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Kongebonus, Norways largest expert led iGaming community for everything related to casino and betting in Norway, has opened the voting for the fourth consecutive Kongebonus Awards, recognising the studios and titles shaping the next wave of online casino entertainment.

The programme celebrates creativity, innovation and excellence, with nominees and winners decided by a blend of votes from real players across Norway and scores from an expert jury, ensuring balanced, credible recognition. As the only iGaming awards originating from Norway, the Kongebonus Awards also signal trends felt across Europe and the wider community.

Recognising skill across modern game development – from graphics and sound design to inventive gameplay mechanics – the 2025 categories include:

• Beste Spillutvikler – Best Game Provider
• Mest innovative Spillutvikler – Most Innovative Game Provider
• Beste Bonus Buy Slot – Best Bonus Buy Slot
• Hall of Fame – Både vår egen, i tillegg til lesernes favoritt – Hall of Fame –Kongebonus and the readers’ favourite
• Rising Star Spillutvikler – Rising Star Game Provider
• Beste nye slot – Best New Slot
• Beste Oppfølger Slot – Best Sequel Slot

Building on last year’s momentum, where Hacksaw Gaming was named Best Game Provider and Print Studios took Best New Slot for Dreadworks, the 2025 Awards once again spotlight both established leaders and rising studios.

Eskil Raknes, Casino & Betting Expert at Kongebonus, said: “Each year, the Kongebonus Awards highlight the ideas and craftsmanship that move our industry forward. For many developers, a Kongebonus Award is more than a trophy, it’s a respected mark of recognition that raises a studio’s profile and opens doors across the industry.What makes these awards meaningful is the combination of votes from real players in Norway and expert jury review: players tell us what resonates, and our jury validates quality and innovation. We look forward to receiving your votes and celebrating the standout achievements of 2025.”

Voting is now live at https://www.kongebonus.com/awards/2025-prisutdeling where readers can learn more and cast their votes.

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EGT is proud to announce that it is an official partner of the “Gaming Industry Gala Dinner”, organized by the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB) with the support of EUROMAT. The event will be held on November 25 and for the third consecutive year will bring together leading companies and figures from Bulgaria and abroad.

The motto of the gala dinner will be “Together in Europe” and will focus on European integration, professional collaboration, and a shared vision for a sustainable future of the industry.

Traditionally, the “Golden Spade’s” Awards will also be presented during the event. The prizes honor the greatest innovations and the most significant achievements in the sector over the past 12 months. EGT is among the finalists in the competition and will compete for the accolade in the “Most Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad of the Year” and “Slot Machine of the Year” categories.

EGT received the nomination for “Most Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad of the Year” as it is the biggest gaming equipment manufacturer in Bulgaria with 28 international offices on 5 continents. In 2025, it made a large number of installations and substantially increased its footprint in a number of markets. Currently, EGT’s products are present in over 100 jurisdictions around the world.

The company is also a contender for the “Slot Machine of the Year” award. It was shortlisted because of its latest series of slot cabinets Supreme, including 4 models – S 32-32 UP, S 32-32 ST, S 55 S ST, and S 55 V ST. They immediately received high praise from both operators and players for the perfect combination of attractive design, exceptional convenience provided by their numerous ergonomic features, and compatibility with some of the most popular and beloved games from EGT’s portfolio. Supreme slot cabinets have already been installed in a number of gaming venues globally, where they continue to demonstrate excellent results and remain among customers’ favorites.

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The wait is over! Here are the 2025 BEGE Awards shortlists – showcasing the innovators, leaders, and standout performers shaping the future of gaming.

