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National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Recipients of 2025 Awards

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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”

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• 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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SOFTSWISS Wins Best Game Aggregator Award in Latin America

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SOFTSWISS wins the CGS Recife Awards 2025 for its flagship Game Aggregator, confirming its industry leadership as the largest content hub in iGaming, operating with 99.999% uptime across 24 regulated jurisdictions. Recognition in Latin America, where SOFTSWISS has achieved full product certification, further proves the product’s global dominance and commitment to delivering trusted solutions across key regulated markets.

The award recognises the best game aggregation platform in the Latin American iGaming market, celebrating leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. This recognition is especially important as it comes from Brazil, where all SOFTSWISS products have recently been certified, led by the Game Aggregator. It is the 7th international award for the Game Aggregator, highlighting the product’s dedication to delivering unmatched scale and stability.

The Game Aggregator is recognised as the industry leader because of measurable advantages that no other platform can match. Operating in 24 jurisdictions, the solution provides direct access to 35,000+ active playing games from 300+ providers with new releases appearing immediately in operators’ portfolios enabled by streamlined integrations.

Engagement features deliver proven growth. Its Tournament Tool increases average daily bets by 22% across the player base. Players who join tournaments place twice as many bets and wager 3 times more than others. Jackpot Aggregator campaigns on the Game Aggregator drive a 50% increase in turnover per user, making engagement mechanics a direct source of revenue.

The platform’s infrastructure is designed for continuous, fail-safe operation. Uptime reaches 99.999–100%, guaranteed by strict SLAs and backed with proactive system notifications. The system processes 7,000 requests and up to 100,000 database queries per second, with 99% of responses returned in under 100 milliseconds. This ensures operators never lose a session, a bet, or their players’ trust.

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Beyond scale and engagement, the platform offers features that raise industry standards: AI-driven localisation for any market, deep analytics through the Ultimate Report Builder, and customisable game metadata for client-facing flexibility.

We are honoured to receive the Best Game Aggregator Platform award at CGS Recife. This recognition shows the value of our commitment: a constantly growing game portfolio, wide market coverage, and unwavering platform reliability. For almost ten years, our team has been building a platform that not only delivers scale and stability but also drives measurable results,” added Tatyana Kaminskaya, Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator.

The SOFTSWISS team will be available at SBC Lisbon 2025, Stand B160, to discuss the possibilities of the Game Aggregator.

 

About SOFTSWISS

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SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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BEGE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE VERMANTIA AS SECOND-YEAR GENERAL SPONSOR OF THE BEGE AWARDS

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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.

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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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Wazdan Wins Volatility Virtuoso Crown at Slotsoo Game Provider Awards 2025

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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.

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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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