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SOFTSWISS Becomes iGaming Brand IDOL 2023

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SOFTSWISS, a tech company offering comprehensive, innovative products for the iGaming industry, celebrates its resounding success at the iGaming IDOL Awards 2023. 

The annual iGaming IDOL Awards brings together the industry’s best and brightest talent in the heart of Malta. The event stands as a symbol of excellence and recognition in the ever-evolving realm of online gambling. SOFTSWISS was honoured with the Brand IDOL of the Year award, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey of expertise.

SOFTSWISS is bolstering its brand awareness and recognition through creative and eye-catching marketing activities. This effort extends across the vibrant island of Malta, the entire European region, as well as promising markets in LatAm and Asia. The success achieved by SOFTSWISS’ acclaimed campaigns, including “Bringing the Heat,” “Make Your Business a Classic,” and “Grab Success,” not only underscores the company’s mastery in crafting marketing masterpieces but also expertly embodies the fundamental tenets of its brand philosophy. 

“We are truly honoured to stand among the industry’s best and brightest at the esteemed iGaming IDOL. This accolade is a testament to the collective passion and dedication of our team. As we celebrate this prominent win, let it fuel our commitment to understanding customer needs, crafting top-tier products, fostering creativity, and pursuing exceptional ventures in the dynamic iGaming world,” shares Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, expressing her thrill with the triumph.

The Brand IDOL of the Year award, a significant recognition of SOFTSWISS’ outstanding marketing prowess, adds to the 2023 lineup of the esteemed EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards and Best Marketing Campaign at EiGE Awards.

 

About SOFTSWISS 

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,700 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, Bulgaria, and Belarus. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

David Nilsen Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus

Kongebonus Awards 2025 Winners Announced

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Kongebonus, the premier provider of iGaming news and all things casino and betting in Norway, has revealed the winners of the Kongebonus Awards 2025, with this year’s outcomes disclosed alongside ICE Barcelona.

The Kongebonus Awards, the sole iGaming awards from Norway, are determined by a mix of votes from actual players nationwide and editorial assessments, with this year’s edition reflecting a noticeable change in both reach and participation. The awards garnered a total of 1,192 verified votes, reflecting a 25% rise from the previous year, highlighting their increasing significance for players and industry stakeholders.

Among those rejoicing in triumph this year, Print Studios earned the prestigious Best New Slot award for Uncle Profit. Filip Wargeus, Chief Commercial Officer at Print Studios, stated: “This is incredibly meaningful to us. It’s a genuine reflection of the entire team that our efforts are succeeding and are valued by fans, players, and communities.

ELK Studios was acknowledged as the Most Innovative Game Developer, obtaining 24.75% of the votes, with Jacob Nordwall, Head of Marketing at ELK Studios, stating: “Winning the Most Innovative Game Provider award in 2025 from the Kongebonus Awards is significant for us, particularly since it is solely determined by the Norwegian player community. This strongly shows that our efforts are valued and genuinely connect with players in Norway, and that our commitment to remaining innovative and advancing the industry is being acknowledged.”

Other significant winners featured Push Gaming, recognized as Best Game Developer 2025, while Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus earned the Readers’ Hall of Fame accolade. In contrast to the other categories, the Hall of Fame honors games that have established enduring popularity and attained legendary status throughout time.

David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “The purpose of the Kongebonus Awards is to showcase which studios, games and suppliers have genuinely stood out over the past year. We are not only looking at commercial success, but at quality, innovation and how well experiences are delivered to players. Because the results are shaped by open voting from Norwegian players, the awards reflect what truly resonates with the community while still maintaining a strong industry perspective.”

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Press Box PR secures PR Agency of the Year honor at the European iGaming Awards 2026

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Press Box PR has been awarded PR Agency of the Year at the 2026 European iGaming Awards, marking the first significant industry accolade in the agency’s history.

Conducted at the renowned ICE event in Barcelona, this industry accolade signifies the company’s development and standing in the betting and gaming field.

