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Vote now for the top AI, Blockchain, Fintech and Gaming companies in the Baltic and Nordic region

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4 years ago

March 2, 2020

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Baltic and Nordic AI, Blockchain, Fintech, and Gaming companies are battling for 60 award categories at two dedicated awards in Tallinn, Estonia.

Hipther Agency, parent brand of European Gaming Media and Events and PICANTE Media and Events are bringing all the action to Tallinn this May.

The one-stop agency is running two conferences in the first business week of May and both of them are featuring special awards ceremonies which are going to reward the hard work of companies in the Baltic and Scandinavian (Nordic) regions.

While both conferences have different audiences and feature different topics, the team is inviting interested parties to register for both conferences and spend a productive week in Tallinn, Estonia.

“It’s no longer a secret that we are uniting our two media and events brands under Hipther Agency and we are also launching new services and events which will help the entry of tech companies into the entertainment industry and vice versa. We are also organizing separate events for each vertical we cover and 2020 is our test year. We are happy to say that we are already seeing great results and feedback which helps us to build on the success and plan for the upcoming launches and the achievement of our goals by 2025” stated Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at Hipther Agency.

TECH Conference Europe, the Baltic and Nordic Tech Awards 2020

The first event in the agenda is the Spring Edition of TECH Conference Europe (TCE), a platform and conference series that plans to tour the most innovative regions of the European Union by organizing 6 yearly events by 2025. The inaugural edition of the conference will be held on the 5^th of May at Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia. You can register here!

The conference is also known as the TCE Baltics and will feature several panel discussions, keynote speeches, networking and learning possibilities, and a special awards ceremony. You can find more details by visiting www.techconference.eu

The Baltic and Nordic Tech Awards aim to reward the hard work of companies from the region which have shown important evolution in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Fintech. You can find more details about the BTech Awards 2020 and the NTech Awards 2020 here.

Nominated companies have to battle a month of online voting which is now open for the public to decide who will reach the shortlists in each category.

You can view the list of nominated companies and vote for your favorites on this link.

The online voting stage will close on the 31^st of March at midnight and the top 5 companies in each category will advance to the shortlists.

The shortlisted companies are invited to join TCE Baltics where the final winners of each category will be decided by the attending delegates of the conference by a final voting stage.

MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2020

The second event of the week is the 3^rd edition of the leading boutique style gambling industry conference of the Baltic and Scandinavian region, the MARE BALTICUM (Baltic Sea) Gaming Summit, which gathers gambling industry professionals, regulators, government official, operators and software/service providers for a full day of quality learning and networking.

MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit will be held on the 7^th of May at the same hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia) and you can register on this link.

The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2020 (BSG Awards 2020) is the most prestigious gambling industry awards ceremony which recognizes the most important companies in the region.

The online voting stage is now live and gambling industry experts are now invited to vote for their favorite operators, software provider and connected service providers of the casino and sports betting industries.

You can view the list of nominated companies and vote for your favorites on this link.

BSG Awards 2020 follows the same process, the online voting stage is set to finalize on the 31^st of March, and the final winners are decided in the same matter, but this time by the attendees of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit.

More details about the conference can be found on www.marebalticumgaming.com

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HIPTHER Announces the BALTIC & Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2024 Shortlists

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3 days ago

April 30, 2024

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HIPTHER, the leading event organizer for Gaming and Technology industries in Europe, is excited to announce the Shortlists for the Baltic & Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards), that will honour iGaming industry excellence in the Baltics and Nordics regions for 2024.

Hosted under HIPTHER’s Pioneering GameTech Event in the Baltics, the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit, the BSG Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of the very best of the iGaming industry, as voted by their peers.

The Final Vote will be cast at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit by the participants of the conference, and the Winners will be crowned at the BSG Awards 2024 Ceremony that will take place during the event on 4 June 2024.

HIPTHER is thankful to all the esteemed industry professionals who voted online and decided the Shortlists across a series of streamlined Categories covering iGaming Operators, B2B Providers, and Connected Services such us Testing Laboratories and Payment Service Providers.

View the Baltic & Scandinavian Gaming Awards Shortlists

Baltic & Scandinavian Gaming Awards – BSG Awards 2024 Categories

Baltics: Operators Categories:

Best Online Casino in the Baltics
Best Sports Betting Operator in the Baltics

Baltics: B2B Categories:

B2B Providers (Sports): Best eSports Service Provider in the Baltics
Best Fantasy Sports / Virtual Sports Provider in the Baltics
Rising Star in Baltic Fantasy Sports / Virtual Sports
Rising Star in Baltic Sports Betting Technology
Best Sports Betting Provider in the Baltics
B2B Providers (Casino): Best Online Casino Provider in the Baltics
B2B Providers (Casino): Best Slots Provider in the Baltics
B2B Providers (Casino): Best Live Casino Provider in the Baltics
B2B Providers (Casino): Rising Star in Baltic Online Casino Technology
Connected Services – Best Payment Service Provider in the Baltics
Connected Services – Best Testing Laboratory Provider in the Baltics

Nordics: Operators Categories:

Nordics: Best Online Casino in the Nordics
Nordics: Best Sports Betting Operator in the Nordics

Nordics: B2B Categories:

B2B Providers (Sports): Best eSports Service Provider in the Nordics
B2B Providers (Sports): Best Fantasy Sports / Virtual Sports Provider in the Nordics
B2B Providers (Sports): Rising Star in Nordic Fantasy Sports / Virtual Sports
B2B Providers (Sports): Rising Star in Nordic Sports Betting Technology
B2B Providers (Sports): Best Sports Betting Provider in the Nordics
B2B Providers (Casino): Best Online Casino Provider in the Nordics
B2B Providers (Casino): Best Slots Provider in the Nordics
B2B Providers (Casino): Best Live Casino Provider in the Nordics
B2B Providers (Casino): Rising Star in Nordic Online Casino Technology
Connected Services – Best Payment Service Provider in the Baltics
Connected Services – Best Testing Laboratory Provider in the Baltics
Connected Services – Best Hosting Provider in the Baltics

Congratulations and best of luck to all the Shortlisted Companies!

