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Shortlisted Companies Announced for BSG Awards and BTECH Awards (Riga, Latvia – 16-17 May)

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2 years ago

April 5, 2023

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The #hipthers and MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit (MARE BALTICUM) has announced the shortlisted companies for the BSG Awards and BTECH Awards, which will take place in Riga, Latvia, on May 16th and 17th.

The BSG Awards recognize the best in the Baltic and Scandinavian gaming industry, while the BTECH Awards honor the top tech companies in the region. The winners in each category will be determined by a final vote via a secret link by the attending delegates of the conference.

“We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted companies for the BSG Awards and BTECH Awards,” said Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER Agency.

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“These companies represent the best of the best in the Baltic and Scandinavian gaming and tech industries. We look forward to seeing who will come out on top in each category.”

The winners of the BSG Awards and BTECH Awards will be announced in the afternoon of May 16th at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit. For more information on the event and to register, please visit the official website.

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The shortlisted companies for the BSG Awards are as follows:

(you can also find the shortlist here: https://hipther.com/events/riga/awards/)

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If your company is among the shortlisted companies, the organizers would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the conference and participate in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) and the Baltic TECH Awards (BTECH Awards). As mentioned above, the winners in each category will be decided by a final vote via a secret link by the attending delegates of the conference, and the winners will be announced in the afternoon of 16 May.

This conference promises to be a unique opportunity to engage with key industry players, learn about the latest trends and innovations in gaming and technology, and to network with peers and potential clients. The #hipthers are confident that your participation will be valuable to both your company and the wider industry.

You are encouraged you to register for the conference as soon as possible to take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your attendance. Please note that attendance is limited and the organizers expect high demand, so they encourage you to act quickly to avoid disappointment.

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The HIPTHER team is looking forward to welcoming you to the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit and wish you the best of luck in the upcoming awards.

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3 days ago

April 17, 2025

George Miller

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Aviatrix has received certification to offer its award-winning crash game to operators in Estonia.

It marks the latest regulated market that Aviatrix has entered into, with the game already live in the country with leading brand FenixBet.

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The post Aviatrix granted certification in Estonia appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

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Playson powers ahead in Europe with Fenikss partnership

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2 weeks ago

April 8, 2025

George Miller

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Award-winning slots provider delivers array of top-performing titles to Latvian operator via Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform

Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has continued to cement its impressive European market presence after launching its games portfolio with Latvian operator Fenikss.

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The post Playson powers ahead in Europe with Fenikss partnership appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

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SYNNET CMS Officially Live in Latvia

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1 month ago

March 14, 2025

Niji Narayan

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With 35 branches and 1150 gaming machines now fully integrated into the SYNNET ecosystem, casino operators can leverage data-driven insights to enhance performance and player engagement like never before.

The post SYNNET CMS Officially Live in Latvia appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.