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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.
The countdown is on! Casino Guru is issuing a final call to industry professionals and stakeholders, as only 10 days remain to submit nominations for select categories in the prestigious 3rd annual Casino Guru Awards 2025.
With the nomination window closing on February 28, 2025, this is the last opportunity for companies and individuals to be acknowledged for their contributions to the iGaming industry. The awards celebrate excellence in transparency, social responsibility, innovation, and ethical leadership—values that Casino Guru continues to champion.
This year marks a significant milestone with the introduction of a live awards ceremony, set to take place at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. The event will bring together top industry figures for an exclusive evening of celebration, networking, and recognition.
Categories still open for nomination
Nominations remain open across several key categories, including two new additions designed to amplify public engagement and highlight individual contributions:
- Players’ Choice – Empowering players to vote for their favorite game provider from a curated shortlist.
- iGaming Changemaker of the Year – Honoring individuals who have made a significant impact through innovation and leadership.
The full list of categories includes:
- The Fairest Bonus Policy
- The Fairest General Terms & Conditions
- The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
- The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools
- The Most Transparent Casino
- The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
- The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
- Players’ Choice
- iGaming Changemaker of the Year
- Voice of the People
The Awards gala in Malta
Once the nomination phase concludes, voting will commence for the “Players’ Choice” and “Voice of the People” categories. The winners will be announced at the grand awards ceremony on June 6, 2025, an invite-only event that will gather esteemed industry leaders, judges, sponsors, shortlists, and media representatives at the Hilton Hotel, St. Julian’s, Malta.
The evening will include a three-course dinner, complimentary drinks, and a celebratory afterparty at Level 22, a stylish wine lounge and club with breathtaking city views.
Casino Guru urges all eligible participants to seize this opportunity before time runs out. Nominations close on February 28, 2025—don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the best in iGaming.
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Live streaming game provider awarded supplier licence from the Malta Gaming Authority with operator deals and new market launches to follow
Livespins, the live-streaming game provider that sits within the casino lobby, is now the proud holder of a supplier license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).
Securing MGA approval is a milestone moment for the award-winning Livespins, which can now offer its socially-charged Bet With Streamers game to operators licensed by the regulator.
This significantly increases Livespins’ addressable audience both in terms of the number of operators it can work with and the markets it can enter.
Livespins has transformed the online casino space with its Bet With Streamers game, which allows operators to tap into the huge demand for streaming content.
Not only do players get to watch streamers fire up the reels on blockbuster slots from the biggest studios, but they can also bet with the streamers.
This creates a group bet and a shared experience but with each player able to select their own bet and number of spins. If the streamer wins, they win. It’s that simple.
Social engagement is at the heart of the Livespins experience with players able to chat with the streamer and each other throughout – they can even drop reactions, emojis and gifs.
This helps to build a community around Bet With Streamers and also the operator’s brand, allowing online casinos to unlock unprecedented retention rates as players keep coming back for more.
Because Livespins sits within the casino lobby, players are given all of the responsible gambling and safe gaming tools required under the operator’s local and international licences.
Michael Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Livespins, said: “We are thrilled to have secured a supplier licence from the Malta Gaming Authority which is a testament to the quality of the product and experience we provide, and how it aligns with the regulator’s goals regarding responsible gambling.
“Malta licences are highly valued, allowing suppliers to engage with a large number of operators in markets across the world. With our licence in hand, we will now be striking deals with tons of MGA operators and taking the Livespins revolution to even more markets across the world.”
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