Baltics
Swintt strengthens Estonian market presence with Olybet partnership
New deal sees award-winning software providers’ full catalogue of Premium and Select slots go live at Baltic betting giant
Having previously announced plans to significantly expand its European online presence in 2022, decorated slot software provider, Swintt, has once again delivered on that promise by unveiling an all-new partnership deal with famous Baltic online casino brand, Olybet.
The latest collaborative effort from the popular game studio will see Swintt launch its entire range of Premium and Select slots at Olybet, meaning Estonian players will get to discover first-hand just how the company came to be named “Rising Star in Casino Innovation/Software” at the SBC awards 2021.
With over 120 top titles for them to choose from, players will be able to enjoy state-of-the-art Swintt Select slots such as the swashbuckling Book of the East, the recently released Viking Honour and Hawaiian adventure Aloha Spirit XtraLock – which is the first title in the innovative software provider’s growing portfolio to offer the patented XtraLock bonus feature.
Fans of more traditional slots, meanwhile, will certainly have a blast discovering the Swintt Premium collection – an exciting range of games that combines the iconic symbols and themes of classic land-based machines with modern bonus features. Recent hits in the Premium catalogue include popular prize wheel slot, Extra Win X, and the latest chapter in the iconic “Book” series, Seven Books Unlimited.
First established in 2010, Olybet has recently become better known for its sports betting offering, with the brand striking up a number of notable partnerships with the NHL, Serie A side Fiorentina and Lithuania’s most-decorated basketball club, Žalgris Kaunas. However, the Swintt deal will strengthen the casino side of the business and ensure Olybet remains a go-to destination for market-leading slots.
With Swintt providing such a significant expansion to Olybet’s current range of games and Olybet in turn giving Swintt the platform to further establish their Estonian market presence, the deal looks to be a win-win for both parties – and both are clearly looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership.
David Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “At Swintt, we’re always looking for opportunities to expand our European footprint – and with Estonia being one of the biggest emerging markets in the continent, we’re delighted that our games will now be available at Olybet.
“Olybet is undoubtedly one of the Baltics’ oldest and most respected online casino and betting operators and by partnering with them, we’ll be able to bring our award-winning collection of Premium and Select slots to Estonian-based players at a brand they know they can trust.”
Tomas Graham, Chief Performance Officer at Olybet, said: “At Olybet, we’ve always prided ourselves on offering a diverse selection of slots from some of the biggest names in gaming. Our partnership with Swintt represents a significant expansion to our current slot offering and we’re very happy to be teaming up with a top-quality provider that’s rightfully been recognised as one of the rising stars of the industry.”
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iDenfy and 7bet team up to stop multi-accounting with AI-powered ID verification
iDenfy’s advanced KYC tools will help streamline the onboarding process for 7bet’s gaming platform, minimizing multi-accounting or promo abuse rates
iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech company specializing in AI-powered ID verification and fraud prevention solutions, partnered with 7bet, a leading Lithuanian iGaming operator offering sports betting and iGaming services. iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) software will help 7bet’s gamers access the platform quicker while ensuring legal compliance and minimizing fraudulent accounts, such as those who abuse the bonus system or want to overcome bans using multi-accounting.
In 2024, the iGaming industry witnessed a significant surge in fraudulent activities, with overall fraud increasing by 64% compared to previous years. Much of this fraud is due to duplicate accounts, commonly known as multi-accounting. According to Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy, e-commerce marketplaces and iGaming establishments are the leading industries for multiple account fraud. This is part of the convenient nature of such services: you can access games or shop multiple items easily online.
However, D. Ciulde stresses that from a business perspective, this results in major financial losses, especially since fraud rings use bots and other techniques to bypass weak authentication measures. In regions like Western and Central Asia, sign-up and welcome bonuses are usually prevalent, which caused a decline rate in new signups due to fraudsters attempting to exploit these promotions through multiple accounts.
iDenfy’s newest partner, 7bet, offers a dynamic platform for sports betting and online gaming, focusing on providing a secure and engaging environment for users. Operating in a high-risk sector, 7bet faced challenges managing suspicious registrations, including users who are attempting to bypass KYC checks with duplicate accounts, fraudulent documentation, or automated bots. To detect multiple accounts, blocklisted users, or simply players who are abusing the promo system more efficiently, the iGaming business understood they needed a fully automated solution. As a result, by integrating iDenfy’s innovative solutions, 7bet has implemented a highly scalable and automated player onboarding process that helps to fully reduce the reliance on manual reviews and boost verification accuracy.
