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Official Shortlist for the 2020 edition of the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards(BSG Awards) is now available

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The official shortlist of the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2020 is now live.

 

It has been a hard and stressful period for some of the companies who battled daily by reaching out to their clients base and asking for feedback via votes to help them climb the charts and be included in the shortlist for the 2020 edition of the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards).

During June, the industry had the chance to cast their votes online for their favorite operators, software suppliers, and connected service providers and help them reach the Top 5 for their respective categories.

The online voting closed on the 30th of June at midnight and we are happy to announce that despite the critical period the industry is facing, there have been a total of 9641 votes submitted during the session. There have been many categories in which the number of votes has been at the exact results for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and even 5th place. All companies who made the shortlist should feel proud of this achievement.

The shortlists for each category can be found below and as mentioned in the statement, the winners will be decided by the attending delegates via final voting session at the third edition of the conference and awards that will be held on the 6th of August in Tallinn at Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia Tallinn.

Make sure to book as fast as possible as the seating is limited! You can choose one of the packages that include either delegate pass or delegate pass and accommodation combo (VIP Package)!

Here are the shortlists per category and per region:

Baltics – 18 Categories

  1. BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE BALTICS 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • CBET
  • NOMINI
  • PAF
  • UNIBET
  • BETSAFE
  • VIENSVIENS

 

  1. BALTICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN ONLINE CASINO 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • CBET
  • NOMINI
  • PAF
  • VIENSVIENS
  • BETSAFE
  • OPTIBET

 

  1. BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE BALTICS 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • CBET
  • OPTIBET
  • PAF
  • UNIBET
  • TONYBET
  • BET365
  • OLYBET

 

  1. BALTICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN SPORTS BETTING 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • CBET
  • PAF
  • TONYBET
  • BET365
  • VIENSVIENS
  • UNIBET

 

  1. BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • ULTRAPLAY
  • MTG ESPORTS
  • SPORTRADAR
  • SIS
  • TAIN BETTING

 

  1. BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • DS Virtual Gaming
  • FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
  • NSOFT
  • PLAYTECH

 

  1. RISING STAR IN BALTIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • DS Virtual Gaming
  • NSOFT
  • FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
  • PLAYTECH

 

  1. RISING STAR IN BALTIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • ALTENAR
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • DIGITAIN
  • STATSCORE
  • SINGULAR

 

  1. BEST SPORTS BETTING INNOVATION IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • SG DIGITAL
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ULTRAPLAY

 

  1. BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • SOFTGAMINGS
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ULTRAPLAY
  • ALTENAR

 

  1. BEST MOBILE BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ULTRAPLAY
  • DIGITAIN
  • STATSCORE

 

  1. BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • SOFT2BET
  • EZUGI
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • TV
  • MICROGAMING

 

  1. BEST ONLINE CASINO INNOVATOR IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • SOFT2BET
  • EZUGI
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • SOFTGAMINGS
  • TV
  • PG SOFT

 

  1. BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • EZUGI
  • RELAX GAMING
  • WAZDAN
  • PLAY’N GO
  • EVOLUTION GAMING
  • YGGDRASIL
  • QUICKSPIN
  • SYNOT GAMES
  • NETENT

 

  1. BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)
  • EZUGI
  • NETENT
  • VIVO GAMING
  • EVOLUTION GAMING
  • TV

 

  1. RISING STAR IN BALTIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)
  • SOFT2BET
  • EZUGI
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • MICROGAMING

 

  1. BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (CONNECTED)
  • CONNECTPAY
  • GLOBALNETINT
  • HEXOPAY
  • BANKERA
  • TRUSTLY
  • ZIMPLER

 

  1. BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE BALTICS 2020 (CONNECTED)
  • BMM TESTLABS
  • GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
  • ECOGRA
  • ITECH LABS
  • QUINEL

 

Nordics – 18 Categories

 

  1. BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE NORDICS 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • NOMINI
  • WAZAMBA
  • YOYOSE
  • PAF
  • BETWAY
  • BWIN
  • CASUMO
  • 888
  • VIDEOSLOTS
  • UNIBET

 

  1. NORDICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN ONLINE CASINO 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • WISHMAKER
  • VIDEOSLOTS
  • TIVOLI CASINO
  • BWIN
  • CASHMIO
  • NORDICBET
  • PAF
  • KARAMBA
  • UNIBET
  • 888
  • BET365
  • POKERSTARS
  • TOMBOLA
  • NINJA CASINO
  • CASUMO
  • CHANZ
  • GUTS
  • JACKPOTJOY

 

  1. BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE NORDICS 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • RABONA
  • ZULABET
  • BET365
  • PAF
  • BETWAY
  • BWIN
  • 888
  • UNIBET
  • TIPWIN
  • SVENSKA SPEL

 

