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

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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.

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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

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The Most Transparent Casino

The Most Effective Handling of Complaints

The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing

Players’ Choice

iGaming Changemaker of the Year

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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.

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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.”

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Wicked Games joins as sponsor for the 2025 Casino Guru Awards

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Casino Guru is excited to announce that Wicked Games will be joining the prestigious list of sponsors for the upcoming 2025 Casino Guru Awards, marking an exciting addition to this highly anticipated event. The awards, which celebrate excellence in the iGaming industry, will take place on June 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta.
The 2025 edition of the Casino Guru Awards promises to be a night of exceptional recognition, spotlighting those who lead the way in innovation, social responsibility, transparency, and positive influence within the industry. This year’s event will feature an exclusive live ceremony, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect, celebrate, and raise the bar for the future of iGaming.
A commitment to excellence
Wicked Games joins a distinguished group of sponsors backing the Casino Guru Awards, an event that upholds the values of fairness, responsible gambling, and ethical business practices. By supporting this important initiative, Wicked Games is reaffirming its commitment to pushing for higher standards within the iGaming sector.
“Wicked Games is proud to support the Casino Guru Awards, an event that recognizes those driving transparency, responsibility, and forward-thinking in iGaming. Celebrating the industry’s best and pushing for higher standards is something worth backing, and we’re looking forward to an incredible evening in Malta,” said Karl von Brockdorff, Wicked Games‘ Head of Brand.
A night to celebrate industry leaders
The Casino Guru Awards 2025 will bring together the brightest minds, innovators, and trailblazers in the iGaming industry for a memorable evening of celebration and recognition. With its commitment to responsible gambling and industry leadership, the event is a must-attend for those dedicated to elevating the standards of the iGaming world.
Wicked Games joins other renowned sponsors including PayOp, Medier, BGaming, Evoplay, PIN-UP Global, and Winfinity, who are instrumental in ensuring the success of the Casino Guru Awards 2025.
The Casino Guru Awards 2025 will honor leaders across ten categories, including the newly introduced Players’ Choice and iGaming Changemaker of the Year awards.

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Amusnet Named Content Provider of the Year at the Italian Gaming Awards 2025

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Amusnet has announced that it has been awarded Content Provider of the Year at the prestigious Italian Gaming Awards. The ceremony took place on April 9 as part of the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference (IGE) at the Salone delle Fontane in Rome. This recognition highlights Amusnet’s commitment to delivering top-tier gaming content and maintaining excellence in one of Europe’s most dynamic and competitive markets.

The Italian Gaming Awards celebrate the best in the industry, honouring companies that are shaping the future of gaming in Italy through outstanding products, practices and performance. With over 110 nominees across 21 categories, this year’s event brought together leading operators, suppliers, regulators and public representatives to recognise achievement and leadership across the sector.

“It’s a great honor to be named Content Provider of the Year. This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of our incredible Amusnet Italy team. We remain committed to further strengthening our position in the Italian market by delivering engaging content that enhances the player experience and expanding our strategic partnerships,” said Polina Nedyalkova, Director at Amusnet Italy.

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Voting is open: Boomerang nominated in 2 categories at the AffPapa Awards 2025

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Boomerang is a  contender for Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Bonus Offer of the Year

Boomerang, a rapidly growing global brand behind the annual Golden Boomerang Awards, has been shortlisted for the AffPapa Awards 2025 in 2 categories: Boomerang Bet on Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Boomerang Partners on Bonus Offer of the Year.

Inclusion in the Sportsbook Operator of the Year nomination is a testament to Boomerang’s success in the online betting industry. Over 2024-2025, the brand has achieved great results: the betting segment has grown fivefold (5x), and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new brands were added to Boomerang’s portfolio in 2024, contributing to an almost 1.5-fold increase in end-users. In addition, Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan, one of the world’s most famous and titled football clubs.

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The Bonus Offer of the Year nomination confirms the high level and detailed elaboration of Boomerang’s bonus policy. Its portfolio includes more than 15 brands, each operating in strict compliance with the Terms and Conditions, including Bonus rules. Boomerang ensures fairness, transparency, and visibility of key bonus information for partners and users. It regularly collects feedback to improve its bonus policy and make it consistent with the expectations of its audience.

Boomerang actively develops community and works on building long-term trusting relationships with partners. This is demonstrated, among other things, by the second annual tournament for affiliate teams – Golden Boomerang Awards 2025. It will run until May 11. The top 30 teams on the leaderboard will be invited to Milan. There, the best of the best will be named, and 11 awards will be presented, including the main one – the Grand Prix.

The voting phase of the AffPapa Awards has started and will run until May 11. Users can choose their favorites in the nominations and influence the final results. Vote on the AffPapa Awards 2025 website. The award ceremony will take place on May 28 in Malaga during the AffPapa – iGaming Club Conference Malaga 2025.

 

About Boomerang

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Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards 2024, the first annual global affiliate tournament. Boomerang Partners’ betting segment surged 5x, and gambling — 2x in 2024. Its affiliate program demonstrated a 120% increase in partners, and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new products were launched by Boomerang in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.

Boomerang’s portfolio contains 15+ gambling brands, including sportsbooks. They cover over 35 GEOs and offer a wide range of betting options with favorable odds. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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