Baltics

Swintt games make Latvian debut

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4 years ago

February 15, 2022

George Miller

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Superstar software provider gearing up to offer full suite of slots in brand new market

Swintt, the award-winning software provider behind global smash hits Rock N Ways XtraWays^TM and Book of the East, has announced that it will be strengthening its presence in Baltic igaming market this month by making its full suite of slots available in Latvia.

Having enjoyed a successful launch in Estonia last year, the sought-after game studio will now look to extend its reach in the region by debuting titles from the Swintt Select and Swintt Premium ranges in the country, enabling Latvian customers to sample its state-of-the-art slots for the very first time.

With over 120 titles currently available in the Swintt catalogue and new releases being added every month, players in Latvia will now be able to choose from state-of-the-art video slots like the recently-released Hawaiian adventure, Aloha Spirt XtraLock^TM, and more traditional fruit machine-style games including the fan-favourite Seven Books Unlimited and the exciting new prize wheel title, Extra Win X.

Given all that and more will be debuting in the country over the coming weeks, the move represents a significant step forward for the brand as Swintt looks to cement its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing game studios – a reputation that was recently enhanced even further by the provider being justifiably recognised as the “Rising Star in Casino Innovation/Software” at the SBC Awards 2021.

To facilitate the brand’s Latvian debut, Swintt will initially team up with leading online casino Optibet – the same operator that it previously partnered with in Estonia – with the casino being granted a limited-time exclusivity period during which it will be the only site in the country to offer Swintt slots.

Lasting from now until the start of April, the limited exclusivity period means players at Optibet will be able to get an early look at what the software provider is all about ahead of a wider scale launch in the country later in the year. It will also allow Optibet to steal an early march on the competition as it looks to further improve its reputation as the best place to find all of Latvia’s hottest new slot releases.

Swintt’s Latvian debut will allow the brand to maintain its continued recent expansion into regulated markets, especially as it follows hot on the heels from two other deals in Germany and Estonia in recent weeks. With such ambitious plans for 2022 already unfolding, Swintt intends to make massive strides forward in the coming months – and the team is clearly looking forward to the road ahead.

David Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “Having already enjoyed great success in Estonia in 2021, the team at Swintt couldn’t be more excited about making our Latvian debut this month. The initial deal with Optibet represents a continuation of our recent European expansion and will allow players to get a first look at our slots ahead of a wider launch in the country later this year.”

Aurimas Šilys

REEVO Partners with Betsson Lithuania

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20 hours ago

February 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

REEVO has announced a new partnership with Betsson Lithuania, strengthening REEVO’s growing footprint across Europe’s regulated markets and marking an exciting step in the company’s expansion into the Baltics.

Through this collaboration, REEVO will provide its aggregation solution to Betsson Lithuania, enabling the operator to expand its casino offering with access to a wide selection of high-quality third-party content through a single integration. This partnership reinforces REEVO’s mission to simplify content delivery and empower leading operators with an efficient and scalable aggregation ecosystem.

Betsson AB is a global online gambling company operating more than 20 online gaming brands and offering casino, poker, bingo, sportsbook and scratch card products. In Lithuania, Betsson operates under its flagship Betsson brand, delivering a trusted digital entertainment experience to the local market.

For REEVO, this partnership represents another important milestone as the company continues to secure strategic collaborations with top-tier operators across key European territories.

Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, said: “Lithuania is an exciting market with huge growth potential, and partnering with Betsson is a strong move forward for REEVO. Betsson is a respected name in the industry with a strong presence in the Baltics, and we’re proud to support their platform through our aggregation solution. This collaboration reflects our continued focus on expanding in regulated markets and delivering a content ecosystem that helps operators strengthen their offering and drive long-term engagement.”

Aurimas Šilys, Managing Director Baltics at Betsson Group, added: “Our collaboration with REEVO opens so many doors for Betsson Group brands in Baltics to onboard and launch more game providers and have the biggest and widest casino selection in Baltics markets.”

By launching with Betsson in Lithuania, REEVO continues to build momentum in the region and further expand its international distribution network, offering operators the flexibility and efficiency required to scale quickly in competitive regulated markets.

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Baltics

Estonia to Reinstate 5.5% Online Gambling Tax From March 1

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5 days ago

February 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Lawmakers in Estonia are set to approve a technical fix restoring the gambling tax to online casinos, closing a legislative error that briefly left remote gambling exempt.

The Riigikogu will hold a final vote on an amendment to the Gambling Tax Act introduced by MP Tanel Tein (Eesti 200). The latest change corrects wording adopted late last year that inadvertently exempted online casinos from Estonia’s gambling tax.

