Industry Awards
ELA Games has been shortlisted for the 2024 EGR B2B Awards as a “Skill Game Supplier”
ELA Games, an innovative games studio, has been shortlisted in the prestigious EGR B2B Awards 2024 in the Skill Game Supplier category, for its one-of-a-kind game, Cash Crab This nomination confirms the team’s desire to create unique games that appeal to players worldwide.
The studio’s flagship game, Cash Crab, is a modern take on a popular arcade game, the claw machine. Cash Crab offers a comprehensive gaming experience from remote claw control with high-quality streaming, a variety of game mechanics, and interactive activities with the community. Cash Crab is more than an arcade game; it is an opportunity to bring players together.
Cash Crab presents a maximum win of 1,000 times the bet per round, up to a maximum of €80,000 in prize money. This high winning potential has attracted a large audience of players. The flexibility of the game, offering machines with different bet multipliers and real money bets, attracts players of different backgrounds and interests.
Over the past 12 months, Cash Crab has been hosted on 45 brands, including Campobet, Boomerang, and Playzilla. The studio has also added 11 platforms, operators, and game studios to its list of key partners, such as 1×2 Network, First Look Games, and Octoplay, with new partnerships being made every month.
Cash Crab has shown impressive metrics, with Player Acquisition and Retention growth of 144% since Jan 2023. Revenue Generation has increased by 200% over the same period, and the number of Game Rounds Played has increased by 149% since Jan 2023 at an Average Bet Size of 3 EUR. Thanks to social engagement in the game’s community through leaderboards, chat, emoji reactions, and regular event organization, Cash Crab registers an average of 3,428 tournament participants per month.
Mike Cini, Business Owner of ELA Games, commented on the nomination, “Being shortlisted for the EGR B2B Awards 2024 is a significant recognition of our commitment to innovation and the commercial success of our projects. Our principle is to create only innovative, high-quality games, and this nomination demonstrates it.”
EGR Global, the world’s leading group of publishers and membership networks in the online gambling and games industry, will host the EGR B2B Awards 2024 to be held June 13, 2024, at The Roundhouse, London. The ELA Games team would like to congratulate all the nominees and look forward to the evening of the ceremony.
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Amusnet, a leading international all-casino solution provider, proudly took part in the Forbes Business Awards 2025 as an official sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to business excellence, strategic growth, and industry leadership. The event, recognized as one of the most prestigious and premium business forums in Bulgaria, took place on April 16 and gathered more than 200 distinguished guests, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, and influential figures from across the business landscape.
Held in an elegant setting in Sofia, the Forbes Business Awards 2025 celebrated companies and leaders who set the benchmark for success and resilience in their respective industries. With a strong focus on performance, vision, and impact, the ceremony once again confirmed its role as a key platform for recognizing outstanding achievements in the Bulgarian economy.
Amusnet CEO Ivo Georgiev presented the award in the Information and Communication Technology category – a sector that reflects Amusnet’s strategic focus. The award honors companies that demonstrate outstanding performance, consistency, and leadership in the ICT field. “Supporting the Forbes Business Awards aligns with our core values of dedication, excellence, and long-term vision,” commented Ivo Georgiev, CEO of Amusnet.
Amusnet’s presence at the event reflects the company’s clear vision to contribute to the development of the business ecosystem and celebrate excellence across industries. The company continues to expand across Europe and LATAM, bringing its comprehensive portfolio to new markets and clients, while further strengthening its position in existing ones. Amusnet remains focused on sustainable growth, building strong partnerships, and consistently delivering value on a global scale.
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BetConstruct proudly announces the Harmony Meetup 7 featuring Fasttoken and Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025, set to take place from 8–11 July in Yerevan, Armenia.
The event will present the concept of FTN’s 7 dimensions as a driving force shaping the future of the digital domain.
Alongside the classic categories of the Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards, the team will also introduce new ones that reflect the direction adopted by the company.
