Gaming Awards
Rootz Limited Scoops Mobile Operator of the Year Award
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Industry leaders from across the globe gathered at The Savoy, London, for the International Gaming Awards 2024, held on February 5. Rootz Limited was there, having been shortlisted in an impressive six award categories. The evening was a glitzy celebration of industry achievements, made all the more memorable as Rootz Limited secured the title of Mobile Operator of the Year 2024.
Driven by excellence
This accolade secures the companyâs reputation in a fiercely competitive arena, once again demonstrating to industry peers and players alike that Rootz Limitedâs products are created for the best, by the best.
The Mobile Operator of the Year award recognises distinction in presenting exceptional products and customer experiences in mobile format. While Rootz Limited platforms including Wildz, Wheelz, Spinz, Caxino and Chipz have an exceptional presentation in desktop format, Rootz Limited recognises the need to reach mobile-first audiences according to their preferences.
In 2023, Rootz Limited took home the global award for Slots Operator of the Year at the International Gaming Awards (IGA), showcasing the versatility of the company in offering slick gameplay, exceptional payment processes and player-driven experiences.
The IGA 2024 evening saw operators enjoying the best in hospitality that London has to offer as they eagerly anticipated the award announcements. The entertainment was outstanding, befitting of the opulent environment offered by The Savoy.
Rootz Limited was nominated and shortlisted in these categories for the IGA 2024 event: Slots Operator of the Year; Safer Gambling Award; Online Gaming Operator of the Year; Mobile Operator of the Year; Innovator of the Year and Great Place To Work (Operator).
Rootz Limited has secured multiple awards since its first online casino opened in 2019 in categories including Best CEO, Best Product, Best Newcomer and more, illustrating that customers are enjoying a leisure experience thatâs tried and trusted.
Team players making a difference
âOur teams at Rootz Limited are constantly on the lookout for ways that we can stay ahead of the game and provide cutting-edge experiences for our players,â the Chief Executive Officer for Rootz Limited, Sam Brown (pictured), said. âA prestigious award such as this is a fantastic reminder that hard work pays off and weâre looking forward to building on this success. Everyone at Rootz Limited can claim a part of this accolade, an achievement that belongs to all of us, from our best-in-business developers to our support teams, all of whom put our players first.â
Gaming Awards
GAMOMAT celebrates double gold at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards 2024
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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 SlotCatalogâs 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 titleâs 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 GAMOMATâs 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: âWhat 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.â
Gaming Awards
Playân GO crowned Game Studio of the Year for second consecutive year at CasinoBeats Malta Awards
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Swedish-founded gaming giant delivers dominant performance at annual awards ceremony by also collecting Best Music/Soundtrack Award for Hugo Legacy
Playân GO, the worldâs leading casino entertainment provider, was last night crowned Game Studio of the Year at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards in Valletta, Malta for the second consecutive year, one of two awards won by the company on the night.
The Game Studio of the Year award is testament to Playân GOâs outstanding 2023 performance, which saw the studio release more than 50 premium titles, increase its market share globally, and continue its rapid growth in the US by the award of new state licenses and operator partnerships.
Hugo Legacy also picked up a gong for its unique soundtrack, performed live by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague, and is further testament to the fine attention to detail and boundless effort that goes into game development at Playân GO.
The company posted both its most successful month in its near 20-year history, and itâs record number of rounds played in a single day in late Q4 of 2023, and these awards are testament to the consistent excellence displayed by the legendary game studio.
Ebba Arnred, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder,âŻPlayân GO, said: âWeâre honoured to be on the receiving end of these awards, and it is particularly pleasing to receive Game Studio of the Year for the second year running.
âSeeing Hugo Legacyâs unique soundtrack acclaimed in this way is also very special. It is testament to our firmly held belief that every detail matters when it comes to game design and entertaining our players, from the stories we tell, to the audio we build into our games. We want to push the boundaries of whatâs possible in entertainment, and the Hugo Legacy soundtrack is a perfect example of our commitment to that mission.
âThese awards are testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Playân GO, and this is encouragement for all of us to double down and make 2024 an even better year for the company. Weâll be back for the three-peat next year!â
Gaming Awards
ELA Gamesâ Kraken Bay Shortlisted for âSlot of the Yearâ at the SBC Game Developer Awards 2024
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ELA Games announces that its online slot, Kraken Bay, has been nominated for the prestigious SBC Game Developer Awards 2024 in the Slot of the Year category. This nomination confirms ELA Games’ studio principles of creating games for players by players with high-quality graphics design.
Kraken Bay invites players on an exhilarating journey to a treasure-filled cove, where they encounter a mysterious monster amidst lucky spins, colossal prizes, and an enchanting gaming experience. The Wild symbol coming to the lucky treasure seeker will significantly multiply the winnings on the line. Players can also collect multipliers on the reels in the bonus game with potential winnings of up to 5,000 times the original bet. For those who want to evaluate the design and gameplay of the game, a demo version of Kraken Bay is available on the ELA Games studio website.
Mike Cini, Business Owner of ELA Games, expressed the teamâs joy and appreciation upon receiving the nomination, “The nomination for Slot of the Year confirms our dedication to crafting captivating, high-quality games, such as Kraken Bay. We always keep the player in mind when we build games, so this nomination stands as further proof weâre doing our job right. We eagerly anticipate the outcome of the awards ceremony.â
The results will be announced on May 23, 2024, during the Casino Beats Awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Malta. ELA Games remains hopeful for a favorable outcome and extends its gratitude to the judges for acknowledging the studio’s contributions to the industry and players.
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