IZIGROUP adds Evoplay portfolio to Malta brands

• Evoplay has signed a content partnership with IZIGROUP, going live across izibet.com, lottery.mt and dragonara.com.
• The rollout opens with three titles, including Penalty Shoot-Out: Cup Mania and Crimson Crown.
• The tie-up deepens Evoplay’s footprint in Malta, a market it has prioritised alongside its February 2026 launch with BetMGM in Ontario.

Evoplay has signed a content partnership with IZIGROUP, bringing a selection of its slots and instant games portfolio to the Maltese operator’s online brands, including izibet.com, lottery.mt and dragonara.com.

Malta rollout

The initial phase brings three titles to IZIGROUP’s platforms: Penalty Shoot-Out: Cup Mania, Crimson Crown and 3 Crowns: Coin Hunt. Players across the operator’s brands gain access to Evoplay’s slot and instant-game mechanics, with further titles expected to follow as the partnership matures.

It is Evoplay’s latest move in a wider strategy: prioritise licensed operators in regulated jurisdictions over broad, unregulated distribution. The studio applied the same logic in Canada, where its February 2026 launch with BetMGM gave it a foothold in Ontario’s newly opened iGaming market.

Malta now gets the same treatment, via one of the country’s longest-standing operators rather than a smaller, less established brand.

IZIGROUP’s footprint

IZIGROUP is one of Malta’s most established gaming groups, tracing its roots to Pinnacle Gaming Group, founded in 2004.

The company holds the exclusive concession to operate the National Lottery of Malta through its subsidiary National Lottery plc, having secured the 10-year rights with a €105 million bid in November 2021, outbidding a consortium led by Sisal Group. The concession agreement took effect in July 2022.

IZIGROUP also operates the Dragonara Casino, one of the Mediterranean’s most established casino properties, dating back to 1964, having partnered with Novomatic and the Bianchi Group to secure the concession.

Beyond its land-based interests, the group runs the digital brands IZIBET and Dragonara Online Casino, and operates a retail sports betting network under the IZIBET name. IZIGROUP employs over 500 staff and has recently opened offices in Luxembourg, Austria and Brazil as it looks beyond its home market.

That combination of lottery, land-based casino and digital sports betting gives Evoplay access to a wide cross-section of IZIGROUP’s Maltese player base in a single agreement, rather than a single-brand rollout.

Executive reactions

Cristian Rachieru, Chief Product Officer at IZIGROUP, said:

“It is great to welcome Evoplay’s portfolio across our online brands. The supplier has built a strong reputation for developing engaging, high-quality content, and its games make an excellent addition to our casino offering.

“We look forward to working closely with the Evoplay team as we continue to enhance the entertainment experience for our players.”

From Evoplay side, Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales, said:

“Malta has long been a key jurisdiction for the industry, and we are delighted to bring our portfolio to one of its most respected operators.

“With our portfolio now available across IZIGROUP’s brands, we’re confident our diverse content offering will resonate with players and support the operator in delivering premium gaming experiences.”

IZIGROUP’s casino offering gains fresh content from a supplier with a track record across regulated markets in Europe and North America.

Evoplay, in turn, adds another anchor operator in a jurisdiction it has flagged as a priority.

Maltese licensing continues to draw suppliers looking for a stable regulatory base. From there, many build out wider distribution across Europe.