Baltics
Announcing the shortlists for BSG Awards 2022 (Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards)

The results of the online voting stage at BSG Awards are in here are the top companies who made it to the shortlists.
We are delighted to announce that the online voting stage for the 2022 edition of BSG Awards has ended and the shortlists have been decided by the industry.
Between 14 March and 10 April, the industry was invited to vote for their favorite suppliers and operators to determine the top five of each category. During the online voting stage, a grand total of 9178 votes have been submitted and there was quite a battle in some of the categories.
As mentioned above, the top five most voted companies in each category have advanced to the shortlists and the final winners in each category are going to be decided by the attending delegates of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit on 12 May in Vilnius by a secret voting session at Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius (Eco-certified).
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Totaling 28 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.
You can find the shortlisted companies below, or by browsing this page: https://hipther.com/events/marebalticum/bsgawards2022/
Baltic | region
BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE BALTICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- CBET
- BETSAFE
- TOTALISAATOR
- COOLBET
- GOALBET
BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)*
- BETCONSTRUCT
- BETLOGIK
- ALTENAR
- OPENBET
- ULTRAPLAY
- SIS
BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- BETBAZAR
- SPORTRADAR
- MTG ESPORTS
- DGI ESPORT
- ULTRAPLAY
BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- DS VIRTUAL GAMING
- GOLDEN RACE
- SPORTRADAR
- BETCONSTRUCT
- BETSYS
RISING STAR IN BALTIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2022 (B2B)
- DS VIRTUAL GAMING
- KIRON INTERACTIVE
- FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
- BETCONSTRUCT
- BETRADAR
RISING STAR IN BALTIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)*
- LVISION
- ORYX GAMING
- BGT – PLAYTECH
- BETLOGIK
- GLOBAL BET
- IMG ARENA
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- CONNECTPAY
- BAMBORA
- MONEYMATRIX
- ORANGE PAY
- EML PAYMENTS
BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE BALTICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- PAF
- UNIBET
- VIENSVIENS
- KINGSWIN
- FENIKSS
BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- TOM HORN GAMING
- RELAX GAMING
- PARIPLAY
- EZUGI
BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)*
- TOM HORN GAMING
- BF GAMES
- WAZDAN
- ENDORPHINA
- NOLIMIT CITY
- EVOPLAY
BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- PLAYTECH
- ONETOUCH
- EZUGI
- EVOLUTION GAMING
- BETGAMES
RISING STAR IN BALTIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- TOM HORN GAMING
- ENDORPHINA
- ISOFTBET
- RED RAKE GAMING
BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- BMM TESTLABS
- ECOGRA
- QUINEL
- GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
- ITECH LABS
BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- NETSHOP ISP
- INTERNET VIKINGS
Nordic | region
BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE NORDICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- BETSTARS
- MR. GREEN
- COMEON
- BETSSON
- BETHARD
BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)*
- ALTENAR
- DIGITAIN
- GOLDEN RACE
- EVERYMATRIX
- PLAYTECH
- SCOUT GAMING GROUP
BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)*
- TAIN BETTING
- PANDASCORE
- ULTRAPLAY
- ABIOS GAMING
- AGF ESPORT
- SIS
BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)
- SPORTRADAR
- BETRADAR
- VERMANTIA
- BETCONSTRUCT
- SCOUT GAMING GROUP
RISING STAR IN NORDIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2022 (B2B)*
- SCOUT GAMING GROUP
- NSOFT
- KIRON INTERACTIVE
- BETSYS
- VSOFTCO
- SWUSH
RISING STAR IN NORDIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)
- SIS
- LSPORTS
- UPGAMING
- TXODDS
- BETCONSTRUCT
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- MUCHBETTER
- TRUSTLY
- FIBONATIX
- EURO PAYMENT GROUP
- ECOMMPAY
BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE NORDICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- CASUMO
- COMEON
- BETWAY
- BETFAIR
- LEOVEGAS
BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)*
- PLAY’N GO
- EGT INTERACTIVE
- NETENT
- BETSOFT
- SOFTSWISS
- PLAYSON
- KIRON INTERACTIVE
BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- YGGDRASIL
- RELAX GAMING
- AMUSNET GAMING
- PLAY’N GO
BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)
- MEDIALIVE
- XPROGAMING
- LUCKY STREAK
- BETCONSTRUCT
- WIREX/PORTOMASO GAMING
RISING STAR IN NORDIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- PLAYSON
- PG SOFT
- FINNPLAY
- ENDORPHINA
BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- BMM TESTLABS
- ITECH LABS
- ECOGRA
- QUINEL
- GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- NETSHOP ISP
- INTERNET VIKINGS
As mentioned earlier, to provide a fully transparent process, the final winners of each shortlist category will be decided by a special voting session held on the day of the conference.
Starting 2022, the return of the boutique-style in-person meetup is also bringing a new format that will allow more interaction among the attending delegates.
Among the already confirmed sponsors of the event, you can find Tom Horn Gaming, Endorphina, and Nordic Gambling.
The #hipthers have prepared multiple types of delegate passes that will accommodate the guest’s needs. You can check out the pass types and register on the following link: https://hipther.com/events/regvilnius2022/
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Baltics
Betsson Group: Two Wins at the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2022

