Rickard Vikström, CEO and founder of Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for U.S. iGaming and online sports betting, has been named European CEO of the Year in the hosting industry.
The award recognizes Vikström’s work in expanding Internet Vikings’ presence from Europe into the U.S., where the company has become the fastest-growing hosting provider for the iGaming and sports betting industry. Internet Vikings continues to see strong year-on-year growth, becoming the go-to hosting partner for European operators expanding into the U.S. market.
Vikström has led Internet Vikings through several key initiatives, including early market entry in emerging U.S. states, the introduction of flexible hosting models such as Pay-as-You-Go Bursting, and a focus on operational transparency and customer responsiveness. He also helped secure VMware Premier Partner status for the company.
Internally, Vikström is known for his direct and accessible leadership approach, maintaining regular contact with clients and actively participating in customer support improvements.
This award highlights his ability to scale a European company internationally while maintaining close attention to service and technical reliability.
Internet Vikings is a top provider of iGaming and sportsbook hosting, delivering tailored solutions across Europe and maintaining a leading presence in the U.S. market. Founded in 2008, the company offers first-to-market, fully licensed in-state hosting services in 25 states, including cloud hosting, bare metal servers, co-location, and disaster recovery hosting. Its premium status is reinforced by ISO 27001 certification and advanced DDoS protection.
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