Baltics
Gaming Innovators 2018 panel discussion in Riga with Tal Itzhak Ron, Max Krupyshev, Joakim Renman, Satenik Danielyan and Kirill Bykov

Riga – 3 May 2018 – There are only 5 days left until the inaugural Mare Balticum Gaming Summit opens its doors for delegates from all around the world for a day of learning and networking.
The event will be held on the 8th of May at Astor Riga and will include panel discussions about the gambling industry in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Besides the Baltic regulatory updates, the event will also feature two “fireside chats” about Responsible Gambling and Updates of the German market.
To make things even more interesting, the learning will include an IMGL MasterClass which will focus on the developments of the gambling industry in Denmark and Sweden, and two panels dedicated to innovation and GDPR.
Full details about the agenda can be found on the following link.
As the Innovation Talks have become a tradition at the events organized by European Gaming Media and Events, the Mare Balticum Gaming Summit will also feature such a panel discussion.
The title of the panel is “Innovation Talks Live – Gaming Innovators 2018” and will be moderated by Tal Itzhak Ron (Tal Ron, Drihem and Co. Law Firm).
The expert speakers who will join the panel discussion are Max Krupyshev (COO at Cubits), Joakim Renman (Commercial Director at Scout Gaming Group), Satenik Danielyan (Head of Gaming Operations at BetConstruct) and Kirill Bykov (Founder of Faunus Group).
Satenik Danielyan (Head of Gaming Operations at BetConstruct)
Satenik Danielian is the head of Spring BME (Business Management Environment) operations in BetConstruct. She started as key account manager at BetConstruct and has actively participated in evolution of B2B support acting as the head of Account Management and B2B line.
Max Krupyshev (Head of Crypto business at Cubits)
Max has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Master’s in Business Administration. He heard about Bitcoin for the first time in late 2013 right after completing his Master’s degree in Management. Max was immediately inspired by the innovative and disruptive technology behind Bitcoin and quickly made a name for himself in his local Bitcoin community in Kiev.
Eventually, Max’s passion for Bitcoin drove him to co-found a Kiev-based software development studio and to found the Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine and Satoshi Square Kiev. Max has also worked for one of the biggest Bitcoin Cloud mining platforms prior to becoming Product manager and later Chief Operating Officer at Cubits.
Today Cubits.com is a leading Bitcoin Payment provider in Europe and a well known platform where customers can Buy and Sell bitcoin using classical financial instruments.
Joakim Renman (Commercial Director at Scout Gaming Group)
Commercial Director at Scout Gaming Group. 10+ years hands-on experience going from B2C Poker to B2B casino and betting. Been focused primarily on Commercial, Product and Regulatory development. Natural positive outlook on the future, technology and in particular passionate about understanding market movements.
Kirill Bykov (Founder of Faunus Group)
Kirill is a founder of Faunus Group which includes several digital marketing companies starting from software development and data analytics to biggest affiliatie network and conferences organisation. Graduated from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Kirill started as a developer of banking and trading systems before founding his first company in 2008. With over 10 years of experience in finance and gambling industries Kirill is responsible for business development, strategy and innovations inside the Faunus Group, focusing now on next-gen live sports betting products.
Moderator: Tal Itzhak Ron (Tal Ron, Drihem and Co. Law Firm)
General Member of International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), practicing in Hi Tech, Mobile Applications law, Digital Media, i-Gaming and Financial Entertainment law.
Tal graduated from Haifa University School of Law (LL.B.) and Faculty of Computer Science (B.Sc.), and while working as a software developer at a publicly traded software company, NESS Technologies group, has further obtained a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Bar Ilan University (M.Sc). Tal established Tal Ron, Drihem & Co., Law Firm in 2003, focusing on Online Trading, Ad Tech, Hi Tech, M&A, Fin Tech and iGaming, quickly becoming one of the first international law firms practicing solely on these areas, advising top-tier international clients in these fields.
Over the years, Tal gained extensive knowledge in Financial and Gaming regulation, International Taxation and Payment services. Today his team of highly seasoned attorneys and partnering professionals headquartered in Tel Aviv and operating from 8 offices around the world, offers an international one-stop shop for all legal, incorporation, banking, M&A and licensing needs.
Make sure you register in order to get a chance to networking with the representatives of Betsson, Cubits, Bet it All, BetSafe, Legalbet, ViensViens, Latvijas Loto, Tatkazino, Penta Investments, Authentic Gaming, Ezugi, Olifeja, German Online Casino Association, PaynetEasy, Danish Gambling Authority, Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, Danish Online Gambling Association, Ministry of Finance – Estonia, Ministry of Finance – Lithuania, Ministry of Finance Latvia, Play’n Go, Gabnys Law Firm, Scout Gaming Group, SBTech, BetConstruct, Sportradar, Microgaming, Assissa, PaynetEasy and many more..
Visit the official website of the event for more details: https://marebalticumgaming.com/
Baltics
Hacksaw Gaming Launches in the Baltics with Betsafe Lithuania

