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Casino Guru proudly unveils four new award categories for the upcoming Casino Guru Awards 2026, further expanding its mission to recognize individuals and organizations shaping a fairer, safer, and more forward-thinking iGaming industry.

Following three years of continued growth and rising influence, the Casino Guru Awards remain the only industry awards focused primarily on fairness, transparency, integrity, and responsible innovation. The 2026 ceremony, scheduled for May 25, 2026, at The Xara Lodge in Malta, in partnership with NEXT.io during NEXT Valletta, will spotlight outstanding achievements from across the global iGaming landscape.

This year’s newly introduced categories reflect Casino Guru’s commitment to acknowledging emerging talent, ethical leadership, and positive workplace culture.

New Award Categories for 2026

Woman Leader of the Year

This category celebrates an exceptional female leader whose vision, resilience, and strategic influence have helped transform her company and the industry as a whole.

Judges will look for measurable achievements in 2024–2025, including business growth, crisis management, innovation in user experience, safety, transparency, and responsible gambling.
The award is open to women driving meaningful impact while championing diversity, mentorship, and collaborative progress within iGaming.

Rising Star in Responsible Gambling

Designed to recognize organizations making remarkable early strides in safer gambling initiatives, this category highlights innovation and genuine commitment from companies of all sizes.
Whether through impactful tools, awareness campaigns, or fresh approaches to player protection, nominees must demonstrate provable results that contribute to higher standards of responsibility and safety across the industry.

Young Changemaker Award

Honoring an individual under 30, the Young Changemaker Award shines a spotlight on rising professionals whose ethical innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking actions have made a visible impact in 2025.

Judges will consider originality, leadership ability, and tangible contributions that set a new benchmark for integrity and progress in iGaming.

Industry Culture Shaper

Recognizing that true industry progress starts within organizations, this award honors companies that cultivate positive, transparent, and supportive workplace cultures.

Nominees will be assessed based on measurable outcomes such as employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity, alongside initiatives that support wellbeing, mental health, professional development, and ethical HR practices.

Additional weight will be given to organizations whose efforts inspire better standards beyond their walls through partnerships, advocacy, or shared knowledge.

A broader vision for industry progress

“The addition of these categories marks an important evolution for the Casino Guru Awards,” said Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and leader of the Awards project.
“By spotlighting leadership, emerging talent, responsible innovation, and culture, we are amplifying the people and values that will define the future of iGaming. These awards aim to inspire positive change at every level, from individual contributors to global operators.”

The new categories will stand alongside Casino Guru’s established awards, including The Fairest Bonus Policy, The Most Transparent Casino, The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools, and others that reflect Casino Guru’s core values.

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CT Gaming has announced that the company has been shortlisted in three major categories at the BEGE Awards 2025, reaffirming its strong market presence and commitment to delivering innovative gaming solutions.

This year, CT Gaming is a finalist in the following categories:

• Slot Product of the Year – Next 32

• Jackpot System of the Year – Diamond Tree Deluxe

• Casino Management System of the Year – Rhino CMS

These nominations recognise the company’s continuous ability to combine modern technological advances with proven performance, creating products that deliver exceptional value to both operators and players.

NEXT 32 is the most innovative slot cabinet in CT Gaming’s portfolio, impressive with its advanced technical features, ergonomic design and enhanced player interaction.

The upgraded Diamond Tree Deluxe jackpot system stands out with improved visuals, smoother gameplay and the exciting ability for players to win any jackpot tier directly from the base game. Its flexibility allows operators to configure parameters according to their venue needs, offering a customized jackpot experience.

Rhino, CT Gaming’s powerful casino management system, continues to evolve with new modules and features that streamline operations, support informed decision-making and enhance player interaction. Its comprehensive and scalable platform is designed to suit gaming venues of any size.

“We are honored to receive recognition in three categories this year. It reflects our team’s dedication to innovation and delivering products that support the success of our partners,” said Biser Bozhanov, CEO at CT Gaming.

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Kongebonus, Norways largest expert led iGaming community for everything related to casino and betting in Norway, has opened the voting for the fourth consecutive Kongebonus Awards, recognising the studios and titles shaping the next wave of online casino entertainment.

The programme celebrates creativity, innovation and excellence, with nominees and winners decided by a blend of votes from real players across Norway and scores from an expert jury, ensuring balanced, credible recognition. As the only iGaming awards originating from Norway, the Kongebonus Awards also signal trends felt across Europe and the wider community.

Recognising skill across modern game development – from graphics and sound design to inventive gameplay mechanics – the 2025 categories include:

• Beste Spillutvikler – Best Game Provider
• Mest innovative Spillutvikler – Most Innovative Game Provider
• Beste Bonus Buy Slot – Best Bonus Buy Slot
• Hall of Fame – Både vår egen, i tillegg til lesernes favoritt – Hall of Fame –Kongebonus and the readers’ favourite
• Rising Star Spillutvikler – Rising Star Game Provider
• Beste nye slot – Best New Slot
• Beste Oppfølger Slot – Best Sequel Slot

Building on last year’s momentum, where Hacksaw Gaming was named Best Game Provider and Print Studios took Best New Slot for Dreadworks, the 2025 Awards once again spotlight both established leaders and rising studios.

Eskil Raknes, Casino & Betting Expert at Kongebonus, said: “Each year, the Kongebonus Awards highlight the ideas and craftsmanship that move our industry forward. For many developers, a Kongebonus Award is more than a trophy, it’s a respected mark of recognition that raises a studio’s profile and opens doors across the industry.What makes these awards meaningful is the combination of votes from real players in Norway and expert jury review: players tell us what resonates, and our jury validates quality and innovation. We look forward to receiving your votes and celebrating the standout achievements of 2025.”

Voting is now live at https://www.kongebonus.com/awards/2025-prisutdeling where readers can learn more and cast their votes.

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