Gaming Awards
The Game Development World Championship 2019 Winners Announced!
The Game Development World Championship (GDWC) 2019 Awards Event, which had been moved multiple times due to the global pandemic, was held as a streaming event on Twitch last Saturday, November 21st. During the event the Winners of all four competition categories of GDWC 2019 were announced and their rewards revealed.
The event can be viewed afterwards on the Game Development World Championship Youtube channel:
The Awards Event was preceded by a 7-hour long live streaming event during which all of the nominee games were played and showcased by the GDWC-team. Recordings of this live stream can be found on the GDWC Twitch channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/thegdwc
Final Order of Pro Category:
1st Place: M.A.S.S. Builder by Vermillion Digital (Thailand)
2nd Place: Weaving Tides by Follow the Feathers (Austria)
3rd Place: The World Next Door by Rose City Games (USA)
Final Order for Hobby Category:
1st Place: Atma by Team Atma (France)
2nd Place: Co_Bots by Subfrost Interactive (Sweden)
3rd Place: Doodle Alive by Tadas Gloom (Lithuania)
Final Order for Game Jam Category:
1st Place: Duane Crashers by Milk Bar Lads (USA)
2nd Place: Bogus Roads by KilledByAPixel (USA)
3rd Place: Dungeon Service by Unreal Fanbois (Sweden)
Final Order for Fan Favourite Category:
1st Place: Atma by Team Atma (France)
2nd Place: Strife – Battle for the Southern Star by Pretzel Studios (United Kingdom)
3rd Place: Paradox Vector by Schmidt Workshops (USA)
The GDWC team sends congratulations to the winning teams and developers, and thanks to all viewers and supporters of the event!
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and European Casino Awards
IGT Celebrates 50 Years with Major Wins at ICE Barcelona 2026
IGT announced that it was recognised with top honours in three distinguished award programmes held in conjunction with ICE Barcelona 2026: the International Gaming Awards, ICE Landmark Awards, and European Casino Awards, where Everi, an IGT brand, was honoured.
At the International Gaming Awards, IGT was named “Slot Provider of the Year”. This annual awards programme recognises premier online and land-based casino suppliers and operators from around the world and is judged by a panel of leading gaming industry professionals.
IGT was honoured with an ICE Landmark Award in celebration of the Company’s 50th anniversary. Presented by Clarion Gaming, this awards programme celebrates organisations and individuals whose innovation, leadership and dedication have helped shape the global gaming landscape.
At the European Casino Awards, Everi’s Premium Cash Redemption Terminal (CRT) payment technology won “Best Cash Handling Product”. This annual awards programme, judged by a panel of independent industry experts, recognises and rewards passion and innovation for gaming operators and suppliers across Europe.
“These awards highlight the power of IGT’s expanded portfolio and our ability to innovate across gaming, digital and financial technology. As we mark 50 years of shaping the gaming industry, the ICE Landmark Award reinforces our legacy while we continue to invest in growth, innovation and differentiated solutions for our customers and their players,” said Hector Fernandez, Incoming CEO of IGT.
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2026 International Gaming Awards
Mr Vegas Wins Online Slots Operator of the Year at the 2026 International Gaming Awards
Mr Vegas, a brand under the Immense Group, has been recognized as the Online Slots Operator of the Year at the 19th annual International Gaming Awards 2026.
The event occurred at the Intercontinental Hotel Barcelona before ICE 2026, uniting operators, suppliers, and industry leaders from the worldwide iGaming industry.
The International Gaming Awards is among the industry’s most enduring and highly regarded awards programs.
The victory signifies the second straight year that an Immense Group brand has won the Online Slots Operator of the Year award, after Videoslots’ win in 2025. In 2024, Mr. Vegas was recognized as Rising Star of the Year, emphasizing the brand’s swift ascent in a more competitive online casino industry.
The most recent award concludes a remarkable year for Mr Vegas, as the brand has consistently enhanced its visibility through impactful marketing initiatives. This has encompassed sponsorship of the popular UK television program Big Brother, the Grand Slam of Darts, and front-of-shirt sponsorship for Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.
Marco Trucco, CMO of Immense Group, said: “Mr Vegas completed its journey from a challenger brand to a player’s favourite in just a few years. It’s the success story that plays a significant role in the Immense Group’s strategy.”
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Amusnet
Amusnet Marks 10 Years with Landmark Award Recognition at ICE Gaming
Amusnet has been honoured with the prestigious Landmark Award, presented during a special ceremony at ICE Gaming. The award, recognising milestone achievements and standout contributions across the global gaming sector, was received on behalf of the company by Amusnet CEO Ivo Georgiev, as Amusnet celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
The recognition highlights a decade of progress and impact, celebrating Amusnet’s achievements in driving growth, expanding its global footprint, and consistently delivering high-performing gaming content and solutions. It also reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and building long-term value through strong partnerships across regulated markets.
Commenting on the award, Ivo Georgiev said: “This award reflects ten years of teamwork, trust, and a clear vision. I accept it on behalf of our teams and partners, and we’re proud to continue building what comes next together.”
Receiving the award at ICE Gaming underscores Amusnet’s position as a trusted and forward-looking industry leader and marks an important milestone as the company looks ahead to its next decade of growth.
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