QTech Games Expands African Portfolio with Shacks Evolution

QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has announced a strategic partnership with Shacks Evolution Studios, a global B2B content developer specializing in localized iGaming solutions. This collaboration will provide QTech’s platform customers with access to Shacks’ expansive library of instant-win, crash, and virtual games, all tailored specifically for the African market.

Founded in 2021, Shacks Evolution Studios positions itself as Africa’s first dedicated iGaming studio, focusing on overcoming regional challenges such as low-end devices, latency issues, and high data costs. Their portfolio includes popular titles like crash games Busly and Matatu, virtuals like Penaldo, wheel games such as Reel Wheel and Spin The Bottle, instant games like Coin Toss, and the hit mines game Citadel. These games are optimized for quick loading and low data usage, ensuring seamless gameplay even on basic smartphones.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies. For QTech Games, it expands their already diverse gaming portfolio, reinforcing their position as a one-stop solution for operators in Africa’s rapidly growing iGaming market. The aggregator has already established a strong presence across multiple African jurisdictions and offers localized mobile apps, robust reporting tools, and 24/7 multilingual support.

Philip Doftvik, CEO of QTech Games, emphasized the importance of localized content: “We’re committed to rolling out high-class content for Africa, and this deal with Shacks Evolution Studios showcases an agile array of games that address fine-grained, local requirements. Being local is vital, and it’s an area where QTech excels. In high-growth regions like Africa, content diversity is key because player demand evolves quickly, shaped by mobile usage, data costs, and payment preferences.”

“From what we’ve observed, localized design drives player behavior—familiar mechanics reduce friction, local themes boost engagement, and faster game cycles increase repeat play among younger players. Shacks’ content embodies these needs perfectly.”

Esther Osifo, Growth and Operations Manager at Shacks Evolution Studios, added: “Shacks is all about giving African developers a platform to shine. We’re building a full ecosystem from virtuals and crash games to homegrown titles, defining Africa’s position in the global iGaming landscape. QTech’s platform is a gateway to fresh audiences, and we’re excited to see how our games perform for new operators across the continent.”