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Virtual Conference on the 7th of May to address global gambling industry issues and solutions

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Registrations are open for the first virtual conference in the gambling industry.

We are excited to present the latest developments about MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit which has now been turned into a hybrid conference that will have a virtual edition and a live conference in Tallinn later this year.

The virtual edition will be held on the 7th of May and will gather 300 gambling industry professionals who can attend virtually from their internet browser. The gathering will allow virtual delegates to network at virtual tables in the virtual deal room and conduct 1 on 1 meeting with their prospects/clients/partners.

You can register on this link to safe your seat (no travel needed, you can attend from the comfort of your home or office)

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PLEASE NOTE: If you are already a registered delegate of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, you don’t have to purchase a new ticket!

We are adapting to current times and catering for the quality learning and networking needs of the industry. We are lucky to have connections such as Erdal Kilinc (CEO and Co-Founder at Deal Room Events), who is helping us with this transition and teaching us the way virtual conferences work. We invite all interested companies to register and attend the first virtual conference in the gambling industry“, stated Zoltán Tűndik, Head of Business at European Gaming Media and Events (part of Hipther Agency)

The Agenda

The agenda of the conference has been updated and now addresses a global audience with panel discussions and talks that revolve around the current topics which the industry and many other industries are facing.

Among the topics of the conference, you will find discussions such as:

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  • Restarting The Sports Betting Industry
  • The Sports Betting During Covid-19
  • Alternatives To Classic Sports Betting Are Flourishing
  • Social Gaming Taking The Audience By Storm
  • Deliver Quality Customer Experience During Crisis Times
  • How Are Affiliates Surviving This Period On Uncertainty
  • Is The Online Casino Industry Benefiting During Sports Tournament Disruption Period
  • The Payments Industry During Covid-19
  • Will Advertisement Banning Still Be Enforced After Covid-19

More topics will be added to the agenda as the demand is high from the industry. The organizers are inviting all industry experts to nominate speakers here.

The speakers and moderators

Among the already confirmed speakers and moderators you can find Beyza Orazova (Head of Sales, iGaming at DIMOCO Carrier Billing) Lee-Ann Johnstone (Co-Founder of AffiliateINSIDER), Sören Meius (Estonian Ministry of Finance), Maximilian von Portatius (Co-Founder and Managing Director of SPONSOR.ONLINE), Dr. Joerg Hofmann (Partner at MELCHERS LAW), Vasco Albuquerque (SEO Manager at All-in Global), Cédric Schlosser (Board Member of the Swiss eSports Federation), Robert Toth (Business Development Manager at Global Bet Virtual Sports), Martin Calvert (Marketing Director at ICS), Sergio Stankovic (Sales Director at SBTech), Robert Dowling (Chief Commercial Officer at Singular), Tiago Aprigio (CEO at All-in Global), Domenico Mazzola (Commercial Director at Altenar), Andrius Gabnys (Attorney At Law – Gabnys Law Firm), Jan Urbanec (CEO at Endorphina), Anastasios (Tassos) Panagiotaros (Sales Director at Golden Race – Virtual Sports & Betting Solutions), Morten Ronde (CEO at Danish Online Gambling Association and Managing Partner at Nordic Gambling), Magith Noohukha (Customer Engagement Evangelist at Braze) and Jakub Myszkorowski (Chief Commercial Officer at STATSCORE).

You can register here and catch the Early Bird Rate!

Sponsors and Partners

The organizing team is also happy to announce that all sponsors that support MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit have also opted to support the Virtual Edition of the conference and more sponsors are keen to show their support for the initiative.

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Among the sponsors of the conference you will find:

Tom Horn Gaming, SBTech, NSoft, Golden Race, Altenar, PLANZER LAW, Singular, Nordic Gambling, Bankera, and NetShop ISP.

For further inquiries about the 2020 editions of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, speaking/attending/sponsoring options, make sure to send an e-mail to Andrada Bota (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency) or subscribe to the weekly newsletter on the following link.

Among the supporters of the conference, you will also find Square in the Air as a strategic partner, and leading media outlets such as Online Casino Reports, CalvinaAyre.com, Focus Gaming News, Gioco News, iGaming Business, iGamingCalendar.com, Gambling Insider, InterGame, Global Legal Group, FortunaWeb, Commission Magazine, Slotegrator and much more.

Visit www.virtualedition.marebalticumgaming.com for more details!

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For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).

MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit Live and BSG Awards

Information about the live edition of the conference and BSG Awards, which will be held on the 6th of August, will be announced at a later stage. The online voting stage for BSG Awards 2020 has been stopped and will be reset in order to allow all participants to focus on different matters.

A new online voting stage will be started between 1 and 30 June. Further information will be released in the upcoming weeks.

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All Gambling Halls in Riga Threatened with Closure – Industry Raises Alarm

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Following applications by three companies, the Constitutional Court (CC) has initiated a case concerning restrictions on gambling operations in Riga, the court announced.

This is not the first time the issue of gambling regulation in Riga has reached the CC. Just last year, the court ruled in another case that a blanket ban on gambling across the entire administrative territory of Riga was unconstitutional. Afterwards, the city council promised to propose a new mechanism for restricting gambling. That mechanism is now also under review by the court.

