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The 'King of Mobile Casino' — mobile-first casino & sport, owned by MGM Resorts
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Pros
- Class-leading mobile casino — multiple-time EGR 'Mobile Casino of the Year'
- Owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts; licensed by MGA, UKGC, Sweden and Denmark
- Huge 2,500+ game casino with a strong live-casino floor
- Fast e-wallet payouts (often within hours)
- Polished iOS and Android apps
Cons
- Paid a GBP 627,000 UKGC penalty package in May 2018 over misleading marketing and mishandling of self-excluded customers
- Regulator found 413 previously self-excluded customers were allowed to gamble without a cooling-off period, and 11,205 self-excluding customers did not have their funds returned
- Casino-first — the sportsbook is a secondary product, not a specialist book
- Welcome offers vary by market and change often
- No cryptocurrency payments
- Only available where it holds a local licence
Our verdict
LeoVegas earned its 'King of Mobile Casino' nickname honestly — it was built mobile-first in 2011 and still delivers one of the slickest mobile casino experiences around, with a 2,500-game library, a strong live casino and fast e-wallet payouts. Since 2022 it has been owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts and is licensed by the MGA, UKGC and the Nordic regulators, so trust is high. The honest caveat: this is a casino brand first — its sportsbook is a decent add-on rather than a specialist book, and there's no crypto. If you mainly play casino (especially on your phone) where it holds a local licence, LeoVegas is a top pick.
How we rated it
Mobile & UX (10%)9.3
Its signature strength: engineered mobile-first and a multiple-time winner of 'Mobile Casino of the Year' at the EGR awards — one of the smoothest mobile experiences in the industry.
Payments & payouts (20%)8.6
Fast payouts are a strength: e-wallet withdrawals (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, MuchBetter) often clear within hours once verified; cards and bank transfer a little slower. No cryptocurrency.
Customer support (10%)8.3
24/7 live chat and email, localised per market; generally responsive.
Bonuses & value (15%)8
Competitive new-customer casino offers per market (often a deposit match plus free spins), though exact terms vary by country and change over time.
Sportsbook & casino (25%)7.9
The casino is the star — a huge, slick 2,500-game library with a class-leading mobile experience and a full live-casino floor. The sportsbook is a competent secondary product rather than a specialist book.
Trust & licensing (20%)6.5
Owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts International and licensed by the MGA, UK Gambling Commission and the Swedish and Danish regulators — a strong, well-regulated profile. Marked down on the regulator's findings, weighted toward the self-exclusion failures rather than the advertising: 413 previously self-excluded customers were let back in without a cooling-off period and 11,205 self-excluding customers were not refunded. Industry press reports a second GBP 1.3m action in 2022 which we have not independently confirmed and have therefore not weighted heavily.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2011 |
| Owner | MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), since 2022 |
| Licensing | MGA (MGA/B2C/218/2012), UK Gambling Commission, Sweden, Denmark |
| Casino | 2,500+ games — slots, live casino, game shows; mobile-first |
| Sports | Full sportsbook available (secondary to the casino) |
| Awards | Multiple-time EGR 'Mobile Casino of the Year' |
| Payments | PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, MuchBetter, cards; e-wallets ~0-5h. No crypto |
| Apps | Best-in-class iOS & Android |
How we verified this
LeoVegas is owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts International and licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/B2C/218/2012), the UK Gambling Commission and the Swedish and Danish regulators. Its welcome bonus is market-specific and changes, so it is shown qualitatively. Confirm the current offer and your local licence on your own LeoVegas site.
Where LeoVegas is licensed
LeoVegas appears on the official register in 16 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Asia (1)
Oceania (1)
About LeoVegas
LeoVegas was founded in 2011 by Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson with a single idea: build a casino for the phone first. It grew into one of Europe's biggest mobile casino brands, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, and in 2022 was acquired by MGM Resorts International for around €607m. It offers a large casino and a sportsbook, operating market by market under local licences, and only accepts players where it is licensed.
LeoVegas FAQ
Has LeoVegas been fined by the UK regulator?
Yes. In May 2018 the UK Gambling Commission imposed a GBP 627,000 package - a GBP 600,000 penalty, divestment of the funds involved and GBP 13,000 in costs. The findings that matter most concern self-exclusion: 11,205 customers who self-excluded and closed their accounts did not get their funds back, 1,894 previously self-excluded people were sent marketing, and 413 were allowed to gamble again without any conversation or the required 24-hour cooling-off period. The Commission also found 41 misleading adverts, 23 of them published by affiliates rather than LeoVegas itself - an operator is still responsible for those. Industry press reports a further GBP 1.3 million action in 2022 over AML and social responsibility; we have not verified that one against the Commission's own record, so we flag it as reported rather than confirmed.
Is LeoVegas safe and legit?
Yes — LeoVegas is owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts International and licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission and the Swedish and Danish regulators. That's a strong, well-regulated profile. Only play where LeoVegas holds a local licence for your country.
Is LeoVegas good for mobile?
Very — it's the brand's whole identity. LeoVegas was built mobile-first in 2011 and has won 'Mobile Casino of the Year' multiple times at the EGR awards. Its iOS and Android apps are among the smoothest in the industry.
What is the LeoVegas welcome bonus?
LeoVegas offers a new-customer welcome offer in each licensed market — usually a casino deposit match, often with free spins. The exact amount and terms vary by country and change over time, so always check your local LeoVegas site before claiming.
Does LeoVegas accept crypto?
No. LeoVegas uses regulated local payment methods — cards and e-wallets such as PayPal, Skrill and Neteller — rather than cryptocurrency.