Internet Vikings
Internet Vikings Expands into Latin America with New Data Center

Internet Vikings, the leading licensed hosting provider, announces its entry into Latin America with a new data center. Signaling a beneficial move forward for the company, it continues to broaden its service offerings in response to the growing licensed iGaming and online sports betting sector in the region.
Seeing the potential in the regulated Latin America’s iGaming and Sports Betting market, Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings, led the company’s efforts to establish a presence in the continent. “Entering into Latin America was not only a strategic decision for growth but also a commitment to provide local regulated operators with access to VMware cloud hosting, compliant with instant scaling on-demand,” Vikström stated.
New regulations and a steadily growing gambling industry position Latin America prominently within the global iGaming arena. Internet Vikings is ready to leverage these opportunities by offering reliable and secure hosting services that enable operators to develop in this competitive environment.
Kristoffer Ottosson, COO of Internet Vikings, emphasized the company’s obligation to support its clients’ efforts in new territories. “Our launch into Latin America underscores our dedication to providing the industry with a heightened level of cybersecurity, and infrastructure to support our clients effectively”, Ottosson remarked. “We are confident that our partnership with local stakeholders, combined with our VMware cloud hosting services, will enable us to deliver value to current and potential operators in the area.”
As Internet Vikings extends its global presence, with the introduction of tailored VMware cloud hosting services in Latin America, its focus remains on providing innovative solutions that fuel growth and improve user experiences to meet the specific needs of the market.
Arizona
Plannatech Enters Arizona with Hosting Solutions from Internet Vikings

Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for the U.S. iGaming and online sports betting industry, is announcing that it’s supporting Plannatech, a large B2B Provider, now stepping into the B2C space, in its expansion within the United States through an agreement to provide VMware cloud hosting solutions in Arizona.
Plannatech, leveraging the well-established Betcris brand from the America’s sports betting industry, has selected Internet Vikings for its structured setup processes, stable hosting environment, and technical expertise. This agreement ensures that the B2C iGaming and sportsbook operator benefits from a highly secure and reliable infrastructure, with Internet Vikings’ responsive support playing a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations.
“This is our 2nd state with Internet Vikings, who has been an absolute pleasure working with in providing the solid hosting infrastructure we need as we now expand into Arizona this time as the Operator,” said Adam Bjorn, CEO at Plannatech.
“We value our partnership with Plannatech and extending our VMware cloud hosting solutions to Arizona was the perfect next step as they bring new strategic offerings to the U.S. market,” said Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings.
The Arizona sports betting market has seen impressive growth rates, with total handle reaching $791.2M in October 2024. While several operators have struggled to gain traction, Plannatech, utilizing the Betcris brand, is taking a strategic approach and leveraging its extensive experience in competitive markets. By choosing Internet Vikings as their hosting partner, Plannatech ensures a strong, compliant, and resilient digital presence as they expand their U.S. operations.
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Arkansas
GAN Selects Internet Vikings’ Hosting Solutions in Arkansas

Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, announces the extension of its relationship with GAN Sports®, a supplier of industry-leading casino content, into Arkansas.
Following a successful multi-state collaboration initiated in 2022, Internet Vikings continues to support GAN by delivering hosting services tailored to their operational needs. Internet Vikings is continuing to grow across the United States, as Arkansas becomes the latest state to benefit from their hosting services.
GAN, a B2B supplier of internet gambling software-as-a-service solutions, initially entered into an agreement with Internet Vikings in a landmark deal covering 15 states. Since then, the relationship has grown stronger, with GAN relying on Internet Vikings’ bare metal server solutions to support their large-scale U.S. operations.
This expansion into Arkansas follows a recent deployment in Nevada, where Internet Vikings also provides hosting solutions to GAN. As GAN continues to operate across regulated U.S. markets, Internet Vikings remains a dependable resource, and has demonstrated its reliability to support long-term growth.
Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings, shared his thoughts, “Our relationship with GAN reflects the trust we’ve built over the years. It’s not just about providing hosting solutions; it’s about understanding their vision and exceeding their expectations.”
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Arkansas
Internet Vikings Expands U.S. Hosting Services to 25 States with New Launch in Arkansas

Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for the iGaming and online sports betting industry, has officially launched its services in Arkansas, extending its operations to 25 U.S. states.
The company offers a range of hosting solutions, including VMware Cloud Hosting, Bare Metal Servers, and Co-location solutions. Designed to meet the needs of the iGaming and online sports betting industry, these services ensure compliance, scalability, and reliability, supporting operators in maintaining uninterrupted operations.
Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings, stated, “Launching in Arkansas is an important step in our U.S. strategy. Our goal has always been to provide dependable hosting that aligns with the specific needs of our partners.”
Kristoffer Ottosson, COO of Internet Vikings, added, “With every state we enter, we ensure that our support standards and customer-centricity expands with us. We look forward to building lasting relationships in Arkansas.”
This new state expansion at the end of 2024 has been one of many achievements from Internet Vikings. These include winning the EGR North America Award 2024 for Cloud and IT Services Partner of the Year, introducing pay-as-you-go bursting available in 25 states — and achieving Broadcom VMware Premier Partner status. Additionally, Internet Vikings expanded into Latin America, reaching and supporting emerging markets.
Internet Vikings remains focused on building long-term partnerships and delivering hosting solutions that are flexible and aligned with industry requirements. The company’s experience in supporting operators in regulated markets positions it as a valuable partner for businesses establishing operations in Arkansas.
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