Octoplay accelerates US expansion with Hard Rock Bet Casino partnership in New Jersey

Sep 23, 2025

Octoplay solidifies its position in the North American market by launching with Hard Rock Bet Casino in New Jersey, marking the company's third major US operator partnership in just two months. This strategic collaboration brings Octoplay's proven game portfolio to one of New Jersey's fastest-growing online casino platforms, further establishing its momentum in a key regulated iGaming market. 


Hard Rock Bet Casino players in New Jersey now have access to Octoplay's most successful titles, including player favorites 777 Hot Reels and Eggsponential, which have consistently ranked among top performers across the company's network of tier one operators. This partnership represents a significant step in Octoplay's North American strategy, building on previous launches with other top operators. 


"Hard Rock Bet's rapid growth trajectory and strong brand presence make them the right partner for our next phase in New Jersey," says Carl Ejlertsson, CEO of Octoplay. "We're excited to build a long-term partnership together as we continue expanding our US operator network." 


Rich Criado, VP of Casino at Hard Rock Bet, said: “At Hard Rock Bet Casino, we’re always focused on providing our players with the most engaging gaming experiences available, with more than 3,300 titles and growing. Adding Octoplay’s popular titles to our top-rated app underscores our commitment to quality and entertainment, and we’re excited for our players to enjoy these fresh, new offerings.”  


Octoplay holds active licenses in 12 jurisdictions including the UK, Sweden, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Romania, Belgium, Greece, Malta, Slovakia, Ontario, and New Jersey, with provisional approval in Michigan. With yet another North American launch, Octoplay is accelerating its momentum in the region, using New Jersey as its gateway to expand further into the biggest iGaming market throughout 2025 and beyond. 

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Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) is licenced and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority with a Corporate Group Critical Gaming Supply type license (MGA/CRP/981/2022) issued on the 28th July 2023.

Gameshop Malta Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a Class 2 license issued by the Romanian National Gambling Office (nr. 1138/30.07.2024) for distribution of specialized software in the gambling field granted on 1st August 2024.

Gameshop Malta Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a Type A.1 - Manufacturing Suitability License issued by the Hellenic Gaming Commission with license number HGC-000139-MN which was granted on the 9th August 2024.

Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a license to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software and to operate a casino granted by the Gambling Commission with license number 000-061756-R-336614-001 on 22nd March 2023.

Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) and Gameshop Malta Limited were each granted a license (23Si628 and 23Si626) by Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority) on the 1st July 2023, to be able to licence manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

Gameshop Malta Limited has renewed its Gaming related supplier - Manufacturer license (GRSM1311915) granted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as of the 22nd November 2024.

Gameshop Malta Limited has been granted a license as a game provider by the Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) (24-438938) on the 9th December 2024.

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Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) is licenced and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority with a Corporate Group Critical Gaming Supply type license (MGA/CRP/981/2022) issued on the 28th July 2023.

Gameshop Malta Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a Class 2 license issued by the Romanian National Gambling Office (nr. 1138/30.07.2024) for distribution of specialized software in the gambling field granted on 1st August 2024.

Gameshop Malta Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a Type A.1 - Manufacturing Suitability License issued by the Hellenic Gaming Commission with license number HGC-000139-MN which was granted on the 9th August 2024.

Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a license to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software and to operate a casino granted by the Gambling Commission with license number 000-061756-R-336614-001 on 22nd March 2023.

Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) and Gameshop Malta Limited were each granted a license (23Si628 and 23Si626) by Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority) on the 1st July 2023, to be able to licence manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

Gameshop Malta Limited has renewed its Gaming related supplier - Manufacturer license (GRSM1311915) granted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as of the 22nd November 2024.

Gameshop Malta Limited has been granted a license as a game provider by the Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) (24-438938) on the 9th December 2024.

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Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) is licenced and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority with a Corporate Group Critical Gaming Supply type license (MGA/CRP/981/2022) issued on the 28th July 2023.

Gameshop Malta Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a Class 2 license issued by the Romanian National Gambling Office (nr. 1138/30.07.2024) for distribution of specialized software in the gambling field granted on 1st August 2024.

Gameshop Malta Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a Type A.1 - Manufacturing Suitability License issued by the Hellenic Gaming Commission with license number HGC-000139-MN which was granted on the 9th August 2024.

Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) holds a license to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software and to operate a casino granted by the Gambling Commission with license number 000-061756-R-336614-001 on 22nd March 2023.

Gameshop Limited (trading as Octoplay) and Gameshop Malta Limited were each granted a license (23Si628 and 23Si626) by Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority) on the 1st July 2023, to be able to licence manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

Gameshop Malta Limited has renewed its Gaming related supplier - Manufacturer license (GRSM1311915) granted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as of the 22nd November 2024.

Gameshop Malta Limited has been granted a license as a game provider by the Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) (24-438938) on the 9th December 2024.

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Gaming

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