Gaming Awards
The winners of the 2023 Game Developer Awards are in
Relax Gaming, AvatarUX, BGaming, NetEnt and streamer Brian Christopher were amongst some of the winners at the 2023 edition of the Game Developer Awards, which took place last night at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta.
Closing the final day of what was a record-breaking CasinoBeats Summit, the coveted awards ceremony was presented by Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva and returning host Trudy Kerr, who handed out 23 awards aimed at celebrating the best companies, casino titles and people in the following category groups: Game Performance, Game Creation, Game Marketing, Game People and SlotCatalog.
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “ Last night’ awards were phenomenal, especially with the addition of our new categories, dedicated to individual achievements in the industry. I would like to extend a huge congratulations to all our winners for innovatively pushing the boundaries of excellence and helping redefine the industry.”
Relax Gaming continued their winning streak this year by collecting the Slot of the Year award for Money Train 3, and SlotCatalog’s Game Studio of the Year – medium award, whilst BGaming took home both the Slot to Watch award for Potion Spells and Game Music/Soundtrack award for Elvis Frog TRUEWAYS.
Other winners in the game performance categories included Barbara Bang who picked up the Slot Debut award for Mustang Freedom and NetEnt who were awarded the highly regarded Slot Legacy Title for Gonzo’s Quest.
It was a successful night for casino streamer Brian Christopher who was awarded Streamer of the Year, whilst also picking up Slot Collaboration of the Year award alongside Gaming Arts for their collaborative effort Brian Christopher’s Pop’N Pays More!
The game creation categories saw Wazdan awarded Game Feature of the Year, for their work on Mystery Drop and Playtech receiving the award for Game Licensed Content, for the game Cash Collect: Gold Rush. Amusnet picked up the award for Game Retro-style with Fruits & Gold, whilst ELK Studios were awarded the Game Design & Art Direction for the stylish Nitropolis 4.
AvatarUX were big winners on the night, collecting Game Mechanic of the Year for their innovative PopWins Mechanic, whilst AvatarUX’s very own Hannah Farrugia took home the Product Manager award for her contributions to the company and wider industry.
Other titans of industry that were recognised for their individual contributions were Iris Wallner of GAMOMAT who collected the Game Composer award and Justin Chamberlain who collected the Game Designer award for his contributions to HungryBear Gaming.
SlotCatalog presented a selection of data-based game studio awards. Print Studios were awarded the SlotCatalog’s Rookie of the Year award, Push Gaming collected the SlotCatalog’s Game Studio of the Year – Small award, whilst the SlotCatalog’s Game Studio of the Year – Large award, was presented to Play’n GO.
In the Outperforming Game Studio Categories, Snowborn Games were winners of the SlotCatalog’s Outperforming Game Studio of the Year – Small award, whilst Hacksaw Gaming were awarded SlotCatalog’s Outperforming Game Studio of the Year – Medium and Pragmatic Play took home the SlotCatalog’s Outperforming Game Studio of the Year – Large award.
Decided by a live audience vote throughout Thursday afternoon, the winner of the esteemed Game Innovation Spotlight award was Nailed It! Games for their groundbreaking and forward thinking contributions over the course of the past year.
“Last night was truly unforgettable, a special thank you to our headline sponsors BetConstruct, Evoplay, SBC Advisory Partners and SYNOT, as well as all supporting sponsors, for helping us commemorate the special achievements accomplished by these Game Developer studios and the talented individuals behind the most successful titles,” Said Sojmark.
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NuxGame, the experienced betting and casino software provider, has secured a nomination for the upcoming SiGMA Americas Awards in the Best Turnkey Solution category.
As one of the most prestigious industry awards in the region, the recognition solidifies NuxGame’s standing as a leading platform provider across emerging Latin American markets.
The winners of the awards are decided through a public vote on an online portal, which will remain open until April 9.
Coinciding with the SiGMA Americas Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the winner’s announcement is set to take place during a prestigious ceremony on the first day of the event on April 23.
The latest development for NuxGame in Latin America highlights its commitment to delivering bespoke software solutions to operators in the region, which it continues to enhance with crypto casino, payments and gamification features.
“Marking a milestone in our Latin American trajectory, we are thrilled to be shortlisted in the upcoming SiGMA Americas Awards for our turnkey solution,” the Chief Operating Officer for NuxGame, Denis Kosinsky, said. “The shortlist serves as a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to Latin America and beyond and we look forward to the winner’s announcement.”
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has been shortlisted for Best Game Provider and Most Played Game (Mummyland Treasures) at the SiGMA Americas Awards. The prestigious awards are held on the opening night of the hugely popular Latin American iGaming networking event running across April 23 to 25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The SiGMA Americas Awards celebrate the biggest triumphs in gaming, tech and digital marketing while also recognising inspiring individuals and companies excelling within the Americas. Belatra Games’ two nominations highlight the studio’s unrelenting commitment in creating exceptional gaming experiences for players across the globe. Mummyland Treasures was released in 2023 and has become the most popular online slot in its portfolio thanks to its vibrant, colourful and engaging gameplay mechanics. Further to the double nomination, Belatra Games is also set to exhibit at the SiGMA Americas event.
From stand B50, visitors will have the chance to explore Belatra Games’ extensive portfolio of titles specifically designed for the Latin American market. Belatra Games’ Commercial Director for Latin America, Andres Troelsen, will be in Sao Paulo for the duration supported by his local and highly experienced team.
“Our Best Game Provider and Most Played Game award nominations are a proud moment for the business as we continue to give players top-quality slots experiences,” Troelsen said. “Latin America represents a huge opportunity for those who truly understand the region, its nuances and player preferences. We look forward to sharing more about our strategy and roadmap during our time in Sao Paulo.”
2024 EKG Slot Awards
IGT Mystery of the Lamp Wins “Top Performing New Premium Game” Among Multiple Company EKG Slot Awards
International Game Technology PLC announced that its high-performing and widely deployed Mystery of the Lamp multi-level progressive (MLP) game was named “Top Performing NEW Premium Game” among multiple awards at the 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show. This awards program is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry.
IGT’s popular Super Hot Roll Poker game won the “Top Performing Video Poker Game” distinction and continued the Company’s six-year winning streak of the category, while IGT PlayDigital’s Multihand Blackjack Poker & Pairs game won “Top Performing NEW Online Table Game.”
“IGT winning multiple categories at the 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show is a terrific honor that exemplifies the Company’s commitment to excellence and performance across our omnichannel game portfolio. IGT’s Mystery of the Lamp capturing the title of ‘Top Performing NEW Premium Game’ was a milestone achievement that reinforces our leadership in quality premium content, momentum in the MLP space and the vast talents of IGT’s game design teams,” Nick Khin, Chief Operating Officer of Gaming at IGT, said.
IGT’s Mystery of the Lamp game debuted in 2023 as the launch title for the Company’s high-performing PeakCurve49 cabinet. With a distinctive, vibrant art package and proven persistence mechanics, Mystery of the Lamp quickly topped EKG game performance charts and became a must-have on casino floors. Today, IGT has approximately 1500 Mystery of the Lamp games in casinos across North America, supports four base-game themes and is extending the game’s success to iGaming and international markets this year.
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