queen, which uses a Fire Frame expanding-symbol feature. The studio reports a headcount of more than 200 staff across its Malta, Ukraine and UK offices.
- Founded 2012; headquartered in Sliema, Malta — confirmed via the UK Gambling Commission's public register, which does not support claims that the company is based in Cyprus.
- Holds active UK Gambling Commission Casino Remote and Gambling Software Remote licences (account 041337) and a Malta Gaming Authority recognition notice.
- Development team based partly in Ukraine (Kyiv and Odesa); in 2022 trade press reported a Playson product lead was killed during the war.
- Known for its Hold and Win collectible-symbol mechanic (e.g. Buffalo Power: Hold and Win) and the Fire Frame feature used in Solar Queen.
- No public record of acquisition by a larger studio group; reports 200+ staff across Malta, Ukraine and UK offices.
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Where is Playson based?
Playson is headquartered in Sliema, Malta — confirmed on the UK Gambling Commission's public register — with development offices also in Kyiv and Odesa, Ukraine.
Is Playson licensed?
Yes. Playson holds active UK Gambling Commission Casino Remote and Gambling Software Remote licences (account 041337) and a Malta Gaming Authority recognition notice.
What is Playson known for?
Playson is known for its Hold and Win collectible-symbol mechanic, used in titles such as Buffalo Power: Hold and Win, and the Fire Frame expanding-symbol feature in Solar Queen.