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Swintt games make Latvian debut

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Superstar software provider gearing up to offer full suite of slots in brand new market

Swintt, the award-winning software provider behind global smash hits Rock N Ways XtraWaysTM and Book of the East, has announced that it will be strengthening its presence in Baltic igaming market this month by making its full suite of slots available in Latvia.

Having enjoyed a successful launch in Estonia last year, the sought-after game studio will now look to extend its reach in the region by debuting titles from the Swintt Select and Swintt Premium ranges in the country, enabling Latvian customers to sample its state-of-the-art slots for the very first time.

With over 120 titles currently available in the Swintt catalogue and new releases being added every month, players in Latvia will now be able to choose from state-of-the-art video slots like the recently-released Hawaiian adventure, Aloha Spirt XtraLockTM, and more traditional fruit machine-style games including the fan-favourite Seven Books Unlimited and the exciting new prize wheel title, Extra Win X.

Given all that and more will be debuting in the country over the coming weeks, the move represents a significant step forward for the brand as Swintt looks to cement its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing game studios – a reputation that was recently enhanced even further by the provider being justifiably recognised as the “Rising Star in Casino Innovation/Software” at the SBC Awards 2021.

To facilitate the brand’s Latvian debut, Swintt will initially team up with leading online casino Optibet – the same operator that it previously partnered with in Estonia – with the casino being granted a limited-time exclusivity period during which it will be the only site in the country to offer Swintt slots.

Lasting from now until the start of April, the limited exclusivity period means players at Optibet will be able to get an early look at what the software provider is all about ahead of a wider scale launch in the country later in the year. It will also allow Optibet to steal an early march on the competition as it looks to further improve its reputation as the best place to find all of Latvia’s hottest new slot releases.

Swintt’s Latvian debut will allow the brand to maintain its continued recent expansion into regulated markets, especially as it follows hot on the heels from two other deals in Germany and Estonia in recent weeks. With such ambitious plans for 2022 already unfolding, Swintt intends to make massive strides forward in the coming months – and the team is clearly looking forward to the road ahead.

David Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “Having already enjoyed great success in Estonia in 2021, the team at Swintt couldn’t be more excited about making our Latvian debut this month. The initial deal with Optibet represents a continuation of our recent European expansion and will allow players to get a first look at our slots ahead of a wider launch in the country later this year.”

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Genius Sports Partners with Lithuanian Basketball League

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Genius Sports Limited has struck a new partnership with the Lithuanian Basketball League (Betsafe-LKL), one of the premier leagues in European basketball, to implement its computer vision system in every venue.

Betsafe-LKL will become the first basketball league to automate the capture of eventing data, rich tracking data and broadcast-quality live video production via a single system. Using its unique AI capabilities, Genius Sports will transform this data and video into greater insights, immersive fan experiences and new sponsorship opportunities for the league and its teams.

Genius Sports uses AI to read, process and understand gameplay in real-time to contextualise every aspect of the game, using the language of coaches, players and fans.

All Betsafe-LKL teams will have access to Genius Sports’ Insight tool, a cutting-edge coaching and analysis solution used by every NBA team. Insight synchronises granular tracking data with video to help analysts instantly find answers to their most detailed tactical and performance questions.

Furthermore, with the help of AI-driven augmentation technology, Genius Sports will power new broadcast experiences for Betsafe-LKL fans. This includes enhancing live broadcast video with real-time data and graphics, as well as powering new sponsorable inventory for the league’s commercial partners.

Betsafe-LKL has begun the rollout of Genius Sports’ computer vision system with all stadiums to be completed in time for the 2024/25 season.

Rasa Liuimiene, CEO of the Lithuanian Basketball League, said: “Over the past decade, the Betsafe-LKL has significantly changed its image – it is a bold organisation that keeps pace with modern technologies and the opportunities they provide.

“Boldness and uniqueness perfectly characterise the Betsafe-LKL. We are delighted to be partnering with Genius Sports to bring unique Al-powered tracking technology to Betsafe-LKL competitions, which will enable us jointly to offer Betsafe-LKL clubs, their administration and basketball coaches state-of-the-art tools to enhance performance analysis, power immersive fan experiences and generate new sponsorship opportunities.”

Jonny Katanchian, Head of Sports and Broadcast at Genius Sports, said: “Our new partnership with Betsafe-LKL to rollout our AI-powered technology marks a pivotal moment for the league and world basketball. Across on-court performance, digital fan experiences and new revenue platforms, our technology will transform the LKL’s entire operation, unlocking the full value of tracking data and video through the power of AI.”

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Thunderkick bolsters presence in Lithuania with 7bet deal

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has strengthened its position in Lithuania after partnering with 7bet, an established operator in the Baltic region.

As part of the agreement, Thunderkick’s collection of popular games, such as the Beat the Beast series, Esqueleto Explosivo 2 and Pink Elephants 2, will now be available to more players in the country.

7bet, established in 2020, offers a wide variety of slots to its player base from internationally acclaimed game providers. It is also the only Lithuanian operator to boast tote betting on horseracing.

The new deal follows several high-profile signings for Thunderkick, including Alea and Skywind Group. The provider has seen significant growth in recent months with more to follow in the coming year.

Fredrik Ekholm, Head of Sales at Thunderkick, said: “We’re proud to be expanding our reach in Lithuania as it is an important market for us. 7bet is a well-established and quickly growing operator with a broad player network, and fits the profile of an operator with whom we want to partner.”

Gintare Karvelyte, Casino Product Manager at 7bet, added: “We’ve been thoroughly impressed with Thunderkick’s output over the years, so we’re thrilled to be introducing their dynamic games to our players.

“Titles such as Bones & Bounty, alongside classic player favourites including Pink Elephants 2 and Esqueleto Explosivo 2, are going to provide immersive, forward-thinking gameplay experiences, and we’re excited to be able to offer these releases and more.”

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Lithuania Mulls Cracking Down on Gambling Ads

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Lithuanian MPs have registered amendments to the Gambling Law proposing to further tighten gambling advertising in the country as of 2025.

Around 50 MPs, mostly from the ruling majority, have signed the amendments proposing to prohibit the dissemination of information of the gambling companies sponsoring any public events, activities, natural or legal persons.

If adopted, the amendments would eliminate the advertising of betting, wagers, and casinos on television, in newspapers, magazines, or news websites and on street billboards. Neither the names nor the logos of gambling operators could appear on the jerseys of athletes and in arenas during the sporting events.

Companies would only be able to publish information on the types of gambling at the gambling venue or on the company’s website, the address of which is specified in the Gambling Regulation.

It is proposed to allow gambling companies to publish information on gambling only in publications aimed at professionals in the business. They could advertise their name and brand on their head office building or gambling venue.

Lithuanian MPs have started considering tightening the requirements for gambling advertising amid allegations that Šarūnas Stepukonis, a former BaltCap Infrastructure Fund partner, has embezzled and gambled away millions of euros of the fund’s money.

The initiator of the amendments, Mindaugas Lingė of the ruling conservative Homeland Union, has previously said that last year the total revenue of gambling operators amounted to 222 million euros, up from 103 million euros in 2020.

The amount spent on advertising in the gambling business doubled from 6.36 million euros in 2020 to 12.73 million euros in 2023. Gambling operators’ profits increased from 20 million euros in 2020 to more than 53 million euros in 2022.

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