Baltics
Yggdrasil has entered an online casino content agreement with Veikkaus
Gambling is an extremely popular activity in Finland, both online and in actual casinos. According to the Finnish gambling news portal NettiCasinoHEX.com, Finns are known as people who love to gamble, and part of that is probably because there are a lot of slot machines in every corner across the country, but also because of the thousands of online gambling sites, people can play at home.
Yggdrasil Gaming is one of the largest brands in the iGaming business providing online gaming solutions for iGaming operators whose name doesn’t need any special introduction. Its titles have been at the forefront of the gaming industry, particularly in the slot genre.
The company has announced that it has entered an online casino agreement with the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus to provide them with high-quality casino content and games.
Veikkaus is the only gambling operating agency in Finland, both in land-based and online games, with a turnover of 3.2 billion Euro in 2017. They own the largest online casino in the state, attracting over 700,000 players per week.
In terms of profit, Vaikkaus is one of the top ten companies in Finland. It’s a company owned entirely by the state of Finland. Its games can be played in the Casino Helsinki, the biggest land-based casino in Finland, in many game arcades, at thousands of points of sale across the state, and in the online casino. There are over 2 million registered customers in Veikkaus, which equals 45% of the total number of adults in Finland. The entire profit from this gambling monopoly is used for the benefit of Finns.
The agreement says that Yggdrasil will provide Veikkaus with a full suite of slot games like Hanzo’s Dojo, Penguin City, and Wolf Hunters, as well as the classic titles like Winter Berries or Jokerizer, and the Vikings trilogy. Part of the package includes access to their in-game promotional tools, BOOST, that gives operators a chance to run promotions directly from within the game client. Yggdrasil’s games will fully comply with the regulatory requirements in Finland.
The chief Executive Officer at Yggdrasil, Fredrik Elmqvist, said that they are happy to join forces with the established and professional company Veikkaus, looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.
The Vice President of Casino Games at Veikkaus, Jan Hadelberg, commented that they are thrilled to join with the innovative team of Yggdrasil which brings their unique games to their loyal players. Hagelberg added that the casino content of Yggdrasil is known to perform well across regulated markets. Vaikkaus are sure their loyal players will enjoy Yggdrasil games on a daily basis.
The partnership between Veikkaus and Yggdrasil is a continuation of the company’s foray onto the market of Finland, since they’ve previously made a partnership with the friendly casino Paf in Finland.
Before this agreement, Yggdrasil claimed the new license in Sweden through a partnership with Svenska Spel. And, they also secured their first entry in Taiwan through an agreement with XSG – a social gaming operator.
Yggdrasil provides gaming content to LeoVegas, Betsson, Unibet, William Hill, bet365.com, and other world’s leading operators.
Baltics
HIPTHER Announces the BALTIC & Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2024 Shortlists
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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Baltics
Evoplay bolsters presence in Lithuania with Betsafe deal
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, is expanding in the Baltics thanks to its latest tie-up with Betsafe in Lithuania.
The deal sees over 90 of the supplier’s leading titles live on the Betsson Group’s Lithuanian brand Betsafe, a leading operator in the market.
Included in the agreement are Evoplay’s top-performing titles such as Elven Princesses, Hot Triple Sevens and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy which are now available for Betsafe players.
The latest integration follows a string of similar deals for Evoplay who has continued its expansion across regulated markets in Europe and beyond.
Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “Integrating our products to Betsafe, a leading brand in Lithuania, is another important step in our commercial trajectory as our titles continue to grow in popularity and develop a stellar reputation among gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
“Lithuania is a vibrant and dynamic market, and we are thrilled to bring our award-winning content to even more players in the region.”
Aurimas Šilys, Head of Lithuania at Betsson Group, said: “Boosting our offering with a diverse array of titles is of utmost importance for Betsafe as we strive to deliver an unmatched gaming experience to players in Lithuania.
“We are delighted to integrate Evoplay’s dynamic portfolio into our offerings, and we anticipate it will resonate exceptionally well with our audience.”
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Baltics
CT Interactive has concluded a key deal with Twinsbet.lt
CT Interactive has concluded a key deal with Twinsbet.lt, marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion across the Baltic region. The deal, primarily focused on the Lithuanian market, signifies CT Interactive’s commitment to enhancing its footprint in Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.
Milena Tsankarska, CCO at CT Interactive, expressed her confidence about the collaboration, stating: “We are thrilled to partner with Twinsbet.lt, a reputable player in the market. This strategic alliance aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge gaming experiences to players across the Baltics.”
Antonio Donov, Business Development Manager EMEA at CT Interactive, said: “Twinsbet.lt’s dedication to providing top-quality gaming services resonates with our own values. This collaboration opens up new avenues for growth and innovation, allowing us to cater to the diverse preferences of players in the region”.
Through this deal, games like Chili Fruits, Coffee Magic, Pot-o-Luck, 40 Treasures, Lucky Clover and more will become available at Twinsbet.lt.
“This collaboration with CT Interactive underscores our commitment to delivering unique gaming experiences to our customers. By leveraging CT Interactive’s expertise and innovative solutions, we are confident in our ability to elevate the gaming landscape in Lithuania and beyond”, commented a Gunnar Vilk COO of Twinsbet.lt.
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