What Celesta does

Celesta is a private B2B iGaming software provider that supplies a turnkey Casino Player Account Management (PAM) platform to online casino and sportsbook operators worldwide. The platform integrates Casino PAM, sportsbook software, and a single-API game aggregator delivering access to 7,500+ titles from 100+ premium studios (Pragmatic Play, Play'n Go, Yggdrasil, Relax Gaming, and others), all built on AWS cloud infrastructure. Core platform modules include KYC management, a bonus engine, a headless CMS, payment orchestration across cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, and cryptocurrency, a player CRM with marketing automation, a real-time rules engine, an ML-based anti-fraud engine, and an iGaming Business Intelligence platform processing 10+ billion transactions.

The company monetizes through a mix of subscription-based platform licensing, GGR-based revenue share on game aggregation, monthly managed services contracts, and dedicated hosting subscriptions, all delivered under quote-based, multi-year enterprise agreements. GTM is enterprise field sales and inside sales targeting operators in Europe, LatAm, and Asia, supported by direct outreach, a LinkedIn presence, and content marketing on celesta.io. Celesta is wholly backed by La Royale Group, which has over a decade of iGaming experience, and operates through the Portuguese entity LRGI TECH, UNIPESSOAL, LDA and the Malta-licensed entity Quanta Entertainment Ltd., which holds the MGA Critical Supply License (MGA/B2B/1064/2024) issued June 5, 2025. Headcount stands at 100+ professionals across 26 nationalities distributed across offices in Malta, Portugal, and Cyprus.

Name

Celesta

Legal name

LRGI TECH, UNIPESSOAL, LDA

Website

https://celesta.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Celesta is a private B2B iGaming software provider offering a turnkey MGA-licensed Casino PAM platform with sportsbook, game aggregation, and managed services for online casino and sportsbook operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

iGaming Software Platform

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Gambling Industries (7132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Casino Platform Providers (PAM, Wallet, CMS, Back Office) (MPAEABAK), Sportsbook Platform & PAM Providers (B2B) (MPAEACAC), Player Account Management (PAM), CRM & Loyalty Platforms (MPAEAKAF), Game Aggregation, Content Distribution & RGS (Remote Game Servers) (MPAEAKAG)

Keywords

• IGaming software platform
• Casino player account management
• Online casino platform
• Sportsbook software solutions
• Game aggregation API

Headquarters

HQ city

Carnaxide

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Platform Licensing / Software Subscription: Turnkey iGaming platform licensing with full technical support. Complete Casino PAM, sportsbook, and game aggregation offered as a subscription or one-time license model
2. Game Aggregator Revenue Share: Revenue share and flat fee arrangements for game aggregation services based on gaming revenue (GGR) with monthly invoicing. No platform fees, with one-time setup fee potentially applicable
3. Managed Services: Comprehensive platform management including infrastructure, player support, compliance, and security. Operators focus on player acquisition while Celesta handles technical infrastructure and operational maintenance
4. Dedicated Hosting: Premium dedicated hosting infrastructure for online casino and sportsbook platforms with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and 24/7 monitoring

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Celesta sells a turnkey iGaming software platform that combines a Casino Player Account Management (PAM) system, sportsbook software, and a game aggregator with access to 7,500+ games from 100+ studios through a single API. It packages this core platform with modular services including Dedicated Hosting on AWS, iGaming Business Intelligence, and Celesta Managed Services for online casino and sportsbook operators. The platform is MGA-licensed and supports multi-jurisdictional compliance, multi-gateway payments including cryptocurrency, and AI-driven anti-fraud and localization across 40+ languages.

