HIPTHER is thrilled to announce that the online voting stage for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2024) is now open to the public and for the iGaming industry professionals to vote, in order to determine the Awards Shortlists.

European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards) 2024: Celebrating Industry Excellence

The European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards) 2024 marks its second edition, hosted as part of HIPTHER’s annual European Gaming Congress. These prestigious awards spotlight outstanding contributions across the European iGaming sector, including online gambling operators, suppliers, testing laboratories, payment providers, affiliate programs, and industry innovators.

This year, the EiGE Awards are back, better than ever, and ready to celebrate every facet of iGaming excellence. We’re introducing new categories to recognize the contributions of industry leaders and influencers, as well as highlight creative achievements in areas like Company Launch, Marketing Campaign, Tech Innovation, and more!

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Online Voting Process: When, How, Why

The Online Voting session for the EiGE Awards 2024 is now live and will be open from 8 August 2024 until 26 August 2024.

How to Vote:

• Visit the main Voting Page featuring all 16 categories: https://hipther.com/events/egc/eige-awards/ 
• You can vote for one or more categories, or for all categories.
• Each IP address is allowed one vote per category throughout the voting period.

What’s Next:

• The online voting stage will determine the Shortlisted Companies.
• The Preliminary Shortlists* will be announced on 1 September 2024.
• The final vote will take place at the European Gaming Congress, where event participants will cast their votes.

*The results from the online voting will produce Preliminary Shortlists. To finalize these shortlists, shortlisted companies must confirm their acceptance to attend the event as Finalists. Only those who commit to participating in the event will be officially included in the Final Shortlists.

Promote Your Vote – Rally Your Network!

During the online voting period, HIPTHER will be sharing reminders on social media, and we encourage you, our Nominees, to do the same!

Leverage your network and prompt your followers, colleagues, partners, and clients to cast their votes. Make the most of your social media channels, blogs, and any other media platforms to share the exciting news, highlight your achievements, and rally support from the industry.

Promoting Fair Play & Community Engagement 

HIPTHER is raising the iGaming Awards standards by introducing the one-time-vote policy per category, while maintaining an open and democratic process that empowers the iGaming community.

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To further enhance engagement, we’re introducing social share buttons for each category! After you vote, you can easily share your participation and encourage your network to vote as well. Rest assured, sharing doesn’t reveal your vote – it will just let people know you voted for a specific category in the EiGE Awards’ online voting session, urging them to follow your example.

Excelling Together!

We’re excited to see your enthusiasm and engagement as we celebrate excellence in the iGaming industry. Your participation in the online voting stage is crucial to recognizing and honouring the standout achievements within our vibrant community.

Thank you all for being a part of this journey, and best of luck to our esteemed Nominees!

Let’s make the EiGE Awards 2024 a remarkable event together!

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iGB L!VE has confirmed its’ status as iGaming’s fastest growing and most valuable business exhibition, with the last edition to be held in Amsterdam prior to the 2025 relocation to London attracting a record 9,788 visitors from 131 nations. 

The unique attendance, which generated more than 20,400 show floor visits over the two exhibition days, represented a 35% year-on-year increase and was nearly double the 5,022 who were present at iGB L!VE 2022.

Reflecting on the historic event iGB Portfolio Director Naomi Barton said: “This was the best possible way to say a massive thanks to the team at the RAI Amsterdam for all of their fantastic support and their contributions in helping to ensure iGB L!VE’s status as the most popular and valuable showcase for the international iGaming industry.

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“I am delighted that industry professionals turned out in record numbers to participate in what was the biggest ever edition of iGB L!VE, delivering over 300 exhibitors and sponsors.

“The world-class exhibitor line-up was complemented by high profile features including the first iGB L!VE LaunchPad which was won by Match Hype whose product focused on delivering AI driven videos for sports matches and iGB ASCEND, iGB L!VE’s mentoring and leadership initiative aimed at supporting women early in their gaming careers.

“The first Sustainable Gambling Zone showcased the latest thinking on safer gambling, and the 21 session Conference Program featured over 50 thought leaders and industry disrupters.

“Highlights of the Conference Program included an opening address from Michel Groothuizen, the recently appointed chair of the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit, an Operator Key Note delivered by Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group and a presentation by Travis Geiger, CXO and Co-Founder of LA-based sports betting marketplace and affiliate WagerWire.”

Looking ahead to iGB L!VE’s relocation to London, Naomi Barton added: “There’s no doubt that we are moving to ExCeL London in the best possible shape having set new records across the board.

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“Our vision is to take the show to a whole new level as the industry continues to scale. By 2028 we aim to grow iGB L!VE to 30,000 visitors and 550+ exhibitors and sponsors. We are working in partnership with an industry Advisory Board, made up of the most influential and pioneering stakeholders In order to realise the show’s vision.

“The new home at ExCeL London has established a fantastic track record of helping events to fulfil their potential and all of the building blocks are in place for iGB L!VE to achieve the type of growth targets that our stakeholders want, as well as delivering on the business value that they need.”

Clarion secure €2.4 million hotel discounts for visitors attending Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate
Clarion Gaming has negotiated a cumulative Barcelona hotel discount of up to €2.4 million on behalf of the industry during January’s ICE and iGB Affiliate shows, the first editions to be held in the Catalan City.

The rates, which are delivering an average saving of 34% per night compared to what’s available by going direct, have been secured as part of the landmark relocation of ICE and iGB Affiliate.

Clarion Gaming Managing Director, Stuart Hunter confirmed the value of being able to access competitively priced accommodation. He said: “From the outset of the competitive bid process to host the world leading b2b shows which began March 2023 a non-negotiable requirement for the city/venue bids was the availability of comfortable overnight accommodation at significantly discounted rates and across key price points.

“Part of the Barcelona bid was a guarantee that we could secure a minimum of 40,000 hotel nights each year at the lowest rates possible for the duration of the five-year tenancy. This has been delivered with the rooms only available via BNetwork, the official accommodation partner that we have appointed.”

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He added: “The feedback that we are receiving anecdotally from the industry and confirmed by the booking data is that attendees are making their arrangements earlier and are alsoscheduling their trips to arrive in Barcelona on the weekend preceding the show opening.

“To a large extent visitors are treating their annual pilgrimage to ICE/iGB Affiliate as a City Break and we are planning a suite of Clarion Gaming curated hospitality offerings to deliver a blended ‘work, rest and play’ experience.”

“We will be launching ‘The Road to Barcelona’ guide which will talk through the best ways for visitors to attend ICE/iGB Affiliate and enjoy their time in the historic city.

“We are being told by the market that exhibitors more so than at any time in the past will be using the global platform provided by ICE/iGB Affiliate to launch their game-changing new products and innovations to what promises to be the biggest gathering of gambling professionals in history.”