Industry Awards
PAGCOR CHIEF NAMED ‘EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR’ AT GLOBAL GAMING AWARDS
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco was voted “Executive of the Year” in the prestigious Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 held at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on Tuesday, June 4.
Runner-up for the award was MGM China President and COO Hubert Wang while Aristocrat Gaming’s General Manager for Asia Lloyd Robson and Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Founder and CEO Joe Pisano were at joint third place.
Mr. Tengco said he did not expect to win the award but that it “validated the efforts that we have been putting over the past two years. It also proved that we are leading the agency in the right direction.”
“This award inspires me to work harder so that our plans and aspirations for PAGCOR may become a reality during my tenure as chairman and CEO,” he said.
The Global Gaming Awards is a project of gaming publication Gambling Insider and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.
Mariya Savova, the event manager, congratulated this year’s winners and those who were shortlisted, adding that “nomination alone is still a fantastic achievement.”
“The Philippines is now the most dynamic and innovative gaming market in Asia with developments in both the land-based and online verticals, so it certainly was a great pleasure to have the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific here in Manila today,” she said during the ceremony.
This year’s panel of judges includes:
- Betty Zhao, Senior Vice President of International Operations at Aruze Gaming Global;
- Ken Jolly, VP and Managing Director, Asia at Light & Wonder;
- Jaclyn Wood, CEO of Global Players Network; and
- Lucas Cai, Vice President of Gaming at Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, among others.
Another category in the award is Casino Operator of the Year which was jointly won by Galaxy Entertainment Group and Philippine company Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, while runner-up was Sands and in third place was Wynn Resorts Macau.
There were also winners for Casino Supplier of the Year, Digital Casino Operator of the Year, Digital Casino Supplier of the Year, Integrated Resort of the Year, Casino Product of the Year, Table Game Product of the Year, Digital Sports Betting Operator of the Year, Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year, and the coveted Executive of the Year
Industry Awards
Galaxsys Wins SiGMA Europe Award for ‘New Casino Game of 2024’ with Tower Rush
Galaxsys is proud to announce that its latest game release, Tower Rush, has been named “New Casino Game of 2024” at the SiGMA Europe Awards.
The SiGMA Europe Awards celebrate the best in innovation and excellence across the iGaming industry, bringing together industry leaders to recognise the year’s top performers. Galaxsys is proud to be among this year’s winners, with its new turbo game, Tower Rush, receiving its first award as “New Casino Game of 2024”.
Tower Rush, a unique blend of strategy and thrill, has quickly gained popularity across multiple regions. The game’s unique mechanics challenge players to think strategically while keeping the gameplay fun and intuitive.
By making quick decisions and balancing risk and reward, players build an endless chain of floors, stacking them to achieve the highest possible odds. This combination of intuition and strategy has made Tower Rush a standout addition to Galaxsys’ portfolio.
Hayk Sargsyan, CEO of Galaxsys, expressed his excitement about the award: “Tower Rush is one of those games that we knew would be a hit from the start, but it has far exceeded our expectations by winning the SiGMA Europe Award less than six months after its launch. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the hard work and dedication our team put into this game recognized on such a prestigious stage. This award further strengthens our commitment to creating fun, innovative games that players truly enjoy.”
Galaxsys is passionate about developing innovative, engaging, and visually attractive games. Tower Rush exemplifies this dedication, combining exciting gameplay with interactive design to offer players a thrilling and rewarding experience.
Industry Awards
The Best Performing Slot Game 2024 is Shining Crown Bell Link
EGT Digital is thrilled to announce that it won the Best Performing Slot Game 2024 award at last night’s prestigious SiGMA Europe Awards ceremony. This annual celebration, held as part of the SiGMA Europe summit in Malta, honours exceptional achievements to the iGaming industry, and we are incredibly proud to be recognized among the best. This marks our second award, as we also took the “Outstanding Contribution to Gaming 2024” prize at the B2B segment of the Awards.
Our slot game, Shining Crown Bell Link, earned this accolade for its appeal, popularity and performance. As a standout title in our Bell Link jackpot series, Shining Crown Bell Link has captivated players across global markets with its engaging gameplay and dynamic pay table. This thrilling twist on the classic fruity slot combines vibrant animations and an exhilarating four-level jackpot structure that players love to return to. The Bell Link jackpot series itself has become one of EGT Digital’s most successful products, and this prize is another proof of a job well done.
Industry Awards
SOFTSWISS Becomes Best Platform Provider at SiGMA Europe Awards 2024
SOFTSWISS, a global tech expert with over 15 years of experience providing innovative iGaming solutions, has been awarded the Best Platform Provider at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2024. This accolade highlights the company’s unwavering dedication to delivering robust tech solutions that empower iGaming operators worldwide.
The SiGMA Europe Awards honours exceptional achievements in iGaming, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate the year’s top performers. To secure this award, candidates are assessed on innovation, impact, and business results to name just a few criteria. The past year for SOFTSWISS was marked by impressive growth and achievements, which influenced the positive evaluation by the expert jury.
In 2024, SOFTSWISS demonstrated significant progress across its portfolio. Recent accomplishments include the acquisition of Turfsport, expanding SOFTSWISS’ reach into the South African market, and investments in Ously Games, opening a new niche in the social entertainment sector.
Additionally, obtaining the first-ever B2B Tobique Gaming Licence in Canada, expanding into Bulgaria, and receiving the South African certification underscore the company’s continuous growth and adaptability in the global market. These strategic moves have elevated the SOFTSWISS iGaming ecosystem, with the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform at its core, to a new level, earning notable recognition from industry experts.
Vitali Matsukevich, COO at SOFTSWISS, comments: “Receiving the Best Platform Provider award reaffirms the success of our flagship product and our strategic direction in the iGaming sector. This achievement serves as positive feedback from the industry that our ecosystem approach is the right path forward. I am truly inspired to receive this award, and I would like to express a big thank you to our team for their dedication and professionalism and our partners for their trust!”
As an industry leader, SOFTSWISS has recently released the iGaming Trends 2025 report, offering an in-depth analysis of trends shaping the industry in the coming years. The SOFTSWISS team surveyed a broad spectrum of industry experts – including operators, game developers, technology providers, media professionals, and affiliate marketers – to gather insights across various segments of the market. Insights from SOFTSWISS leadership were also collected, leveraging their expertise and deep industry knowledge.
Additionally, the team conducted an AI-assisted review of 53.9K news headlines from major media sources between 1 January and 1 October 2024, to identify key trends, emerging issues, and industry shifts. Manual reviews of selected resources ensured a comprehensive understanding of both content and context.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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