Gaming Awards
IGT Executive Honored at 2022 Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards
Victoria Dolan recognized with “Leader of the Year” award at the global awards program
International Game Technology PLC announced that Victoria Dolan, IGT Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, PlayDigital, recently won the “Leader of the Year” award in the 2022 Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards. The annual awards program recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion.
Victoria plays a critical, strategic role in driving positive outcomes, mitigating company risk and maximizing growth opportunities for IGT and its customers. Throughout her five-year tenure at IGT, Victoria has continued to grow in her career, mentor others and help the Company achieve its diversity and inclusion goals. Her experience and sustained results in the lottery, land-based gaming and iGaming segments in Europe served as foundation for her new role supporting IGT PlayDigital globally, one of IGT’s fastest-growing and most complex business segments.
“Victoria is a consummate professional and exemplifies the concept of servant leadership by bringing out the best in those she leads while continuously driving exceptional results,” said Christopher Spears, IGT Executive Vice President and General Counsel. “She is a dedicated, enthusiastic leader and mentor and a champion of IGT’s Diversity and Inclusion programs. We thank the Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards committee for recognizing Victoria’s contributions to the gaming industry and we congratulate her on this fantastic honor.”
Victoria serves on IGT’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as its EMEA-specific regional council and is a member of IGT’s Advancing Cultural Education (ACE) Diversity & Inclusion Group. Victoria also serves on the IGT Steering Committee for the UK After School Advantage program, helping to inspire children and young adults to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries in the UK.
Eastern Europe
EGT Digital has been awarded with “Best Game Soundtrack 2024” accolade from SIGMA Awards East Europe
EGT Digital’s top-performing game Sugar Duke has been distinguished in the “Best Game Soundtrack 2024″ category of the SIGMA Awards East Europe. This year’s edition of the competition, honoring the leaders who bring change and progress in the gaming industry, took place on 02 September in the ballroom of the InterContinental Hotel in Budapest.
“I am extremely happy to accept this award on behalf of EGT Digital,” shared Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at the company. “Sugar Duke is among our most popular slot games, and along with the attractive characters and numerous bonuses, it undoubtedly owes its impressive performance to its original and memorable soundtrack as well. This achievement is a result of the hard work and the innovative ideas of our team of devoted professionals, without whom our success would not have been possible. We would like to extend our gratitude to our partners and clients, who give us unwavering support.”
Conferences in Europe
European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024: Online Voting Now Open – Cast Your Vote for the Shortlists!
HIPTHER is thrilled to announce that the online voting stage for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2024) is now open to the public and for the iGaming industry professionals to vote, in order to determine the Awards Shortlists.
European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards) 2024: Celebrating Industry Excellence
The European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards) 2024 marks its second edition, hosted as part of HIPTHER’s annual European Gaming Congress. These prestigious awards spotlight outstanding contributions across the European iGaming sector, including online gambling operators, suppliers, testing laboratories, payment providers, affiliate programs, and industry innovators.
This year, the EiGE Awards are back, better than ever, and ready to celebrate every facet of iGaming excellence. We’re introducing new categories to recognize the contributions of industry leaders and influencers, as well as highlight creative achievements in areas like Company Launch, Marketing Campaign, Tech Innovation, and more!
Online Voting Process: When, How, Why
The Online Voting session for the EiGE Awards 2024 is now live and will be open from 8 August 2024 until 26 August 2024.
How to Vote:
- Visit the main Voting Page featuring all 16 categories: https://hipther.com/events/egc/eige-awards/
- You can vote for one or more categories, or for all categories.
- Each IP address is allowed one vote per category throughout the voting period.
What’s Next:
- The online voting stage will determine the Shortlisted Companies.
- The Preliminary Shortlists* will be announced on 1 September 2024.
- The final vote will take place at the European Gaming Congress, where event participants will cast their votes.
*The results from the online voting will produce Preliminary Shortlists. To finalize these shortlists, shortlisted companies must confirm their acceptance to attend the event as Finalists. Only those who commit to participating in the event will be officially included in the Final Shortlists.
Promote Your Vote – Rally Your Network!
During the online voting period, HIPTHER will be sharing reminders on social media, and we encourage you, our Nominees, to do the same!
Leverage your network and prompt your followers, colleagues, partners, and clients to cast their votes. Make the most of your social media channels, blogs, and any other media platforms to share the exciting news, highlight your achievements, and rally support from the industry.
Promoting Fair Play & Community Engagement
HIPTHER is raising the iGaming Awards standards by introducing the one-time-vote policy per category, while maintaining an open and democratic process that empowers the iGaming community.
To further enhance engagement, we’re introducing social share buttons for each category! After you vote, you can easily share your participation and encourage your network to vote as well. Rest assured, sharing doesn’t reveal your vote – it will just let people know you voted for a specific category in the EiGE Awards’ online voting session, urging them to follow your example.
Excelling Together!
We’re excited to see your enthusiasm and engagement as we celebrate excellence in the iGaming industry. Your participation in the online voting stage is crucial to recognizing and honouring the standout achievements within our vibrant community.
Thank you all for being a part of this journey, and best of luck to our esteemed Nominees!
Let’s make the EiGE Awards 2024 a remarkable event together!
Gaming Awards
GAMOMAT celebrates double gold at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards 2024
GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent software developers for slot games, has won double gold for Best Game Development Company Central Europe and Game Retro-Style for Fancy Fruits Deluxe.
The first gold came in SlotCatalog’s Award for Best Game Development Company Central Europe. Each of the nominees was judged solely on analytical data rather than subjective views. This award was focused on games being promoted in casino lobbies as it provides a clear, quantifiable measure of a title’s popularity and reach. Being named Best Game Development Company Central Europe crowns a highly successful period for the business.
A second gold arrived thanks to Fancy Fruits Deluxe coming top in the Game Retro-Style category. It was the first release as part of the Deluxe Series, which was introduced to celebrate GAMOMAT’s 15th anniversary last year. Fancy Fruits Deluxe is the advanced rendition of the much-loved classic Fancy Fruits. It retains the classic appeal and simple mechanics that made the original a land-based and online success, while bringing a fresh, modern edge with enhanced graphics and a user-friendly interface.
The CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards is an annual celebration of excellence and innovation in the iGaming industry, marking significant contributions from developers across the world.
Dietmar Hermjohannes, Managing Director at GAMOMAT Development GmbH said: “What a great honour! Winning double gold at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards is an astonishing achievement for all involved at GAMOMAT. Winning Best Game Development Company Central Europe is extra special, as the award is judged solely on empirical evidence that shows the vast reach and popularity our games have across the industry. Coming top in the Game Retro-Style Award with Fancy Fruits Deluxe shows we are on the right track with the Deluxe Series. I am so proud of what we accomplished in the past few years.”
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