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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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July 2, 2020

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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 30^th 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 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and even 5^th 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 6^th 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

BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE BALTICS 2020 (OPERATORS)

CBET
NOMINI
PAF
UNIBET
BETSAFE
VIENSVIENS

BALTICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN ONLINE CASINO 2020 (OPERATORS)

CBET
NOMINI
PAF
VIENSVIENS
BETSAFE
OPTIBET

BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE BALTICS 2020 (OPERATORS)

CBET
OPTIBET
PAF
UNIBET
TONYBET
BET365
OLYBET

BALTICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN SPORTS BETTING 2020 (OPERATORS)

CBET
PAF
TONYBET
BET365
VIENSVIENS
UNIBET

BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

ULTRAPLAY
MTG ESPORTS
SPORTRADAR
SIS
TAIN BETTING

BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
DS Virtual Gaming
FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
NSOFT
PLAYTECH

RISING STAR IN BALTIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
DS Virtual Gaming
NSOFT
FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
PLAYTECH

RISING STAR IN BALTIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
ALTENAR
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
DIGITAIN
STATSCORE
SINGULAR

BEST SPORTS BETTING INNOVATION IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
SG DIGITAL
Gaming Solutions
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
ULTRAPLAY

BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
SOFTGAMINGS
Gaming Solutions
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
ULTRAPLAY
ALTENAR

BEST MOBILE BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
Gaming Solutions
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
ULTRAPLAY
DIGITAIN
STATSCORE

BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

SOFT2BET
EZUGI
TOM HORN GAMING
TV
MICROGAMING

BEST ONLINE CASINO INNOVATOR IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

SOFT2BET
EZUGI
TOM HORN GAMING
SOFTGAMINGS
TV
PG SOFT

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

BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (B2B)

EZUGI
NETENT
VIVO GAMING
EVOLUTION GAMING
TV

RISING STAR IN BALTIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)

SOFT2BET
EZUGI
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
TOM HORN GAMING
MICROGAMING

BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2020 (CONNECTED)

CONNECTPAY
GLOBALNETINT
HEXOPAY
BANKERA
TRUSTLY
ZIMPLER

BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE BALTICS 2020 (CONNECTED)

BMM TESTLABS
GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
ECOGRA
ITECH LABS
QUINEL

Nordics – 18 Categories

BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE NORDICS 2020 (OPERATORS)

NOMINI
WAZAMBA
YOYOSE
PAF
BETWAY
BWIN
CASUMO
888
VIDEOSLOTS
UNIBET

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

BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE NORDICS 2020 (OPERATORS)

RABONA
ZULABET
BET365
PAF
BETWAY
BWIN
888
UNIBET
TIPWIN
SVENSKA SPEL

NORDICS – BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN SPORTS BETTING 2020 (OPERATORS)

BET
SVENSKA SPEL
PAF
STANLEYBET
UNIBET
BET365
BETHARD
BETSSON
OPTIBET
NORDICBET
BWIN
BETSTARS
888

BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)

ULTRAPLAY
SIS
SPORTRADAR
MTG ESPORTS
ABIOS GAMING

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

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

RISING STAR IN NORDIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
Gaming Solutions
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
ALTENAR
PLAYTECH

BEST SPORTS BETTING INNOVATION IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)

GOLDEN RACE
Gaming Solutions
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
ALTENAR
NSOFT

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

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)

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

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

RISING STAR IN NORDIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2020 (B2B)

TOM HORN GAMING
SOFT2BET
EZUGI
TGLAB SPORTSBOOK & MODELLING
GREENTUBE

BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)

TOM HORN GAMING
YGGDRASIL
EZUGI
PLAY’N GO
GREENTUBE

BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (B2B)

VIVO GAMING
NETENT
EZUGI
MICROGAMING
EVOLUTION GAMING
XPROGAMING

BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2020 (CONNECTED)

TRUSTLY
MONEYNETINT PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
EML PAYMENTS
PAYSAFE
ECOMMPAY
EMERCHANTPAY
EURO PAYMENT GROUP

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 7^th 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).

Baltics

New Survey Reveals 80% of Lithuanians Would Welcome a Ban on Gambling Ads

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16 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Niji Narayan

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Eight out of 10 Lithuanians would approve of a ban on gambling ads in the country, a new survey revealed.

