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SiGMA Malta Gaming Awards go vegetarian

Awards night will embrace environmental sustainability and awareness
As a part of its commitment to protecting the environment, SiGMA Group has taken the laudable decision to go green and serve vegetarian cuisine at its annual swanky awards evening, the Malta Gaming Awards. The dinner will be held in Malta towards the end of November.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the single biggest thing you can do for the planet right now is to cut down on excessive consumption of meat and dairy. These are turbulent times for our climate, with extreme weather events being felt right across the planet.
While achieving long-term global sustainability is a complex undertaking, 97% of climate scientists have reached the same conclusion: the planet is warming primarily because of human activity and we’re producing more greenhouse gases than ever before. And the uncomfortable truth is that our eating habits have become a problem – animal products are amongst the worst contributors of greenhouse gas, with emissions the primary source of methane and nitrous oxide emissions.
There are also other consequences to animal-based diets, our meat habit is the leading cause of deforestation, which releases significant amounts of carbon when trees are burned, whilst also reducing the planet’s ability to absorb carbon emissions.
In embracing this meaningful challenge, the Malta Gaming Awards dinner hopes to help bridge the gap between awareness and action, by making it easier for individuals who are environmentally conscious and engaged to make better choices. Without compromising on style or flavour, the menu will be created by some of the top chefs in the business, bringing a novel twist to the innately held pleasure of good food.
SiGMA Group COO Jonathan Shaw said, “Nowadays more people are conscious and aware of the benefits of eating less meat. More than a diet it’s a lifestyle and there are a number of great vegetarian, plant-based or vegan dishes. At SiGMA we would like to create a themed awards dinner to celebrate this heightened awareness lifestyle, yet still treat our guests to a great dinner experience!”
It is small steps like this that help set the right tone. While the meat entrée won’t be served by default, guests still have the option to make a special request, and will be asked to submit their requirements a few days in advance of the event.
Other awards evenings are also offering vegan or vegetarian fare. The upcoming 92nd Academy Awards have planned a plant-based lunch for nominees, while the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Critics Choice Awards all gave their events a sustainable theme this year.
The Malta Gaming Awards celebrates success stories across the industry, recognising the most inspiring and innovative achievements to have made their mark throughout the year. With twelve categories, each of which isolates a specific contribution to the iGaming industry, SiGMA’s Gaming Awards ceremony shines a spotlight on the winners and raises money for charitable institutions through a live auction.
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EGT Digital and EGT to rock the show at SiGMA Euro-Med 2025

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EGT Digital and EGT will make a strong start to September with their participation in SiGMA Euro-Med 2025. The two companies will welcome their guests at stand 5007, where they will demonstrate the latest high-potential developments together with the bestsellers from their portfolios.
EGT Digital: iGaming innovations and platform enhancements
EGT Digital’s rich gaming diversity will be presented by its over 150 in-house developed casino titles on various themes, as well as the top-performing jackpots Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, Single Progressive, and the latest Gods & Kings Link. Among the main highlights will be the brand-new slot Sugarville 1000, which will dive players into a sweet world, full of attractive bonuses. To add even more thrill to the game, the mystery jackpot Clover Chance can be triggered at any time.
EGT Digital will show its iGaming platform X-Nave as well. Standing out with great versatility, the platform includes 4 main modules: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway. Each of them can function as part of the turnkey solution or independently of the others by integrating with products of third-party providers.
The Sport Product will show a host of new features and upgrades aiming to further enhance the betting experience. Among them will be the Early Payout option for live events, allowing players to secure a win as soon as their team takes a 2-goal lead. The new Sports Recommendation Engine providing real-time personalized suggestions according to individual betting history and behavior, as well as a predefined multiple bets container in the Sports lobby, displaying both original and boosted odds, will also complement the innovations in this module. The enhanced Quick Deposit functionality will enable players to top up their accounts instantly while staying within their financial limits.
X-Nave’s Gaming Aggregator will showcase its ever-growing library of games, currently including more than 24,000 titles from over 150 providers. The visitors will become familiar with the Client Hub, which gives easy access to game resources and features, jackpots, documentation, and certificates. In addition, now operators will be able to manage bonuses through the Gaming Aggregator, thanks to the module’s built-in bonus support.
The Payment Gateway will also introduce several important new additions designed to provide greater flexibility and player convenience. Among them is the Stacking Deposits feature, allowing multiple consecutive deposits to be combined toward activating a bonus. The PIX method is now available to offer players to make deposits straight from the game window. The users will also have at their disposal new deposit and withdrawal options. Functionalities for fully automated deposits and withdrawals via bank transfer will be available as well.
EGT: New cabinets and popular multigames for the casino floor
EGT’s slot products will also be on display. The gaming equipment manufacturer will showcase its latest series of slot cabinets Supreme, which will be presented by the S 32-32 St and S 55 V St models. Featuring dual 32” UHD 4K monitors and a frameless touchscreen, S 32-32 St will offer players stunning visuals and numerous options for seamless interaction. The S 55 V St redefines vertical gaming with its captivating 55” UHD 4K display, providing crystal clear vision and smooth gameplay. Its eye-catching design, interactive features, and user-friendly ergonomics will bring cutting-edge excitement to any casino floor and will certainly be among the products that will generate the most interest among visitors to the stand.
The two cabinets will be supplied with the popular General Series multigames Bonus Prize General and Blue General, as well as the mixes from Supreme Series Supreme Green Selection and Mega Supreme Fruits Selection.
“We are very pleased to return to SiGMA Euro-Med, one of the key events on our calendar,” said Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital. “East Europe remains a top priority market for us, and last year’s edition brought us valuable contacts that have since grown into strong partnerships. Our expectations for 2025 edition are even higher. We are looking forward to making another memorable participation in one of the most important exhibitions for this region.”
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Digitain Expands Its European Presence with New Malta Office

