Grand Ivy Casino Sister Sites

Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by adrian

Grand Ivy is part of the White Hat Gaming network – here are our top rated sister sites, what connects them, and the markets they are available in.

Grand Ivy: The Oldest Brand in the White Hat Portfolio

Grand Ivy launched in 2016, making it the earliest White Hat Gaming brand still active today. Its luxury hotel aesthetic – dark backgrounds, chandelier imagery, refined typography – was designed to appeal to players who associate quality gambling with physical casino environments. That positioning has remained consistent since launch, even as newer sister sites like the lion-themed Casimba and the neon-heavy Dream Vegas pursued more playful aesthetics.

Despite its premium branding, Grand Ivy runs on exactly the same White Hat platform as every sister site. Game providers, payment processors, and compliance systems are all shared infrastructure. The 4,600+ game library at Grand Ivy is identical to what you’d find at any other brand in the network.

White Hat Gaming: Operator Background and Regulatory Record

White Hat Gaming Limited is based in Malta at Cornerstone Business Centre, Mosta, MST 1180. The company received its UKGC licence (52894) in 2018 and holds a parallel Malta Gaming Authority licence. In 2020 the UKGC published a regulatory settlement after an investigation found AML and safer gambling failures in White Hat’s operations between 2016 and 2019 – during Grand Ivy’s early years. The settlement totalled £1.34 million. A full statement of facts is available on the UKGC public register.

Every White Hat casino uses the same payment stack: Visa/Mastercard debit, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly, and Apple Pay. Live dealer content comes from Evolution Gaming across all brands. The shared network jackpot pool means progressive prizes accumulate from player activity across all sister sites simultaneously. A self-exclusion at Grand Ivy applies to every White Hat brand immediately – GamStop registration covers the full network too.

Where Is Grand Ivy Available?

White Hat Gaming Limited holds three separate regulatory licences covering different markets. For Great Britain, the company operates under UK Gambling Commission licence 52894. For Sweden, it holds a dedicated licence from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen), licence number 18Li7478 – meaning Swedish players are not on a grey-market MGA arrangement but on a fully domestically regulated product. For all other markets, the Malta Gaming Authority licence MGA/B2C/370/2017 applies.

Sweden 🇸🇪 – White Hat Gaming’s SGA licence makes Grand Ivy one of a relatively small number of international casino brands that Swedish players can access through a fully regulated Swedish-market product rather than relying on MGA-only access. Sweden’s gambling market has been regulated since 2019 and requires a domestic licence to legally serve Swedish residents – White Hat Gaming has held that licence since launch.

Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 – White Hat Gaming operates in Ontario’s regulated online gambling market, which launched in April 2022 and is run by iGaming Ontario (iGO). Ontario is one of the few Canadian provinces with a formal online casino licensing regime, and White Hat Gaming’s presence there means Grand Ivy is accessible to Ontario players through a fully licensed framework rather than a federal grey-market arrangement. Players in other Canadian provinces can access Grand Ivy under the MGA licence; federal Canadian law does not prohibit playing at internationally licensed online casinos.

Ireland 🇮🇪 – Ireland does not currently require offshore operators to hold a domestic licence in order to serve Irish players, and MGA-licensed casinos have a long track record of Irish market access. Grand Ivy is available to Irish players under White Hat Gaming’s MGA licence. Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Act 2024 is establishing a new domestic regulator, but the transition timeline means MGA-licensed operators continue to be the standard for Irish online casino players for now.

Finland 🇫🇮 – Finland operates a state gambling monopoly through Veikkaus, but Finnish law does not criminalise players accessing MGA-licensed offshore operators. Grand Ivy is available to Finnish players under the MGA licence. Finland’s gambling reform discussions have been ongoing for several years without producing a full open-licensing regime to date.

Norway 🇳🇴 – Norway similarly operates through a state monopoly (Norsk Tipping), but does not prosecute players who use MGA-licensed international sites. Grand Ivy is accessible to Norwegian players under White Hat Gaming’s MGA licence.

New Zealand 🇳🇿 – New Zealand is in the process of introducing online gambling regulation under the Gambling (Online Gambling) Amendment Act. Once the new framework is in force, operators will need a domestic New Zealand licence to legally serve NZ players – and it is not yet confirmed which international operators will obtain that licence. Until the regulatory picture is clear, players in New Zealand should monitor the status of Grand Ivy’s NZ availability directly, as access may change when the new rules take effect.

Which countries can play at Grand Ivy?

Grand Ivy is available in Great Britain (UKGC licence), Sweden (SGA licence), Ontario Canada (iGO regulated), Ireland, Finland, and Norway (all under the MGA licence), along with many other markets where MGA-licensed operators are accepted. Restricted markets – typically those with their own domestic licensing requirements that White Hat Gaming has not yet entered, or where online gambling is prohibited – are blocked at registration. Players should always verify their local regulations before registering.

Is Grand Ivy licensed for Swedish players?

Yes. White Hat Gaming holds a dedicated Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) licence, number 18Li7478. This is a domestic Swedish licence rather than reliance on MGA market access, which means Grand Ivy operates as a fully regulated Swedish-market product. Sweden’s licensing requirement has applied since January 2019 and White Hat Gaming has been licensed there since the regime launched.

Can Ontario players access Grand Ivy?

Yes. White Hat Gaming participates in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market overseen by iGaming Ontario (iGO). Ontario launched its regulated online casino framework in April 2022, and White Hat Gaming’s inclusion means Grand Ivy is a licensed product for Ontario residents rather than a grey-market option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who operates Grand Ivy Casino?
Grand Ivy is operated by White Hat Gaming Limited under UK Gambling Commission licence 52894, based in Malta.

Is Grand Ivy the flagship White Hat Gaming casino?
Grand Ivy is the oldest active brand in the White Hat portfolio, launched in 2016. Whether it is considered the flagship is subjective, but Dream Vegas and Casimba have arguably become more prominent in recent years.

Does Grand Ivy share its game library with sister sites?
Yes – all White Hat Gaming casinos access the same pool of 4,600+ titles from over 100 providers through a shared platform integration.

What was the White Hat Gaming UKGC fine about?
The UKGC investigated White Hat Gaming’s handling of high-risk customer accounts and found failings in AML and safer gambling procedures between 2016 and 2019. A settlement of £1.34 million was agreed in 2020.