Spribe temporarily banned other companies from using the Aviator brand in the EU

A major gambling software provider carries on its campaign to protect the Aviator brand. A recent court ruling could see Aviator alternatives disappear from the websites of Betsson, EuroCasino, and LuckyStreak.

Sep 10, 2026

Mykhailiuta Maryna

Malta’s First Hall of the Civil Court ordered Aviator Studio Limited, Aviator Studio Holding Limited, and Aviator Studio USA Limited to cease using signs identical or similar to Spribe’s EU trademarks.

The injunction bars Aviator Studio from using the “Aviator” name, imagery, and audio elements resembling those featured in Spribe’s game, citing the company’s focus on the same online gaming audience.

The court noted that searches for “Aviator” on Betsson, EuroCasino, and LuckyStreak incorrectly attribute Spribe’s game to Aviator Studios in the resulting listings.

Since the court’s injunction is provisional, Aviator Studios reserves the right to dispute it, so the legal matter is far from being settled.

The case could also have wider implications for casino brands working with providers that offer Aviator alternatives. It will be interesting to see whether these games become unavailable in some markets while remaining accessible in others, and how quickly casino brands react to the ruling. Operators may have to reassess their relationships with the providers behind these titles, with some potentially choosing to stop offering the games altogether if the legal pressure continues. This could ultimately affect how widely Aviator alternatives are distributed across different markets.

Spribe Isn’t Letting Anyone Copycat Its Flagship Product

Spribe says the original Aviator was developed in 2018 and launched on the global market in 2019. The company alleges that Aviator Studio sought to capitalise unlawfully on the game’s reputation and success by releasing a copycat title in 2025, seven years after the original was developed.

Two separate court decisions have recently dealt a blow to Aviator LLC’s attempts to build its own version of Spribe’s crash-game brand. In the UK, judges granted Spribe temporary protection against the Georgian operator, preventing it from releasing or advertising its competing game in the country. In Curaçao, meanwhile, the Court of First Instance ordered the cancellation of two Aviator-related trademarks registered by Aviator LLC.

Spribe founder David Natroshvili said the company will continue to take all necessary steps worldwide to protect Spribe, its partners, and players from third parties seeking to undermine or infringe on its rights.

The dispute involving Spribe and Aviator Studio is not the only case of industry players clashing over reputation and fairness. Evolution and Playtech have also been involved in disputes over alleged questionable business practices and competition for shareholder attention.