The survey commissioned by public broadcaster LRT was carried out by the public opinion and market research company Baltijos tyrimai. It showed that 80% of respondents aged 18 years and over are in favour of a complete ban on gambling ads in Lithuania and just 15% would oppose the move.

It has transpired that approval of the gambling ad ban was greater among women than men – 86% against 72% respectively. The move has also wide support among residents aged over 50 (84%) and by people with greater than secondary education and with monthly household income of up to EUR 1100 (85%). Opponents of the ban often include men (21%), young people under 30 years of age (23%), rural residents (18%) and people with unfinished secondary education (30%). 1115 adult residents of Lithuania were polled on 15-25 March.

In mid-March, parliament began to consider amendments to the law on gambling, which, if adopted, would prohibit gambling advertisements as of 1 January 2025.

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Lithuania’s Nese enters iGaming with a record sponsorship deal

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

Wladimir P.

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Nese, Lithuania’s oldest land-based casino operator, has launched Twinsbet – a new iGaming and sportsbook brand with a focus on sports sponsorships. The company entered into a 3-year long, €7.5 million sponsorship deal with the Wolves basketball club and secured the Avia Solutions Group Arena naming rights.

Twinsbet enters the highly competitive Lithuanian market with naming rights to the largest Vilnius indoor arena, title sponsorship of the Wolves basketball club competing locally and in the Eurocup, and celebrity former basketball players, the Lavrinovic twins, as main ambassadors. This sponsorship deal is worth at least €7.5 million for the next three years and may increase to €10 million if certain conditions are met.

Such a sports and iGaming sponsorship deal is among the largest in Lithuanian history. Nese will seek further collaborations with various sports organizations, focusing on both professional and leisure sports activities.

According to Alvidas Paulikas, Nese’s CEO, the company aims for the leading position locally and seeks to become the first Lithuanian operator to expand internationally.

“Twinsbet is centered around the idea that we believe in sports. For this reason, we are heavily investing in and supporting sports, including the Wolves basketball club and the Twinsbet Arena, as well as other collaborations we are currently investigating and are always open to. We plan to support local teams and non-professional sporting activities in new markets that we will enter soon,” says Paulikas.

Andrius Ziauberis, the CEO of both the Wolves basketball club and the Twinsbet Arena, says that the deal with Twinsbet will strengthen both the organization and the entire Lithuanian sports community.

“We are the only top-tier Lithuanian basketball club operating without any support from municipalities, and so this sponsorship deal will pave the way for sustainable growth. Strong teams can inspire generations both on and beyond the court, and this deal builds a solid foundation for an engaging fan experience,” Ziauberis says.

According to the regulator, the total Lithuanian gaming market amounted to €222 million in 2023, a 13 percent increase from 2022. More than 65 percent of the market is online. The total amount wagered exceeded €2 billion for the first time in 2022.

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Hacksaw Gaming and TOPsport are on TOP of their game with new partnership announcement in Lithuania

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1 week ago

April 10, 2024

George Miller

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Kicking off the month, it’s time to commemorate a brand new partnership with Lithuania’s leading operator – TOPsport! As of the 8th of April, Hacksaw fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the initial selection of our released games, with plans for further expansion in line with market regulations.

TOPsport was founded with humble beginnings back in 2002, they were in fact the first ever betting company to be established in Lithuania. Boasting an impressive collection of 62 betting locations and, of course, their online platform which is home to sports betting and live casino games from various different providers globally. They now welcome Hacksaw classics such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Chaos Crew and Hand of Anubis to their growing collection.

CEO of TOPsport, Gintaras Staniulis, expressed “TOPsport is excited about the partnership with Hacksaw gaming, which marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing unparalleled experiences for our customers. We are confident that this collaboration will further enhance our offerings and solidify our position as a leader in the industry.”

TOPsport players can expect exciting narratives, captivating artistic design and an overall gaming experience that will leave them searching for more Hacksaw content. Confident that this will be the case, Hacksaw Gaming CEO Marcus Cordes wanted to say a few words on the new partnership – “A top operator in the Lithuanian market teaming up with a leading provider of innovative games—what a match! We’re thrilled about this collaboration and are optimistic that TOPsport players will soon become familiar with the Hacksaw name.”

Only time will tell, but we’re pretty sure that TOPsport Casino users will find Hacksaw games at the ‘top’ of their new favourite lists.

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