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King Kaka joins Sportsbet.io as global ambassador

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Award-winning hip hop artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist King Kaka has linked up with the world’s top crypto-led sports betting site, Sportsbet.io, as a global ambassador across East Africa and beyond.

King Kaka is one of the biggest names in African rap, lauded both for his creativity and his willingness to challenge the status quo.

Now he’s joining Sportsbet.io, part of Yolo Group, as a global ambassador, with the first campaigns including King Kaka to launch later this month. Players in East Africa and other countries in the region will gain special access to promotions and bonuses, brought to you exclusively by King Kaka and Sportsbet.io.

King Kaka, Global Ambassador for Sportsbet.io, said: “Sportsbet.io are true innovators, and that’s always something I’ll value. Throughout my career and with my music, I’ve tried to follow my own path, and I respect Sportsbet.io for doing the same. I can’t wait to get started as a global ambassador for the world’s top crypto-led sports betting site.”

Albert Climent, Head of Africa at Sportsbet.io, said: “King Kaka is an inspiration to millions, not just for his game changing music, but also his humanitarian work. He’s the perfect match for our fun, fast and fair approach to crypto gaming, and we know this is going to be a showstopping partnership.”

Sportsbet.io is the world’s top crypto-led sports betting site, offering thousands of markets and events. It is globally renowned for sponsorships of leading football clubs, including Arsenal, Southampton and São Paulo.

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Nominations Now Open for the HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards 2026

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Recognising Excellence Across the Baltics & Nordics

The spotlight is officially on!

HIPTHER has opened nominations for the Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards 2026, the region’s defining celebration of innovation, leadership, and operational excellence across the gaming and technology ecosystem.

From pioneering operators and cutting-edge suppliers to infrastructure leaders and visionary individuals, the awards honour the companies and people shaping the future of regulated gaming across the Baltic and Nordic regions.

And this year, the journey culminates on a single stage.

Winners will be revealed on 2 June 2026 in Tallinn, during the prestigious Awards Ceremony & Closing Party of HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics: Tallinn — the grand finale of the HIPTHER Baltics 2026 conference series.

One region. One stage. One official awards night.

Key Dates to Remember

  • Nomination period: 18 February – 12 April 2026
  • Online voting session: 21 – 30 April 2026
  • Shortlist announcement: 5 May 2026
  • Final decision: 29 May 2026 – Secret Jury Vote
  • Winners announced: 2 June 2026 – Tallinn Awards Ceremony

Part of the HIPTHER Baltics 2026 Journey

The Awards form the grand finale of HIPTHER BALTICS 2026 – Three Capitals, One Vision, a high-level regional conference series exploring regulation, fintech, compliance, and innovation across three Baltic capitals:

  • Vilnius – 21 April 2026
    iGaming Regulation & Fintech Integration
  • Riga – 11 May 2026
    Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection
  • Tallinn – 2 June 2026
    Digital Governance & Startup Innovation
    + Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards Ceremony

Together, the series delivers HIPTHER’s signature blend of policy insight, technological vision, and meaningful networking — culminating in the region’s most anticipated awards night.

Award Categories Across Six Industry Pillars

The 2026 edition features a comprehensive structure recognising excellence across:

  • Baltics – Operators
  • Nordics – Operators
  • Suppliers – Casino & Content
  • Suppliers – Sports & Odds
  • Connected & Infrastructure
  • Individual Industry Awards

This multi-layered approach ensures recognition not only for market leaders, but also for rising innovators, technology disruptors, and influential personalities driving the sector forward.

Why These Awards Matter

The Baltic and Nordic regions continue to stand at the forefront of regulation, digital governance, fintech integration, and responsible innovation in global gaming.

The HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards serve as:

  • A benchmark of trust and excellence
  • A platform for regional and international visibility
  • A celebration of the people and technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

In short — recognition here resonates far beyond the stage.

