Gaming Awards
Mohegan Sun Named #1 “Best Casino for Slots” in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Renowned integrated entertainment destination, Mohegan Sun, has been recognized across multiple categories in this year’s USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, including being named #1 in the inaugural “Best Casino for Slots” category. Mohegan Sun was also ranked #2 for “Best Casino Hotel,” and “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas,” and Momentum, Mohegan Sun’s rewards program, placed #2 for “Best Players Club”.
Nominees for all categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are selected by a panel of subject matter experts including editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, and contributors across Gannett properties, before being opened to public voting. Readers then cast their votes over a four-week period on 10Best.com, which attracts more than 5 million visitors per month.
“Over the past two years, Mohegan Sun has invested $15 million in the slot floor to ensure we’re offering the newest and most exciting games across both Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth. Being named Best Casino Slots by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is a true testament to that commitment, as well as the exceptional service delivered by our gaming team. We’re equally proud to be recognized as runner-up in three additional major casino resort categories, an achievement that reflects the passion and excellence of our more than 5000 team members at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun.
This year has been an abundant award season for Mohegan Sun. The resort earned accolades for its dining, with Michael Jordan’s Steak House named “Best Casino Fine Dining” and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge winning “Best Casino Casual Dining” in the Best of Connecticut 2025 awards, while Beauty & Essex was honored by Yankee Magazine as Connecticut’s “Best Immersive Dining Experience”. On the entertainment side, the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena was voted “Best Casino Performance Venue” in the Best of Connecticut 2025 awards and was spotlighted by Yankee Magazine as one of the “10 Best Things to Do in Connecticut This Summer,” further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier entertainment destinations in the region.
The “Best Casino for Slots” honor arrives during a year in which Mohegan Sun has awarded various major jackpots, including $1,374,307 won by a lucky guest on the popular IGT game, Jumanji Next Level. A $5 bet on a Monopoly Cash Wheel game by Aristocrat Gaming also netted $412,607 for a Connecticut native visiting Mohegan Sun in early August. Mohegan Sun recently rolled out the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre, featuring games like Wheel of Fortune, Hex Breaker, and Cleopatra, all of which seamlessly switch between tournament mode and regular play.
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Betsson Group
Betsson Group Recognised with Trend Global Customer Excellence Award 2025
Betsson Group has been recognised with the Trend Global Customer Excellence Award 2025, an international accolade presented by one of the Group’s strategic cybersecurity partners to organisations demonstrating strong collaboration, measurable impact and operational excellence across the cybersecurity landscape.
In its motivation, Trend Global highlighted Betsson’s partnership-driven approach. Martin Fribrock, Country Director Sweden, Finland and Baltics, commented: “Delivering remarkable outcomes and building partnerships that create measurable impact. Honest. Thoughtful. Courageously challenging. Always striving to grow, to raise the standard and to help our team and company do the same, because excellence is never an accident, it is a commitment.”
The award places Betsson Group among globally recognised organisations previously acknowledged within the programme, including Bridgestone, Panasonic, SAP, Dole and Accor.
The recognition reflects Betsson Group’s continued focus on building a secure, resilient and well-governed digital ecosystem across its international operations. Cybersecurity remains a strategic priority, underpinned by sustained investment in advanced threat intelligence, proactive risk management and modern security architecture designed to protect customers, partners and employees.
Donald Tabone, Chief Information Security Officer at Betsson Group, said: “Operational security is a business imperative and a shared responsibility. We work closely with our partners to continuously strengthen our defences, challenge our processes and evolve our capabilities. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to maintaining high standards of cybersecurity across the Group.”
As digital ecosystems continue to evolve in complexity, Betsson Group remains focused on strengthening its cybersecurity posture as a core pillar of responsible growth. Recognition such as this reinforces the importance of strong collaboration, continuous improvement and disciplined governance in safeguarding a sustainable and secure business.
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Betsson Group
Betsson Group Secures Seven Nominations at the EGR Europe Awards 2026
Betsson Group has secured seven nominations at the EGR Europe Awards 2026. The EGR Europe Awards shine a spotlight on the trailblazers shaping the iGaming landscape. These awards recognise operators, affiliates and suppliers that set new benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, customer experience and product development across Europe.
Betsson Group has been shortlisted for the following awards:
• European Employer of the Year
• European ESG Initiative of the Year
• European Responsible Gambling Initiative of the Year
• Operator of the Year – Central and Eastern Europe
• Operator of the Year – The Balkans and Southern Europe
• Operator of the Year – The Nordics and Baltics
• Operator of the Year – Western Europe
Last year, Betsson Group claimed wins in the categories of European Employer of the Year, European ESG Initiative of the Year, Operator of the Year – The Nordics and Baltics and Operator of the Year – The Balkans and Southern Europe.
The EGR Europe Awards are judged by an independent panel of external experts, refreshed annually to ensure a diverse range of in-depth iGaming expertise. Judges are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest and to treat all submitted information with strict confidentiality. To safeguard the integrity of the process, the full list of judges is published only after the judging has concluded.
The winners of the EGR Europe Awards 2026 will be announced on 18 February in Malta.
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2026 Forbes Travel Guide ratings
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage Earns Prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award and Double Four-Star Awards
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, celebrating over twenty-years of excellence in the Coachella Valley, has earned three 2026 Forbes Travel Guide ratings, including a Five-Star rating for Sunstone Spa and Four-Star ratings for the resort hotel and The Steakhouse. This marks the seventh consecutive year the property has earned Forbes Travel Guide recognition.
Receiving a 2026 Forbes Five-Star rating is Sunstone Spa, a holistically indulgent full-service spa and salon in Rancho Mirage. Sunstone Spa is known for its exceptional service and luxurious treatments and amenities, with a unique emphasis on grounding and salt therapy. The spa was also recently named #1 spa in North America by Spas of America.
“With this recognition, Sunstone Spa has maintained its Forbes Five-Star rating for six years in a row and is the only spa in the Coachella Valley to do so. In the wellness space, it takes caring hearts and passion to serve, and I am proud of our team’s ability to treat each guest with the same level of hospitality and excellence year after year,” said Daniel Spencer, Director of Spa, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage has earned The Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Awards for multiple consecutive years for its world-class resort hotel and signature restaurant, The Steakhouse. Both the hotel and The Steakhouse provide best-in-class guest experience and are the epitome of luxury.
“I’m incredibly proud of our Rancho Mirage team for once again achieving Forbes Travel Guide Four-Stars for our hotel and Steakhouse and Five-Stars for Sunstone Spa. Being one of the few triple Forbes Travel Guide rated casinos in the country is an extraordinary accomplishment. At Agua Caliente Casinos, we pride ourselves in providing unforgettable guest experiences, and these ratings affirm our continuous efforts,” said Saverio R. Scheri, Chief Operating Officer at Agua Caliente Casinos.
Forbes Travel Guide’s team of professional inspectors assess hotels, restaurants and spas around the world based on hundreds of service and facility criteria, with an emphasis on the quality of guest experience. According to Forbes Travel Guide, Five-Star properties represent outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities, while Four-Star properties offer exceptional service and high-quality facilities to match.
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage is a desert oasis located less than 20 minutes from the Palm Springs International Airport. It offers superlative amenities, first-class service, and an attention to detail that is distinctive to the Agua Caliente Casinos’ brand.
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