Veikkaus started its operations in the beginning of the year 2017, when the previous three operators Fintoto, RAY and Veikkaus merged into a single gaming company owned by the Finnish State. The Finnish system is based on the exclusive right principle, with the purpose of operating games responsibly and mitigating the possible risks involved in gambling. The system secures the legal protection of those engaging in gambling and prevents gambling-related fraud.
Veikkaus selected HiQ as one of their game development partners after an open bidding organized earlier this year.
“The shift towards digital will benefit all organisations regardless of their purpose. By creating smart technology solutions that genuinely serve the business needs of our client, we can support Veikkaus in their mission to give their revenue back to the Finnish society”, says Jukka Rautio, Managing Director at HiQ Finland.
HiQ will deliver strong technology expertise in the game development department, including service and user experience design for an easy to use, enjoyable and secure gaming experience. HiQ will also provide overall game deliveries, graphical design and game development. The second part of the dynamic procurement agreement covers development consultation and training for games, devices, game systems and development methods.
Veikkaus games are estimated to generate nearly one billion euros a year, and the revenue goes back to the Finnish society – to culture, sports, science, youth work, social welfare, health and the equine industry.
Get in touch
Get in touch
HiQ expands in three Swedish cities following the acquisition of Headlight
Earlier this year, HiQ acquired Headlight Group, consisting of Headlight and Relight. This acquisition is an important part of HiQ’s expansion journey and will bring new job opportunities to the cities of Västerås, Örebro and Borlänge due to the great recruitment need. The news comes just weeks after the acquisition was announced and is an important part of HiQ’s effort to become Northern Europe’s leading tech consulting firm.
– We’re so excited to be expanding to Borlänge and in the cities of Örebro and Västerås! This merger enables us to expand further in the Swedish market and bring new jobs to all three cities while also affording us the opportunity to work together with companies in these areas. This is a good step for us on our expansion journey. Let’s go big!, says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.
Read more
HiQ wins framework agreement with the Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education
HiQ wins framework agreement with the Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education (MYH). The procurement refers to consulting support regarding system development, architecture, and change management.
– So great for HiQ to win this framework agreement, areas in which we are incredibly strong. Contributing with this kind of competence is the core of what we want to do, and the public sector is an important area for us, says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.
Read more
HiQ & BatteryLoop develop more efficient charging infrastructure
BatteryLoop, a company which gives electric car batteries a second life as energy storage systems, launched an energy storage system in the spring of 2021 which makes it possible, among other things, to build charging infrastructure in places where the electricity grid suffers power shortages. In collaboration with HiQ, BatteryLoop is now developing a digital platform that makes it possible to maximize power in the charging infrastructure. The digital platform enables an estimate as to how long a battery has left to live, thus its economic value in a circular business model.
– It is fantastic that our team is joining BatteryLoop on this journey. Circular business models and sustainability are important to us at HiQ, and it really shows with this project. There is an incredible amount to do to streamline the use of energy in society and this solution is an important contribution to that process, says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.
Read more