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BETSSON TRIUMPHS AT SWEDISH GAMBLING AWARDS 2022

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March 31, 2022

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Betsson is proud to announce that it has won the new Customer Satisfaction – Marketing award at the Swedish Gambling Awards

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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F*Bastards says it now distributes content via 400+ operators worldwide

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6 hours ago

July 7, 2026

Wladimir P.

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F*Bastards says its casino content is now available through more than 400 operators worldwide, marking a distribution milestone for the iGaming supplier as it continues to expand its portfolio and partner network.

In a company statement outlining its background, Co-Founder Ugnius Seskas said the team’s earlier attempt to build a game studio fell short due to positioning rather than production capability. “Looking back, we realised we weren’t missing talent. We were missing identity. We could build games, but we hadn’t built something people could remember. That lesson became the starting point for everything F*Bastards would later become.” says Co-Founder Ugnius Seskas.

The company said it intentionally built its brand around differentiation, including the decision to use the name F*Bastards despite the expectation it would split opinion among potential partners. The founders described early progress as incremental, driven by game releases, industry events, operator feedback and relationship-building, rather than a single breakout moment.

F*Bastards also pointed to a fundraising milestone in 2026, saying it secured its first seven-figure investment. The company positioned the round as validation of execution rather than an early-stage concept.

“From day one, the goal wasn’t to become the biggest supplier. It was to build something people would remember. We’ve come a long way, but in many ways, it still feels like we’re only getting started” says Co-Founder Ugnius Seskas.

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Belatra signs cooperation deal to distribute slots via VeliGames

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July 7, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Belatra has signed a cooperation agreement with VeliGames to distribute its online slots to operators across Latin America, Africa and Asia. The deal was announced Tuesday 7th July 2026.

VeliGames is a game aggregation platform by VeliTech. The companies said the platform is designed for operators in Latin America, Africa and Asia, with architecture optimised for unstable internet connections and low-cost devices.

Under the expanded agreement, VeliGames will gain access to Belatra’s portfolio through a single API integration, giving operators access to Belatra’s slots via the aggregator.

Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra said: “Our integration with VeliGames through a single API opens a direct route for our slots to reach operators in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Our mathematical architecture and character-based IP are focused on long-term player retention, and VeliGames’ technology ensures stable operation of content in these markets regardless of the quality of communication.”

Revaz Janelidze, Operations Lead at VeliGames, added: “Belatra’s award-winning portfolio and proven mechanics are just the kind of dependable content our operator partners are looking for across multiple regions. Bringing the games into our ecosystem through a single API makes it simple to deliver, even on lower spec devices and slower connections.”

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UAE Lottery names second AED 30m Lucky Day jackpot winner in five weeks

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6 hours ago

July 7, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The UAE Lottery has confirmed its second AED 30 million Lucky Day Grand Prize winner in five weeks. The operator said Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old Indian resident of Abu Dhabi, matched all seven winning numbers in the Wednesday, July 1 draw.

The company said the Wednesday Lucky Day draw has now produced two AED 30 million Grand Prize winners and one AED 5 million Second Prize winner “in a span of a few months.” Lucky Day draws run every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 PM.

Speaking about the win in a statement included by the operator, Sadasivan said: “When I first looked at it, I couldn’t believe it. Then I looked again and saw the full number. That’s when I realized I had won.”

The UAE Lottery said each draw offers an AED 30 million Grand Prize and an AED 5 million Second Prize, as well as three guaranteed AED 50,000 Lucky Chance prizes. Tickets cost AED 50, according to the operator.

The company said its games are regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and reiterated its commitment to responsible gaming.

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