The new case was initiated on the basis of applications by SIA Alfor, SIA Klondaika and SIA Olympic Casino Latvia regarding sections 2 and 3 of the Riga City Council’s binding regulations “On Restrictions of Gambling Operations in the Administrative Territory of Riga” adopted on the 26th of March.

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The contested provisions define the places and areas in Riga where gambling is not allowed, as well as the municipality’s actions in cases where permits have already been issued for locations where gambling is now prohibited.

Gambling is prohibited in municipal-owned properties, neighbourhood centres, educational institution premises and within 300 meters of them, as well as in railway stations, bus stations, airports and passenger ports, within 500 meters of such transport hubs and within 300 meters of other public transport stops. Restrictions also apply to certain functional zones, cultural monuments and protected areas defined in Riga’s spatial plan. However, the restrictions do not apply to four- and five-star hotels.

In addition, the contested provisions stipulate the cancellation of previously issued permits if gambling takes place in prohibited areas, and that any issued permit automatically expires five years after the relevant Riga City Council decision comes into force.

The applicant companies, which hold permits to operate gambling halls in Riga, argue that although the contested rules define specific places and areas where gambling is prohibited, in practice they amount to a blanket ban on such business throughout the city.

They argue that the restrictions limit business activity and property rights, and violate the principles of legal certainty and legitimate expectations. Therefore, they claim the rules are inconsistent with Articles 1 and 105 of the Constitution.

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Article 1 states that Latvia is an independent democratic republic. Article 105 provides that everyone has the right to property, that property must not be used against the public interest and that property rights may only be restricted by law.

The Constitutional Court has invited the Riga City Council to submit a written response by the 27th of October, outlining the facts and legal reasoning. The case preparation deadline is the 27th of January, 2026. The court will decide on the type and date of proceedings after preparation.

As previously reported by LETA, the new gambling restriction rules in Riga entered into force on the 1st of April.

A five-year transition period is provided for the cancellation of previously issued permits.

After adopting the rules, municipal officials admitted that all currently known gambling halls are located in areas where gambling will be banned, meaning the new regulations foresee the closure of all existing gambling halls in Riga.

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At the same time, the municipality emphasized that the restrictions do not cover the entire city and do not affect operators’ rights to open or expand gambling facilities in four- and five-star hotels.

The council also claimed that the rules were developed based on Constitutional Court recommendations and the results of public consultations held in February this year.

The Latvian Licensed Gambling Association had already announced in the spring that it would most likely challenge the new restrictions in the Constitutional Court, arguing that they are “neither proportionate nor lawful.”

Source: bnn-news.com

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Lithuanian Basketball League Becomes Betsson-LKL from 2025

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Betsson Group has announced that from the 2025-26 season, Lithuania’s premier basketball league will be officially known as Betsson-LKL.

This marks a new phase in Betsson’s long-standing partnership with the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). Since 2017, the Betsafe brand has served as the league’s title sponsor, supporting the continued development of professional basketball in the country. Earlier this year, Betsafe in Lithuania was rebranded to Betsson.

A refreshed visual identity for the league has also been unveiled, marking the beginning of this new chapter.

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“This step allows us to further strengthen our position in the market, offer customers the benefits of our technology platform, and continue upholding high standards of responsible gaming,” said Aurimas Šilys, Head of Betsson Lithuania.

“We are grateful for a partnership that goes beyond branding. Our work with Betsson Group is rooted in a shared vision – to develop a top-tier basketball league in Lithuania that inspires fans and players alike,” said Rasa Liuimienė, General Director of the LKL.

The upcoming Betsson-LKL season will officially commence in autumn 2025.

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SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator Enters the Estonian Market

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SOFTSWISS, a leading iGaming software provider, has strengthened its European presence by making the Jackpot Aggregator available in Estonia. This strategic move follows the recent Jackpot Aggregator certification in Bulgaria, Brazil, and Peru.

Estonia remains a strong and digitally mature iGaming market in Europe. Industry revenue is projected to reach 452.5 million dollars in 2025, with growth expected to push that figure past 508 million dollars by 2029. The casino and slots segment alone is expected to generate more than 206 million dollars this year. With user penetration at 31.2% and over 450,000 players forecast by the end of the period, the market continues to draw interest from operators across the region.

In July 2025, SOFTSWISS introduced Paid Participation campaigns – a new Jackpot Aggregator feature where players pay a small fee to join jackpots, prize drops, or other campaigns. This model offers a more engaging experience, giving players better chances of winning and fewer participants. For operators, it opens a new revenue stream by funding prize pools through player contributions. 

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Angelina Stasiuk, Head of Business Line at SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, shares: “The Jackpot Aggregator has proven its impact across multiple markets, and we are excited to bring its full potential to operators in Estonia. Now, Estonian operators can launch player-centric jackpot campaigns tailored to their brand and audience. We see strong potential in the Estonian market and are ready to support partners with the tools they need to stand out.”

The Jackpot Aggregator also integrates directly with the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, which now offers over 35,000 games – the largest portfolio in the industry – and maintains enterprise-level uptime at 99.999%. Together, these solutions offer a powerful combination for operators looking to scale with confidence. 

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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