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Gambling.com Group Announces Finalists for 2022 American Gambling Awards

Published

2 years ago

October 17, 2022

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”), a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced finalists across 12 categories for the 2022 edition of the American Gambling Awards. The nominations for each award category will now be evaluated by one of the most distinguished panels of expert judges the industry has seen, all of whom have United States-specific online gambling industry experience. They include many founders and CEOs from the best-known gaming operators and technology companies in the industry.

As with previous years, Gambling.com will present the winners with the American Gambling Awards’ exclusive Golden Eagle trophy – the icon of achievement in the regulated American market for online gambling – engraved with their details. Produced by Society Awards — the firm that produces the Emmys®, American Music Awards and MTV Movie Awards — the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips.

Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer of Gambling.com Group, said, “After announcing the return of the American Gambling Awards in August, we received great feedback around the digital program and our celebration party in New York. We are pleased to announce a strong list of finalists that represents the full spectrum of industry leaders who are paving the way in the regulated American online gambling market.”

The 2022 American Gambling Awards will recognize winners in a series of announcements in November, in lieu of a traditional awards event. Gambling.com Group will then host American Gambling Awards winners, judges and other invited partners at an exclusive VIP dinner at the start of December in New York at Carbone. The intimate celebration will serve as a culmination of the program and will commemorate a year of remarkable industry success.

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The finalists for the 12 award categories are:

Online Sportsbook of the Year

Caesars
DraftKings
FanDuel Group
Fubo Gaming

Online Casino

BetMGM
Resorts Digital Gaming
Rush Street Interactive
WynnBet

Fantasy Sports Site of the Year

PrizePicks
Thrive Fantasy
Underdog Fantasy

Gaming Product of the Year

Lightning Roulette U.S. from Evolution Gaming
Side Bet Games from White Hat Gaming

Betting Product of the Year

Watch & Wager from Fubo Gaming
Simplebet
Travelling Wallet from White Hat Gaming
iFrame from Oddin.gg

Platform Provider of the Year

GAN
White Hat Gaming
Kambi
OpenBet

Data Service Provider of the Year

MetaBet
Sportradar
Genius Sports

Payment Service Provider of the Year

PayNearMe
Paysafe
Sightline Payments
Trustly

Responsible Gaming Award

Have A Game Plan Campaign from American Gaming Association
Responsible Play – The CT Way from the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Systems-Based Training Collaboration between DraftKings and Cambridge Health Alliance
Entain Foundation U.S. for Support of Multiple Responsible Gaming Initiatives

Dealmaker of the Year

Bally’s Merger with Gamesys
Caesars Acquisition of William Hill and Asset Sale to 888
White Hat Studios Asset Purchase from Blueprint Group

Policymaker of the Year

Sen. Eric Lesser (MA)
Sen. Jeff Longbine (KS)
Sen. Jim Perry (NC) & Rep. Jason Saine (NC)
Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (NY)

Regulator of the Year

Todd Allen, Kansas Racing and Gaming
Ronnie Johns, Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Lou Rogacki, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

For more information about the American Gambling Awards, including a full list of award finalists and judges, please visit the awards website: www.gambling.com/us/awards.

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FanDuel Sportsbook is the 2023 American Gambling Awards Online Sportsbook of the Year

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1 year ago

October 11, 2023

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The American Gambling Awards has announced FanDuel Sportsbook as the 2023 “Online Sportsbook of the Year.” The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

FanDuel has established itself as the leading online sportsbook in the US with 44% market share and currently stands at 48% gross gaming revenue share year-to-date for 2023, tops among all U.S. operators.

Judges cited FanDuel’s strong commitment to customer engagement through innovative product offerings like being the first to market with Same Game Parlays. The judges also cited FanDuel’s strategic partnerships as another driver of its success. During the judging period, FanDuel was an official sports wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby, making it the only sportsbook where fans could place bets on the race.

Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer of Gambling.com Group, said: “With a fantastic product offering and attention to every detail in the digital experience, FanDuel deserves its place at the top of American sports betting. It is a pleasure to award the Golden Eagle trophy and the Online Sportsbook of the Year award to FanDuel for the second year in a row.”

Karol Corcoran, SVP & GM of FanDuel Sportsbook, said: “FanDuel is honored to be named the American Gambling Awards Online Sportsbook of the Year. This award is another moment to recognize the team behind America’s Number 1 Sportsbook who continue to work hard to improve our product and customer proposition while raising the bar in this category.”

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Gambling.com Group Announces 2023 American Gambling Awards Winners

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1 year ago

October 10, 2023

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The 2023 edition of the American Gambling Awards announced the full list of 11 winners recognized for their leadership and innovation within the regulated, online U.S. gambling industry. The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

In lieu of a traditional awards event, Gambling.com Group is hosting American Gambling Awards winners, judges and other invited partners at an exclusive VIP dinner in November in New York at Carbone. The intimate celebration will serve as a culmination of the program and will commemorate a year of remarkable industry success.

Each winner received the American Gambling Awards’ exclusive Golden Eagle trophy – the icon of achievement in the regulated American market for online gambling – engraved with their details. Designed by Gambling.com Group and manufactured by Society Awards – the firm that produces the Emmys, American Music Awards and MTV Movie Awards – the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips. The 2023 American Gambling Awards featured nearly 50 finalists, with the nominations evaluated by one of the most distinguished panels of expert judges the industry has seen.

The 2023 American Gambling Awards winners are:

Online Sportsbook of the Year: FanDuel Sportsbook
Online Casino of the Year: BetMGM Casino
Gaming Product of the Year: Adventures Beyond Wonderland Live from Playtech
Online Betting Product of the Year: Simplebet
Platform Provider of the Year: White Hat Gaming
Data Service Provider of the Year: Genius Sports
Payment Service Provider of the Year: Paysafe
Responsible Gaming Award: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
Dealmaker of the Year: Moelis & Company for Fanatics’ acquisition of PointsBet’s U.S. business
Policymaker of the Year: Sen. Damon Thayer & Rep. Michael Lee Meredith (KY)
Regulator of the Year: Anna Marin Russell, Ohio Casino Control Commission

Charles Gillespie, CEO of Gambling.com Group, said: “The American Gambling Awards is our gift to the growing industry in America, and I am delighted that this year’s winners are representative of the evolvement of regulated sports betting and online casino in the US. We are for the development of a responsibly regulated, competitive, modern online gambling market that serves the interests of the American consumer. It is our hope that the American Gambling Awards will bring positive attention to the leaders making this a reality.”

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Underdog Fantasy Named American Gambling Awards Fantasy Sports Site of the Year

Published

2 years ago

November 30, 2022

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Underdog Fantasy has been named “Fantasy Sports Site of the Year” by the 2022 edition of the American Gambling Awards.

The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

Underdog Fantasy is the fastest-growing paid fantasy sports company ever, with a valuation of $485 million after a series B round of fundraising. Underdog’s season-long NFL “Best Ball” game this year has a $10 million grand prize, almost three times larger than the previous biggest season long prize in history. Judges noted that Underdog has built an active, paying, six-figure customer base by offering a differentiated product that resonates with its users.

“Underdog Fantasy’s success is driven by the company’s focus on building new, innovative games and delivering amazing customer experiences – making it very deserving of the Fantasy Sports Site of the Year award. As Underdog continues to grow, its unique focus on product and experience will set the industry standard,” Charles Gillespie, CEO of Gambling.com Group, said.

“We’re honored to be crowned as the Fantasy Sports Site of the Year by the American Gambling Awards. Our differentiated daily fantasy sports products allow fans to enjoy their favorite games in new and unique ways and we look forward to our continued momentum heading into 2023,” Jeremy Levine, President and Chairman of Underdog Fantasy, said.