Ortak Categories:
- Best Ortak Estate Collection
- Best Ortak Casino NFT Collection
- Best Ortak White-label Unique Collection – Sponsored by VBET – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- Best Ortak Snowball Collection – Sponsored by PopOK Gaming – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- Best Ortak Partner
- Best Ortak Performer
- Most Traded NFT Collection
- Best Start-up NFT Collection
- Most Innovative Business of the Year
FTN Categories:
- FTN Innovation of the Year – Sponsored by Fastex – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- FTN Casino Supplier of the Year – Sponsored by CreedRoomz – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- FTN Casino Operator of the Year
- FTN Platform Provider of the Year – Sponsored by BetConstruct – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- FTN Game of the Year – Sponsored by Pascal Gaming – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- Best FTN Game Design
- Best FTN Game Soundtrack
- Rising Star in FTN Casino
YoDoor Categories:
- Best YoDoor Space Developer Company – Sponsored by YoDoor – 10 000 FTN prize pool
- Best YoDoor Casino Space
Participation Rules for All Partners
Rules for Operator Partners
To qualify for participation as Operator Partner, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- have an average monthly invoice of 25,000 FTN;
- hold a minimum of two Ortak Snowball Collections;
- perform at least one self-initiated campaign utilizing either NFTs or FTN.
Rules for Provider Partners
To qualify for participation as Provider Partner, applicants must have executed two or more FTN-based campaigns in collaboration with Operators.
Also, at least one of the following criteria must be met:
- an average of 50% of invoices paid via FTN;
- the release of a Yo or FTN-related game;
- the issuance of one or more Ortak Multi-Platform Collections.
Within the framework of the Harmony meetup feat. Fasttoken and Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025, The Last Battle Universe will release a new Universe level for the partners who choose to pay their employee salaries in FTN.
Dates and Deadlines
The application submission will open on May 15th with a final deadline of May 21st, 2025. All the participants should have completed their applications by the set deadline.
Become a Sponsor
Take part in this landmark event by sponsoring a category!
Industry leaders such as BetConstruct, VBet, PopOK Gaming, Pascal Gaming, CreedRoomz, Fastex, and YoSpace are already confirmed sponsors for various categories of the Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards.
Each has confirmed a 10,000 FTN prize fund for the winner of the category they are sponsoring, which will be allocated towards the winner’s promotion and business growth.
You too can apply and become a sponsor of a category.
Join Harmony Meetup 7 feat. Fasttoken and Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025, and discover the 7 dimensions of FTN this July.
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The Casino Guru Awards 2025 have reached an exciting milestone: evaluation time. On April 22 and 23, our esteemed panel of judges will begin conducting online evaluation calls with all shortlisted candidates across various award categories. These 30-minute sessions offer a unique opportunity for nominees to present their work, explain the vision behind their nominations, and engage in open dialogue with our expert judges.
Interactive, insightful, impactful
The evaluation calls, now a signature part of the Casino Guru Awards process, go far beyond reviewing nomination forms. They bring the human element to the forefront, giving judges the chance to hear directly from the people behind the innovations, initiatives, and platforms.
This year’s process again brings together two panels of judges, featuring both internal Casino Guru experts and external professionals from across the iGaming space. While the written nominations set the stage, it’s these calls that allow judges to ask questions, explore specific areas in more detail, and truly assess how well each nominee embodies the values of the Casino Guru Awards: fairness, transparency, innovation, and social responsibility.
“This part of the process is where the nominations come alive,” says Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and the visionary behind the Awards. “We’re looking for more than good intentions—we want to see passion, preparation, and a deep understanding of what makes an impact in this industry. These conversations are often eye-opening for both sides, and sometimes a call can change the whole perception of a nomination.”
A fair and rigorous selection
All shortlisted candidates will be evaluated through these live sessions, which are a vital piece of the final voting process. After the calls, judges are given time to reflect and reassess, using both written materials and insights gained from the interviews before anonymously casting their votes.
As in previous years, each judge receives three points to distribute among the candidates in each category. The winner is then determined through a transparent point-counting process.
It’s worth noting that even nominees who are unable to attend the calls are still eligible to win—though participating gives them a powerful chance to make their case directly and stand out. The process is intentionally designed to reward engagement, readiness, and integrity.
Looking toward Malta
The anticipation is building toward the Casino Guru Awards 2025 Gala Ceremony, taking place for the first time as a live, invite-only event at the prestigious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, on June 6, 2025. Here, winners across all categories will be revealed in what promises to be a grand celebration of responsibility and achievement in iGaming.
In addition to the judge-assessed categories, the Players’ Choice and Voice of the People are already open for public voting—further reinforcing the Awards’ mission to reflect both industry expertise and real-world impact.
As the evaluation calls commence, we at Casino Guru celebrate every shortlisted nominee who has made it this far. Your innovation, effort, and commitment to a better gambling environment have already earned you a place among the industry’s elite.
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