Gamesys Casinos

Company Info

Intertain Group

Gamesys expanded its footprint in the online gaming sector by acquiring Virgin Games in January 2013, bolstering its offerings in real-money and social gambling games. In 2015, Gamesys sold its Jackpotjoy brand to Intertain Group for approximately £425.8 million. It rebranded as JPJ Group and then carried out a reverse takeover of Gamesys in 2019, renaming itself as Gamesys Group.

Bally's Corporation

In March 2021, Bally's Corporation, a US-based casino operator, announced its intention to acquire Gamesys for $2.7 billion. The acquisition was completed in October 2021. This merger significantly expanded Bally's presence in the online gaming market, leveraging Gamesys' advanced technology platform to enhance its interactive offerings in North America. The unification also created a substantial portfolio of cross-sell opportunities across land-based gaming, online sports betting, iCasino, poker, bingo, and daily fantasy sports.

Post-acquisition, former Gamesys CEO Lee Fenton took over as Bally's CEO, with former Bally's CEO George Papanier becoming President of Retail for Bally's land-based casino business. Robeson Reeves, previously COO of Gamesys, was appointed President of Interactive, and together, they joined Bally's Board of Directors.

Gamesys Brands and Games Info

Brands

2008, Gamesys secured a bright and shiny partnership with Sun Bingo, and 2009 saw the dawn of award-winning social gaming. Gamesys also paid out £1.3 million to a record-breaking jackpot winner.

Pulses started to race in 2010 with the launch of Heart Games, the partner site of the Heart Radio network. This was also the year Caesar's Bingo launched, and one player won £1.9 million.

Barbara Windsor was recruited to become Jackpot Joy's Queen of Bingo in 2010, and she fronted a heavyweight marketing campaign for this particular UK bingo site. By 2011, Jackpot Joy Sweden had launched, and in 2013, the company went live with Virgin Games.

As of 2024 after many industry changes and acquisitions, Gamesys operates Virgin Games, Jackpotjoy and Bally Casino.

Games developed by Gamesys

Slots

One of their most popular slots is Double Bubble, loved by many for its fun features and chances to win. Another hit is Secrets of the Phoenix, which draws players in with its beautiful graphics and unique game mechanics. Tiki Totems offers a tropical theme with cascading symbols and cash prizes, while The Godfather slot brings the classic film to life with special features like the Family Feature and Wedding Cake Feature. For fans of magic, the Houdini slot adds a touch of mystery and excitement.

Bingo

Gamesys started with bingo games, and their Bingo 75 and Bingo 90 are still going strong. They offer players a chance to win big in a community setting. They also introduced Session Bingo, which lets players buy tickets for multiple games in one go.

Table Games

Gamesys offers several versions of blackjack in the table games department, like Multihand Blackjack and Single Deck Blackjack, providing a realistic casino experience. Their roulette games, including Classic Roulette and High Stakes Roulette, are also quite popular. For poker fans, there are games like Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild, and their unique Wild Seat Poker keeps things interesting by revealing hidden prizes only after a player wins.

Deal or No Deal

Gamesys doesn’t just stick to their own creations; they’ve also worked with other studios to produce games. The Deal or No Deal slot is a great example, based on the well-known TV game show. The slot has been a huge hit.

Launched in 2006, the Deal or No Deal slot game captures the excitement and elements of the popular TV show. Gamesys developed this slot under a licensing agreement with Endemol, the company behind the TV series.

The game features five reels and twenty paylines, and it incorporates various symbols from the show, including the iconic red boxes, the banker, and the game logo. The game logo acts as a wild symbol, which can substitute for other symbols to create winning combinations. The telephone symbol is the scatter, triggering the game's bonus features when three or more appear on the reels.

One of the key attractions of the Deal or No Deal slot is its bonus features, which closely mimic the show's gameplay. The Banker’s Offer feature allows players to pick briefcases containing cash prizes, with the banker making offers after each pick. Players must decide whether to accept the offer or continue selecting briefcases. Another feature, the Mystery Briefcase, involves opening briefcases to reveal matching cash amounts. The Free Spins Bonus Round can also award up to 25 free spins, during which all wins are doubled.

The Deal or No Deal slot by Gamesys has been well-received internationally, praised for its ability to bring the TV show's thrill to an online gaming format and has many spin-offs.

Gamesys games are on many top slot sites, such as Virgin Games, Jackpotjoy, William Hill Casino, Double Bubble Bingo, and King Casino. These sites are known for being easy to use and secure and offering great bonuses, making them favourites among players.