Hacksaw Gaming has officially gone live with its exceptional portfolio of games on Betsafe Lithuania!
On the 24th of November, Hacksaw Gaming graced the online casino with leading titles including Chaos Crew, Wanted Dead or a Wild and RIP City. The thrills do not end there, as Betsafe promises another batch to hit the Lithuanian screens by Q1 of 2024.
Hacksaw Gaming announced its affiliation with Betsson in January 2021, and has since fine tuned the collaboration by leaving its mark across a plethora of regulated markets. However, the long-awaited launch with Betsafe Lithuania marks a significant milestone of particular notability, as Hacksaw games are popularized across a jurisdiction where iGaming is flourishing at a rapid rate, bringing a unique gaming experience to Lithuanian players.
Betsafe Lithuania stands proud at the top of the leaderboards, holding its spot in the top 3 each and every quarter. Betsson, known for its commitment to delivering a top-grade gaming platform, is the perfect partner for Hacksaw Gaming’s innovative and high-quality game content.
In a joint statement, representatives from Hacksaw Gaming and Betsafe Lithuania express their enthusiasm with the new partnership. “This is going to be an unparalleled gaming adventure as Hacksaw Gaming takes the spotlight with Betsafe Lithuania” said Marcus Cordes, CEO of Hacksaw Gaming. Aurimas Silys, Head of Betsafe Lithuania added, “We are very thrilled to add the brilliant content of Hacksaw Gaming to our outstanding casino portfolio and expand our cooperation even further in 2024”.
Baltics
Paf and Tallink Grupp sign new multi-year agreement

The Nordic gaming company Paf has signed a new multi-year cooperation agreement with the shipping company Tallink Grupp. The agreement marks the extension of a successful partnership, where Paf will continue to provide gaming entertainment onboard the company’s vessels.
“We are pleased to continue our long-standing history with Tallink Grupp. This partnership is an important step towards further improving the entertainment experience for our customers,” says Lasse Danielsson, Chief Operating Officer Land & Ship.
Tallink Grupp operates several passenger ships in the Northern Baltic Sea region under the Tallink and Silja Line brands.
Renewed gaming experience
Paf will renew and modernise the entertainment onboard Tallink Grupp’s ships, which operate under the Silja Line brand between Sweden, Åland and Finland. The upgrade includes new coinless machines, integrated with screens that further enhance the gaming experience.
“We will implement our ‘Customer Journey’ concept, which will be an important factor in improving the interaction with our players. The concept not only strengthens the gaming experience but also our communication about responsible gaming,” says Christian Lundell, Key Account Manager at Paf.
In addition, Paf will review the possibility of expanding the gaming experience with specific amusement games designed for adults.
Improved responsible gaming onboard
Paf has previously implemented updates that have improved responsible gaming onboard Tallink’s ships operating to and from Estonia. On these vessels, passengers are required to identify themselves with their boarding cards to be able to play on a slot machine.
“Through our cooperation with Paf, we have successfully achieved a higher standard for the gaming activities onboard. We especially value Paf’s work on responsible gaming and the improvements implemented on our Estonian-flagged ships. Our goal is to improve responsible gaming onboard all our ships together with Paf in the coming years,” says Kairi Maidla, Group Entertainment Director at Tallink Grupp.
Baltics
Amusnet to Make a Strong Mark at BEGE Expo 2023

Amusnet is proud to be among the main sponsors of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo 2023 (BEGE), as well as the prestigious BEGE Awards 2023, which recognises professionals and organisations for significant contributions and outstanding achievements in the entertainment sector.
“We are proud to be once again a strong part of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo, as well as the prominent BEGE Awards, underlining our commitment to quality and excellence in the industry”, commented Ivo Georgiev, CEO of Amusnet. “More than 60 members of our exceptional team will be there, ready to meet and discuss in detail the options to engage with our diverse casino solutions, proven to drive operators’ business forward!”, added Ivo Georgiev.
At the impressive large-scale booth 2.2, visitors can expect to see Amusnet’s latest and most popular casino slot titles, such as Phoenix Star, Aztec Forest, Extra Crown, Fruits & Gold, Power Hot, 20 Bulky Fruits, Candy Palace, 20 Golden Coins, as well as its latest 5-reel themed slots Cavemen and Dinosaurs and Dancing Dead. The thrilling new seasonal-themed slot, inspired by the traditional Mexican feast Day of the Dead, Dancing Dead, is packed with exciting features, including Expanding Wilds, Pick Me Bonuses, and a Gamble mode designed to keep players engaged and entertained. Cavemen & Dinosaurs promises all players a journey back in time with its exciting graphics and 12 captivating symbols, including the Wild meteor and the Scatter volcano. This 5 reel, 20 fixed line video slot also includes thrilling elements such as free spins with random wilds and retrigger options, Instant Win, and a gamble feature for added excitement.
The audience can also expect to witness Amusnet’s renowned Vegas 500x Roulette, Dynamic Roulette 120x, and Live European Roulette, showcasing the company’s experience of delivering top-tier Live Casino experiences.
Amusnet is a leading provider recognised for offering best-performing solutions and innovative products in gaming globally. With over 260 captivating slots, engaging table games, and an immersive Live Casino studio, the company drives sign-ups and revenue for 800+ operators and 1500+ websites in over 31 markets. Currently, Amusnet comprises over 650 industry professionals as the company continues its expansion with new offices in Europe.
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