Press Box PR, with locations in London and Manchester, is a PR agency that combines digital and traditional methods, focusing on gaining exposure in iGaming, sports, consumer sectors, finance, hospitality, and catering, while also assisting brands in securing mentions in AI citations and LLM suggestions. In 2025, the agency marked a significant achievement by exceeding £5m in revenue and expanding the team to over 50 members.

Sarah Williams, B2B Account Manager at Press Box, said: “The best part of being a PR is bigging up our clients – telling their stories and shouting about their achievements. But as an agency, we often forget to celebrate our own achievements. When I started telling Press Box PR’s ‘story’ two years ago, hearing from the team about their wins big and small, I was so impressed with the authenticity and integrity of each Press Box PR employee.

“From there, it was really easy to write an entry detailing why our team deserves to win a ‘PR Agency of the Year’ award! My colleagues are incredibly fun, hard-working people and it was such a pleasure to tell their story in such a compelling way.”

Alex Donohue, managing director and founder of Press Box PR, said: “This award is credit to the entire Press Box PR team. The work we do is always collaborative, and it is the consistency, care and creativity across the business that helps us deliver meaningful results for our clients time and time again.

“We are incredibly proud to see that effort recognised by the industry, especially in a sector as competitive and fast-moving as iGaming. It is a brilliant moment for the agency and a reflection of the standards our team sets every day.”

January has been a busy month for the leading PR for AI and LLM agency with the appointment of former Playtech chief commercial officer, John Pettit, who has been appointed executive chairman. Pettit will work closely with the senior leadership team to guide strategic direction, support client growth in regulated industries such as finance/fintech, technology and of course, iGaming.

The company also has a number of new campaigns for clients in progress for the Six Nations Championship, Cheltenham Festival and the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Champions Club Dominates the Event in GR8 Tech’s Largest ICE to Date

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GR8 Tech had its most impressive presence at ICE Barcelona 2026, with the Champions Club filled to capacity from start to finish each day of the event. At the conclusion of the conference, the team had arranged almost 200 qualified meetings, a 35% increase from the company’s prior record at the end of 2025.
GR8 Tech was additionally acknowledged as Best Software Supplier of the Year at the European iGaming Awards, celebrating technology that assists operators and enhances the player experience. The ULTIM8 Sportsbook received industry recognition by being nominated for Sports Platform of the Year at the first iGaming News Awards during ICE Barcelona 2026.

“ICE is where operators come with a plan,” said Sergey Ghazaryan, CRO at GR8 Tech. “And this year, the demand was strong, as our meeting calendar was full and conversations were the kind that led to next steps. Champions Club worked because it was built for important decisions: practical learning and direct discussions about how to launch faster, localise properly, and keep performance strong when it matters most. That’s what we’re bringing into 2026.”

Platform for Champions, Proven at ICE

GR8 Tech showcased Platform for Champions, giving operators a clear view of how the stack supports various launch and scaling scenarios. The biggest conversation starter was Crypto Turnkey—a new launch built for operators who want more control over payments, faster routes to market, and access to crypto-forward player demand. Across meetings, the team spoke with existing partners and new prospects about how crypto can remove PSP bottlenecks, strengthen payment uptime, and unlock higher-value segments. Turnkey conversations drew the strongest pull, accounting for around 60% of all discussions.

Champions Club, Delivering the Energy

GR8 Tech left ICE Barcelona 2026 with a full calendar of follow-ups—and a format proven to work. Champions Club kept the space in constant motion: athletes and performers on treadmills (even in heels), pad-work sessions with Lee McFarland from Behind the Gloves, and meetings completely booked.

Acceler8 Lab ran at full capacity throughout, with sessions delivered in partnership with Gaming Operations Academy. GR8 Tech experts joined industry specialists, including Scott Rowan (Bet Data Consultants) and Verónica Guerrero (ElenPAY), to cover crypto payments, sportsbook optimization, AI implementation, and more.

Evolving from the Heavyweight idea, motivated by GR8 Tech’s collaboration with Ready to Fight by Oleksandr Usyk, the Champions Club broadens its scope beyond boxing to honor performance, discipline, and championship excellence across various sports and venues. The results were driven by the format—and that’s the framework GR8 Tech will maintain until 2026.

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