Product overview

Celesta offers a turnkey iGaming platform combining Casino PAM, sportsbook software, and game aggregation. The platform architecture includes the core Turnkey iGaming Platform as the primary offering, supported by modular components: the Game Aggregator (accessing 7,500+ games from 100+ studios), iGaming Business Intelligence (real-time analytics processing 10+ billion transactions), Dedicated Hosting, and Celesta Managed Services. Built-in platform features include Casino PAM, KYC Management, Bonus Engine, Content Management System, Payment Orchestration, Player CRM & Marketing Automation, Real-Time Rules Engine, Anti-Fraud Engine with machine learning, and AI-powered multi-language translation across 40+ languages. Operators can deploy the full turnkey solution or select individual modules based on their needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey iGaming Platform Complete turnkey online casino software combining Casino PAM, sportsbook, and 7,500+ games from 100+ studios, delivered with full technical support for online casino and sportsbook operators seeking a ready-to-use regulated platform.
• Casino Game Aggregator Standalone game aggregation service providing single-API access to 7,500+ casino games from 100+ premium providers, including slots, live dealer, table games, crash games, arcade games, fishing games, bingo, and scratch cards, for iGaming operators.
• iGaming Business Intelligence Real-time analytics and BI platform for casino and sportsbook operators, processing 10+ billion transactions and providing customizable dashboards, cohort analysis, predictive player lifetime value, and revenue attribution.
• Dedicated Hosting Dedicated AWS-based cloud hosting infrastructure for online casino and sportsbook platforms, providing enterprise-grade security, scalability, and 24/7 monitoring on premium servers with exclusive resources.
• Celesta Managed Services Outsourced platform operations for casino and sportsbook operators covering infrastructure management, player support, system upgrades, backup and disaster recovery, compliance, and risk and fraud management on a monthly recurring basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform launch in 4-6 weeks
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• La Royale GroupcoreOthersParent company powering Celesta with over a decade of iGaming expertise. Celesta is powered by La Royale Group, providing strategic direction, industry experience, and operational foundation for the MGA-licensed Casino PAM platform.
• Game Studios (100+ Premium Providers)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership network of 100+ premium game studios providing access to 7,500+ casino games. Includes Pragmatic Play, Play'n Go, Yggdrasil, Relax Gaming, and others. Studios provide certified and compliant game content for slots, live dealer, table games, crash games, and arcade games.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure powered by AWS providing top-tier cloud-native solutions for resilience and scalability. AWS enables Celesta's cloud hosting infrastructure with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and 24/7 monitoring capabilities.
• Game Studio Partnership Program MembersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram connecting innovative game developers with global distribution channels. Provides seed capital for game development, mentorship from iGaming specialists, global casino distribution channels, and complete commercial and technical support. Target for game studios seeking to reach premium operators worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ORYX Gaming (Bragg Gaming Group): ORYX Gaming provides an iGaming content and platform solution including game aggregation, PAM, and proprietary content. It competes directly with Celesta's Game Aggregator and PAM modules for operator customers.
• SoftSwiss: SoftSwiss provides a turnkey online casino and sportsbook platform with PAM, game aggregation (10,000+ games), and crypto-friendly payment processing. It is a direct competitor to Celesta in the turnkey B2B iGaming platform category, particularly for crypto-accepting operators.
• Slotegrator: Slotegrator provides a turnkey iGaming platform and game aggregation solution (APIgrator) with thousands of games from dozens of studios. It is a direct peer to Celesta's Game Aggregator and turnkey platform modules, targeting similar emerging-market operators.
• EveryMatrix: EveryMatrix is a leading B2B iGaming software and services provider offering a turnkey platform combining CasinoEngine aggregation, PAM, sportsbook, and payments. It is the closest direct peer to Celesta, competing head-to-head for the same operator segment with comparable integrated architecture.
• Digitain: Digitain offers an iGaming platform combining sportsbook, casino, and PAM with multi-jurisdictional licensing. It is a direct peer to Celesta in the turnkey B2B platform category, particularly for operators needing sportsbook + casino bundles.
• BetConstruct: BetConstruct delivers a comprehensive suite of iGaming products including PAM, sportsbook, casino platform, and aggregation serving online and land-based operators. It is a direct peer competing across Celesta's full product stack.
• Pragmatic Solutions: Pragmatic Solutions offers an iGaming platform with PAM, risk management, payments, and compliance built specifically for casino operators. It competes with Celesta in the same operator customer base with comparable modular turnkey architecture.

Broad incumbents

• Playtech: Playtech is a global gambling technology incumbent offering a full iGaming platform suite including PAM, casino, sportsbook, and an extensive game studio portfolio (e.g., via Playtech Origins). It is a broad incumbent competing with Celesta across the entire stack but with vastly broader scale and licensing.

Emerging players

• Relax Gaming: Relax Gaming is a content-first provider that has expanded into aggregation and platform services through Relax Rhino. While primarily a game studio listed as a Celesta content partner, its aggregation arm places it as a partially overlapping peer in the same aggregator/operator value chain.
• NSoft: NSoft provides an omnichannel iGaming and sportsbook platform with PAM, casino aggregation, and managed services for emerging-market operators. It is an emerging peer with meaningful overlap in platform and aggregation services targeting similar operator profiles as Celesta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celesta-tech

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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