Gaming Awards
GLI Honored as Services Provider of the Year at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been named Services Provider of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA Edition 2025. The award ceremony, held during ICE Barcelona, recognizes organizations that are shaping the future of the gaming industry with innovative solutions and exceptional service.
The Services Provider of the Year award celebrates excellence among companies offering indispensable services to the gaming sector, including hosting, cybersecurity, legal expertise, and more. Winners were selected by an independent panel of industry leaders.
At ICE Barcelona, GLI’s global teams, including representatives from GLI, Bulletproof, SIQ Gaming Laboratories, and iTech Labs, showcased the company’s unparalleled, fully integrated compliance and cybersecurity services speaking with companies of all sizes and jurisdictions. From land-based gaming to iGaming, sports betting, ISS, and lottery, GLI empowers suppliers, operators, and regulators to innovate safely and confidently in more than 710 jurisdictions worldwide. This recognition highlights GLI’s innovative approach to addressing the industry’s most complex challenges by continuously monitoring new technologies, legislation, and regulations.
“We are thrilled and humbled that the industry recognized us for our industrious efforts to keep the industry moving forward safely, securely, and compliantly in every global gaming jurisdiction. This is a huge compliment to our teams who work tirelessly for our clients, and we thank each of our clients for their ongoing support and partnership,” said GLI President & CEO James Maida.
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BEGE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE VERMANTIA AS SECOND-YEAR GENERAL SPONSOR OF THE BEGE AWARDS

BEGE is delighted to announce that Vermantia will once again serve as the esteemed General Sponsor of the BEGE Awards, marking their second consecutive year in this prestigious role. The 16th edition of the BEGE Awards continues to celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the gaming industry – and Vermantia’s ongoing support underscores their unwavering commitment to driving growth and recognition across the sector.
As a global leader in delivering premium omni-channel content and cutting-edge technology solutions for the gaming and betting industries, Vermantia’s partnership with BEGE exemplifies a shared dedication to advancing industry standards through innovation and collaboration.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Vermantia supporting us once again this year! Their steadfast commitment is a powerful testament to the strength of our enduring partnership. We’re incredibly grateful and excited as we look forward to the BEGE Awards night, where the industry’s brightest leaders will be celebrated for their outstanding achievements,” said Nino Berezhiani, Marketing Manager at BEGE.
The BEGE Awards remain a key platform for recognizing pioneering contributions and exceptional talent within the gaming industry. Partnering with Vermantia elevates the event’s stature and amplifies its impact on the industry’s future.
Join the BEGE Awards on November 26th, during the first day of the upcoming BEGE Expo, to honor excellence and innovation. The 16th BEGE Awards will gather industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world for an unforgettable celebration.
For more information about the BEGE Awards and the event, visit: https://www.balkangamingexpo.com
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Gaming Awards
Wazdan Wins Volatility Virtuoso Crown at Slotsoo Game Provider Awards 2025

Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has been awarded the prestigious Volatility Virtuoso title at the Slotsoo Game Provider Awards 2025.
This win is further confirmation that when it comes to real innovation and serious gains, Wazdan continues to set the benchmark in the iGaming industry.
While others chase trends, Wazdan defines them.
This award doesn’t come as a surprise; it’s a natural result of consistently delivering bold, player-centric features that are built to drive engagement and maximise performance.
At the heart of this award lies Wazdan’s signature Volatility Levels™, a truly game-changing mechanic that hands control back to the player. Whether they’re after low-risk, steady wins or craving high-volatility, big-hit action, Wazdan’s games empower players to choose their own pace, their own style, and ultimately, their own gains.
But Volatility Levels™ isn’t the only customisation tool Wazdan offers in its games. Titles like 9 Coins™, Hot Slot™: 777 Cash Out, and many others benefit from Chance Level™, a feature engineered for performance, precision and boost in players’ retention.
Every mechanic that Wazdan brings to market is designed with a clear purpose: to maximise player engagement and deliver measurable gains for its partners.
Jakub Popanda, Lead Marketing Manager at Wazdan, said: “We believe that true innovation isn’t just about novelty, it’s about control, clarity, and consistent performance. Volatility Levels™ embodies this philosophy, giving players the freedom to define their own thrill, and operators the tools to unlock tangible growth. We’re honoured to have been recognised.”
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National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Recipients of 2025 Awards

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the recipients of the 2025 National Awards. Each year, NCPG honors individuals and organizations from around the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling. The awards ceremony, exclusively sponsored by Scientific Games, took place on Friday, July 18, in Columbus, Ohio, during the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2025.
The 2025 NCPG National Awards Recipients include:
• Lifetime Award for Research: Dr. Michael Wohl, Carleton University
• Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Oregon Lottery
• Jeffrey M. Beck Recovery Ambassador Award: Peggy Brown
• Service Award: Susan Diamond, Responsible Gambling Program Manager with the Ohio Lottery
• Joanna Franklin Award for Direct Service: Jeremy Eberle, Co-Owner and Therapist, Alternative Avenues
• Jim Wuelfing Award for Prevention: Claire Spada, Director of Workforce Development, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
• Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence: Stacy Shaw, Vice President of Product & Program Marketing, Oregon Lottery
• Don Hulen Award for Advocacy & Awareness: Megan Poliquin, LPCC-S, LICDC-GAMB, Zepf Center3
• Dr. Durand Jacobs Dissertation Award: Dr. Jackie Stanmyre, Rutgers University for Gambling Studies
• Denise Phillips Community Outreach and Multicultural Wellness Award: Shandra Parks, PhD, LMSW, CFSW, CCGSO, Maryland Council on Problem Gambling
• Media Award: The Ohio Newsroom for their story on the Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network, reported by Erin Gottsacker
• Affiliate Public Awareness Award: The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado
• Corporate Public Awareness Award: Oregon Lottery for their “Safer Play” PSA Campaign
• Affiliate Multicultural Communications Award: Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling for “It Takes Community to Overcome Problem Gambling”
• Corporate Multicultural Communications Award: Oregon Lottery for “Multi-cultural Digital/Print Media Marketing Campaign”
• Affiliate Awareness Campaign Impact Award: The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling for the “ECPG Gift Responsibly Winter Campaign”
• Corporate Awareness Campaign Impact Award: The Virginia Lottery for “Scratchers for Kids? Scratch That Idea”
• Affiliate People’s Choice Award: Illinois Council on Problem Gambling for “Are You Really Winning?”
• Corporate People’s Choice Award: Ohio for Responsible Gambling for their “More Than A Bet” Campaign
NCPG has congratulated this year’s award recipients and thanked them for their dedication to advancing prevention, treatment, research, recovery, and responsible gambling.
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