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WhichBingo Reveals 2024 Award Winners at 10th Anniversary of the WhichBingo Awards

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WhichBingo, one of the UK’s best-known and most trusted online bingo review and affiliate sites, owned and operated by Gambling.com Group, has announced its 2024 WhichBingo Award winners at an action-packed event aboard the Sunborn Yacht Hotel in Gibraltar. The headline sponsor of the event was Pragmatic Play, a prolific provider of slot games and a powerhouse bingo platform. Other big-name sponsors included Eyecon and its parent company, Playtech.

Gala Bingo and Buzz Bingo were the big winners of the night, picking up four awards each. Popular choice awards for Gala Bingo included Best Bingo Site, Best Proprietary Bingo Site and Best Slots site for its Gala Spins game. In addition, Gala Bingo was awarded Best Marketing Campaign by an expert panel of judges. Buzz Bingo walked away with the trophies for Best Chat Team, Best Exclusive Bingo Game and Best Playtech Bingo site thanks to the player votes – and Best Livestream Entertainment from the judging panel.

There were several new features to mark the 10th anniversary of the WhichBingo Awards, including the first WhichBingo Player Panel. Designed to bring real players and their insights to industry insiders, and hosted by WhichBingo safer gambling partner Better Change, the panel was a highlight of the event. Themes included what players value most in online bingo games and a deep dive into their preferred play styles. In another first, the inaugural Better Change Positive Play Award was presented to PlayOJO in recognition of its efforts to ensure players stay safe while still having fun.

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The night’s entertainment included the UK’s own Dabbers Social Bingo, famous for its annual contest to find the best comedy bingo caller. The bingo operators were the ones dabbing the bingo cards for a change, and the winners walked away with some enviable prizes.

“Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2024 WhichBingo Awards. It’s truly inspiring to see the passion and dedication of the bingo community celebrated in such a spectacular fashion. At Gambling.com Group, we value our partnerships with operators, affiliates, and industry leaders, and we are proud to be part of such an engaged and vibrant community,” Owen Watters, Vice President Commercial at Gambling.com Group, said.

WhichBingo was founded more than two decades ago, and the WhichBingo Awards remain one of the annual highlights in the UK’s online bingo industry calendar, a unique celebration that recognizes the best brands in the gaming business.

All the Award Winners in Full:

Best Bingo Site: Gala Bingo

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Best Slot Game: Big Bass Amazon Xtreme (Pragmatic Play)

Best Exclusive Bingo Game: Buzz Bingo Live Bingo

Best Pragmatic Play Bingo Site: Heart Bingo

Best Dragonfish Bingo Site: 888Ladies

Best Playtech Bingo Site: Buzz Bingo

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Best Proprietary Bingo Site: Gala Bingo

Best Bingo Chat Team: Buzz Bingo

Best Slots Site: Gala Spins

Judged Awards

Better Change Positive Play Award: PlayOJO

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Best Customer Service: tombola

Best Marketing Campaign: Gala Bingo

Best Mobile Bingo Site: bet365 Bingo

Best Livestream Entertainment: Buzz Bingo

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Megapari Nominated for the SBC Awards 2024

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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.

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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.

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ELA Games has received 2 nominations for the prestigious SBC Awards 2024

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ELA Games, the innovative iGaming supplier studio, announces a double nomination for the landmark SBC Awards 2024. Being shortlisted in the ‘Casino/Slots Developer of the Year – Small’ and ‘Casino Entertainment Innovation’ categories confirms the studio’s commitment to producing the most visually rich slots, betting, and skill-based games with engaging gamification mechanics.

David Fall, Business Development Manager at ELA Games, remarked on the shortlisting, “We are grateful to be recognised by such a respected industry award. Our team has strengthened significantly in the area of creating more games with a maximum focus on player and operator demand, and we are delighted to receive confirmation of the team’s progression.”

ELA Games will also participate in the upcoming SBC Summit 2024 in Lisbon, showcasing their latest and upcoming titles at stand B350 from September 24-26. Attendees can expect first-hand demonstrations of new games like Madshow Circus, Devils’ Treasures, Aqua Mafia, and Farm Hunt. The studio confirms its ambitious plans to maintain a steady release cadence of 2 new games per month, underlining its dedication to enriching the player experience.

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European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024: Online Voting Now Open – Cast Your Vote for the Shortlists!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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