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Casino Guru Awards returns for 2nd edition with nominations now underway
The Casino Guru Awards have returned and the nominations for one of the world’s most transparent iGaming ceremonies are now open. Casino Guru Awards 2024 will continue the message and mission outlined during the inaugural event, and this is to introduce a new, transparent, and fair approach towards distinguishing accomplishments and achievements in the iGaming industry.
Last year’s success was based on the painstaking work that Casino Guru’s team did in bringing judges together, and creating the opportunity for each nominated brand to demonstrate and convince the panels why their brand should win the respective silverware.
Casino Guru has set a new golden standard for conducting such ceremonies by relying on an expert of internal team members who are prominent industry experts on matters ranging from social responsibility to casino terms and conditions, and an external panel of judges represented by some of the world’s best experts on responsible gambling.
In 2024, Casino Guru Awards sets to improve its track record and ensure that the Awards will be bigger, better, and more exciting, with more applicants joining us at the official ceremony.
Nominations for Casino Guru Awards 2024 are now open, and applications will be accepted until the end of October 2023. The Awards process will follow the same timeline as last year, with the shortlists announced in December 2023. The Voting for “Voice of the People” will get underway in December 2023 as well. All winners will then be announced during the official ceremony in February 2024.
Casino Guru Awards Project Lead Daniela Kianicová had this to say, celebrating the beginning of the latest application process:
“I cannot believe that it’s time for nominations again! When we introduced the Casino Guru Awards in 2022, we couldn’t dream of how far the project would go. Now, the journey continues as Casino Guru Awards has the opportunity to do something amazing for the industry and how companies and professionals are distinguished.
We are excited to open the nominations for the new edition, and we are confident we will see many new and former applicants join us as our event is going to once again offer a great opportunity for participants to demonstrate the value they have been bringing to the industry and consumers.”
Casino Guru Awards 2024 will bring back the seven categories previous participants are already familiar with, including:
The Fairest Bonus Policy
The Fairest General T&Cs
The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
The Best Implementation of RG Tools
The Most Transparent Casino
The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
Voice of the People
The Voice of the People category where you get to decide the winner is also going to be featured as part of the upcoming edition. The innovation here is also the inclusion of “The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing” category which will once again raise the bar for participants by distinguishing companies who have demonstrated that they have a responsible approach to their marketing.
Casino Guru continues to aspire to achieving a new transparent standard for nominating and awarding companies, something which company Sustainable & Safer Gambling Lead Šimon Vincze said last year was an ever-evolving process that Casino Guru will strive to continuously improve upon. This commitment will be undoubtedly reflected in the upcoming edition. Stay tuned for more updates as more information about Casino Guru Awards 2024 is forthcoming.
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Peter & Sons Teams Up with Luckia in Spain and Mexico

P&S’s legendary game portfolio is available now at luckia.es and luckia.mx
Innovative game studio Peter & Sons has finalized a pivotal new content partnership with Luckia, one of Spain’s leading entertainment and gaming groups. Luckia has now rolled out Peter & Sons weird and wonderful portfolio of slots titles to players in Spain and Mexico at luckia.es and luckia.mx, with additional markets on the horizon.
Games include smash hits like Barbarossa, Xibalba, Wild 1 and Voodoo Hex, as well as new titles like the post-apocalyptic fishing game ‘Muddy Waters’, the spookily off-kilter ‘Ghostfather – Awakened’ and ‘Boom Farm’, a game about agricultural explosions.
The award-winning Barcelona-based studio has been wowing the industry with a succession of games boasting groundbreaking artwork, imaginative storytelling, whacky ideas and innovative gameplay – often laced with a healthy dose of signature dark humour.
Founded in the 1970s and headquartered in La Coruña, Luckia is a global gaming powerhouse. Luckia offers a strong digital platform in key regions including Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Croatia and Cameroon.
With over 2,500 employees, Luckia is renowned for its commitment to responsible gaming and player satisfaction.
Yann Bautista, Commercial Director and Founder at Peter & Sons said: “We’re thrilled to partner with such an established and forward-thinking group as Luckia. Their extensive reach, local expertise and shared values around quality and responsible gaming make this a perfect fit. We look forward to growing together across more regulated markets.”
Eloy Fernandez Head of Product at Luckia said: “Peter & Sons creates games like no one else in this industry and they will bring fresh energy and world-class creativity to our portfolio. We’re excited to introduce their games to our players and are confident this partnership will drive engagement and deliver a premium gaming experience to our players.”
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Red Rake Gaming expands into New Jersey through Caesars partnership

