Industry Awards
The Winners of the 7th AskGamblers Awards Have Officially Been Crowned
On 13 June, the 7th AskGamblers Awards officially concluded with a long-awaited grand finale held in Belgrade, Serbia. During the glamorous gala event, esteemed AskGamblers guests, renowned industry experts, officials, and partners had the opportunity to watch the winners in all the casino, slot, and affiliate categories be crowned live.
Here is the complete list of all the 7th AskGamblers Awards winners:
- Best Casino – Tsars Casino
- Best New Casino – Run4Win Casino
- Players’ Choice Casino – Bitkingz Casino
- Best New Slot – Big Bass Amazon Xtreme Slot (Pragmatic Play)
- Best Provider – Yggdrasil Gaming
- Best Partner – Mate Affiliates
- Best Manager – Mariia Plakhotniuk (Richard Casino, Stay Partners)
- Best Betting Operator – Partners.io Affiliates
As is tradition, the night before the gala was reserved for the annual AskGamblers Awards Charity Night, during which an outstanding €110,000 was raised, breaking the record anew. The total sum raised at the auction will be donated to a charity organisation shortly.
Commenting on the AskGamblers Awards process and the two finale events, Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Every year we set up a challenge for ourselves to top the previous year and we’ve managed to complete our mission successfully once again. I couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work our team has put into the organisation, preparation, and execution of the entire AskGamblers Awards, including the two crowning events.
“We wish to thank every single player for casting their votes and helping us shine a light on the best of the best in the industry, as well as all our guests for making the two nights absolutely unforgettable. Warmest congratulations to all the winners and we can’t wait to see you all again next year!”
Compliance Updates
Betsson Group shortlisted for 4 awards at the Global Regulatory Awards
Betsson Group has managed to secure four award nominations for the 8th edition of the Global Regulatory Awards. Held annually since 2017, the awards hosted by Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, recognise the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gaming industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gaming.
According to the official website of the Global Regulatory Awards, Vixio received a record number of submissions this year, making 2024 their most competitive year by far.
The 2024 Global Regulatory Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on 4th December 2024.
Betsson Group is shortlisted for three company awards and one individual award.
1. Commitment to Compliance by an Operator
This award celebrates a leading compliance initiative by a gambling operator that has significantly improved internal expertise and set a new standard for industry best practices. The judges will look for an initiative that demonstrates transformative improvements in processes, technology, reporting, and training, while also promoting best practices across the sector.
2. Chief Compliance Officer of the Year – Corinne Valletta
This award celebrates an exceptional compliance leader who consistently exceeds expectations, expertly navigates regulatory challenges, and has significantly elevated the compliance standards within their organisation through pragmatic solutions, operational transformation, and thought leadership. The award seeks a leader who actively collaborates with management, their team, and regulatory bodies to foster a culture of compliance. Judges will look for concrete examples of the nominee’s impact, including industry conference appearances, introduced training initiatives, and demonstrations of thought leadership.
3. Compliance Team of the Year
This award honours a compliance team within an organisation that actively fosters a culture of compliance, responding effectively to regulatory changes and driving their organization to lead in new compliance standards. Judges will evaluate how the team has cultivated a compliance-focused culture, collaborated across the organisation, initiated training, and influenced business practices and industry engagement, including with trade associations. Special consideration will be given to teams that have led their organisation into new compliance jurisdictions in emerging markets.
4. Legal Team of the Year
This award recogises a legal team that protects the company’s reputation by ensuring compliance with regulations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills, and proactively advising management. Judges will assess how the team promotes best practices, keeps the business ahead of regulatory changes, and minimises the impact on both the bottom line and daily operations.
In conclusion, the above nominations highlight Betsson’s strong compliance culture and commitment to raising its standards in compliance to ensure a safe and stable business.
Affiliate Industry
Casino Guru shortlisted in 2 categories for EGR Operator Awards
EGR has revealed the shortlists for the EGR Operator Awards nominating Casino Guru in two categories, “Affiliate of the Year” and “Casino Affiliate.”
Being shortlisted for these prestigious awards highlights Casino Guru’s unwavering effort to build one of the world’s most comprehensive and complete database of casino websites.
The honor of competing against some of the industry’s biggest companies demonstrates Casino Guru’s unfaltering commitment to upholding the best standards as an affiliate company, which focuses on data-driven, fact-checked, and human reviews, as part of a growing database, running in the thousands.
Another integral part of the Casino Guru operations is the website’s commitment to Responsible Gambling and raising safer gambling practices in the industry through the company’s dedicated Gamtegrity platform. Gamtegrity is a multi-faceted effort that naturally underpins Casino Guru’s efforts in providing players and professionals with a better understanding of the pitfalls commonly associated with gambling.
Casino Guru Head of Content Maros Gasparik said: “We are committed to raising the standards in terms of our own website and the value we bring to our visitors, but also in terms of the online gambling industry as a whole – making it better and safer for players. I believe the two nominations reflect these values, and we are always happy to see our efforts being acknowledged by reputable organizations such as EGR.”
The value proposition that Casino Guru builds does not stop with simply reviewing a casino. The process involves a comprehensive behind-the-scenes work where dedicated data teams revisit and review casinos in the library to ensure that the website brings the most up-to-date information that players will ever need to find out about a brand, accounting for local regulation, safer gambling practices, terms and conditions.
The team fastidiously examines each casino’s offer to ensure that it presents consumers with an easy and clear understanding of the value each brand stands to bring. This process is then repeated throughout the year to ensure that the allocated value under the Safety Index, Casino Guru’s advanced rating system, is always accurate.
Casino Guru has repeatedly upheld its core principles of equity, fairness, and transparency, helping players not just read reviews but also mediate issues with casinos. The Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center has already achieved unprecedented success early in 2024, returning $4,905,200 up to July.
Industry Awards
Megapari Nominated for the SBC Awards 2024
Megapari has secured two nominations at the prestigious SBC Awards 2024. The company is nominated for both “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” and “Casino Operator of the Year.” The awards ceremony will take place on 26th September 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
SBC is a news, media and events company that works with industry leaders to develop the betting and gaming industry. This year, the SBC Awards are celebrating their 11th edition, uniting representatives from the leading igaming operators alongside companies that specialize in essential support services.
In 2024, Megapari successfully secured a spot on the shortlist for two major categories – “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” and “Casino Operator of the Year”
The first nomination is a recognition earned through the company’s significant contributions to the development of sports betting. Megapari boasts over 16,000 sporting and non-sporting events, along with enhanced odds on top matches. Additionally, Megapari’s retention team meets player needs with unique promotions, like this summer’s EURO MEGA DRIVE, offering a Mercedes G-Class as the grand prize.
Megapari has also been nominated for “Casino Operator of the Year”. The company offers 20,000 slots from 140 industry-leading providers and continues to expand, regularly adding new games to the platform. In June 2024, Megapari successfully partnered with Jilito to introduce even more exciting slots.
Megapari is honored to be recognized among the nominees for such a prestigious award, a testament to his dedication and continuous evolution. Last year, Megapari received nominations in the “Rising Star in Sports Betting” and “Rising Star in Casino” categories at the 2023 SBC Awards.
Megapari Partners invites those interested in partnership opportunities to join their affiliate program. To collaborate with Megapari, get more information by emailing [email protected].
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