Casino Guru Awards 2025, with nominations now open, introduces new categories and a grand Live Ceremony in Malta

Casino Guru is thrilled to announce the 3rd annual Casino Guru Awards, launching with open nominations and a new milestone: an exclusive live ceremony. This year’s event will honor outstanding contributions to the iGaming industry with even greater prestige, celebrating transparency, social responsibility, and positive influence at the luxurious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta.

After two successful years, the Casino Guru Awards 2025 will continue to uphold rigorous standards of fairness and transparency in iGaming. This year’s awards feature two new categories aimed at recognizing influential individuals and empowering players to vote for their favorite game provider:

Players’ Choice – This category invites the public, particularly players, to vote for their preferred game provider from a shortlist curated by Casino Guru experts. The winner will be chosen entirely by the public, without intervention from judges, ensuring a true reflection of player preferences and trust.

iGaming Changemaker of the Year – This category honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional influence and leadership within the online gambling industry. Nominations should highlight nominees’ contributions through impactful projects, initiatives, or other success stories.

The full list of award categories includes:

The Fairest Bonus Policy

The Fairest General Terms & Conditions

The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative

The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools

The Most Transparent Casino

The Most Effective Handling of Complaints

The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing

Players’ Choice

iGaming Changemaker of the Year

Voice of the People

Applications are open until February 28, 2025. Once the shortlisting is completed, voting for both “Players’ Choice” and “Voice of the People” will open simultaneously. The final awards ceremony will take place on June 6, 2025.

An unforgettable evening of recognition in Malta

For the first time, the Casino Guru Awards will host an in-person gala on June 6, 2025, at the prestigious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. This invite-only event promises an evening of elegance and celebration, beginning with a three-course dinner and complimentary drinks.

Following the awards presentation, the festivities will continue at Level 22—a sophisticated wine lounge and club located on the 22nd floor of the Portomaso Business Tower, offering breathtaking views of St. Julian’s. The ceremony will bring together shortlisted companies, esteemed judges, media partners, sponsors, and industry leaders, setting the stage for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration.

Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru, leader of the Casino Guru Awards project, shared her excitement for the upcoming ceremony:

“Launching the third edition with a live event in Malta is a thrilling milestone for Casino Guru Awards. Each year, we see more incredible work from industry pioneers, and this year, we look forward to honoring them in person. We believe this live event will capture the spirit of excellence and innovation in iGaming, and we’re excited to create an unforgettable evening for our nominees and guests.”