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Shortlisted Companies Announced for BSG Awards and BTECH Awards (Riga, Latvia – 16-17 May)

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April 5, 2023

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The #hipthers and MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit (MARE BALTICUM) has announced the shortlisted companies for the BSG Awards and BTECH Awards, which will take place in Riga, Latvia, on May 16th and 17th.

The BSG Awards recognize the best in the Baltic and Scandinavian gaming industry, while the BTECH Awards honor the top tech companies in the region. The winners in each category will be determined by a final vote via a secret link by the attending delegates of the conference.

“We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted companies for the BSG Awards and BTECH Awards,” said Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER Agency.

“These companies represent the best of the best in the Baltic and Scandinavian gaming and tech industries. We look forward to seeing who will come out on top in each category.”

The winners of the BSG Awards and BTECH Awards will be announced in the afternoon of May 16th at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit. For more information on the event and to register, please visit the official website.

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The shortlisted companies for the BSG Awards are as follows:

(you can also find the shortlist here: https://hipther.com/events/riga/awards/)

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If your company is among the shortlisted companies, the organizers would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the conference and participate in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) and the Baltic TECH Awards (BTECH Awards). As mentioned above, the winners in each category will be decided by a final vote via a secret link by the attending delegates of the conference, and the winners will be announced in the afternoon of 16 May.

This conference promises to be a unique opportunity to engage with key industry players, learn about the latest trends and innovations in gaming and technology, and to network with peers and potential clients. The #hipthers are confident that your participation will be valuable to both your company and the wider industry.

You are encouraged you to register for the conference as soon as possible to take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your attendance. Please note that attendance is limited and the organizers expect high demand, so they encourage you to act quickly to avoid disappointment.

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The HIPTHER team is looking forward to welcoming you to the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit and wish you the best of luck in the upcoming awards.

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November 3, 2025

Niji Narayan

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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.

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“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.

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SYNOT Games Announces Strategic Partnership with Boost Casino

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Niji Narayan

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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.

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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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Introducing the newest testing tool for AI-boosted customer engagement

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2 weeks ago

October 21, 2025

George Miller

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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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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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