By integrating iDenfy’s identity verification software, 7bet benefits from an innovative system that is capable of recognizing, verifying and extracting data from over 3,000 identity documents across 200 countries and territories. This technology supports global compliance while providing 24/7 expert oversight to minimize fraud and system errors. Additionally, advanced biometric algorithms, including facial recognition and 3D liveness detection, ensure that only legitimate users are granted access. The system prevents attempts to use fake images, 3D masks, or other forgeries in the verification process, offering bulletproof authentication and security.
In addition to that, with iDenfy’s passive liveness checks, the company now ensures a frictionless onboarding experience, reducing duplicate account rates as the innovation evaluates the validity of a user’s selfie without requiring them to perform additional actions, such as turning their head. This dual approach, coupled with document verification, not only saves time for the user but also obscures security processes, deterring potential fraudsters from accessing exploitable information. According to iDenfy, this also works as a way to spot underage users who are trying to bypass KYC checks. “Our solution ensures that only age-appropriate, legitimate players access their beloved games, which is the key to maintaining transparent and fair play in this age-restricted sector,” said Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy.
Justinas Bakšys, the COO of 7bet, highlighted, “Working with iDenfy has revolutionized our KYC procedure, allowing us to onboard consumers easily while guaranteeing regulatory compliance. Specifically, the passive liveness feature has lowered onboarding friction, giving our users a seamless and safe experience while safeguarding the platform against fraud.”
Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy, added: “We’re thrilled to work with 7bet and bring up-to-date ID verification technology to their platform. Our goal is to deliver secure and user-friendly solutions that build trust while safeguarding the integrity of iGaming operations.”
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Baltics
Evoplay expands Baltic presence with new Optibet collaboration
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has announced its latest partnership with leading Baltic operator Optibet, part of Entain, marking a strategic expansion in Lithuania and Estonia.
Through the agreement, Optibet now offers over 70 of Evoplay’s premium slot titles to its customers in both markets, including popular games such as The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy, Elven Princesses, and Fruit Super Nova.
Optibet, part of global gaming giant Entain, is a trusted operator across the Baltics, providing Evoplay with a solid foundation to grow its presence in the region.
This exclusive partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to delivering top-tier gaming experiences and increasing engagement within these key markets.
Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Optibet, a trusted name across the Baltics, to bring our games to players in Lithuania and Estonia.”
“This collaboration marks an important step in our commitment to expanding in regulated markets and offering tailored experiences that resonate with local audiences.”
Janis Bariss, Entain Head of Gaming Baltics & Nordics, said: “Optibet is dedicated to providing our players with the best in gaming entertainment and partnering with Evoplay allows us to deliver an exciting range of content that adds real value to our portfolio.”
“Evoplay’s innovative approach and diverse game selection will be a fantastic addition to our online casinos in Lithuania and Estonia, and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact it has on our audience.”
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Baltics
Lithuania to Ban Gambling Ads
The Lithuanian parliament on Tuesday approved restrictions on gambling advertising, set to take effect from next July.
The amendments to the Gaming Law, passed with 73 votes in favour and one abstention, will introduce a ban on gambling advertising starting in July 2025. Exceptions will apply to sports competitions and events, as well as sports sponsorships and broadcasts of sports competitions, which will have a transitional period until January 1, 2028.
Next year’s budget for the Media Support Fund earmarks an additional 4 million euros to compensate media organisations for lost advertising revenue.
Among other things, MPs backed a proposal from the parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance to have a transitional period until the end of 2027, allowing up to three betting ad spots of under 15 seconds each per hour on television, radio and online between 06:00 and 18:00 and up to two per hour between 18:00 and midnight.
For online media, betting ads without a direct link to the gaming operator’s website will be limited to 20% of advertising space from 06:00 to 18:00 and 10% until midnight.
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