Recognising Excellence Across the Baltics & Nordics

The spotlight is officially on!

HIPTHER has opened nominations for the Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards 2026, the region’s defining celebration of innovation, leadership, and operational excellence across the gaming and technology ecosystem.

From pioneering operators and cutting-edge suppliers to infrastructure leaders and visionary individuals, the awards honour the companies and people shaping the future of regulated gaming across the Baltic and Nordic regions.

And this year, the journey culminates on a single stage.

Winners will be revealed on 2 June 2026 in Tallinn, during the prestigious Awards Ceremony & Closing Party of HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics: Tallinn — the grand finale of the HIPTHER Baltics 2026 conference series.

One region. One stage. One official awards night.

Key Dates to Remember

• Nomination period: 18 February – 12 April 2026
• Online voting session: 21 – 30 April 2026
• Shortlist announcement: 5 May 2026
• Final decision: 29 May 2026 – Secret Jury Vote
• Winners announced: 2 June 2026 – Tallinn Awards Ceremony

Part of the HIPTHER Baltics 2026 Journey

The Awards form the grand finale of HIPTHER BALTICS 2026 – Three Capitals, One Vision, a high-level regional conference series exploring regulation, fintech, compliance, and innovation across three Baltic capitals:

• Vilnius – 21 April 2026
  iGaming Regulation & Fintech Integration
• Riga – 11 May 2026
  Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection
• Tallinn – 2 June 2026
  Digital Governance & Startup Innovation
  + Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards Ceremony

Together, the series delivers HIPTHER’s signature blend of policy insight, technological vision, and meaningful networking — culminating in the region’s most anticipated awards night.

Award Categories Across Six Industry Pillars

The 2026 edition features a comprehensive structure recognising excellence across:

• Baltics – Operators
• Nordics – Operators
• Suppliers – Casino & Content
• Suppliers – Sports & Odds
• Connected & Infrastructure
• Individual Industry Awards

This multi-layered approach ensures recognition not only for market leaders, but also for rising innovators, technology disruptors, and influential personalities driving the sector forward.

Why These Awards Matter

The Baltic and Nordic regions continue to stand at the forefront of regulation, digital governance, fintech integration, and responsible innovation in global gaming.

The HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards serve as:

• A benchmark of trust and excellence
• A platform for regional and international visibility
• A celebration of the people and technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

In short — recognition here resonates far beyond the stage.

Submit Your Nomination

Industry stakeholders, partners, and community members are invited to nominate the companies and leaders defining excellence in 2026.

Nominations are open until 12 April 2026.

Submit your nominations here.

Join the journey toward Tallinn — and be part of the night where the region’s finest step into the spotlight!

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REEVO has announced a new partnership with Betsafe, strengthening REEVO’s growing presence across regulated European markets and reinforcing its expansion strategy in the Baltics region.

Through this collaboration, REEVO’s aggregation platform will support Betsafe’s casino offering in Estonia and Latvia, enabling access to a wide range of premium third-party content through a streamlined integration. The partnership reflects REEVO’s continued commitment to providing operators with scalable technology and an efficient route to expanding their game portfolio.

Betsafe is part of the Betsson Group, a global online gambling company operating more than 20 gaming brands across multiple markets. In the Baltics, Betsson Group operates under the Betsafe brand in Estonia and Latvia, offering a trusted and dynamic entertainment experience.

This partnership marks another important step forward for REEVO as it continues to grow as an aggregator and strengthen its reputation as a trusted partner for leading operators in key regulated territories.

Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, said: “Estonia and Latvia are exciting markets with strong growth potential, and partnering with Betsafe is a fantastic milestone for REEVO. Betsafe is a well-established and trusted brand in the Baltics, and we’re proud to support their expansion through REEVO’s aggregation platform. This collaboration is another clear step forward in our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to delivering efficient, high-performance solutions that help operators enhance their casino offering.”

Aurimas Šilys, Managing Director Baltics at Betsson Group, said: “Our collaboration with REEVO opens so many doors for Betsson Group brands in Baltics to onboard and launch more game providers and have the biggest and widest casino selection in Baltics markets.”

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Boonuspart.ee, a leading Estonian portal focused on casino bonuses and online casino comparisons, has acquired Kasiino-boonus.ee, further consolidating its position in the Estonian iGaming affiliate market.

The acquisition brings together two well-established Estonian-language casino resources to enhance content depth, accuracy of comparisons and overall user experience for players seeking up-to-date casino bonuses and reliable information.

Kasiino-boonus.ee has built strong visibility around casino bonus-related search terms in Estonia, while Boonuspart.ee has focused on broader comparisons, editorial content and long-form guides. By combining these strengths, Boonuspart.ee aims to create a more comprehensive and authoritative platform for Estonian players.

“This acquisition supports our long-term strategy of building the most trusted and informative casino bonus resource in Estonia. Kasiino-boonus.ee has a strong legacy in the local market, and we see clear synergies in terms of content, SEO, and player value,” Teemu Pesonen, co-founder of Boonuspart, said.

Following the acquisition, Kasiino-boonus.ee will be gradually integrated into the Boonuspart.ee ecosystem. Existing content will be reviewed, updated and expanded where relevant, with a continued focus on transparency, up-to-date bonus terms and compliance with Estonian regulations.

No changes will be made to player data handling, and no user information is transferred as part of the transaction.

The acquisition reflects a broader trend of consolidation within the European iGaming affiliate sector, as established publishers invest in trusted local brands to strengthen editorial quality and long-term sustainability.

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