Submit Your Nomination

Industry stakeholders, partners, and community members are invited to nominate the companies and leaders defining excellence in 2026.

Nominations are open until 12 April 2026.

👉 Submit your nominations here.

Join the journey toward Tallinn — and be part of the night where the region’s finest step into the spotlight!

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St8 launches in Ontario through partnership with Tonybet

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Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider, St8 has officially gone live in Ontario’s regulated market through a new partnership with international brand Tonybet.

Through the partnership, Tonybet gains access to St8’s casino games aggregation platform, offering a wide range of premium titles from leading providers through a single API, alongside bonusing and promotional tools, compliance and licensing solutions, advanced reporting and data capabilities.

Built as a single scalable platform, St8’s products are designed to help operators launch and grow across regulated markets with fast, flexible technology solutions while maintaining full compliance.

The agreement marks a further step in St8’s global growth strategy as the company continues to expand its presence across regulated jurisdictions.

Vladimir Negine, CEO at St8, said: “Going live in Ontario is an important milestone for St8 and reflects our continued commitment to growth in regulated markets. Since receiving our Ontario licence, we have focused on building strong local partnerships and delivering a platform that combines scalability, speed and compliance.

“As a respected international brand, Tonybet shares our commitment to building reliable solutions for regulated markets, and we look forward to working closely together as we continue to expand our presence in regulated jurisdictions worldwide.”

Kiryl Liudvikevich, Head of Product at Tonybet, added: “As we expand our presence in Ontario, it is important for us to work with technology partners that support continued growth while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

“St8’s platform gives us the flexibility to integrate a wide range of content and tools through a single connection, helping us scale smoothly while maintaining a strong focus on player experience.”

St8 continues to lead the way as a partner of choice for regulated markets. In addition to its Ontario licence, the company holds licences in key regulated jurisdictions like the United Kingdom, Sweden and Romania, among others.

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March Mania parties at the Plaza Hotel & Casino

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Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21, the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will host its annual March Mania viewing parties in its showroom, where the multi-game, high-energy collegiate tournament action can be viewed on an expansive 24-foot LED video wall. Doors open at 8 a.m. each day.

Single day tickets are $106 per person and include entry to a raffle, unlimited draft beer, two free well drinks, and unlimited soft drinks. Groups can reserve booth seating for up to four people for $424 per day. Attendees can bring in food from any dining outlet at the Plaza, and on March 19 -20, guests can also purchase nachos or hot dogs and chips for $5 in the showroom.

All ticket prices are plus taxes and fees. Gratuity not included. Tickets can be purchased online.

Guests attending the March Mania parties can also save up to 20 percent on a two-night hotel stay at the Plaza from March 16-24. Reservations must be made online by March 14.

About the Plaza Hotel & Casino

Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino combines a vintage Rat Pack attitude with modern styling and personal customer service for the ultimate Vegas experience. First opened in 1971 and built on the site of the original Las Vegas railroad depot at 1 Main Street, the Plaza has transformed its historic location into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, entertainment, and dining. Its glittering porte-cochère is home to the outdoor Carousel Bar that offers handmade cocktails inside a life-sized, animated Vegas-themed carousel setting. The Plaza has nearly 1,000 modern rooms and suites, a classic Vegas showroom, downtown’s only bingo hall, and 30,000 sq. ft. of refurbished ballroom and meeting space. The Plaza brought the rodeo back to downtown Las Vegas with its CORE Arena, downtown’s only outdoor equestrian and multipurpose facility. Guests enjoy a variety of dining options led by the renowned Oscar’s Steakhouse in the hotel’s iconic glass dome and on a rooftop patio overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. The Plaza has a lounge-style sports book, downtown’s first and only smokefree, social media friendly gaming space, and hundreds of slot machines and nearly two dozen table games on an 80,000-square-foot casino floor. A rooftop pool and recreation deck with private cabanas, hot tub, food truck, and dedicated Pickleball courts provide a variety of outdoor amenities.

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