The amendment clarifies that both games of chance and games of skill offered as remote gambling are taxed on the same basis. By deleting the term “game of skill” from one provision in the legislation, a uniform 5.5% gambling tax will apply to both categories.

The Riigikogu’s Finance Committee adjusted the timeline initially set out in the amendment, setting March 1, 2026, as the effective date.

Under current law, gambling taxes are assessed on a monthly basis, making the start of a new calendar month the standard point for changes to take effect.

This aligns with the current IT systems and operating practices of both market participants and the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (MTA).

The fix is linked to legislation passed in December and effective since January 1 that was intended to boost funding for sports and culture through gambling tax revenues. Restoring equal taxation is expected to reestablish legal clarity for both operators and the tax authority.

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Baltic Tech Week

HIPTHER Baltics Announces Riga Event and Strategic Partnership with LexLegas

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4 weeks ago

January 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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HIPTHER is thrilled to reveal Lex Legas as a Strategic Partner for the HIPTHER Baltics conference series, which includes Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. The collaboration incorporates LexLegas’s extensive knowledge in cross-border regulation, compliance, and high-risk legal structures into the targeted Baltic series.

Updated Date for Riga – Baltic Tech Week
The date for the Riga conference has been officially updated to 11 May 2026 (instead of the previously stated 12 May). The conference will remain the inaugural event of Baltic Tech Week in Riga.
After a robust debut set for 21 April 2026 in Vilnius, and prior to the Tallinn edition later in the series, HIPTHER Baltics: Riga strengthens HIPTHER’s dedication to locally anchored, high-quality discussions throughout the Baltic region, uniting regulatory, legal, fintech, and gaming participants around the most significant issues.

A Tactical Alignment: Lex Legas
Lex Legas is a specialized legal consultancy and research-oriented legal brand focusing on iGaming, fintech, payments, AML/CTF, and international regulatory frameworks, emphasizing Baltic, EU, and high-risk regions.
Integrating practical legal experience with regulatory investigation and strategic guidance, Lex Legas collaborates closely with operators, payment processors, software vendors, and international advisors engaged in regulated and semi-regulated sectors. Their expertise spans:

iGaming & betting regulation (EU & non-EU jurisdictions)
AML/CTF frameworks, risk assessments, and compliance structuring
Payment solutions, PSP integrations, and fintech regulatory analysis
Licensing, corporate structuring, and operational legal support
Regulatory trends, enforcement practices, and supervisory expectations
Cross-border legal risk management for high-risk business models

Lex Legas functions where law, compliance, business strategy, and technology converge, transforming intricate regulatory demands into practical, business-focused solutions. The company assembles a new wave of attorneys from the high-risk arena, known for addressing intricate regulatory and operational issues where conventional methods fail.

“At Lex Legas, we work daily at the intersection of regulation, technology, and high-risk business models, exactly where today’s iGaming, fintech, and payments industries are being shaped.

HIPTHER Baltics stands out as a rare platform that goes beyond surface-level discussions and creates space for real, jurisdiction-specific conversations around compliance, licensing, player protection, and operational risk.

Partnering with HIPTHER for the Baltics series feels like a natural extension of our mission: translating complex regulatory frameworks into practical, business-ready solutions. We’re excited to contribute our research-driven perspective and hands-on experience to the dialogue in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, and to help shape meaningful cross-border discussions across the region in 2026” – The Legal Experts of “Lex Legas” Team

HIPTHER Baltics 2026 – Three Capitals, One Vision

The HIPTHER Baltics series brings HIPTHER’s signature focus on regulation, compliance, fintech, and innovation to the heart of the Baltic region through three targeted, one-day conferences each hosted in a Baltic capital and built around locally-relevant themes with regional and cross-border impact.

“HIPTHER Baltics is built as a focused conference series for the region — not just a one-off event. From Vilnius to Riga and Tallinn, our goal is to create a high-level platform where regulators, legal experts, fintech leaders, and gaming stakeholders can connect around the real topics shaping the market: compliance, licensing, payments, player protection, and cross-border operations.

That’s why partnering with Lex Legas feels like a perfect match. Their research-driven approach and hands-on expertise in iGaming, fintech, and regulatory frameworks across the Baltics and beyond brings exactly the depth and clarity we want to deliver through the entire series. We’re proud to welcome them as a Strategic Partner and look forward to building meaningful, practical conversations together in 2026.” — Zoltan “Hawkie” Tundik, Co-Founder & Head of Business, HIPTHER

More information & tickets: https://hipther.com/events/baltics/

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