Easit, part of the Czech-based Synot group, has received a licence to offer online gaming in Latvia.

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Already a supplier of online games to Slovakia’s lottery, Tipos, the company is to provide casino and poker games in Latvia from January 1, 2014.

"We are very happy about the decision of the Latvian authorities to license our company,” said Antonin Slavik, international sales manager at Synot. “Synot has a long-term history in Latvia with its partner SIA Joker and this is another important part of our portfolio.

Synot is one of the Czech Republic’s largest companies and operates in a diverse range of industries, including a significant video lottery terminals business.