Kongebonus Awards 2025 winners revealed

Kongebonus, the leading source for iGaming news and everything related to casino and betting in Norway, has announced the winners of the Kongebonus Awards 2025, with this year’s results unveiled in connection with ICE Barcelona.

As the only iGaming awards originating from Norway, the Kongebonus Awards are decided through a combination of votes from real players across the country and editorial reviews, with this year’s edition marking a clear shift in both scope and engagement. In total, the awards received 1,192 verified votes, an increase of 25% compared to last year, underlining the growing influence of the awards among players and industry stakeholders.

Among those celebrating success this year, Print Studios took home the coveted Best New Slot title for Uncle Profit. Filip Wargeus, Chief Commercial Officer at Print Studios, said: “This means the world to us. It’s a true testament to the whole team that what we set out to do is working and being appreciated by the fans, players and communities alike.”

ELK Studios was also recognised as Most Innovative Game Developer, securing 24.75% of the vote, with Jacob Nordwall, Head of Marketing at ELK Studios, commenting: “Receiving the Most Innovative Game Provider award in 2025 from the Kongebonus Awards means a lot to us, especially because it is entirely voted for by the Norwegian player community. It is a strong testament that our work is appreciated and truly resonates with players in Norway, and that our focus on staying innovative and pushing the industry forward is being recognised.”

Other notable winners included Push Gaming, which was named Best Game Developer 2025, while Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus secured the Readers’ Hall of Fame award. Unlike the other categories, the Hall of Fame recognises games that have built lasting popularity and achieved iconic status over time.

David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “The purpose of the Kongebonus Awards is to showcase which studios, games and suppliers have genuinely stood out over the past year. We are not only looking at commercial success, but at quality, innovation and how well experiences are delivered to players. Because the results are shaped by open voting from Norwegian players, the awards reflect what truly resonates with the community while still maintaining a strong industry perspective.”