  1. NORDICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN SPORTS BETTING 2020 (OPERATORS)
  • BET
  • SVENSKA SPEL
  • PAF
  • STANLEYBET
  • UNIBET
  • BET365
  • BETHARD
  • BETSSON
  • OPTIBET
  • NORDICBET
  • BWIN
  • BETSTARS
  • 888

 

  1. BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • ULTRAPLAY
  • SIS
  • SPORTRADAR
  • MTG ESPORTS
  • ABIOS GAMING

 

  1. BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
  • VERMANTIA
  • KIRON INTERACTIVE
  • NSOFT
  • BETCONSTRUCT
  • PLAYTECH
  • VSOFTCO
  • MAGELLAN ROBOTECH
  • SPORTRADAR
  • BETSYS
  • SCOUT GAMING GROUP

 

  1. RISING STAR IN NORDIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
  • NSOFT
  • VERMANTIA
  • SWUSH
  • BETCONSTRUCT
  • EVENBET
  • EVERYMATRIX
  • KIRON INTERACTIVE
  • BETRADAR
  • SCOUT GAMING GROUP
  • PLAYTECH
  • OGS FANTASY SPORTS
  • ELBET

 

  1. RISING STAR IN NORDIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ALTENAR
  • PLAYTECH

 

  1. BEST SPORTS BETTING INNOVATION IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ALTENAR
  • NSOFT

 

  1. BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ALTENAR
  • TXODDS
  • UPGAMING
  • GIG (GAMING INNOVATION GROUP)
  • BETCONSTRUCT
  • METRIC GAMING
  • NSOFT
  • OFFSIDE GAMING
  • LSPORTS
  • SPORTING SOLUTIONS

 

  1. BEST MOBILE BETTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • GOLDEN RACE
  • Gaming Solutions
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • ULTRAPLAY
  • ALTENAR
  • FSB
  • NSOFT
  • GLOBAL BET
  • STATSCORE
  • BEST GAMING TECHNOLOGY (BGT – PLAYTECH)

 

  1. BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • SOFT2BET
  • EZUGI
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • GREENTUBE
  • NETENT
  • PLAY’N GO
  • SG DIGITAL
  • ASPIRE GLOBAL

 

  1. BEST ONLINE CASINO INNOVATOR IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • SOFT2BET
  • EZUGI
  • YGGDRASIL
  • GREENTUBE
  • ENDORPHINA
  • NETENT
  • BETCONSTRUCT
  • PLAYSON
  • QUICKSPIN
  • ASPIRE GLOBAL
  • SG DIGITAL
  • SPIGO

 

  1. RISING STAR IN NORDIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • SOFT2BET
  • EZUGI
  • TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
  • GREENTUBE

 

  1. BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • TOM HORN GAMING
  • YGGDRASIL
  • EZUGI
  • PLAY’N GO
  • GREENTUBE

 

  1. BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)
  • VIVO GAMING
  • NETENT
  • EZUGI
  • MICROGAMING
  • EVOLUTION GAMING
  • XPROGAMING

 

  1. BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (CONNECTED)
  • TRUSTLY
  • MONEYNETINT PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
  • EML PAYMENTS
  • PAYSAFE
  • ECOMMPAY
  • EMERCHANTPAY
  • EURO PAYMENT GROUP

 

  1. BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE NORDICS 2020 (CONNECTED)
  • BMM TESTLABS
  • QUINEL
  • GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
  • ECOGRA
  • ITECH LABS

 

As mentioned in earlier press releases, the conference is going ahead as planned and based on official sources, Estonia has allowed from June 1 for citizens from EU and EEA countries with a slow current spread of COVID-19 to enter the country without the requirement of a 14-day self-isolation period.

You can consult the list that is updated weekly on the following link.

MARE BALTICUM – The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Summit will once again bring together the leading companies in the Baltic and Scandinavian region for a full day of quality learning and networking with local regulators and industry experts.

You can find more details about the Agenda here or you can register here!

Browse the official event website here: www.marebalticumgaming.com

You can view the photo gallery from the inaugural event on the following link.

Browse the video archives of the panel discussions which were recorded on the 7th of May at the virtual edition of the conference.

For further inquiries about the 2020 live edition of MBGS and BSG Awards (6 August – Tallinn, Estonia), speaking/attending/sponsoring options, make sure to send an e-mail to Andrada Bota (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency) or subscribe to the weekly newsletter on the following link.

Visit www.marebalticumgaming.com for more details!

For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).

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CT Interactive Expands its Certified Game Portfolio in Latvia

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CT Interactive has expanded its international footprint in Latvia with 60 newly certified games and a three-level jackpot tailored for the regulated iGaming market. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, engaging content.

“The certification in Latvia is an important step in our ongoing European expansion. We’re proud to introduce a diverse portfolio of games to this regulated market and to further strengthen our presence in the Baltic region,” said Martin Ivanov, COO at CT Interactive.

