Gaming Awards
GiG shortlisted for three awards at this year’s EGR B2B awards

Gaming Innovation Group has been shortlisted for three awards for this year’s EGR B2B Awards: Full-service platform of the year, Sportsbook platform supplier and Casino software supplier.
The annual B2B awards commend the most successful iGaming businesses in the global gambling industry. These nominations perfectly encapsulate GiG’s diverse offering to its partners, specialising in delivering platform and sports betting solutions to both digital and land-based operators looking to move into the online world for the first time or looking to take their current business to the next level. GiG currently wears the crown for the EGR ‘Full-service platform’ for 2021 and GiG Media week won ‘Best casino affiliate’ at the IGB affiliate awards last week at ICE London.
Richard Brown, CEO at GiG said: “The EGR Awards are the most prominent within the industry and to be shortlisted makes me very proud. Not only does it speak volumes about the quality of our platform and sportsbook solutions and services, but also about the continuous hard work, dedication and united effort from everyone at GiG. Last year we were delighted to receive the award for Full – service platform of the year, to be shortlisted again for this category along with sportsbook and casino provider truly show that we are continuing to gain momentum and industry recognition from our peers as a leading platform and sportsbook provider for operators around the world. We look forward to attending the event ceremony in London in June.”
EurAsia
SoftGamings Claims Prestigious Best Platform Provider of the Year Award at Eurasia Awards 2023

SoftGamings celebrates a significant victory as it bags the prestigious Best Platform Provider of the Year award at the Eurasia Awards 2023, held during the inaugural SiGMA Eurasia event in Dubai.
“Our platform is a product of our teamwork, and this award is a testament to our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We couldn’t be prouder of our team for this achievement. And yet, this award is a strong motivation for us all to continue pushing the boundaries and be even more dedicated to providing the best services to our clients,” said Artyom Ustinov, Head of Sales at SoftGamings.
Over the past 15 years, SoftGamings has established itself as a leading casino platform developer, integrating more than 200 software providers and catering to over 300 satisfied clients. A team of 500 dedicated professionals focuses on delivering cutting-edge casino and sportsbook platform solutions that drive the industry forward.
The Eurasia Awards, which attracted over 300 esteemed guests this year, celebrate the achievements and innovations in the gaming industry while offering premier networking opportunities. The event also featured an art auction, with all proceeds directed to the SiGMA Foundation. SiGMA Eurasia Gaming made history, raising €242,600 for charity.
This respected award acknowledges SoftGamings’ commitment to providing outstanding platform solutions to operators worldwide. The team remains dedicated to conquering newly regulated markets and establishing a strong presence in the gaming industry, ensuring fair and transparent platform solutions for both operators and players.
SoftGamings extends its gratitude to the Eurasia Awards, the incredible team, and its esteemed clients for their ongoing support. This achievement further inspires the company to keep innovating and delivering exceptional solutions for the gaming industry.
Baltics
Wazdan picks up six nominations at the BSG Awards 2023

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has made it to the voting phase of the BSG Awards 2023 in six categories, with the winners being announced over a three-day conference from the 15th to the 17th of May.
Taking place in Riga, Latvia, the ceremony marks an important event for the iGaming industry in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Wazdan retains a strong presence in the region, being live and holding licenses in Denmark, Sweden, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Wazdan’s nominations for the awards include Best Online Casino Provider in the Nordics, Rising Star in Nordic Online Casino Technology, Best Slots Provider in the Nordics, Best Online Casino Provider in the Baltics, Best Slots Provider in the Baltics and Rising Star in Baltic Online Casino Technology.
This event follows the 2022 Awards which took place last May, where Wazdan took home the trophy for two categories: Best Slots Provider in the Baltics and Rising Star in Nordic Online Casino Technology.
The finalists for each category are decided by popular vote, which is open now and running until the 20th of March.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said: “We are thrilled to once again be nominated among the industry’s best at the BSG Awards 2023. At Wazdan we constantly strive for innovation and it’s great to see that being recognised at the event.
“We would be honoured to be shortlisted. We encourage everyone to vote on Wazdan and we wish the very best of luck to all nominees!”
Baltics
BSG Awards 2023 Online Voting: Vote for your favorite Baltic or Nordic operators and suppliers