ONLINE B2B CATEGORIES 

 1. ONLINE GAME OF THE YEAR 
Evoplay – Uncrossable Rush
CT Interactive – Lucky Clover 10
Amusnet –  Live Bulgarian Roulette
Wazdan – Mighty Wild: Jaguar

2. ONLINE PLATFORM OF THE YEAR: 
Gamingtech  – iGaming platform
Bragg Gaming Group – The Bragg Player Account Management (PAM) platform
Gaming Entertainment – Fortuna platform

3. ONLINE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: 
Amusnet
CT Interactive
7777 Gaming 

4. SPORTS BETTING PLATFORM OF THE YEAR: 
Gamingtech
Bragg Gaming Group
Altenar 

5. INNOVATIVE ONLINE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Oddin.gg – BetBuilder
7777 Gaming – iLottery
Bragg Gaming Group – Connect & Collect
Evoplay – Uncrossable Rush

6. ESPORTS SOLUTIONTOOL OF THE YEAR
BETER
Oddin.gg 

7. RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Gamingtech
The Better Platform (TBP)
INTERNATIONAL Hotel Casino & Tower Suites 

ONLINE  B2C CATEGORIES

1.ONLINE CASINO OPERATOR OF THE YEAR:
Palms Bet
8888.bg
Winbet Online

2. ONLINE SPORTS BETTING OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Palms Bet
Winbet Online
Totogaming

3. MOBILE APP OF THE YEAR
8888.bg
Palms Bet 

4. MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Palms Bet –‘ The Wild is calling’ – seamlessly connecting the brand’s new in-app game with a grand real-world reward: a camper van
Winbet Online – Exclusive regional partnership with European football powerhouse AC Milan with promotions including club jersey giveaway, special AC Milan bonuses and tickets for VIP fan experience at San Siro Stadium
CT Interactive – King of clovers

5. LOYALTY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
8888.bg – Kings Club
Winbet Online – WINBET+

6. CUSTOMER SUPPORT  OF THE YEAR
Winbet Online
Alphawin
Totogaming 

7. RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Casino.online 

LAND-BASED B2B CATEGORIES

1. SLOT MACHINE OF THE YEAR
CT Gaming – Next 32 slot cabinet
Euro Games Technology (EGT) – The G 50 C ST slot cabinet @Amusnet – J 55 Type S slot cabinet
Zitro – CONCEPT

2. SLOT GAME PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Zitro – Legendary Sword
Apex – Clover Link Elements
IGT – Top Link

3. CASINO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF THE YEAR
Euro Games Technology (EGT) – Spider
CT Gaming – Rhino
IGT – IGT Advantage X

4. LIVE GAME PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Vermantia – CONNECT

5. JACKPOT SYSTEM OF THE YEAR
Euro Games Technology (EGT) – Bell Link
CT Gaming – Diamond Tree Deluxe
Synot – The SUPER LINK

6. INNOVATIVE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Vermantia – BettingBoard
JCM Europe GmbH – UBA Ultra
Cards Print – Luxury VIP box

LAND-BASED B2C CATEGORIES

1. SLOT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
GoldenEye Resort
Palms Bet, Gaming Halls
Palms Merkur Casino

2. INTERNATIONAL CASINO OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
GoldenEye Resort
Palms Royale Sofia

3. CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
Palms Bet, Gaming Halls
Palms Merkur 

4. MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Palms Royale Sofia – Spectacular fashion show featuring world-renowned designer Waleed Atala from Dubai, in partnership with Palms Travel
Cards Print – The launch of the Casino VIP Video Box fully personalized, emotionally driven VIP experience designed to elevate loyalty and prestige in the casino industry.

INDUSTRY CATEGORIES 

1. SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
8888.bg – Phoenix of Good – an ongoing initiative that turns success into social impact

2. VISIONARY OF THE YEAR
Euro Games Technology (EGT) – Vladimir Dokov
7777 Gaming – Milen Ganev

The BEGE Awards Ceremony will take place at the exclusive MEGAMI Club, Hotel Marinela, on the evening of 26 November at 19:30. This invitation-only event will gather the industry’s most influential leaders, visionaries, and changemakers for an unforgettable night of recognition and celebration.

Following the awards, guests are invited to continue the festivities at the BEGE Party, where the gaming community will come together to honour the outstanding achievements and trailblazers shaping the industry in 2025.

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