MonkeyTilt

About MonkeyTilt

MonkeyTilt is an online gaming and entertainment company that operates at the intersection of traditional casino gaming and cryptocurrency. Founded by Sam Kiki, a high-stakes poker player with prior operational experience at MGM Resorts and Caesars Interactive, the platform launched in March 2024. Kiki, also known online as Señor Tilt, established the company to address a perceived lack of modernization in how users engage with online gaming.

The company is registered in Willemstad, Curaçao, as Umiiumii B.V. and has applied for a gaming license from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. MonkeyTilt has demonstrated significant financial traction, securing over $51 million in total funding across two rounds. A seed round in February 2024 raised $21 million, followed by a $30 million Series A round in November 2024, led by Pantera Capital. Other notable investors include Polychain Capital, Hack VC, Accomplice, and PokerGO.

MonkeyTilt's business model centers on providing a comprehensive online gambling platform that accepts both fiat currencies and a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform generates revenue from wagers placed on its extensive suite of offerings. This includes thousands of casino games like slots and dealer-led table games, a 24/7 sportsbook, and poker. The company also operates a licensed daily fantasy sports platform, MTFantasy, across more than 20 U.S. states. It caters to a global audience, with its platform available in over 115 territories and multiple languages, focusing on markets like Canada, Ireland, and Japan.

The service is designed to appeal to both experienced high-rollers and new users by combining gaming with social and lifestyle elements. Key features include a VIP program known as the "Tilt Club," which offers personalized concierge services and rewards, and high betting limits by default. Extending beyond gaming, MonkeyTilt is developing a lifestyle brand, which includes an exclusive clothing line and a sports and entertainment-themed podcast called "Fully Tilted". The company is also planning to launch a gamified crypto trading product in early 2025, which will allow users to bet on the statistical performance of players.