Baltics
Official Shortlist for the inaugural Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards(BSG Awards) revealed
It has been a hard and stressful period for some of the companies who battled daily by reaching out to their clients base and asking for feedback via votes to help them climb the charts and be included in the shortlist for inaugural Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards).
During March, the industry had the chance to cast their votes online for their favorite operators, software suppliers, and connected service providers and help them reach the Top 5 for their respective categories.
The online voting closed on the 31st of March at midnight and we are happy to announce that a total of 28641 votes have been submitted during the session and all companies who made the shortlist should feel proud about this achievement.
“With the inaugural Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards, which is part of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, we have implemented a new voting system that has further increased the transparency of the session. We are happy to say that many companies have expressed their gratitude about the transparency of the awards and we would like to congratulate every company who has made it to the shortlist and even those who haven’t for their commitment to the awards. We now head to Vilnius for the final stage where the attending delegates of the conference will cast their votes to decide the winners of each category, continuing the mission of giving the jury authorship to the industry when it comes to deciding the winners.” commented Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder, Co-Owner and Head of Business at European Gaming Media and Events.
The shortlists for each category can be found below and as mentioned in the statement, the winners will be decided by the attending delegates via final voting session at the second edition of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, which will take place on the 9th of May in Vilnius, Lithuania at Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel.
Register here or View the Agenda!
Here are the shortlists per category and per region:
Baltics – 11 Categories
1/11 – Casino Operators: Best Online Casino in the Baltics 2019
- Bet365
- Optibet
- Maria Casino
- Unibet
- Betsafe
2/11 – Sportsbetting Operators: Best Sports Betting Operator in the Baltics 2019
- Bet365
- Tonybet
- Unibet
- Optibet
- Betsafe
3/11 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best eSports Service Provider in the Baltics 2019
- UltraPlay
- PandaScore
- Sportradar
- Betgenius
- Tain Betting Promotion Ltd
4/11 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best Fantasy Sports / Virtual Sports Provider in the Baltics 2019
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- Golden Race
- Betradar
- Kiron Interactive
5/11 – B2B Providers (Sports): Rising Star in Baltic Sports Betting Technology 2019
- Inplaynet
- SoftGamings
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- GiG (Gaming Innovation Group)
6/11 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best Sports Betting Innovation in the Baltics 2019
- Inplaynet
- SoftGamings
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- Golden Race
7/11 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best Sports Betting Provider in the Baltics 2019
- Inplaynet
- SoftGamings
- EveryMatrix
- SBTech
- BetConstruct
8/11 – B2B Providers (Casino): Best Online Casino Provider in the Baltics 2019
- SoftGamings
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- Tom Horn Gaming
- Pragmatic Play
9/11 – B2B Providers (Casino): Best Online Casino Innovator in the Baltics 2019
- SoftGamings
- EveryMatrix
- Tom Horn Gaming
- Wazdan
- BetConstruct
10/11 – B2B Providers (Casino): Rising Star in Baltic Online Casino Technology 2019
- SoftGamings
- Tom Horn Gaming
- EveryMatrix
- Pragmatic Play
- BetConstruct
11/11 – Connected Services – Payment Providers: Best Payment Service Provider in the Baltics 2019
- ConnectPay
- MoneyMatrix
- Trustly
- Spliff
- PaySafe
Nordics – 10 Categories
1/10 – Casino Operators: Best Online Casino in the Nordics 2019
- Spela
- 888
- Bet365
- Betsson
- Mr. Green
2/10 – Sportsbetting Operators: Best Sports Betting Operator in the Nordics 2019
- Bet365
- Unibet
- 888
- Betsson
- Betfair
3/10 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best eSports Service Provider in the Nordics 2019
- UltraPlay
- PandaScore
- Sportradar
- Betgenius
- MTG esports
4/10 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best Fantasy Sports / Virtual Sports Provider in the Nordics 2019
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- Fantasy Sports Interactive (FSI)
- NSoft
- Golden Race
5/10 – B2B Providers (Sports): Rising Star in Nordic Sports Betting Technology 2019
- Inplaynet
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- Golden Race
- Altenar
6/10 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best Sports Betting Innovation in the Nordics 2019
- Inplaynet
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- GiG (Gaming Innovation Group)
- Golden Race
7/10 – B2B Providers (Sports): Best Sports Betting Provider in the Nordics 2019
- Inplaynet
- EveryMatrix
- SBTech
- BetConstruct
- Golden Race
8/10 – B2B Providers (Casino): Best Online Casino Provider in the Nordics 2019
- NetEnt
- EveryMatrix
- Play’n GO
- BetConstruct
- Wazdan
9/10 – B2B Providers (Casino): Best Online Casino Innovator in the Nordics 2019
- Play’n GO
- EveryMatrix
- BetConstruct
- Wazdan
- Ezugi
10/10 – Connected Services – Payment Providers: Best Payment Service Provider in the Nordics 2019
- Trustly
- MoneyMatrix
- PaySafe
- Hexopay
- Euro Payment Group
You can also find the lists on the following page: www.marebalticumgaming.com/bsg-awards-2019-baltic-and-scandinavian-gaming-awards/
Final Vote: 9 May 2019
All attending delegates of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit will get the chance to vote for their favorites to determine the winners at the inaugural Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards.
