Baltics
Announcing the shortlists for BSG Awards 2022 (Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards)
The results of the online voting stage at BSG Awards are in here are the top companies who made it to the shortlists.
We are delighted to announce that the online voting stage for the 2022 edition of BSG Awards has ended and the shortlists have been decided by the industry.
Between 14 March and 10 April, the industry was invited to vote for their favorite suppliers and operators to determine the top five of each category. During the online voting stage, a grand total of 9178 votes have been submitted and there was quite a battle in some of the categories.
As mentioned above, the top five most voted companies in each category have advanced to the shortlists and the final winners in each category are going to be decided by the attending delegates of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit on 12 May in Vilnius by a secret voting session at Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius (Eco-certified).
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Totaling 28 nomination categories, the awards are considered the leading accolade in the region, established to provide an independent, fair, and representative awards event that recognizes significant achievements across the Baltic and Scandinavian gaming industries.
You can find the shortlisted companies below, or by browsing this page: https://hipther.com/events/marebalticum/bsgawards2022/
Baltic | region
BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE BALTICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- CBET
- BETSAFE
- TOTALISAATOR
- COOLBET
- GOALBET
BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)*
- BETCONSTRUCT
- BETLOGIK
- ALTENAR
- OPENBET
- ULTRAPLAY
- SIS
BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- BETBAZAR
- SPORTRADAR
- MTG ESPORTS
- DGI ESPORT
- ULTRAPLAY
BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- DS VIRTUAL GAMING
- GOLDEN RACE
- SPORTRADAR
- BETCONSTRUCT
- BETSYS
RISING STAR IN BALTIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2022 (B2B)
- DS VIRTUAL GAMING
- KIRON INTERACTIVE
- FANTASY SPORTS INTERACTIVE (FSI)
- BETCONSTRUCT
- BETRADAR
RISING STAR IN BALTIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)*
- LVISION
- ORYX GAMING
- BGT – PLAYTECH
- BETLOGIK
- GLOBAL BET
- IMG ARENA
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- CONNECTPAY
- BAMBORA
- MONEYMATRIX
- ORANGE PAY
- EML PAYMENTS
BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE BALTICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- PAF
- UNIBET
- VIENSVIENS
- KINGSWIN
- FENIKSS
BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- TOM HORN GAMING
- RELAX GAMING
- PARIPLAY
- EZUGI
BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)*
- TOM HORN GAMING
- BF GAMES
- WAZDAN
- ENDORPHINA
- NOLIMIT CITY
- EVOPLAY
BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (B2B)
- PLAYTECH
- ONETOUCH
- EZUGI
- EVOLUTION GAMING
- BETGAMES
RISING STAR IN BALTIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- TOM HORN GAMING
- ENDORPHINA
- ISOFTBET
- RED RAKE GAMING
BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- BMM TESTLABS
- ECOGRA
- QUINEL
- GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
- ITECH LABS
BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE BALTICS 2022 (CONNECTED) NETSHOP ISP INTERNET VIKINGS
- NETSHOP ISP
- INTERNET VIKINGS
Nordic | region
BEST SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR IN THE NORDICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- BETSTARS
- GREEN
- COMEON
- BETSSON
- BETHARD
BEST SPORTS BETTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)*
- ALTENAR
- DIGITAIN
- GOLDEN RACE
- EVERYMATRIX
- PLAYTECH
- SCOUT GAMING GROUP
BEST ESPORTS SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)*
- TAIN BETTING
- PANDASCORE
- ULTRAPLAY
- ABIOS GAMING
- AGF ESPORT
- SIS
BEST FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)
- SPORTRADAR
- BETRADAR
- VERMANTIA
- BETCONSTRUCT
- SCOUT GAMING GROUP
RISING STAR IN NORDIC FANTASY SPORTS / VIRTUAL SPORTS 2022 (B2B)*
- SCOUT GAMING GROUP
- NSOFT
- KIRON INTERACTIVE
- BETSYS
- VSOFTCO
- SWUSH
RISING STAR IN NORDIC SPORTS BETTING TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)
- SIS
- LSPORTS
- UPGAMING
- TXODDS
- BETCONSTRUCT
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- MUCHBETTER
- TRUSTLY
- FIBONATIX
- EURO PAYMENT GROUP
- ECOMMPAY
BEST ONLINE CASINO IN THE NORDICS 2022 (OPERATORS)
- CASUMO
- COMEON
- BETWAY
- BETFAIR
- LEOVEGAS
BEST ONLINE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)*