Red Rake Gaming, a leading developer of premium online casino content, is excited to announce its launch with Caesars Entertainment in the state of New Jersey, further expanding its presence in the regulated U.S. market.
Red Rake Gaming’s top-performing titles are now available across Caesars’ major online casino brands in New Jersey, including Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, Caesars Palace Online Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino.
This partnership marks a major milestone in Red Rake Gaming’s U.S. expansion strategy, aligning with one of the most iconic and trusted brands in the global gaming industry.
Nick Barr, Managing Director for Red Rake Gaming Malta, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Caesars Entertainment for our New Jersey . Caesars’ strong brand recognition and extensive reach provide the perfect platform to showcase our diverse content.
We are confident that our titles will deliver a thrilling experience for players in the Garden State.”
This collaboration highlights Red Rake Gaming’s commitment to providing innovative, compliant content tailored to regulated markets. U.S. players can enjoy a wide range of feature-rich slots, interactive bonus games, and immersive gameplay experiences.
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1/ST and Goodwood Racecourse stage a new round of Group 1 pathways between the UK and North America

A notable pair of Group 1 turf stakes at Goodwood Racecourse in England this week will earn the winners an automatic berth on the 2026 Pegasus World Cup Day program January 24 at Gulfstream Park.
The one-mile Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes for three-year-olds and up on Wednesday July 30 will serve as a qualifier for the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1), while the 1 1/4-mile Visit Qatar Nassau Stakes for fillies and mares of three years and older on Thursday July 31 will also act as a qualifier for the $500,000 Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G2).
Held in late January on a card headlined by the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) for older horses on dirt, the Pegasus Turf is contested over 1 1/8 miles, whereas the Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf is run at 1 1/16 miles.
Among the contenders for the Sussex is millionaire five-year-old Carl Spackler, winner of eight of 12 races in the U.S. including three Grade 1 stakes before being sold privately to China’s Yulong Investments to race overseas. Carl Spackler made his first two career starts at Gulfstream, the second a maiden triumph in February 2023. He was sixth in the June 17 Queen Anne Stakes (G1) in his European debut. He now takes on the best of the British and Irish in a clash of the generations, headed by leading three-year-old miler, Field Of Gold, and last year’s Irish Guineas (G1) victor, Rosallion.
The Nassau has also drawn a competitive field, spearheaded by Aidan O’Brien’s Whirl, winner of the recent Pretty Polly Stakes (G1), and See The Fire, third in a white-hot Prince of Wales’s Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot.
European-based horses have made their mark in the Pegasus Turf since its debut in 2019. Magic Wand ran second in both 2019 and 2020 before Warm Heart captured the 2024 edition in a track-record time of 1:44.45 in the finale of her esteemed career. Both Irish-bred mares were trained by the aforementioned O’Brien.
This partnership creates an easily accessible pathway for horses to compete both in North America and the United Kingdom, and helps to encourage top-tier racehorses to travel and increase international participation at both fixtures – while also bolstering elite fields for global audiences and deeper fan engagement.
Aidan Butler, President of 1/ST, said: “Thanks again to our friends at Goodwood Racecourse, with our ongoing partnership now in its second year. We look forward to welcoming the victors of the Sussex Stakes and Nassau Stakes back to Gulfstream Park in late January 2026 for one of the most lucrative racedays on the East Coast.
“These reciprocal pathways mark the latest strides in 1/ST’s bid to broaden the appeal and international participation in the world’s major races. We’ve already seen such incentives reap immediate rewards when Crimson Advocate won at Royal Ascot in 2023, having punched her automatic spot via our Royal Palm juvenile series at Gulfstream Park. Now, Miami can hopefully work its magic again with the Qatar Goodwood Festival! I look forward to seeing the stellar action unfold in person on the South Downs this week.”
Wednesday, July 30: Qatar Sussex Stakes – Pegasus World Cup Turf
Race 4: 10:05 (ET); 15:05 (BST)
The winner of the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (G1) receives an automatic invitation into the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) on January 24, 2026, at Gulfstream Park plus a $25,000 travel allowance and VIP hospitality for the winning connections.
Thursday, July 31: Qatar Nassau Stakes – Pegasus World Cup Filly $ Mare Turf
Race 4: 10:05 am (ET); 15:05 (BST)
Winner of the Visit Qatar Nassau Stakes (G1) receives an automatic invitation to the Pegasus World Cup F/M Turf (G2) on January 24, 2026, at Gulfstream Park plus a $25,000 travel allowance and VIP hospitality for the winning connections.
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