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GrooveGaming gets connected to LatAm specialist BetConnections

Yet again aggregator GrooveGaming is in the news with a deal to supply content to LatAm specialist BetConnections, as GrooveGaming continues to expand rapidly on the back of some of the most robust technology in the iGaming industry.
GrooveGaming is the aggregator of choice for a host of big industry names including EveryMatrix, iGP, Digitain, Microgaming, ProgressPlay, Alea, Quickfire and BetConstruct, amongst others, with BetConnections providing a significant stepping stone into the LatAm market.
Selected by BetConnections on the depth of its portfolio, GrooveGaming’s powerful platform includes over 4000 casino games as well as a wealth of aggregated content ranging from slots, online casino and live casino, to poker and table games, that operators can access via easy integration to drive player engagement and revenue.
BetConnections also took into account that GrooveGaming has been recognised as one of the ’10 Best Technology Solution Providers of 2020′ by IndustryEra, firmly demonstrating that the aggregator’s technology development is being acknowledged not only in the iGaming industry, but also from outside it.
A major reason why GrooveGaming is becoming the aggregator of choice around the world is that GrooveGaming is powered by technology innovation which provides operators with the ability to activate a range of features that enhance customer experience and engagement, improve retention, encourage extended play and produce a higher yield.
GrooveGaming has numerous live dealer titles and has built a powerful on-demand live content offering that includes live roulette, baccarat, blackjack and live dedicated tables, all of which have been generating significant interest during 2020. In addition, GrooveGaming’s virtual sports offering includes virtual football, tennis, horse-racing, cycling and greyhound racing, with virtual Euro basketball and cricket coming soon to the rapidly-expanding aggregator.
BetConnections was created in 2012 to meet the technological needs of the growing gaming market worldwide, running its own platforms which are versatile and adaptable to the needs of business partners and players, making constant updates in operation, performance and security. BetConnections LatAm-positioned business model embraces the development of self-service modules for betting in all its forms such as Sports Betting, Horse Racing, Greyhound Racing, Bingo, Virtual Events, and Instant Lotteries to provide a holistic 360degree service.
BetConnections CEO Jesus Campos Briceño said: “There’s nobody in the industry that doesn’t know about GrooveGaming’s groundbreaking technology, commitment to customer service, and rich multi-layered content powered by a single integration. They’re an easy company to do business with and have a great product, we are positive that this is a major step forward for both our operations.”
Rebecca Sotomora, Head of Sales at Groove Gaming said: “We are delighted to sign this content partnership with BetConnections, which is the online casino platform known throughout Latin America and will be a driver for our growth as well as creating opportunities in one of the most attractive and upcoming continents. Our presence in Latin America has been significantly reinforced through this agreement with BetConnections.”
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IMG ARENA invests in computer vision specialist Signality

Enables IMG ARENA to capture richer, faster and more accurate data on behalf of sports leagues and federations, enhancing fan experience and engagement
IMG ARENA, a leading sports data and technology business, announced today a strategic investment in Swedish computer vision specialist Signality. Providing IMG ARENA with a controlling interest, the investment will enhance IMG ARENA’s data collection capabilities with leading computer vision and camera technologies.
Combined with IMG ARENA’s leading products, extensive network, and operational scale, Signality’s deep tech, cloud-based platform, which uses artificial intelligence to extract highly accurate sports event tracking data in real-time, provides sports leagues and federations, and ultimately fans, an enriched experience, driving greater fan engagement content solutions.
Established in 2016, the Sweden-based company will become part of London-headquartered IMG ARENA with continued oversight from co-founders Mikael Rousson and Michael Hoglund.
Brad van Wely, Chief Product Officer, IMG ARENA, said: “This is a very exciting and important investment for IMG ARENA. It will enable us to build a next-generation data collection system, which will generate new and exciting insights across a multitude of sports. This compelling data will underpin both our current and future suite of products for rightsholders and fans alike, combining real-time data, and analytics with innovative front-end solutions to enhance the fan experience.”
Mikael Rousson, co-founder and CEO, Signality, said: “Signality was born from a vision of enhancing sport at a fundamental level using computer vision technology. Joining the IMG ARENA business is a natural union born out of synergies in product, customer base and, most importantly, culture and vision. It will accelerate our joint desire of having a global impact on the future of sports and sports fans.”
IMG ARENA is a sports content and technology hub serving the sports, sports betting and sports media eco-systems. IMG ARENA delivers live streaming and data feeds for more than 45,000 sports events annually, as well as for on-demand virtual sports products and front-end solutions including the UFC Event Centre. IMG ARENA’s clients include the ATP, UFC, DP World Tour PGA Tour, MLS and the FA.
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Announcing the Winners of the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2022

