Gaming Awards

Altenar celebrates multiple wins at the 2022 MIGEA Awards

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4 years ago

July 1, 2022

George Miller

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Market-leading supplier continues to be recognised for outstanding contribution to gaming industry

Altenar, the leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has secured an impressive double award win at the Malta iGaming Excellence Awards (MiGEAs) 2022, as it continues with its hugely impressive global expansion.

The MiGEAs, now in its seventh year, was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. Julian’s on the 24^th June, and is dedicated to acknowledging the Maltese gaming industry’s very best – with a range of categories to recognise innovation and operational excellence.

Celebrated as one of the industry’s most accredited sportsbook providers, Altenar took home the prestigious honours of ‘Best Gaming Mark of Excellence’ and ‘Best Gaming Online Betting Platform of The Year’, seeing off the competition in what were highly competitive categories.

Altenar’s MiGEA success further highlights the UKGC-licensed supplier’s continued ability to prove itself as one of the most stable and flexible platforms on the market.

Now live across multiple key jurisdictions with notable successes with a proven track record in many European and American countries, the judges were particularly impressed with the provider’s record-breaking growth.

In total, Altenar recorded a surge in 150% for total bets and player count over the past year, with its key specialisations across Esports, data and virtuals proving to be a major boost for its operator partners.

Commenting on the award win, Dinos Stranomitis, COO at Altenar said: “Another successful awards night for the Altenar team, the credit really has to go to every single individual that works so hard to make our company one of the best in the industry.

“As we continue to grow as a company these are the moments where we can look at how far we have come. We had an incredibly successful growth period in the 2021 financial year with record-breaking results. Now with multiple new products and services, including one of the most advanced sports betting solutions available on the market, we’re confident that we’ll be celebrating even more soon enough.”

Altenar has established itself as the multi-channel sportsbook provider of choice for multiple leading operators across global regulated markets.

Founded in 2011 with more than a decade of experience, the company’s UKGC-licensed sportsbook and iGaming platform has a proven track record of outstanding success across multiple European and American jurisdictions.

EGR B2B Awards 2026

ELA Games lands two nominations on EGR B2B Awards 2026 shortlist

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5 days ago

April 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Supplier is shortlisted in Slot Supplier – Under 5 years and Casino Software Supplier – Under 5 years ahead of the 3 June ceremony in London.

ELA Games has been shortlisted in two categories for the EGR B2B Awards 2026: Slot Supplier – Under 5 years and Casino Software Supplier – Under 5 years.

The EGR B2B Awards recognise service providers and software developers across iGaming. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at City Central at the HAC in London on 3 June 2026.

In its announcement, ELA Games pointed to recent product development and partner-focused delivery, including work to expand across regulated territories and a focus on “technical reliability and smooth integration.”

The supplier also highlighted product features it says differentiate its content, including the Winpot mechanic and a shooter format. It cited the release of Shoot Happens as an example, describing it as using a bespoke game engine to combine narrative progression with betting systems.

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eSports

MEGA hires Leapfox founder Patrick Collins as VP of Growth

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5 days ago

April 15, 2026

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The ex-Wasserman and former Excel Esports partnerships lead joins the London-based group behind the Esports Awards and MOBIES.

The Mobile, Esports and Gaming Alliance (MEGA) has appointed Patrick Collins as Vice President of Growth, the company said on April 15, 2026. Collins will lead growth strategy, including commercial partnerships and new business development, from London.

Collins joins from boutique agency Leapfox, which he founded in early 2022. Prior to that, he led commercial partnerships at UK esports organisation Excel Esports, securing deals with brands including BT, Sony, JD Sports, Neosurf and Chupa Chups, alongside partners such as HyperX, Anda Seat, Belong Gaming Arenas and Chillblast PCs.

Earlier in his career, Collins worked at sports marketing agency Wasserman, where MEGA said he helped secure EE’s six-year partnership with Wembley Stadium and advised brands including American Express, Vodafone and PepsiCo. The company also cited experience working with Premier League football clubs and brands including Barclays, Santander, Under Armour and Puma.

“I’m pleased to officially join MEGA at such an important time for esports and gaming,” said Patrick Collins, VP of Growth at MEGA. “Having worked across traditional sport, esports, and commercial partnerships, and founding Leapfox to bridge these worlds and guide my clients, I’m looking forward to applying my experience to support MEGA and our properties as we continue to grow.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Patrick to MEGA as our new Vice President of Growth,” said Michael Ashford, Co-Founder of MEGA. “His extensive experience, including founding Leapfox, uniquely positions him to shape the future of our company. With Patrick on board, MEGA is determined to accelerate our growth, embark on transformative partnerships, and deliver world-class experiences that will define the next era of esports entertainment.”

Relevant data as follows:

MEGA (Mobile, Esports and Gaming Alliance): https://themega.global/ Official company site to support the appointment and provide background on MEGA.
Esports Awards: https://esportsawards.com/ Official site for one of the properties referenced in connection with MEGA.
MOBIES: https://mobies.com/ Official site for the Mobile Gaming Awards referenced alongside MEGA.

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Betsson Group

Betsson Group Secures Ace of Innovation at the Evolution Awards 2026 – Colombian Market Edition

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6 days ago

April 15, 2026

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At this year’s GAT Expo in Cartagena, Betsson Group was honoured with the Ace of Innovation award during an exclusive event hosted by Evolution LATAM, dedicated to the Colombian market.

As part of the program of the event, Evolution LATAM shared valuable insights drawn from more than two decades of industry experience. The session explored key performance drivers and strategic triggers that consistently deliver strong revenue growth across the region.

The evening culminated in the Evolution Awards 2026 – Colombian Market Edition, a ceremony recognising the outstanding achievements, commitment, and performance of operators throughout 2025. Winners were selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their operational excellence and business results across the year. The awards featured six categories, each celebrating a distinct area of industry leadership.

Betsson Group received the Ace of Innovation award in recognition of its continuous efforts to challenge the status quo through forward-thinking strategies across product, user experience, and operations – driving meaningful competitive advantage in the market.

This award specifically highlighted Betsson’s bold and creative activation featuring its brand ambassador and legendary Colombian goalkeeper, René Higuita. This standout campaign set a new industry benchmark by seamlessly integrating traditionally separate verticals into a cohesive and engaging Live Casino experience.

This recognition reinforces Betsson Group’s commitment to innovation and its ability to deliver impactful, locally relevant experiences that resonate with audiences while raising the bar for industry standards in Colombia and beyond.

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