Platform provider and casino content developer in the running for prestigious accolade as Rising Star of the Year

Jogo Global, the fast-growing platform provider and casino content developer, has been shortlisted in the Rising Star of the Year category at the International Gaming Awards 2022.

The Rising Star of the Year award recognises the achievements made by a new or growing company, taking into account innovation, successes, and a company’s approach towards solving client needs.

This year has seen Jogo Global make great strides in the UK market, recently attaining a UKGC licence as well as securing several commercial agreements with big name operators for its unique gaming products. The company, which is differentiating itself in the iGaming industry with its focus on gamification and alternative games, has also prioritised broader expansion, in particular across the US with its platforms and games set to provide operators with a truly omnichannel offering.

The International Gaming Awards are held yearly to celebrate the industry’s best and brightest organisations from both the online and land-based sectors. The 2022 edition, to be held on 31^st January 2022 in London at the Savoy Hotel, is the 15^th to take place and will host some of the most innovative operators and game developers the industry has to offer.

Co-founder and CEO David Marcus said: “Together with Tiago Pinto and our Chairman Simon Collins, we are super proud that Jogo Global have been shortlisted as finalists in the Rising Star of the Year category.

“So much has been achieved in such a short period of time – it just goes to show that hard work will take you there, but passion will keep you up there. I’m beyond thankful to our outstanding team, their professionalism, support and loyalty.”

Zitro is extremely proud to have been shortlisted in two categories at the Global Gaming Awards London 2022. The new Wheel of Legends, featured on the premium Altius Glare, and growing to become a player’s favorite, has been nominated in the category of Casino Product of the Year, while Zitro currently being a leading global gaming supplier, has received the desired nomination in the category of Casino Supplier of the Year.

Johnny Ortiz, Founder of Zitro, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for these awards; a clear reflection of the dedication and hard work shown by the whole team at Zitro. For us, it is a special recognition of our incredible journey of growth over the years, which has been achieved through delivering innovative and high-performing products for both operators and players. The Global Gaming Awards are the most prestigious accolades within the industry, and our inclusion on the shortlist is already an outstanding achievement itself. This nomination also represents our passion for excellence in all that we do, and our commitment to continue to offer the most innovative and profitable products in the gaming industry”.

OTT platform Hotstar, MTV India, Voot, Jio TV, MX Player and Loco to re-broadcast the grand ceremony in India

The biggest award show for the gaming industry, The Game Awards, is in its 8th edition in 2021 and has announced the on-ground event at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles in December. South Asia’s leading esports company NODWIN Gaming with streaming partner Hotstar will re-broadcast the event in India.

Created and produced by Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards is a prestigious stage to felicitate best-of-the-best in the global gaming fraternity which encompasses design, development, esports, art, audio, direction, streaming, events and a lot more. The industry brings out the best content and products with cutting edge technology every year. It is at The Game Awards where the top names in all the verticals are honoured.

“We are honored to bring The Game Awards yet again to India in partnership with NODWIN Gaming,” said Geoff Keighley, creator, The Game Awards. “As a truly global celebration of gaming, we look forward to celebrating the year’s best games and previewing what’s next at this year’s show.”

As the safety restrictions ease in a majority of the countries, The Game Awards will allow a limited audience at the much revered Microsoft Theatre.

“The Game Awards is a true embodiment of the art form of gaming on the global stage. Nodwin Gaming is proud to have joined hands with TGA for yet another year where the pandemic situation has eased to a great extent. There is a lot to feast on at the grand celebration of gaming with the best artists and movie stars apart from the multitude of categories from the industry itself. Looking forward to sharing and celebrating the love of gaming across the nation”, said Akshat Rathee, MD & Co-Founder, NODWIN Gaming.

NODWIN Gaming continues its support for The Game Awards by rebroadcasting the ceremony in India, thereby bringing the global phenomenon to one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.

Check out the nominees across all the categories here.

Catch The Game Awards live on Disney+Hotstar, MTV India, Voot, Jio TV, MX Player and Loco on December 10 from 5:30 am to 9:30 am.