Thunderkick and Elantil Forge International Expansion Path
Leading independent game developer Thunderkick has announced a strategic collaboration with Elantil, an emerging force in the iGaming platform domain. This move is part of Thunderkick's broader aim to extend its reach across international markets, particularly in Europe and Latin America, thereby reinforcing its presence in these key regions.
The collaboration is a testament to Thunderkick’s dedication to scaling its operations and visibility globally, as well as enhancing the availability of its innovative game offerings. The agreement with Elantil ensures that Thunderkick's acclaimed game suite will become accessible to a wide range of operators via Elantil’s integrated B2B marketplace. This marketplace streamlines core services like content delivery, payment solutions, and regulatory compliance, ensuring ease of use for both suppliers and operators within its network.
Leveraging Platform Innovations to Enhance Market Reach
Under this partnership, Thunderkick’s popular slot titles, including ‘Esqueleto Explosivo 3’, ‘Midas Golden Touch 3’, and ‘The Wildos 2’, will enhance Elantil's growing platform. Through this integration, Elantil continues to offer a robust ecosystem with seamless services aimed at simplifying operations for operators, such as sportsbook and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.
John Debono, Elantil’s Chief Technology Officer, noted the significance of this development, saying: “Thunderkick titles are in demand across global jurisdictions and the integration of its content into our platform will simultaneously diversify our offering and enable the studio to forge new partnerships with global tier one brands.”
Thunderkick's proactive entry into the European market was exemplified by its April 2025 collaboration with Finland's state-owned Veikkaus, facilitated by EveryMatrix. This came on the heels of Thunderkick securing renewed B2B licensing in Denmark and further expanding in Italy and the Netherlands.
Shared Aspirations and Record-Setting Integrations
Since its inception in 2012, Thunderkick has become synonymous with creativity and innovation in slot games, catering to prominent industry stakeholders like Bet365, LeoVegas, William Hill, and 888 Casino. This latest deal with Elantil represents a significant leap towards increased brand exposure in regulated markets without relying on complex revenue-sharing schemes.
Svante Sahlström, Chief Commercial Officer at Thunderkick, emphasized the shared vision, saying: “Elantil and Thunderkick are aligned in that we are both aiming to shake things up in our respective verticals. This collaboration will deliver our content to a broader network of operators in regulated markets worldwide, providing us with the opportunity to amplify our brand visibility in key regions.”
Elantil's platform is known for its rapid integration capabilities, highlighted by the recent onboarding of Tequity, an RGS solutions provider, within an impressive two-hour time frame. This achievement, described by Debono as potentially record-setting, underscores the efficiency of Elantil's setup strategy.
Krzystof Opałka, CEO of Tequity, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing how their swift integration allows them to expand their game distribution and support their extensive RGS client network.
Source: Thunderkick Partners with Elantil to Expand Game Access Acrosss Regulated Markets, lcb.org, June 12, 2025.