Betsson Group have won two awards at the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards! Launched in 2019, the BSG Awards ceremony are held as part of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, the leading boutique style gambling industry conference of the Baltic and Scandinavian region.
This year’s Awards and 5th edition of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit were held on 12th May in Vilnius (Lithuania). The BSG awards aims to reward the hard work of companies within iGaming that are active in the Baltic and Scandinavian region. For a fully transparent process, the final winners of each category are decided by a special voting session during the conference.
Betsson was awarded as the Best Sports Betting Operator in the Nordics 2022, while Betsafe was awarded as the Best Sports Betting Operator in the Baltics 2022.
Baltics
Ezugi partners with OlyBet in the Baltic and EU regions

Since becoming part of the Evolution Group in 2018, Ezugi has moved into new geographical markets, and continue to build its reputation as a bold and agile provider. Ezugi is delighted to announce that it has signed an exciting new agreement with OlyBet, the number one online gaming and sports betting brand in the Baltic States. This new partnership will not only see Ezugi providing Live Casino services in Latvia and EU markets, but also strengthening its footprint in Estonia and Lithuania.
OlyBet is the number one sports betting, online games and gambling brand in the Baltic States and has grown into a leading entertainment platform in Europe – predominantly in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. OlyBet creates content and offers entertainment through different platforms such as sports betting, esports, casino games and poker – all available in retail locations as well as online environments.
Ezugi ensures that players have immersive and realistic gaming experience, where integrity, sustainability, and fairness of the game is put to the higher standards. OlyBet players will be able to enjoy a wide and exciting variety of games – such as Andar Bahar, Casino Hold’em, Sic Bo, 32 Cards, Lucky 7 and several Baccarat variations – streamed live from Ezugi’s state-of-the-art studios.
Tomas Graham, Chief Performance Officer at OlyBet, said: “It’s important for OlyBet to provide the best choice of games and products and for us to continuously review and improve our game portfolio. This partnership with Ezugi helps us to provide our loyal customers with lots of new and exciting games and helps us to solidify our position as the number one multi-channel gaming operator across the Baltics.”
Pang Goh, Business Development Director at Ezugi, commented: “We are thrilled to start this new journey with OlyBet and are looking forward to the benefits that this partnership will bring. Not only will this agreement bring new and exciting experiences to the players in the Baltics and the EU, but it also strengthens our own position in these countries. Players are going to love this outstanding live gaming experience, along with a variety of new features and we look forward to seeing what the future holds.”
Baltics
Sveiki! 1X2 Network makes Lithuania debut

Slots from the developer’s 1X2gaming and Iron Dog Studio subsidiaries launch with Uniclubcasino
1X2 Network, the award-winning online casino content provider and game aggregator, continues to deploy its ambitious international expansion plans after making its debut in Lithuania with popular operator, Uniclubcasino.
The deal will see Uniclubcasino players gain access to chart-topping slots from the developer’s 1X2gaming and Iron Dog Studio subsidiaries including Megaways™ titles such as Rainbow Wilds Megaways™, 1 Million Megaways™ BC and Megaways™ Jack.
Players will also be able to enjoy the thrilling experience offered by other slots in the 1X2 Network portfolio including Jester Wilds, Book of Ba’al and Smoking Hot Fuits. Each slot delivers edge of the seat gameplay with plenty of big win potential.
1X2 Network’s full suite of modern video slots and classic slots will be made available to all operators targeting the regulated Lithuanian market where the provider believes its titles will be a big hit with players.
1X2 Network has significantly expanded its geographical reach over the last year having obtained certifications in markets such as the Netherlands and Denmark. The developer is also live is jurisdictions including the UK, Isle of Man, Malta, Gibraltar, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Colombia, Greece and Germany.
Kevin Reid, CEO at 1X2 Network, said: “We are excited by the opportunities on the table in Lithuania and believe our suite of slots will not only meet but exceed player expectations in the market.
“We are also thrilled to have made our debut with Uniclubcasino, one of the leading brands in the country. The addition of our games will allow the operator to deliver more quality and variety than before, and we look forward to seeing its players enjoy the entertaining experience they deliver.
“This includes our recently launched Bonus Upgrader feature that allows players to select which of the game’s bonus features they wish to buy and then play it at the level that suits them.”
Martynas Matulevičius, CEO at Uniclub.lt, said: “1X2 Network is responsible for some of the hottest slots in the market right now and we are delighted to be able to offer them exclusively to our players for the first time.
“It is partnerships such as this that have allowed us to emerge as a leader in the Lithuanian market and we look forward to cementing that position by continuing to offer our players content from the best developers in the business such as 1X2 Network.”
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