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BETSSON TRIUMPHS AT SWEDISH GAMBLING AWARDS 2022
Betsson is proud to announce that it has won the new Customer Satisfaction – Marketing award at the Swedish Gambling Awards which were livestreamed on Wednesday afternoon by the trade organisations, SPER and BOS.
These awards recognise the good initiatives, organisations and leaders that have contributed to increased responsibility and sustainable development within the gambling industry. Although the industry creates entertainment and joy for many people in Sweden, it has some challenges that it needs to address. One of the things that usually attracts a lot of criticism is the amount and aggressive gambling advertising.
Therefore, for the first time ever, the Swedish Gambling Awards have introduced a new category: Customer Satisfaction – Marketing. Betsson won this category thanks to their “Fimpen’s Resa” (Fimpens Journey) web series which has truly captured the hearts of sport enthusiasts in Sweden.
When choosing Betsson as the winner, the jury said, “The jury says: In a world where marketing often equals commercials and short sighted conversion which risks to further increase the ad overload, Betsson choses to create quality content where the average viewer watches for an impressive 17 minutes in a row. This is obviously a long term initiative, the show is now on its fourth year, and it adds value both to the customers and to Betsson. It creates an emotional connection with Betsson, which goes beyond fast wins and bonuses. The jury is impressed and “hockey clubbed” Betsson as the winners.”
Commenting about the win, Robin Olenius, PR Manager at Betsson said, “We’re really happy to win this highly competitive award. We believe that what we created with Fimpens Resa truly stands out as a best practice of how a betting operator can add value by communicating without screaming. In an industry which often is criticised for aggressive advertising, we focused on quality content that appeals and creates engagement among hockey supporters around the country and we are therefore honoured to be recognised in this way at the Swedish Gambling Awards.”
Fimpens Resa is now in its fourth season and has garnered more than 7 million views on YouTube and a record high engagement on social media. For this season, Fimpens Resa moved away from the top leagues and is instead focusing on the lower divisions of hockey. Read ‘Betsson and “Fimpen” focus on the grassroots of hockey in new initiative‘ for more info about the fourth season.
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Brand Partnerships
Midnite signs as Middlesbrough FC principal partner for 2026/27 season
Midnite has agreed a partnership with Middlesbrough FC that will see the UK bookmaker become the club’s principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 campaign, which Middlesbrough describes as its landmark 150th season.
The companies announced the deal alongside a fan activation at Riverside Stadium on Thursday, July 9, branded “This Season’s On Us”. The initiative offered supporters prizes including 2026/27 season tickets, 2026/27 shirts, match tickets, or a £25 club shop voucher, with fans required to answer Middlesbrough trivia and complete a football challenge.
Middlesbrough former players Craig Hignett and David Wheater attended the event, and, according to the company, took bonus attempts on behalf of participants who missed out.
Andrew Mook, Midnite’s Head of Brand Marketing, said:
“Middlesbrough have a storied history and we’re delighted to announce this partnership during such a monumental year with the club celebrating their 150th anniversary.
“It was great to see so many Middlesbrough fans at the “This Season’s On Us” activation, we hope they enjoyed taking part and meeting club legends, with David Wheater hitting top bins on several occasions and allowing fans to win big with season tickets.
“We can’t wait to get to Riverside Stadium in August to kick-off a new season and we’re excited to say that we have plenty of new and captivating campaigns planned.”
Lee Fryett, Middlesbrough FC Chief Commercial Officer, added:
“We’re delighted to welcome Midnite as our new Principal Partner.
“We’re looking forward to working closely with Midnite to develop engaging campaigns, content and unique experiences that bring our fans even closer to the club.
“We’re confident this partnership will provide real value for our supporters while supporting our ambitions both on and off the pitch.”
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AGCO
ThrillTech secures AGCO supplier licence for Ontario launch
ThrillTech has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to launch in Ontario’s regulated market.
The licence allows ThrillTech to deploy its opt-in side bet jackpots technology with regulated online casino, sports betting and lottery operators across the province.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its “ThrillPots” mechanics sit as an independent, player-funded side bet and do not alter the underlying game’s return-to-player mathematics.
ThrillTech said the Ontario approval enables its existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to launch its side bet jackpots locally, while it also holds talks with potential new operator partners. The company lists its regulated footprint as including the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil and Peru.
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AGCO
ThrillTech wins AGCO supplier licence to enter Ontario market
ThrillTech said it has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to offer its side-bet jackpot technology to regulated online casino, sports betting, and lottery operators in Ontario.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its ThrillPots product lets operators add player-funded, opt-in side-bet jackpots on top of existing games, without changing gameplay or the underlying return-to-player (RTP) calculations. ThrillTech positions the mechanic as a way to drive incremental engagement and revenue.
ThrillTech said the Ontario licence enables existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to roll out ThrillTech-powered jackpots locally, and added it is in discussions with potential new operator partners. The company listed other regulated jurisdictions it serves as the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil, and Peru.
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