Industry
October 29, 2024
Yolo Group CEO Tim Heath Thwarts Kidnapping Plot
A recognizable entrepreneur, businessman and crypto investor recently evaded a daring kidnapping attempt in Estonia. Bail Denied for Suspected Kidnapper The criminal case involves Tim Heath, the founder of Yolo Group and investor in gaming, fintech and crypto verticals. Although details regarding the attack emerged last week, the kidnapping attempt itself dates back to July. […]
Poker
May 6, 2024
WSOP Returns to Tallinn with an Exciting Schedule
Poker enthusiasts in Northern Europe are gearing up for an exhilarating summer as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event makes its grand return to Tallinn. Collaborating with partners WSOP and GG Poker, OlyBet Group is preparing to host the highly anticipated WSOP Circuit event from 19 July to 28 July at the Olympic […]
Industry
February 7, 2024
Former BaltCap Manager Suspected of Stealing Millions to Gamble
Every year, many financial crimes occur across the globe. While generally, people may abuse other individuals’ funds for their personal expenditures, some people are pushed into such crimes to fuel a gambling addiction. It is unclear if a former BaltCap investment fund manager had a gambling problem, yet he is suspected of abusing his power […]
Poker
July 3, 2023
OlyBet Group Becomes Official Partner to WSOP for WSOP Tallinn
The partnership will see OlyBet Group become the official partner for the upcoming WSOP Tallinn which will be held from September 14 through September 24, 2023, at the Olympic Park Casino and Hilton Hotel. This is the first time that the World Series of Poker has headed into Northern Europe, creating a new, exciting, and […]
Casino
May 15, 2023
Gaming Corps Injects Games into Coolbet to Spearhead Content Expansion
To this end, Gaming Corps has signed its new partnership with Coolbet, allowing the company to scale its operational reach. The companies are expanding in the Estonian market and charting a way forward as Coolbet is also licensed to operate in Sweden, among other territories. Coolbet Taps into Gaming Corps’ Product As part of this […]
Industry
May 3, 2023
Estonia Considers Increased Taxes for Operators
The Baltic nation’s new government is keeping true to its planned gaming reforms. Its newly proposed taxation policy update outlines small but incremental hikes across all forms of gambling. Estonia currently sports one of the lowest industry tax rates in Europe. The planned minor increase should still allow the sector to remain attractive despite tightening […]
Industry
April 24, 2023
Estonia Mulls Ban on Gambling Ads as New Government Steps In
The Baltic nation may become the latest to impose a ban on gambling advertisements as the country is committed to protecting consumers by imposing the necessary changes it believes would help minimize gambling-related harm. The Newly-Formed Government Has a Clear Stance on Gambling The Reform Party, the Social Democrats and the Eesti 200 Party are […]
Casino
September 30, 2022
Stakelogic Strikes Content Partnership with OlyBet for Latvia and Estonia
Stakelogic has expanded its reach in the Baltic markets with a fresh content partnership that will now cover the Estonian and Latvian markets through local powerhouse OlyBet. OlyBet is an established and respected operator in the region and the iGaming sector, and it will now make it possible for local players to enjoy and access […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Estonian Olybet Players to Access Swintt Slots under New Deal
Under the terms of a new agreement, Swintt will launch its full range of slots for Olybet players in Estonia. Swintt Launches Its Slots Portfolio for Olybet Customers in Estonia Swintt, the leading slot software provider, expanded its presence further in Europe this year after inking a new partnership deal with Olybet, the famous Baltic […]
Sports
May 28, 2021
Sportradar’s UFDS Set to Boost Integrity Efforts of ESTCIS
Sports data and integrity services supplier Sportradar announced today the Estonian Center for Integrity in Sports (ESTCIS) signed an agreement with Sportradar Integrity Services to utilize its monitoring capabilities across domestic sport competitions starting from October 2021. Relying on UFDS’s Monitoring Capabilities Under the agreement, Sportradar will provide bet monitoring and reporting via its Universal […]