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• HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards 2026

Recognising Excellence Across the Baltics & Nordics

The HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards celebrate the most outstanding operators, suppliers, technology innovators and industry leaders shaping the gaming ecosystem across the Baltic and Nordic regions.

  • Nomination period:
    18 February 2026 – 12 April 2026
  • Internal shortlist review:
    Submitted nominations reviewed by the HIPTHER Awards Committee for category fit, regional relevance, industry impact and overall contribution.
  • Shortlist announcement:
    5 May 2026
  • Final private vote:
    29 May 2026 by the registered participants
  • Winners announced:
    2 June 2026 at the Awards Ceremony & Closing Party of HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics: Tallinn

Shortlisted by review. Decided by committee. Celebrated in Tallinn.

2026 Winners

HIPTHER Baltics & Nordics Gaming Awards

Celebrating the operators, suppliers, studios, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of iGaming across the Baltics and Nordics.

Operators — Baltics

Best Online Casino Operator – Baltics
OLYMPIC CASINO
Best Sports Betting Operator – Baltics
TONYBET
Best Multi-Vertical Operator – Baltics
Fenikss.lv / ALFOR Ltd.
Best Player Experience & Retention – Baltics
OLYBET
Rising Star Operator – Baltics
BETSAFE

Operators — Nordics

Best Online Casino Operator – Nordics
Playfina Casino
Best Sports Betting Operator – Nordics
COOLBET
Best Multi-Vertical Operator – Nordics
Betsson Group
Best Player Experience & Retention – Nordics
Betsson Group
Rising Star Operator – Nordics
COOLBET

Suppliers / Providers

Best Sportsbook Provider – Baltics & Nordics
Digitain
Rising Star in Sports Betting Technology – Baltics & Nordics
Kanggiten
Best eSports Betting Supplier – Baltics & Nordics
BETER
Best Casino Aggregator – Baltics & Nordics
Turbo Stars
Best Payment Service Provider – Baltics & Nordics
Coinspaid
Best Hosting & Cloud Infrastructure Provider – Baltics & Nordics
Internet Vikings
Best Cybersecurity Solution for Gaming – Baltics & Nordics
GLI
Best Compliance & RegTech Solution – Baltics & Nordics
Kanggiten
Best Testing Laboratory – Baltics & Nordics
GLI

Content / Game Studios

Best Slot Provider – Baltics & Nordics
Amusnet Gaming
Best Live Casino Provider – Baltics & Nordics
BetGames
Best Game Studio — Regional Impact – Baltics & Nordics
Amusnet Gaming
Rising Star in Casino Technology – Baltics & Nordics
Blask
DSTGAMING
DSTGAMING

Company / Leadership Awards

Industry Impact Award – Baltic & Nordics
Nightrush
Baltic & Nordics Rising Star in iGaming
Turbo Stars
Baltic & Nordics Innovator of the Year
ICONIC21
Baltic & Nordics iGaming Leader of the Year
Olesea Naidion / Nightrush
Best iGaming CEO – Baltic & Nordics Region
Alex Kozachenko / Turbo Stars

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