The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards 2022: Winners Announced
Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) have already been held in 2022 and the winners are already known to the public. Let’s see what software providers and operators have made the biggest impact on gambling in Baltics and Scandinavia this year.
WHAT ARE THE BSG AWARDS?
This is a part of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit that aims to recognize the companies that have the most striking achievements in gambling in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions. Winners are defined in 28 categories through voting in two stages:
- The top five companies are determined in each category through voting (with a total of 9178 votes).
- The winners are selected from the shortlisted companies by the delegates at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit.
The first such event took place in 2019 in Vilnius and then toured the Baltic countries. This year, it has returned to Vilnius. Each year the event is organized by the Hipther Agency.
So, let’s go to the winners of the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards, and see the most successful companies of the year in key categories.
WINNERS IN THE BALTIC REGION
Best Online Casino in the Baltics 2022 (operators) –Paf
Paf Casino is one of the most experienced operators in the Baltic and Nordic regions. It was established in 1996 and was certified in such jurisdictions as Aland Islands, Spain, and Sweden. This online operator boasts a good reputation and security of the services it provides. It has versatile entertainment that includes almost all types of gambling popular in the region. Bingo and Poker rooms, sportsbook, video slots, and live dealer games can be found in its lobby.
Finland, Sweden, and Latvia are defined as the main markets for Par, so it is no surprise its dedicated work in the Baltics was recognized with this prestigious award.
Best Online Casino Provider in the Baltics 2022 (b2b) – Tom Horn Gaming
It is not the first time Tom Horn Gaming receives a prestigious award, but it is always a pleasure for a company to see its efforts are noticed and recognized. This company has been in the world of gaming since 2005 providing innovative games with smooth play. Many of its releases are considered premium ones, and this title is fully deserved, as its games use top-notch and innovative technologies to make sure players have the ultimate gaming experience.
Best Live Casino Provider in the Baltics 2022 (b2b) – BetGames
When it comes to live dealer games and lotteries, BetGames is one of the first choices that comes to mind for many players. Having its headquarters in Malta and office in Lithuania, this software provider knows from inside what types of live casino games are of interest in the Baltics.
Apart from traditional live casino games, the studio also provides Live TV Streams that are quite popular in the region. Such efforts to follow the trends and desires of players in the Baltics brought BetGames a deserved Best Live Casino Provider in the Baltics 2022 award.
Best Slots Provider in the Baltics 2022 (b2b) – Wazdan
Wazdan and its extended portfolio of slots have not passed unnoticed and the delegates at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit have recognized its impact in the field of reeled machines in the Baltics. It has become one of the favorite slot providers for many players in Baltic countries years ago due to the customization possibilities of its games and a variety of provided content. The high quality of its new games and the striving for innovation make Wazdan the most influential slots developer in the Baltics.
Rising Star in Baltic Online Casino Technology 2022 (b2b) – Endorphina
Founded in 2010, this software provider based in the Czech Republic produces dozens of slots every year. It always tries to offer players something new and exciting, so its games are evolving constantly. While it has been on top of the list of many players in several European markets, customers from the Baltics have just begun to notice the strong sides of Endorphina. This year, the company’s efforts to bring innovative technology to its online games have been recognized and appreciated both by players and delegates at the Gaming Summit.
WINNERS IN THE NORDIC REGION
Best Online Casino in the Nordics 2022 (operators) – Betway
Betway is one of the major online casinos that does not focus on one type of entertainment but provides different betting options to cater to the needs of different players. Such a dedication to gaming and constant striving for improvement and versatility have been recognized in the Nordics.
This operator has been in the industry since 2006 and boasts profound licensing, as it is certified in Malta, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Sweden. It has been operating in Sweden since the opening of the regulated market, and the trustworthiness of its services and convenience in banking are appreciated by many players. This online operator is also popular with customers from other Nordic countries, so it is no surprise the delegates have named this casino the best.
Best Online Casino Provider in the Nordics 2022 (b2b) – SoftSwiss
SoftSwiss has been recognized as the Best Online Casino Provider in the Nordics 2022, and this is not a random choice, as this company has a big game portfolio with games of different types and, what is more important, it offers online operators a well-adapted aggregator platform that allows them to integrated games by SoftSwiss and other partner studios efficiently. This solution also includes a variety of promotional tools.
Best Live Casino Provider in the Nordics 2022 (b2b) – XProgaming
XProgaming and its efforts to provide players from the Nordic region with the best gaming experience when they choose live casino titles were recognized by the delegates. This is a popular software provider from Slovakia that has been in the industry since 2005. Although it has a good selection of video slots (some of them were created in cooperation with BetSoft), it specializes in the development of live casino content. Thus, it is no surprise that XProgaming received a prestigious award in this category.
Best Slots Provider in the Nordics 2022 (b2b) – Play’n GO
This is probably the most obvious winner in all categories in the Nordic region. This Swedish-based studio has been developing video slots for more than 20 years and managed to be on top of the list of players’ choices for many years in a row. Dedication to what it does, a desire to bring innovation to online gaming, and a good ability to guess the upcoming trends are the elements that make this software developer truly successful, and all the awards Play’n GO receives every year are well-deserved.
Rising Star in Nordic Online Casino Technology 2022 (b2b) - Wazdan
While in the Baltics, Wazdan is already one of the most popular software providers, and its games are appreciated by players and experts in the gaming industry (it was named the Best Slots Provider in the Baltics 2022), the Nordic region has noticed the expertise and the innovation this studio offers just recently. Nonetheless, its popularity in this region has started to grow rapidly this year, and such a quick rise to the top deserves the Rising Star cognition.
