Gaming Awards
Casino Guru Awards Judges Gathered to Shape the Future of Online Gaming Excellence
The prestigious Casino Guru Awards recently hosted a pivotal gathering in Bratislava on November 30 and December 1, bringing together an esteemed panel of global judges. This crucial event was designed to facilitate in-depth interviews with shortlisted companies and comprehensive discussions on the supporting materials provided by the contenders. In all categories, the judges had more than 30 video calls with the shortlists, marking the format a resounding success.
The Casino Guru Awards’ judging process is characterized by a meticulous examination of strong and convincing arguments presented by the companies. Judges, hailing from diverse locations, underwent a series of online calls and discussion sessions, delving deeper into the reasons why particular companies deserve recognition as industry leaders.
This hands-on approach not only enhances transparency but also allows for a more personal and detail-oriented assessment, ensuring that the most deserving candidates emerge as winners.
The seven categories under scrutiny during the gathering included:
The Fairest Bonus Policy
The Fairest General T&Cs
The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
The Best Implementation of RG Tools
The Most Transparent Casino
The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
In a unique turn of events, the judges unfortunately could not attend the gathering for “The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing.” However, this category will proceed fully online at the beginning of December, allowing the panel to thoroughly assess and evaluate the contenders remotely.
“The awards aim to celebrate the tireless efforts of the industry’s most dedicated and responsible professionals, providing them with the recognition they truly deserve. With judges from Casino Guru and experts from other industry companies and organizations present, both physically and online, the event promises a comprehensive evaluation process,” commented Daniela Sliva, the project owner of the Casino Guru Awards.
As the February online awarding ceremony approaches, the judges are expected to finalize the winners by the end of the year through an anonymous vote. Further details about the Casino Guru Awards gathering, along with insights from the judges, will be shared in the coming days.
In addition to calls with shortlist candidates, during the Casino Guru Awards Gathering, various content was created on Casino Guru social networks and news platforms. Relationships were built, and now the hardest part lies with the judges – to decide which of the excellent contenders has made the final cut.
The judges will take their due time and decide fairly in picking the winners of each category. They have praised the evaluation process that Casino Guru has implemented, leading to detailed verification of the information in all categories, the opportunity to contact casino representatives on calls, and not least – appreciate the effort, preparation, and overall willingness of nominees to participate in this exciting, transparent and ultimately challenging manner of awarding accolades within the industry. The entire Casino Guru Awards project has been built and executed with the idea of serving the end-users.
EPIC Global Solutions
EPIC retain SBC’s Player Protection award for a third consecutive year
EPIC Global Solutions have completed a hat-trick of wins at the prestigious SBC Awards North America, having been named as the event’s ‘Player Protection Service Provider of the Year’ for a third year in a row.
The globally-leading specialists in mitigating gambling-related harm were recognised once again at the New York ceremony, at an event that acknowledges excellence across all aspects of the gambling industry across North America.
EPIC provides a range of consultancy, education and training services around recognising signs of problem gambling to a range of sectors across the continent, with a particular focus on working with sports organisations, gambling operators and gambling industry regulators.
The company’s work in conjunction with the NCAA and Entain Foundation US – which has seen over 55,000 student-athletes and staff at more than 200 US college campuses educated on gambling-related harm in the past three years – was highlighted within the nomination for the award, and drew praise from EPIC’s CEO and founder Paul Buck, who explained:
“There are now 38 states where sports gambling is legalised. Gambling is growing, so the level of harm that will come will also grow.
“Recognising player protection at events like this wasn’t happening five or ten years ago, but it’s becoming an increasingly bigger issue and we’re glad to be at the front of that and hope to remain that way for the next five years and beyond.
“We wouldn’t be able to do this without the lived experience facilitators who go out there and tell their stories day in, day out, all around the country in each of the 52 states that we work in.
“I’d also like to make some special mentions to the NCAA, who work with us massively on the front foot on a topic which is becoming bigger and bigger within the student-athlete population, and the Entain Foundation US, who have been there helping to fund programmes like ours for the past few years.”
Lived experience is at the heart of everything that EPIC does, with the lessons taken from the harm experienced earlier in life by around half of its current workforce being the driving force behind the company’s mission and the knowledge that informs the programmes it delivers.
Therefore, Buck is incredibly proud of the team contribution that has once again been recognised via the award at SBC’s showpiece event in the US. He added:
“It’s always nice just to be here and spread our message and meet friends, clients and stakeholders, but to come away and win this award three times on the trot is fantastic.
“It just shows that the level of work we do and the impact that we’re having is growing and growing, year by year, which makes us even more proud to win it. I’m so incredibly proud, not just of the work we do, but of the people who work within EPIC.”
AGSi
AGS Named Rising Star in Casino at SBC Awards North America
The fourth edition of the SBC Awards North America, the leading igaming and sports betting event in North America, was hosted in New York City on May 9. The SBC Awards North America recognizes the achievements of operators, affiliates, and suppliers from all the major disciplines including payments, marketing, platform providers, and data. With 600 guests attending the event, the fourth edition of SBC Awards North America celebrates the companies surviving and thriving in 2024.
Among 29 awards recognized, AGS secured the gold award for “Rising Star in Casino” in the Supplier category.
AGS may have been best known for its work in the land-based casino space, but since 2022 a new approach via AGSi, its interactive arm, has seen the company become one of the fastest-growing iGaming content studios in North America. High-performing titles, including Mega Diamond, consistently see AGSi games rank at the top of independent reports evaluating the top-ranking new games in states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario.
In addition, AGS was awarded silver for “Employer of the Year” in the Operators and Suppliers category.
Best Turnkey Solution 2024
WA.Technology wins Best Turnkey Solution 2024 at SiGMA Americas Awards
WA.Technology, a leading B2B iGaming solutions provider, was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the iGaming industry, securing the award for ‘Best Turnkey Solution 2024’. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and its impactful presence in the LATAM market.
Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm, stating, “The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Our focus has always been on providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of our clients and partners. Winning ‘Best Turnkey Solution 2024’ reinforces our position as a leader in the global iGaming sector and motivates us to continue our mission of delivering exceptional service.”
The awards celebrate WA.Technology’s successful expansion and the enhancement of its comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions, including the highly acclaimed WA.Platform, WA.Sports, WA.Casino, WA.Fantasy, WA.Lottery, and WA.Poker verticals, as well as the recently launched WA.Affiliates management solution.
The company also recently won the ‘Best Aggregator Award’ at the 2024 SiGMA Eurasia Awards held on 26 February in Dubai. As WA.Technology continues to forge ahead, the continued recognition serves as milestones in the company’s journey of industry leadership and innovation.
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