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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.
Latvian online casino operators strengthen their presence in the market with in-demand developer’s classic slots and modern video slots
Stakelogic strengthens its position in the Latvian market as one of the leading providers of classic and video slot content, by partnering with FeniBet – a top newcomer in the online casino segment in Latvia.
The partnership will strengthen FeniBet’s game portfolio, thus, position in the market, as one of the leading, and fast-growing online entertainment providers.
Stakelogic is one of the leaders in classic slots, with a very wide range of games, especially fruit-themed games, which are among the most popular worldwide. Stakelogic games offer a unique gaming experience – a series of classic slot games with excellent graphics, bonus features, and multipliers, and with one of the main game features – Super Stake, available across a wide range of the provider’s classic and modern video slot games. This gives users maximum experience – a high-class game in all of its aspects – graphics, sound, mechanics, and, of course, bonuses.
World’s top games Cash Express, Wild Buzz, El Cowboy Megaways, Devil’s Trap, and the just-launched Diamond Staxx MultipaysTM – are now even more available in Latvia.
Danila Dzehs, Senior Sales Manager at Stakelogic, said: “FeniBet is a top teir operator in Latvia and this partnership further establishes Stakelogic as a leading content provider. Our games are proven in Latvia and will allow the operator to elevate the experience it offers to players.”
Martins Opmanis, Head of IT from FeniBet, added: “Stakelogic is rapidly gaining popularity, and we want our customers to enjoy its classic and modern video slots. We look forward to introducing Stakelogic flagship Super Stake feature to elevate our players’ experience on FeniBet.”
One lucky player scoops incredible €305,600 prize
TOPsport, one of Lithuania’s leading online casinos, made iGaming history in the country earlier in February after one customer won over €305,600, the biggest prize ever claimed from a digital slot.
The lucky individual secured the impressive win whilst playing Playson’s hugely popular title, Joker’s Coins: Hold and Win, showcasing the title’s ability to deliver an entertaining experience packed with significant win potential.
Established in 2002, TOPsport is Lithuania’s premier online casino and this record slot payout further cements its position as the go-to platform for players across the country. It also further enhances the operator’s partnership with Playson, having deployed the developer’s wide range of games since 2019.
Released in January 2022, Joker’s Coins is still a huge part of Playson’s portfolio, propelling the supplier higher in the iGaming world. The slot boasts captivating audio-visuals that, along with the coveted Hold and Win mechanic, have become renowned for increasing player engagement and retention.
Award-winning game development studio Evoplay has further expanded its presence in Lithuania by supplying its innovative slots to online casino Uniclub.
The partnership sees the studio integrate 53 of its most engaging games, including the popular Fruit Super Nova series and immersive Ice Mania release. As part of the deal, Uniclub is set to benefit from some of the market’s most innovative video slots available, which has firmly cemented Evoplay as a leading European gaming supplier.
The Uniclub.lt website presents Lithuanian players with a diverse selection of games from an extensive line up of industry providers. The operator also offers multiple live betting options, with users able to place bets on a wide range of sports including basketball, football, tennis and e-sports.
Thanks to the partnership, this latest agreement sees Evoplay further strengthen its presence in Lithuania’s developing online market.
The award-winning studio first entered the country two years ago, after obtaining a gaming certification from the country’s certification standard, Gaming Labs International (GLI).
Commenting on the partnership, Vladimir Malakchi, CCO at Evoplay, said: “As a company with global ambitions, we’re always happy to reinforce our foothold and player reach across Europe, delivering some of the best games around.
“The deal with Uniclub allows us to deliver our engaging content to more players in Lithuania and enables us to maintain our impressive commercial momentum. We’re hoping 2023 will be a prosperous year for the company and striking deals like this is a great start.”
Martynas Matulevičius, Uniclub CEO, added: “We’re excited to have added Evoplay’s content onto our online casino. The studio has made a name for itself as one o the best and most forward-thinking suppliers in the industry.
“We pride ourselves in being able to offer immersive and high-quality products to our players, therefore, striking deals with the likes of Evoplay is extremely important.”
As a leading iGaming studio, Evoplay enjoyed an outstanding 2022 and won SBC’s coveted Innovation in Casino Entertainment award. The studio also further established its leading credentials by taking home the only two supplier-focused awards available at 2022’s EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards.
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