All shortlisted companies are invited to register and attend the conference!
Eight out of 10 Lithuanians would approve of a ban on gambling ads in the country, a new survey revealed.
The survey commissioned by public broadcaster LRT was carried out by the public opinion and market research company Baltijos tyrimai. It showed that 80% of respondents aged 18 years and over are in favour of a complete ban on gambling ads in Lithuania and just 15% would oppose the move.
It has transpired that approval of the gambling ad ban was greater among women than men – 86% against 72% respectively. The move has also wide support among residents aged over 50 (84%) and by people with greater than secondary education and with monthly household income of up to EUR 1100 (85%). Opponents of the ban often include men (21%), young people under 30 years of age (23%), rural residents (18%) and people with unfinished secondary education (30%). 1115 adult residents of Lithuania were polled on 15-25 March.
In mid-March, parliament began to consider amendments to the law on gambling, which, if adopted, would prohibit gambling advertisements as of 1 January 2025.
Nese, Lithuania’s oldest land-based casino operator, has launched Twinsbet – a new iGaming and sportsbook brand with a focus on sports sponsorships. The company entered into a 3-year long, €7.5 million sponsorship deal with the Wolves basketball club and secured the Avia Solutions Group Arena naming rights.
Twinsbet enters the highly competitive Lithuanian market with naming rights to the largest Vilnius indoor arena, title sponsorship of the Wolves basketball club competing locally and in the Eurocup, and celebrity former basketball players, the Lavrinovic twins, as main ambassadors. This sponsorship deal is worth at least €7.5 million for the next three years and may increase to €10 million if certain conditions are met.
Such a sports and iGaming sponsorship deal is among the largest in Lithuanian history. Nese will seek further collaborations with various sports organizations, focusing on both professional and leisure sports activities.
According to Alvidas Paulikas, Nese’s CEO, the company aims for the leading position locally and seeks to become the first Lithuanian operator to expand internationally.
“Twinsbet is centered around the idea that we believe in sports. For this reason, we are heavily investing in and supporting sports, including the Wolves basketball club and the Twinsbet Arena, as well as other collaborations we are currently investigating and are always open to. We plan to support local teams and non-professional sporting activities in new markets that we will enter soon,” says Paulikas.
Andrius Ziauberis, the CEO of both the Wolves basketball club and the Twinsbet Arena, says that the deal with Twinsbet will strengthen both the organization and the entire Lithuanian sports community.
“We are the only top-tier Lithuanian basketball club operating without any support from municipalities, and so this sponsorship deal will pave the way for sustainable growth. Strong teams can inspire generations both on and beyond the court, and this deal builds a solid foundation for an engaging fan experience,” Ziauberis says.
According to the regulator, the total Lithuanian gaming market amounted to €222 million in 2023, a 13 percent increase from 2022. More than 65 percent of the market is online. The total amount wagered exceeded €2 billion for the first time in 2022.
Baltics
Hacksaw Gaming and TOPsport are on TOP of their game with new partnership announcement in Lithuania
Kicking off the month, it’s time to commemorate a brand new partnership with Lithuania’s leading operator – TOPsport! As of the 8th of April, Hacksaw fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the initial selection of our released games, with plans for further expansion in line with market regulations.
TOPsport was founded with humble beginnings back in 2002, they were in fact the first ever betting company to be established in Lithuania. Boasting an impressive collection of 62 betting locations and, of course, their online platform which is home to sports betting and live casino games from various different providers globally. They now welcome Hacksaw classics such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Chaos Crew and Hand of Anubis to their growing collection.
CEO of TOPsport, Gintaras Staniulis, expressed “TOPsport is excited about the partnership with Hacksaw gaming, which marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing unparalleled experiences for our customers. We are confident that this collaboration will further enhance our offerings and solidify our position as a leader in the industry.”
TOPsport players can expect exciting narratives, captivating artistic design and an overall gaming experience that will leave them searching for more Hacksaw content. Confident that this will be the case, Hacksaw Gaming CEO Marcus Cordes wanted to say a few words on the new partnership – “A top operator in the Lithuanian market teaming up with a leading provider of innovative games—what a match! We’re thrilled about this collaboration and are optimistic that TOPsport players will soon become familiar with the Hacksaw name.”
Only time will tell, but we’re pretty sure that TOPsport Casino users will find Hacksaw games at the ‘top’ of their new favourite lists.
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