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Meet the Casino Guru judges for the Casino Guru Awards
After revealing the judges for “The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative” and “The Best Implementation of RG Tools,” Casino Guru is thrilled to introduce you to the people who will weigh on behalf of the company to judge across a number of categories for the upcoming Casino Guru Awards.
Casino Guru Awards will be held online in February 2023 with now less than a month left to submit your nominations. The event will celebrate the greatest and most successful operators and industry professionals who have brought an impactful change to the industry and have worked hard on making gambling a safer, more responsible, and sustainable sector for all participants. Casino Guru’s team of judges includes:
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Peter Jesko, Strategy Lead at Casino Guru, who influences the direction of company development and has broad experience and knowledge in the online gambling industry. He offers strategic advice and guidance to the company on all levels.
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Maros Gasparik, Head of Content at Casino Guru, who is committed to truthful, accurate, and correct web content and has made it his mission to provide Casino Guru visitors with accurate and factual information about the gambling industry, responsible gambling and gambling addiction.
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Šimon Vincze, Sustainable & Safer Gambling Lead at Casino Guru, who is becoming an authority in social responsibility and safer gambling. Vincze has headed Casino Guru’s efforts in helping the industry become safer and more responsible and has expended immeasurable effort to convince stakeholders of the importance of responsible gambling. He has worked on a number of projects within Casino Guru, including the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative and Casino Guru Academy.
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Petronela Kontos, Complaints Team Lead at Casino Guru, who is working closely with players and operators and has extensive experience in the gambling industry. Contos is overseeing a team of 13 hardworking individuals who are helping players and brands find a middle ground.
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Matej Novota, Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru, who is driving the data effort at the company and who knows how important it is to leverage knowledge and information in order to help players and readers discover the most up-to-date information they can discover online about the gambling industry.
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Jozef Krucay, Deputy Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru, who has been working hard to review casino content and has helped resolve player complaints, analyzed terms and conditions for casinos, and overall held operators to a high standard of player trust and responsibility.
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Peter Matúška, Casino Data Team Lead & Complaint Specialist at Casino Guru, who is spearheading Casino Guru’s data team which is dedicated to bringing players honest reviews of the brands they wish to explore.
Each of these professionals has spent a substantial part of their careers in helping to make the gambling industry a better place for consumers.
As such, Casino Guru is proud to bring these judges who will be responsible for a number of categories they are well-versed in and competent to asses objectively and fairly. The Casino Guru judge team will weigh in on “The Fairest Bonus Policy,” “The Fairest General T&Cs,” “The Most Transparent Casino,” and “The Most Effective Handling of Complaints” categories.
Casino Guru Awards is now only four months ahead. Registrations will be closing at the end of November, so make sure to submit your nominations as outlined on the official page.
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Diana Larina CMO at Evoplay
Evoplay promotes Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer
Evoplay has promoted Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer, expanding its senior leadership team.
Larina joined Evoplay in 2022 as Head of B2B Marketing. She was promoted to Head of Growth Marketing in 2023 and appointed Head of Marketing in November 2024.
Evoplay said Larina has led marketing initiatives spanning brand, performance and partner-focused campaigns, and contributed to a shift towards a more B2C-focused approach aimed at strengthening player engagement.
Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, said: “I’m incredibly proud of what the marketing team has achieved at Evoplay and I’m excited about what comes next. This promotion is a reflection of the hard work of everyone around me, and I look forward to continuing to push boundaries, build the brand and drive growth as we expand our presence across global markets.”
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, added: “From the moment Diana joined us, she demonstrated exceptional drive, leadership and ambition. Her journey through the company is a testament to both her talent and dedication, and this promotion to CMO is incredibly well deserved. Diana has consistently delivered impactful results while inspiring those around her, and I’m confident she will continue to play a key role in shaping Evoplay’s future.”
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Playson supplies slots to StarVegas in Switzerland deal via Greentube
Playson has partnered with Swiss online casino operator StarVegas to distribute its slot content in Switzerland, with integration handled via Greentube.
StarVegas is operated by Casino Interlaken. Under the agreement, StarVegas players in Switzerland gain access to Playson titles including Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win, Coin Strike: Hold and Win and Pink Joker: Hold and Win.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “Switzerland is a key area of opportunity and growth for Playson, and through StarVegas, we look forward to reaching even more local players and meeting the high demand for our games with a highly regarded and responsible partner.”
Mayke Wolf, COO at StarVegas, said: “As one of the first licensed Swiss online casinos, StarVegas offers a wide selection of games from leading international providers and a high-quality gaming experience tailored to the Swiss market. Our players are huge fans of Playson’s thoughtfully crafted portfolio, with its larger-than-life slots and characters that resonate strongly and stand the test of time. This makes the integration a natural addition to our platform, and we are delighted to bring this highly requested content to our players. The full portfolio can be accessed via starvegas.ch as well as through the popular StarVegas mobile apps.”
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UAE Lottery and Zulekha Hospital run orthopaedic workshop for Berkeley UAE workers
The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game L.L.C (a Momentum Group company), partnered with Zulekha Hospital to deliver an orthopaedic workshop for residents in Berkeley UAE’s shared accommodation on April 30, 2026.
The one-hour session, titled “Stronger Body, Safer Work”, focused on injury prevention, posture improvement, safer lifting techniques, and basic exercises for workers in physically demanding roles involving lifting, movement, and repetitive tasks.
Zulekha Hospital specialists led the workshop, including Dr. Saleh Kagzi, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, and physiotherapist Ms. Ceona Prakash Chopde, who delivered live stretching and strengthening demonstrations. Organisers also offered optional onsite medical consultations for participants to discuss back, neck, shoulder, and joint concerns.
Commenting on the initiative, Suzan Kazzi, Associate Director of CSR at Momentum – The UAE Lottery, said: “Through H.O.P.E. we are proud to deliver initiatives that promote health and wellbeing across various communities in the UAE. This workshop reflects our commitment to bringing practical, accessible support directly to those who can benefit most.”
Dr. Aniruddha Lahiri, Senior Director Administration at Zulekha Hospital added: “We were delighted to partner with The UAE Lottery on this important initiative. Prevention, movement, and early care play a vital role in maintaining long-term health, particularly for individuals in physically demanding professions. We hope that our practical advice helps participants in their daily lives.”
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