The newly certified portfolio includes 60 games, featuring top-performing titles that are part of CT Interactive’s three-level jackpot system — Hot Luck. Built on the principles of surprise and inclusivity, this jackpot system delivers a dynamic and rewarding experience for players of all types.

The Hot Luck Jackpot boosts player engagement with its three-level random rewards, making gameplay more exciting and unpredictable. Players can now enjoy popular titles like Win Storm, Wild Clover and Hot 7’s x2 with added thrill thanks to the Hot Luck Jackpot. These games have proven successful across multiple markets and maintain a loyal player base.

The portfolio also features new titles from CT Interactive’s Buy Bonus product line, based on popular games like Duck of Luck, Fruits & Sweets, Doctor Winstein and Nanook the White Ghost. These upgraded versions include one- or three-level Buy Bonus features for even more dynamic gameplay.

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All Gambling Halls in Riga Threatened with Closure – Industry Raises Alarm

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Following applications by three companies, the Constitutional Court (CC) has initiated a case concerning restrictions on gambling operations in Riga, the court announced.

This is not the first time the issue of gambling regulation in Riga has reached the CC. Just last year, the court ruled in another case that a blanket ban on gambling across the entire administrative territory of Riga was unconstitutional. Afterwards, the city council promised to propose a new mechanism for restricting gambling. That mechanism is now also under review by the court.

The new case was initiated on the basis of applications by SIA Alfor, SIA Klondaika and SIA Olympic Casino Latvia regarding sections 2 and 3 of the Riga City Council’s binding regulations “On Restrictions of Gambling Operations in the Administrative Territory of Riga” adopted on the 26th of March.

The contested provisions define the places and areas in Riga where gambling is not allowed, as well as the municipality’s actions in cases where permits have already been issued for locations where gambling is now prohibited.

Gambling is prohibited in municipal-owned properties, neighbourhood centres, educational institution premises and within 300 meters of them, as well as in railway stations, bus stations, airports and passenger ports, within 500 meters of such transport hubs and within 300 meters of other public transport stops. Restrictions also apply to certain functional zones, cultural monuments and protected areas defined in Riga’s spatial plan. However, the restrictions do not apply to four- and five-star hotels.

In addition, the contested provisions stipulate the cancellation of previously issued permits if gambling takes place in prohibited areas, and that any issued permit automatically expires five years after the relevant Riga City Council decision comes into force.

The applicant companies, which hold permits to operate gambling halls in Riga, argue that although the contested rules define specific places and areas where gambling is prohibited, in practice they amount to a blanket ban on such business throughout the city.

They argue that the restrictions limit business activity and property rights, and violate the principles of legal certainty and legitimate expectations. Therefore, they claim the rules are inconsistent with Articles 1 and 105 of the Constitution.

Article 1 states that Latvia is an independent democratic republic. Article 105 provides that everyone has the right to property, that property must not be used against the public interest and that property rights may only be restricted by law.

The Constitutional Court has invited the Riga City Council to submit a written response by the 27th of October, outlining the facts and legal reasoning. The case preparation deadline is the 27th of January, 2026. The court will decide on the type and date of proceedings after preparation.

As previously reported by LETA, the new gambling restriction rules in Riga entered into force on the 1st of April.

A five-year transition period is provided for the cancellation of previously issued permits.

After adopting the rules, municipal officials admitted that all currently known gambling halls are located in areas where gambling will be banned, meaning the new regulations foresee the closure of all existing gambling halls in Riga.

At the same time, the municipality emphasized that the restrictions do not cover the entire city and do not affect operators’ rights to open or expand gambling facilities in four- and five-star hotels.

The council also claimed that the rules were developed based on Constitutional Court recommendations and the results of public consultations held in February this year.

The Latvian Licensed Gambling Association had already announced in the spring that it would most likely challenge the new restrictions in the Constitutional Court, arguing that they are “neither proportionate nor lawful.”

Source: bnn-news.com

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Lithuanian Basketball League Becomes Betsson-LKL from 2025

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Betsson Group has announced that from the 2025-26 season, Lithuania’s premier basketball league will be officially known as Betsson-LKL.

This marks a new phase in Betsson’s long-standing partnership with the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). Since 2017, the Betsafe brand has served as the league’s title sponsor, supporting the continued development of professional basketball in the country. Earlier this year, Betsafe in Lithuania was rebranded to Betsson.

A refreshed visual identity for the league has also been unveiled, marking the beginning of this new chapter.

“This step allows us to further strengthen our position in the market, offer customers the benefits of our technology platform, and continue upholding high standards of responsible gaming,” said Aurimas Šilys, Head of Betsson Lithuania.

“We are grateful for a partnership that goes beyond branding. Our work with Betsson Group is rooted in a shared vision – to develop a top-tier basketball league in Lithuania that inspires fans and players alike,” said Rasa Liuimienė, General Director of the LKL.

The upcoming Betsson-LKL season will officially commence in autumn 2025.

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