Scandinavia
Svenska Spel Strengthens Management Team
Svenska Spel has announced changes to its group management.
Current IT director Mikael Franzén will become head of the new group function Gaming responsibility & data-driven transformation. The new Head of IT will be Lovisa Ekman, who most recently came from the role of Head of Corporate IT at Svenska Spel. They will take up their new positions in group management on April 1.
Since autumn, Svenska Spel has been carrying out work to future-proof the group. This takes place through a review of organisation, working methods and costs to create room for growth. Svenska Spel has now decided on a new organisation which applies from April 1 and which includes, among other things, a new group function.
It also means two changes in the group management, which aim to strengthen Svenska Spel’s leading position in gambling responsibility, increase the ability to make data-driven decisions throughout the group and continued investments in IT and Tech.
Head of the new group function Gaming responsibility & data-driven transformation will be Mikael Franzén, who has been IT director at Svenska Spel since 2019. The new Head of IT will be Lovisa Ekman, who has worked at Svenska Spel since 2018, most recently as head of Corporate IT.
“I am very happy to welcome Mikael Franzén and Lovisa Ekman in their new roles. They are responsible for important areas in our work to ensure that Svenska Spel enters the future as a continued strong and competitive group. Mikael and Lovisa are also experienced leaders who are appreciated by both employees and group management,” Erik Strand, president and CEO of Svenska Spel, said.
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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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Press Releases
Soft2Bet Presents CampoBet.dk: Its Latest Casino and Sportsbook in Denmark
Soft2Bet, a leading provider of technical solutions for online betting, announces the launch of CampoBet in Denmark for mobile and desktop users. Already an industry award-winning brand, CampoBet is now available under the name CampoBet.dk for Danish users, offering them a comprehensive betting experience across 30 different sports.
The CampoBet brand provides some of the best odds in the market on more than ten million sporting events per year and with a full range of pre-match and live betting options. In addition to its sportsbook offering, CampoBet also offers more than 3,000 casino games to its players including the best live casino products complete with high-quality production values and top-level professional dealers.
CampoBet.dk players will also have access to Soft2Bet’s award-winning Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), the best gamification platform in iGaming, and will be able to take part in weekly challenges and rewards to enhance their playing experience with intelligent and engaging content.
All this is available through CampoBet.dk’s easy-to-navigate UI, providing a quality experience for players that is focused on simplicity and seamless payments for both new and experienced bettors.
“CampoBet.dk is an innovative online platform that offers a comprehensive betting experience and we are delighted to introduce it to our Danish customers,” the Chief Product Officer for Soft2Bet, Yoel Zuckerberg, said. “The user interface is fast, simple and flexible so that players can access their favourite betting markets and casino products with ease and make CampoBet.dk a firm favourite among iGaming enthusiasts in Denmark.”
CampoBet is already active in Malta and Sweden with CampoBet. com and CampoBet.se respectively and the launch of CampoBet.dk marks a significant milestone in Soft2Bet’s expansion into Denmark and the Nordics region in general. Both Soft2Bet and CampoBet have been shortlisted for prestigious industry awards in recent years and this year Soft2Bet’s gamification platform MEGA won the award for In-House Innovation of the Year at the EGR Nordics Awards.
CampoBet’s mobile app will also shortly be available to Danish Android and iOS users. For more information, please visit www. CampoBet.dk.
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partnerships
NetBet Denmark joins forces with Wazdan
NetBet Denmark, a leading name in the iGaming sector, has signed an agreement with Wazdan as it continues to expand its portfolio of the industry’s finest games.
As part of this newly forged partnership, NetBet Denmark is set to integrate the full spectrum of Wazdan’s cutting-edge games into its platform. Players at NetBet can now enjoy an array of engaging titles, including popular offerings such as 9 Coins™ Grand Diamond Edition, Mighty Wild™: Panther, and 16 Coins™.
This collaboration aligns with the operator’s mission to provide its players with an unparalleled gaming environment, marked by innovation and a diverse selection of top-quality games.
Players at NetBet can seamlessly access and enjoy the new additions to their gaming repertoire by visiting the official NetBet Denmark website. The integration of Wazdan’s games is expected to enhance the overall gaming experience for players, offering them a broader selection of titles that cater to various preferences and playstyles.
Claudia Georgevici, PR Manager at NetBet Denmark, said: “Wazdan has come a long way since its founding back in 2010, developing rapidly to propel the company to the forefront of the iGaming industry. As well as innovation, the company has always prioritised enjoyment and responsible gambling in equal measure – making them an ideal partner to help NetBet expand our operations in the Danish market.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “It brings us great excitement to forge a partnership with NetBet, a well-established presence in the thriving landscape of Danish iGaming. The potential in Denmark is vast, and our collaboration with NetBet is poised to fortify our standing in this dynamic market.”
NetBet players can now explore the thrilling new titles from Wazdan by visiting the official NetBet Denmark website.
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