Amusnet, a leading international provider of advanced casino solutions, has won the prestigious Best Software Provider title at the 9th edition of AskGamblers Awards 2026. Hosted at the St. Regis Belgrade, the gala ceremony brought together top-tier industry players in the Serbian capital to honour standout achievements. This accolade arrives at a momentous milestone for Amusnet, marking a decade defined by continuous growth, technological evolution and commercial success.

Dejan Vukosavljević, Country Director at Amusnet Serbia, attended the high-profile event as the company’s official representative to accept the accolade.

“This award validates the team’s dedication to our software platform and inspires us to further raise our standards of quality and product excellence. Securing this title is a fantastic achievement and a true honour, especially given our strategic partnership with AskGamblers. As we celebrate Amusnet’s 10th anniversary, our focus remains on global uniqueness, with the ambitious goal of expanding our footprint to more than 100 markets worldwide over the next ten years,” stated Vukosavljević.

As one of the industry’s premier affiliate platforms for casino reviews, boasting a vibrant community of over 1,000,000 active players, AskGamblers has been a key partner for Amusnet since the beginning of the year. Receiving this recognition from such a player-centric platform underscores Amusnet’s strong market resonance and deepening industry ties.

By combining technological innovation with creative excellence, the company is actively shaping the future of digital entertainment. This milestone ensures that Amusnet’s localised, high-performing content continues to captivate and engage audiences on a truly global scale.

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HLTV will stage the HLTV Awards presented by 1xBet in Belgrade, Serbia on January 9, 2027, returning to the Sava Center. The company said more than 1,000 players, industry professionals, creators, and fans are expected to attend.

HLTV also confirmed Dust2 creator David Johnston will feature as an award announcer. HLTV linked the booking to the 25th anniversary of Dust2.

For 2026, HLTV is updating its Hall of Fame process and eligibility rules. Four players will be inducted again, with “at least two and up to three” slots reserved for players from the Counter-Strike 1.6 and early eras. HLTV also removed the former “neo rule,” allowing players to be inducted for their playing careers even if they remain active in other roles such as coaching.

HLTV is adding a Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be decided by the Hall of Fame Board. The ceremony will also move Community Awards onto the main stage show for the first time, rather than the pre-show segment.

Separately, HLTV will kick off the 2027 Awards season with an invite-only “HLTV Awards by 1xBet Launch Party x GRID” in Cologne during the Major. HLTV said industry members can apply for an invite to the ceremony via its awards page.

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The company says its PR & Communications Manager was recognised for strengthening Alea’s brand and communications during a growth period.

Alea said its PR & Communications Manager, Elisabet Vila, has won the B2B Excellence Award at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2026.

The Women in Gaming Diversity Awards recognise individuals and organisations across the gaming sector, including contributions on the business-to-business side of the industry. Alea said Vila was recognised for her role in elevating the company’s brand presence and communications strategy during a period of rapid growth.

“I am very honoured to receive this award. The Women in Gaming Diversity Awards are one of the most important events in our industry, especially because they recognise and celebrate the women working so hard across the sector.

The night felt incredibly special, with such a supportive atmosphere as we celebrated so many brilliant colleagues. It was genuinely empowering.

While my name may be on the award, it reflects the work of many talented women across Alea who contribute to our success every day. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

Being nominated alongside such strong candidates already meant a lot, so winning makes it even more meaningful. I’m incredibly thankful for this recognition and proud to represent Alea at an event like this,” said Elisabet Vila, PR & Communications Manager at Alea.

Alea said the award reflects its focus on developing talent and supporting diversity as the business continues to grow.

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