The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) are once again back to celebrate outstanding businesses of the region in the Gambling industry. The BSG Awards 2022 recognized outstanding achievements in 28 categories, with final results decided by delegates of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit brought to you by the #hipthers.
Launched in 2019, the BSG Awards is part of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, the key event of the Baltic and Nordic region during springtime, organized by the Hipther Agency, which brings a wealth of information while also focusing on quality networking. Over the past years, the conference has toured the Baltic countries and is now going back to Vilnius, Lithuania.
The voting took place in 2 separate stages. The online voting stage determined the top 5 companies of each category with a total of 9178 votes. These companies entered the shortlists of the second voting stage, which took place in person on 12 May in Vilnius. Votes have been cast by a secret voting session at Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius.
The Winners
The final winners in each category had been decided by the attending delegates of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit on 12 May in Vilnius by a secret voting session. Below are the winners of the BSG Awards in each category:
BALTIC Region
BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE BALTICS 2022 (OPERATORS): | PAF |
BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE BALTICS 2022 (OPERATORS) | BETSAFE |
BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B) | ULTRAPLAY |
BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B) | BETCONSTRUCT |
RISING STAR IN BALTIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2022 (B2B) | DS VIRTUAL GAMING |
RISING STAR IN BALTIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B) | IMG ARENA |
BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B) | ALTENAR |
BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B) | TOM HORN GAMING |
BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B) | WAZDAN |
BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B) | BETGAMES |
RISING STAR IN BALTIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B) | ENDORPHINA |
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED) | CONNECTPAY |
BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED) | BMM TESTLABS |
BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED) | NETSHOP ISP |
NORDIC Region
BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE NORDICS 2022 (OPERATORS) | BETWAY |
BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE NORDICS 2022 (OPERATORS) | BETSSON |
BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B) | PANDASCORE |
BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B) | SCOUT GAMING GROUP |
RISING STAR IN NORDIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2022 (B2B) | KIRON INTERACTIVE |
RISING STAR IN NORDIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B) | SIS |
BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B) | DIGITAIN |
BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B) | SOFTSWISS |
RISING STAR IN NORDIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B) | WAZDAN |
BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B) | PLAY’N GO |
BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B) | XPROGAMING |
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED) | TRUSTLY |
BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED) | GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL (GLI) |
BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED) | INTERNET VIKINGS |
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NetBet Italy partners with top provider WMG

By welcoming WMG to its game provider family, NetBet Italy continues to secure its reputation as one of Italy’s favourite online casinos.
NetBet Italy are always looking for new ways to evolve their product offering to meet the demands of discerning customers. They have established themselves as one of the most adaptable online casino platforms, constantly welcoming new providers and their portfolios to the fold.
This new partnership between NetBet Italy and WMG, an iGaming company already popular among Italian players, helps both brands to further connect with their audience and offer an increasingly diverse game selection. Notable games from the WMG collection include Fowl Play Gold, Haunted House and Four Fowl Play, all of which and more are now playable on NetBet Italy, as well as many more.
NetBet Italy’s PR manager, Claudia Georgevici, said: “Our goal here at NetBet Italy is to create an online entertainment platform that appeals to players at all levels. We are constantly evolving our providers list to include both established gaming companies and fresh new talent that caters to specific markets.”
“Our recent partnership with WMG is a strong move for both our brand and theirs, helping us make our mark among NetBet Italy’s players and extending WMG’s reach to a wider audience. We look forward to working more with this talented provider in the future.”
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