See you in Tallinn & the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 – Register Now

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IAGR & IMGL Open Ticket Sales for 2024 Conference in Rome

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4 days ago

April 29, 2024

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The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has opened registrations for its annual conference, taking place in Rome, Italy, from October 21 to 24.

With the theme Navigating the Future of Gaming Regulation in a Transforming World, this year’s event is a partnership with the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).

“IAGR and IMGL’s Rome conference is a four-day event that brings together regulators, industry thought leaders and experts to share ideas and shape the future of gaming regulation across the world,” the President for the IAGR, Ben Haden, said.

The conference follows last year’s event in Gaborone, Botswana, which brought together the largest number of attendees in IAGR’s history.

“This year, participants can look forward to diving into themes that are at the forefront of the gaming regulation landscape including advancements in technology, the evolving regulatory challenges and strategies for future-proofing the global gaming industry,” Haden said. “In an era where technology is rewriting the rules of our industry, the question isn’t whether to adapt, but how swiftly we can. IAGR 2024 is about coming together as a global community to not only keep pace with change but to drive it.”

Confirmed speakers will be announced from May.

Conference highlights:

Expert-led sessions and panel discussions on the latest in gaming regulation
Joint conference sessions and events with IMGL, providing further networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Networking events set in the heart of Rome including an opening reception and gala dinner featuring the International Regulatory Awards ceremony

Early-bird pricing is available until July 31 with super-early bird prices available until May 31. Head to the IAGR website for more details and ticket sales.

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CasinoBeats Summit 2024: Providing the Tools to Balance Innovation and Regulation in the Digital Age

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1 week ago

April 26, 2024

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As the industry seeks optimal methods to responsibly integrate innovative technology, the upcoming CasinoBeats Summit will provide delegates with an exploration of the latest emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks and future trends to ensure a safe yet immersive gaming experience for players.

The Industry and Leadership track will take place across both core days of the CasinoBeats Summit, May 22 to 23 at the InterContinental Malta. Panel sessions will delve into key topics such as global gaming regulations, the evolving digital payment landscape and an in-depth exploration of the world of M&A.

The panel entitled Responsible Gambling in the Digital Age will delve into the latest responsible gambling initiatives influencing the digital landscape. Expert speakers Pedro Romero (RG Consultant and psychologist, University of Gibraltar), Matthew Curtis (Head of Responsible Gaming, L&L), Georgia Wise (Head of Responsible Gaming, PlayNorth), Eduards Jakubovs (Head of Responsible Gaming, Betsson) and panel moderator Maris Catania (Senior SG Consultant, SG: Certified) will analyse the impact of landmark regulatory guidelines such as the 3.4.3 regulation on remote customer interaction and the United Kingdom’s ‘white paper’ as well as discuss the latest distinctions between regulated, grey and black markets.

The Industry Trends and Future Predictions panel will look at the future of the casino sector, examining upcoming industry trends and their potential impact. Industry leaders Itai Zak (Executive Director, Digicode, and former/ex-Chief Executive Officer, SBTech), Matthew D’Emanuele (Chief Executive Officer, Yolo Entertainment), Alexander Martin (Chief Executive Officer, SKS365), Inesa Glazaite (Chief Commercial Officer, iGaming Platform), Dmitry Starostenkov (Chief Executive Officer, EvenBet) alongside panel moderator Martyn Elliott (Project Director, SBC Media) will offer insights into key emerging markets, innovative game formats and strategies to effectively cater to evolving player needs.

Commencing the second day is the panel entitled The Evolving Landscape of Gaming Sector Payments, which will explore the current state of the industry’s payment sector. Expert speakers Sean Spiteri (Head of Payment Solutions, PressEnter), Enrico Giancaterina (Managing Director, Funtech) and Ian Perrygrove (Chief Risk Officer, Kwiff) will discuss the current payment innovations driven by the casino sector, analyse the future of digital payment methods and the potential risks of such rapid innovations.

The Navigating the Future: Global Gaming Regulations panel will explore strategies to effectively address the challenges posed by current and future global regulations. Regulator representatives Aideen Shortt, (Advisor to the Minister, Curacao), Andrew Lyman (Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director, Gibraltar), Andrew Rhodes (Chief Executive, Gambling Commission) and Brandon Debattista (Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Malta Gaming Authority) will provide insights into their respective markets whilst assessing the possibility of a unified global regulatory standard and the importance of cross-market collaboration.

Additionally, track attendees will have the opportunity to garner insights into the world of acquisition and investment during an exclusive IMGL-led masterclass, Acquisition Strategy: Gearing up for Investment, which is set to take place on Thursday, May 23, the second core day of the event.

For groups of three or more, you can purchase the Group Pass Ticket and gain access to all three days of the CasinoBeats Summit for the discounted price of €400 per person (a saving of €200 per ticket). Additionally, operators and affiliates can apply for a free pass to the event.

You can keep up-to-date with the latest news, speakers and exhibitor additions and conference content by subscribing to the bi-weekly CasinoBeats Summit LinkedIn newsletter.

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