- PLAY’N GO
- EGT INTERACTIVE
- NETENT
- BETSOFT
- SOFTSWISS
- PLAYSON
- KIRON INTERACTIVE
BEST SLOTS PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- YGGDRASIL
- RELAX GAMING
- AMUSNET GAMING
- PLAY’N GO
BEST LIVE CASINO PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (B2B)
- MEDIALIVE
- XPROGAMING
- LUCKY STREAK
- BETCONSTRUCT
- WIREX/PORTOMASO GAMING
RISING STAR IN NORDIC ONLINE CASINO TECHNOLOGY 2022 (B2B)
- WAZDAN
- PLAYSON
- PG SOFT
- FINNPLAY
- ENDORPHINA
BEST TESTING LABORATORY IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED)
- BMM TESTLABS
- ITECH LABS
- ECOGRA
- QUINEL
- GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL(GLI)
BEST HOSTING PROVIDER IN THE NORDICS 2022 (CONNECTED) NETSHOP ISP INTERNET VIKINGS
- NETSHOP ISP
- INTERNET VIKINGS
As mentioned earlier, to provide a fully transparent process, the final winners of each shortlist category will be decided by a special voting session held on the day of the conference.
Starting 2022, the return of the boutique-style in-person meetup is also bringing a new format that will allow more interaction among the attending delegates.
Among the already confirmed sponsors of the event, you can find Tom Horn Gaming, Endorphina, and Nordic Gambling.
The #hipthers have prepared multiple types of delegate passes that will accommodate the guest’s needs. You can check out the pass types and register on the following link: https://hipther.com/events/regvilnius2022/
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Baltics
DATA.BET Now Powers Esports for Entain NCE Across Baltics & Nordics
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DATA.BET, a leading sportsbook solution supplier, has signed a content deal with Entain NCE, to strengthen the esports betting offer of their brands (Optibet and Klondaika) across the Baltics and Nordics – with Estonia as a key rollout market.
Through the collaboration, Entain and its portfolio of brands will receive DATA.BET’s premium esports coverage. The package includes a comprehensive Odds Feed, Risk Management, Bet Builder and a suite of engagement Widgets – Pitch Tracker (interactive 2D map), Scoreboards (visual representation of player statistics), live Video Streaming, Statistical Widgets (team history and game stats) and a Multi Widget that unites all these tools within one screen. The partnership is designed to help Entain brands and their clients increase profitability in esports by combining precise pricing and risk controls with engagement tools that lift turnover and margin.
With the deal, Entain’s customers get access to DATA.BET’s 30+ disciplines and over 10,000 monthly events, delivered with a down-to-the-second bet delay across leading titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Valorant, League of Legends and others. A phased expansion of additional disciplines and features will follow to meet Entain’s demand.
“This partnership sets a high bar for product excellence. Our role is to power that ambition with an esports layer that’s rich in content and strong on risk, enabling consistent margins and a best-in-class customer experience. We’ve aligned on a clear roadmap to scale, with more Entain brands scheduled to join the rollout next,” said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET.
“We are thrilled to partner with DATA.BET who are renown for being the leading Esports provider and who share the same passion and commitment for Esports as we do. DATA.BET’s deep understanding of the esports ecosystem and its growing influence among modern audiences makes the collaboration a perfect fit. Together, we aim to elevate esports and deliver the best experience and entertainment to the fans across Baltics and Nordics regions,” said Hendrik Ahuna, Director of Sportsbook at Entain NCE.
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Baltics
SYNOT Games Announces Strategic Partnership with Boost Casino
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In a move that further reinforces its footprint across regulated European markets, SYNOT Games has announced a new partnership with Boost Casino, a prominent platform in Estonia. The collaboration brings certified SYNOT titles, including some of the studio’s latest and most innovative releases, to the casino’s rapidly growing grid.
Players on Boost Casino can now enjoy brand-new titles such as the mystical Respin Multi Joker, 40 Coins of Chance, or Rio Mystery Night. These additions expand Boost Casino’s offering with a spectrum of engaging mechanics, premium design, and mobile-first performance, ensuring the highest-quality entertainment for the Estonian audience.
