Industry Awards
Meet the Nominees: SBC Awards 2024 Shortlists Revealed
SBC has announced the shortlists for the 11th edition of the SBC Awards 2024, the first ceremony to take place in Lisbon, as part of the inaugural SBC Summit.
This year’s shortlist, once again, highlights the outstanding achievements of leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers across all industry verticals, including payments, marketing, platform providers, and esports. The coveted awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, 26th September at the MEO Arena, on the final day of SBC Summit.
Notable nominees include Betsson Group and SOFTSWISS, each garnering an impressive eight nominations, with EveryMatrix and OpenBet following closely behind with six nominations each. Additionally, CampeĆ³n Gaming, Genius Sports, BetConstruct, Sportradar, and Soft2Bet all boast five nominations in their respective categories.
Building on the incredible success of the 2023 edition in Barcelona, this year’s awards ceremony received a record-breaking number of applications, providing ample deliberation for the independent roster of judges as they shortlisted the 38 categories.
In the Affiliate categories, both FairPlay Sports Media and Kingbet Media are nominated for the Affiliate Product Innovation and Sports Affiliate of the Year awards. Meanwhile, Mr Gamble and Slotsjudge have each been nominated for the Affiliate Product Innovation and Casino Affiliate of the Year awards. Better Collective will seek to retain their title in the Sports Affiliate of the Year category for the third consecutive year.
In the Operator awards, Betsson Group has been nominated for an impressive six out of ten categories as they strive to protect their titles for both the Marketing Campaign of the Year and Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment awards.
Additionally, Betsson Group will be competing against defending champions Kaizen Gaming for the coveted Casino Operator of the Year award, bet365 for the Best Affiliate Program and Sportsbook Operator of the Year awards, and seven other operators for the newly introduced Operator of the Year – Large award.
This year’s ceremony will also introduce two more operator categories. In addition to the Operator of the Year – Large award, there will be the Operator of the Year – Medium and Operator of the Year – Small awards.
In the Payment & Compliance categories, IDnow and Nuvei will return to defend their titles of Fraud & Compliance Solution of the Year and Payment Solution of the Year, Ā respectively. Monnet Payment Solutions, OKTO, Pagsmile and Pay4Fun are among the brands battling for the esteemed Payment Innovation of the Year award.
The Supplier Awards will feature 19 distinct categories, covering a wide range of verticals including casino/slots, esports, sportsbook, mobile, land-based, live betting, marketing and services, sports data, and platform providers, to name a few.
Amusnet, Pragmatic Play, Playson, ELA Games, and Pascal Gaming are among the brands nominated for the prestigious Casino/Slots Developer of the Year award. This year, to better represent the breadth of industry offerings, the award has been expanded into three new subcategories: Large, Medium, and Small.
The Sportsbook Supplier of the Year category will see Digitain compete against 14 industry peers to retain the title, while OpenBet will face 15 brands in a bid to defend their Platform Provider of the Year award.
Shining a light on the future of the industry, the awards ceremony will feature four āRising Starā categories: Rising Star in Casino, Rising Star in Casino Innovation / Software, Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation / Software and the newly established Rising Star in Sports Betting awards.
In the Operator & Supplier Awards, LiveScore Group, PIN-UP Global, Playson, and SOFTSWISS are among the contenders for the Employer of the Year award. Meanwhile, Entain Foundation U.S. will compete against 12 industry heavyweights to hold onto the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year award.
The complete list of shortlisted companies is available on the SBC Awards website.
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, āAffiliate of the Yearā and āCasino Affiliate.ā
Being shortlisted for these prestigious awards highlights Casino Guruās unwavering effort to build one of the worldās most comprehensive and complete database of casino websites.
The honor of competing against some of the industryās biggest companies demonstrates Casino Guruās 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 websiteās commitment to Responsible Gambling and raising safer gambling practices in the industry through the companyās dedicated Gamtegrity platform. Gamtegrity is a multi-faceted effort that naturally underpins Casino Guruās 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: āWe 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 ā 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.ā
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 casinoās 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 Guruās 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 Guruās 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 igamingĀ operators alongside companies that specialize in essential support services.
In 2024, Megapari successfully secured a spot on the shortlist for two major categories – āSportsbook Operator of the Yearā and āCasino Operator of the Yearā
The first nomination is a recognition earned through the companyās 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, Megapariās 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 āCasino Operator of the Yearā. 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 āRising Star in Sports Bettingā and āRising Star in Casinoā 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].
Industry Awards
Vixio Wins Compliance Solution StevieĀ® Award In 2024 International Business AwardsĀ®
Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, was named the winner of a Bronze StevieĀ® Award in the Compliance Solution category in The 21st Annual International Business AwardsĀ® today for its PaymentsCompliance and GamblingCompliance platforms.
According to an anonymous judge on the awards panel, āWith a strong client base including major global brands and positive testimonials, Vixioās platforms demonstrate significant impact on operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The continuous growth and innovation in their offerings, such as AI-powered prioritization and customized training programs, further highlight their commitment to excellence in compliance solutions.ā
Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio, said, “We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the International Business Awards. Winning a StevieĀ® Award for our PaymentsCompliance and GamblingCompliance platforms is a testament to our teamās dedication to driving innovation in regulatory intelligence. At Vixio, we remain committed to helping our clients navigate the complexities of compliance and make it a competitive advantage, and this award underscores the impact our solutions have on their success.”
The International Business Awards are the worldās premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide ā public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received over 3,600 nominations from organizations in 62 nations and territories.
āWeāve long considered The International Business Awards to be the āOlympics for the workplace,ā and this yearās competition is the best-ever proof of that,ā said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. āThe winners have demonstrated that their organizations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized achievements and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Istanbul on 11 October.ā
Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
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