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Kaizen Gaming scoops impressive double win at the SBC Awards 2024
Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, has been crowned ‘Operator of the Year – Large’ and, for the second year running, ‘Casino Operator of the Year’ at the prestigious SBC Awards 2024 held in Lisbon on Thursday 26th September.
Winning the ‘Operator of the Year – Large’ award recognises Kaizen Gaming’s unwavering commitment to responsible gaming in regulated markets, celebrating twelve years of remarkable success and growth. Driven by its ambitious “2626” vision to operate in 26 markets by 2026, the award also commends the company’s focus on corporate social responsibility and excellence in securing landmark sponsorships with leagues, top-tier clubs and athletes across the globe, including CONMEBOL Copa America™️ 2024 and the UEFA EURO 2024™.
Also declared ‘Casino Operator of the Year’ for the second year in a row reaffirms Kaizen Gaming’s continuing perseverance to provide highly engaging, innovative experiences using advanced technology, and commitment to responsible gaming.
Julio Iglesias Hernando, Chief Commercial Officer, Kaizen Gaming, said: “Awards serve as good reminders to celebrate and recognise the passion of our Kaizen One Team. Our people work very hard to bring to our customers the most innovative products in gaming today. As we grow, facing our vision of successfully operating in 26 countries by 2026, sometimes it is important to stop and celebrate. Our team strives to deliver the most trusted, safe and exciting experiences for our customers worldwide. The past 12 months have been exhausting, challenging and incredibly rewarding, with milestones and record-breaking achievements, such as our partnership with UEFA’s EURO 2024 and CONMEBOL’s Copa America 2024. This award is dedicated to our people. Thanks for always going the extra mile. Rest assured this is just the beginning. We owe it to our customers and to ourselves to keep pushing forward.”
Now in their eleventh year of rewarding and celebrating the very best in the betting & gaming industry, the coveted SBC Awards recognise the achievements of operators, affiliates, as well as suppliers from across all the major disciplines, including payments, marketing, platform providers and data.
The SBC Awards took place at the MEO Arena on the final day of SBC Summit, with 25,000 industry professionals and 600 exhibitors gathering to showcase the latest innovations in gaming and betting. The awards were hosted by TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher and football legend Peter Schmeichel.
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The studio is shortlisted for the “Brand of the Year – B2B” category
ELA Games, an innovative game development studio, has been shortlisted for the “Brand of the Year – B2B” category at the upcoming EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025.
The EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards is an event that celebrates key figures and innovative brands within the iGaming industry. The ceremony recognises companies that demonstrate commercial success through game-changing creativity and contributions to the improvement of the industry. It gathers the brightest and most influential minds to reward those who have helped the online gaming sector grow.
ELA Games’ nomination for the “Brand of the Year – B2B” category highlights the company’s efforts in creating a portfolio that balances operator-centric growth with player-friendly gaming experiences. The studio has demonstrated a commitment to helping operators improve player acquisition and retention metrics through data-backed performance, making it a beneficial partner.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the nomination, “The ELA Games team is proud to receive a nomination for a significant category at a prestigious event. We’ve made considerable strides in 2025 to develop our portfolio and create games that both help operators grow and provide fun for players. We look forward to networking with all our peers at the ceremony, and congratulations to all nominees!”
The EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025 will take place on June 19, 2025, at The Mermaid, London. The ELA Games team will attend the ceremony for a night of excitement, networking, and celebration.
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BETER is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in nine categories at the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming (BSG) Awards 2025, organized by HIPTHER. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to delivering top-tier esports, sports betting content and solutions across key European markets.
Our nominations reflect excellence in both Baltic and Nordic categories:
Baltic Categories:
- Best Esports Service Provider in the Baltics
- Rising Star in Baltic Sports Betting Technology
- Best Virtual Sports Provider in the Baltics
- Rising Star in Baltic Virtual Sports
Nordic Categories:
- Best Esports Service Provider in the Nordics
- Best Sports Betting Provider in the Nordics
- Rising Star in Nordic Sports Betting Technology
- Best Virtual Sports Provider in the Nordics
- Rising Star in Nordic Virtual Sports
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us during the voting process. Your trust and recognition inspire us to keep innovating and delivering outstanding content and solutions tailored to the needs of operators and players in these dynamic regions.
The winners will be revealed on 27 May 2025 during the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit in Vilnius — stay tuned!
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ELA Games, a dynamic game development studio in the iGaming industry, has been shortlisted for the “Innovator” category at the upcoming 2025 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards.
The studio’s founding philosophy of “For Players, By Players” has directed its production approach, creating titles that balance player experiences and casino-centric performance. By understanding the core needs of modern gamers, ELA Games has curated a portfolio of visually appealing, innovative games that assist with operator growth.
The WiG Diversity Awards are a prestigious event that recognises employers for their contributions to the industry and efforts in well-being and diversity. The “Innovator” category ELA Games prides itself on its contributions to the industry, championing a diverse workforce while creating memorable games that have a lasting impact.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director,commented on the shortlisting, “Since our inception in 2021, we’ve made a concerted effort to create an inclusive and aspirational work environment, allowing us to produce trademark games. Being shortlisted for the ‘Innovator’ category at the 2025 WiG Diversity Awards reflects our commitment to diversity, excellence, and well-being, and we pledge to continue investing in our workplace culture to foster innovation at every level of the company.”
Final voting for the winner of the “Innovator” category, among others, will commence on the 5th of June, 2025, at the Savoy Hotel in London.
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