The agreement is part of SYNOT Games’ strategic initiative to solidify its presence in licensed, regulated markets, providing innovative content through partnerships with established and trusted regional operators.
Martin Krajčí, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Games, said: “We are excited to bring our portfolio to Estonian players through this strategic alliance with Boost Casino. Estonia represents a market with great potential and an audience that appreciates quality, variety, and innovation. Boos Casino’s agility and commitment to delivering premium entertainment make them an ideal partner for our continued Baltic expansion.”
Boost Casino, known for its user-centric approach and cutting-edge platform, views the addition of SYNOT Games content as a key enhancement to its offering and a testament to its mission of hosting best-in-class gaming experiences.
Janis Bariss, Head of Gaming, Entain Baltics & Nordics at Boost Casino, said: “Teaming up with SYNOT Games is an exciting opportunity to enhance our content library with vibrant, engaging titles that truly connect with today’s audience players. Their blend of storytelling, striking visuals, and proven game performance perfectly complements our vision for the future of digital gaming in Estonia.”
This collaboration not only empowers Boost Casino to further differentiate its portfolio but also underscores SYNOT Games’ long-term commitment to regulated growth, responsible gaming and working exclusively with trusted local operators—a model increasingly valued by players and regulators.
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AI customer service
Introducing the newest testing tool for AI-boosted customer engagement
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Is AI technology really at the point where it can truly add value to customer engagement? Tugi Tark’s new sandbox environment allows operators to find out.
Tugi Tark, the Estonian-based international AI customer service company, has launched its sandbox this week with the aim of giving operators the ability to explore how AI could work for their players, using their specific casino policies and player profiles, all in a real-world scenario.
By testing an unlimited number of situations wherein players interact with AI agents, the sandbox allows operators to experience how conversations and escalation flows would work if they implemented Tugi Tark as their customer service solution.
Harpo Lilja, CEO of Tugi Tark, explains: “The sandbox is essentially a controlled environment we’ve created where operators can test the AI agent capabilities against their own needs. They can configure the sandbox to their specific casino policies and adjust the agent’s tone of voice — which gives them a first-hand preview of how our AI agent can serve their players.
He continues: “One reason we built the sandbox is that we know from conversations with operators that people are still hesitant about whether AI solutions have reached a point in customer service where the impact is worth implementing – or if AI technology is still at a level where it risks alienating players due to poor quality. And people don’t want to commit if they don’t really know what they’re getting, which is often the case, as companies usually don’t provide enough testing to do so.
What does the sandbox allow operators to do?
Tugi Tark’s sandbox can mimic everything operators need to see how it actually works, including:
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player frustrations
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technical troubleshooting
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KYC concerns, bonus requests
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payment issues, and more.
Casinos can manually add synthetic player data without integration, which showcases how well the AI agent can handle player inquiries when it has access to both policy documentation, player data, and gaming history.
Tugi Tark’s hybrid AI model blends operational automation with human oversight, focused on compliance, emotional intelligence, empathy, service mindset, and player safety. And now, that’s available for operators to test fully using their own unique circumstances.
The testing environment allows manual casino player profile inputs, such as name, account creation date, birthday, KYC status, account limits, player segment, available bonuses, transaction and game history, and a brand’s all policies.
Using intuitive automation, the AI agent is contextually appropriate for each conversation – there are no drop-down menus or prompts, but rather, ‘natural’ language that mimics how humans communicate. For example, if users misspell, abbreviate, or use slang, the agent will understand, and if not, it will ask follow-up questions until it does.
Another feature that was integrated for customer comfort is that if a player is a little vague, rather than return the classic AI chatbot “I didn’t understand your inquiry”, the agent can check all the KYC documentation, including status, player history, exact amounts and date, so it can ask intuitive follow-up questions and arrive at a solution more quickly and thoroughly.
“With the sandbox up and running, any operator in dozens of languages and geos is able to test how Tugi Tark’s AI agents will work, on their site, within their player base. That means without having to endure lengthy sales pitches or commit to a product, operators are able to test exactly what it’s like having our technology work for them,” concludes Lilja. “And the great thing is that the entire process has a setup time of 30 minutes.
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