Peter & Sons at SBC Lisbon 2025: From Vision to Global Hits
We had the pleasure to video interview Yann Bautista, the Founder of Peter & Sons. The video is also available on YouTube.
We had the pleasure to video interview Yann Bautista, the Founder of Peter & Sons. The video is also available on YouTube.
Yann Bautista is one of the six founders and currently serves as Commercial Director of Peter & Sons, a boutique studio known for creating distinctive casino games for the real money market.
“My name is Yann Bautista. I’m one of the founders and commercial director of Peter & Sons.”
His role bridges business development, partnerships, and ensuring the studio’s creative output reaches operators worldwide.
Peter & Sons began its journey in 2019. The founding team came from both iGaming and mobile gaming, combining perspectives from different corners of interactive entertainment.
The studio was never intended to blend in with traditional slot providers. Its mission was to inject fresh design and visual flair into a sector often dominated by conventional titles.
“The idea behind it was to bring a different vision, a different style into the traditional casino games and do something different.”
The growth has been rapid. From six founders, Peter & Sons scaled to a workforce of about 60 members within five years.
The company now delivers around 30 games annually, covering a broad spectrum of mechanics and themes. Releases are a mix of internal creations and exclusive projects for strategic partners.
Importantly, the studio operates through its own platform and distribution system, ensuring independence and flexibility in bringing titles to market.
Peter & Sons holds a wide portfolio of licenses and certifications, which makes their games accessible across multiple regulated markets:
This broad regulatory footprint allows the studio to serve both established and emerging markets, reflecting its global ambitions.
Bautista’s professional roots lie in mobile gaming. Entering iGaming felt like a natural progression, though he initially underestimated the complexity of building casino games.
“What captured me was the rhythm, the potential, and the number of partners and agreements. You can never get bored.”
The fast pace of the industry, frequent deals, and constant demand for new content quickly convinced him of iGaming’s long-term potential.
Among the portfolio, Barbarossa (the sequel) stands out as a flagship. It is a high-volatility slot that leverages a DoubleMax-style increasing multiplier, creating intense gameplay moments.
“I wasn’t sure at first, but now it’s our flagship game and a player favorite.”
Other popular games and series include:
Together these titles showcase the mix of storytelling, mechanics, and experimentation that define Peter & Sons.
Bautista emphasizes that there is no universal recipe for success. Each market has its own preferences, and pleasing all segments at once is a challenge.
Still, there are constants. A game must align theme and mechanic seamlessly, maintain a tempo that feels right, and most importantly, deliver rewards that players perceive as fair.
“The game needs to pay. If players don’t feel rewarded, it won’t become popular.”
Development strategy combines proven concepts with experimentation. Some releases rework classic themes in unexpected ways, while others introduce new mechanics to test player response.
“It’s a lot of try and error. You experiment, and when you find something, it still isn’t a standard formula.”
Even past hits cannot simply be cloned; success in iGaming is about constant iteration rather than replicating the past.
Player protection is embedded in the studio’s approach. Every title is certified to ensure compliance with the rules of each jurisdiction where it is offered.
“We follow the rules, certify all games, and go through deep processes to ensure compliance.”
This involves audits, independent testing, and an internal team dedicated to regulatory affairs. The aim is to create a safe environment while preserving engaging entertainment.
For existing fans, Peter & Sons promises ongoing innovation without losing its unique brand identity. For those who have yet to try, the invitation is simple: play and experience the difference firsthand.
“We always try to bring something fresh and be loyal to what Peter & Sons is.”
The studio is committed to maintaining momentum, ensuring that each new release adds variety and value to the player experience.