- The online voting phase for the 2023 BSG Awards is now live
- MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit is held between 16-17 May in Riga, Latvia
- Leading speakers from globally recognized companies confirmed
- Discounted rate available until mid-March
The #hipthers are excited to announce that the online voting stage to determine the shortlist of the 2023 BSG Awards is now live.
You can vote for your favorite Baltic and Nordic companies and help them advance to the shortlists. Cast your votes here 👉 https://hipther.com/events/riga/awards/
BSG Awards will be held on 16 May at the luxurious Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga alongside the newly launched BTECH Awards, both awards as part of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit.
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The awards’ online voting process opened today (6th of March), with the industry invited to vote online up until March 20th.
Totaling 36 nomination categories, the awards are considered the leading accolade in the region, established to provide an independent, fair and representative awards event that recognizes significant achievements across the Baltic and Scandinavian gaming industries.
Here are the categories in which you can help decide the finalists:
Baltic | region
- BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE BALTICS 2023 (OPERATORS)
- BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (B2B)
- RISING STAR IN BALTIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2023 (B2B)
- RISING STAR IN BALTIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2023 (B2B)
- BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (CONNECTED)
- BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE BALTICS 2023 (OPERATORS)
- BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (B2B)
- RISING STAR IN BALTIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2023 (B2B)
- BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE BALTICS 2023 (CONNECTED)
- BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2023 (CONNECTED)
Nordic | region
- BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE NORDICS 2023 (OPERATORS)
- BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (B2B)
- RISING STAR IN NORDIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2023 (B2B)
- RISING STAR IN NORDIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2023 (B2B)
- BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (CONNECTED)
- BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE NORDICS 2023 (OPERATORS)
- BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (B2B)
- BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (B2B)
- RISING STAR IN NORDIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2023 (B2B)
- BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE NORDICS 2023 (CONNECTED)
- BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2023 (CONNECTED)
To provide a fully transparent process, the final winners of each shortlist category will be decided by a special voting session held during the day of the conference.
BSG Awards had been launched in 2019 and the awards ceremony is part of MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit, a leading boutique style gambling & deep tech industry conference of the Baltic and Scandinavian region. Even at its inaugural edition, BSG Awards has become the most important gaming industry awards in the region.
*BSG Awards stands for Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards
The success of the MARE BALTICUM GAMING & TECH SUMMIT is guaranteed based on the results the team at HIPTHER Agency has seen in the past 7 years when connecting several industry stakeholders during their summits and meetups. Without any doubt, the #hipthers always strive to bring quality discussions for the audience.
In 2023, the 2-day event will feature even more forward-thinking discussions, bring quality compliance reports and share the latest market-related information from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and more.
The event takes place at the luxurious Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, and the delegates are invited to take part in an upgraded event that has always been considered as a must-attend conference in the region for many leaders.
The draft agenda is now available and the organizers invite you to register at the discounted rate that is available until 19 March.
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The draft agenda includes the following panels and topics:
- Gambling Industry Spotlight: Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia
- Blockchain in the Baltic region
- Fintechs in the Baltic region and beyond
- Gambling Industry Spotlight: Nordics
- SEO for the Baltic region, localization and translation
- Gambling Industry Spotlight: D-A-CH
- Blockchain in gaming and the future of Web3
- The opportunity and challenges of entering the Baltic
- IMGL MasterClass
- Marketing in the metaverse
- VRevolution – XR, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
- Responsible Gaming
- AI at the tip of our fingers, changing the world rapidly
- Esports, Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports in the Baltic and Nordic region
- Slots, Gamification, game development, streaming by the masters
- BSG Awards 2023 & BTECH Awards 2023
Besides the speakers and moderator, the top decision-makers and business influencers are joining the key event of the Baltic and Nordic region during Spring time and be ready to gain access to a wealth of information while also enjoying some quality networking.
C-level executives, compliance experts, government officials who are active in the iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, and many more are going to share their knowledge and are ready to meet you in Riga between 16-17 May 2023.
Participants also have the opportunity to explore the future by entering the metaverse via virtual reality goggles onsite during the show.
At the moment you can enjoy a substantial discount by opting to register early. You can find more details here: https://hipther.com/events/riga/regriga2023/
As always, the team is continuing their initiative for a sustainable future are taking even more steps that directly impact the conservation of the planet’s ecosystem and biodiversity
Additionally, make sure to keep an eye on the European Gaming Quarterly Meetups, which also offer a virtual opportunity to stay up to date with the gaming industry throughout the year.
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