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Digitain’s Malta office has become a key operational hub in the company’s European growth strategy, supporting its mission to strengthen partnerships and deliver localized, partner-first solutions.
Digitain, a global leader in sportsbook, casino and iGaming platform technologies, is proud to highlight the growing importance of its Malta office—now a central hub for commercial operations, regulatory engagement, and partner support across Europe.
Positioned in one of the world’s most respected iGaming jurisdictions, Digitain Malta serves as a central hub for commercial, compliance, and partner support functions, reinforcing the company’s dedication to serving regulated markets with agile, localized solutions.
Aida Vardanyan, CEO at Digitain Malta, commented: “Our Malta office is more than just a location—it’s a strategic hub for our European operations. It helps us stay closely connected with our European partners, better understand local needs, and provide more responsive support. Being based here allows us to build stronger relationships and deliver on our long-term vision of enhanced regional partnerships.”
Gil Soffer, Chief Commercial Officer at Digitain Malta, added: “Malta gives us a unique advantage, as it allows us to operate at the heart of Europe’s iGaming ecosystem. We’re closer to our partners and better positioned to support market-specific demands. It’s a practical step that strengthens both our day-to-day operations and long-term ambitions across Europe and beyond.”
Digitain’s Malta office also serves as a regional base for key executives and support staff, enabling the company to support existing partnerships more directly while exploring new business opportunities throughout Europe and beyond. The establishment of the Malta office further highlights Digitain’s commitment to regulated markets and its mission to deliver innovative, partner-centric technologies to partners worldwide.
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VentureMax Supports Talent Through iGaming Scholarship

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Local talent looking to break into the iGaming industry can now apply for a potentially life-changing scholarship by VentureMax.
The Sliema-based investment company is funding an iGaming Foundations education course in full, which will be delivered by ICE Campus, one of Malta’s leading educational institutes.
This scholarship will offer crucial support for people in Malta who want to enter the iGaming industry but lack the skills or knowledge.
The course is an introduction to iGaming and covers such topics as the industry’s eco-system, products such as games/sportsbooks, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering and working in iGaming, among other aspects.
Delivery is via four live online sessions of three hours each, and applicants for the 30 spaces will have to submit a short entry video explaining why they want to take the course and why they should be chosen for the scholarship.
This course is accredited as EQF/MQF Level 5, and the scholarship will be launched in the autumn of 2025 via a publicity drive. It will be open to anyone living in Malta aged 18 or older.
VentureMax CEO Justin Anastasi said: “I want to support local people who have ambition, drive and a desire to make it big in the iGaming world.
“That’s why I wanted VentureMax to sponsor this scholarship, because I believe education is the way to improve your career, your outlook on the world and eventually your life.
“I’m delighted to be teaming up with ICE Campus, which will deliver a first-class course that has the potential to generate real success stories among Malta’s workforce.”
Matthew Sammut, director and co-founder of ICE Campus, said: “We believe education is the most powerful engine for industry transformation.
“Partnering with VentureMax to offer full scholarships for our iGaming Foundations course is a strategic investment in the future talent of this thriving sector.
“We’re proud to work with forward-thinking organisations like VentureMax, who are committed to creating real, lasting impact by opening doors for the next generation of iGaming professionals.”
VentureMax’s scholarship is part of its ongoing CSR efforts, which have already seen donations made to Malta-based causes such as Dar Merħba Bik women’s shelter, Little Sisters of the Poor care home, the MSPCA animal shelter, and FIDEM women’s charity.
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