Gaming Awards
Play’n GO crowned Game Studio of the Year for second consecutive year at CasinoBeats Malta Awards
Swedish-founded gaming giant delivers dominant performance at annual awards ceremony by also collecting Best Music/Soundtrack Award for Hugo Legacy
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, was last night crowned Game Studio of the Year at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards in Valletta, Malta for the second consecutive year, one of two awards won by the company on the night.
The Game Studio of the Year award is testament to Play’n GO’s outstanding 2023 performance, which saw the studio release more than 50 premium titles, increase its market share globally, and continue its rapid growth in the US by the award of new state licenses and operator partnerships.
Hugo Legacy also picked up a gong for its unique soundtrack, performed live by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague, and is further testament to the fine attention to detail and boundless effort that goes into game development at Play’n GO.
The company posted both its most successful month in its near 20-year history, and it’s record number of rounds played in a single day in late Q4 of 2023, and these awards are testament to the consistent excellence displayed by the legendary game studio.
Ebba Arnred, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder, Play’n GO, said: “We’re honoured to be on the receiving end of these awards, and it is particularly pleasing to receive Game Studio of the Year for the second year running.
“Seeing Hugo Legacy’s unique soundtrack acclaimed in this way is also very special. It is testament to our firmly held belief that every detail matters when it comes to game design and entertaining our players, from the stories we tell, to the audio we build into our games. We want to push the boundaries of what’s possible in entertainment, and the Hugo Legacy soundtrack is a perfect example of our commitment to that mission.
“These awards are testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Play’n GO, and this is encouragement for all of us to double down and make 2024 an even better year for the company. We’ll be back for the three-peat next year!”
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Betsson Group has secured seven nominations at the EGR Europe Awards 2026. The EGR Europe Awards shine a spotlight on the trailblazers shaping the iGaming landscape. These awards recognise operators, affiliates and suppliers that set new benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, customer experience and product development across Europe.
Betsson Group has been shortlisted for the following awards:
• European Employer of the Year
• European ESG Initiative of the Year
• European Responsible Gambling Initiative of the Year
• Operator of the Year – Central and Eastern Europe
• Operator of the Year – The Balkans and Southern Europe
• Operator of the Year – The Nordics and Baltics
• Operator of the Year – Western Europe
Last year, Betsson Group claimed wins in the categories of European Employer of the Year, European ESG Initiative of the Year, Operator of the Year – The Nordics and Baltics and Operator of the Year – The Balkans and Southern Europe.
The EGR Europe Awards are judged by an independent panel of external experts, refreshed annually to ensure a diverse range of in-depth iGaming expertise. Judges are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest and to treat all submitted information with strict confidentiality. To safeguard the integrity of the process, the full list of judges is published only after the judging has concluded.
The winners of the EGR Europe Awards 2026 will be announced on 18 February in Malta.
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2026 Forbes Travel Guide ratings
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage Earns Prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award and Double Four-Star Awards
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, celebrating over twenty-years of excellence in the Coachella Valley, has earned three 2026 Forbes Travel Guide ratings, including a Five-Star rating for Sunstone Spa and Four-Star ratings for the resort hotel and The Steakhouse. This marks the seventh consecutive year the property has earned Forbes Travel Guide recognition.
Receiving a 2026 Forbes Five-Star rating is Sunstone Spa, a holistically indulgent full-service spa and salon in Rancho Mirage. Sunstone Spa is known for its exceptional service and luxurious treatments and amenities, with a unique emphasis on grounding and salt therapy. The spa was also recently named #1 spa in North America by Spas of America.
“With this recognition, Sunstone Spa has maintained its Forbes Five-Star rating for six years in a row and is the only spa in the Coachella Valley to do so. In the wellness space, it takes caring hearts and passion to serve, and I am proud of our team’s ability to treat each guest with the same level of hospitality and excellence year after year,” said Daniel Spencer, Director of Spa, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage has earned The Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Awards for multiple consecutive years for its world-class resort hotel and signature restaurant, The Steakhouse. Both the hotel and The Steakhouse provide best-in-class guest experience and are the epitome of luxury.
“I’m incredibly proud of our Rancho Mirage team for once again achieving Forbes Travel Guide Four-Stars for our hotel and Steakhouse and Five-Stars for Sunstone Spa. Being one of the few triple Forbes Travel Guide rated casinos in the country is an extraordinary accomplishment. At Agua Caliente Casinos, we pride ourselves in providing unforgettable guest experiences, and these ratings affirm our continuous efforts,” said Saverio R. Scheri, Chief Operating Officer at Agua Caliente Casinos.
Forbes Travel Guide’s team of professional inspectors assess hotels, restaurants and spas around the world based on hundreds of service and facility criteria, with an emphasis on the quality of guest experience. According to Forbes Travel Guide, Five-Star properties represent outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities, while Four-Star properties offer exceptional service and high-quality facilities to match.
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage is a desert oasis located less than 20 minutes from the Palm Springs International Airport. It offers superlative amenities, first-class service, and an attention to detail that is distinctive to the Agua Caliente Casinos’ brand.
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Blask, a market intelligence ecosystem powered by AI for the iGaming sector, has been awarded Best AI Solution 2026 at the SiGMA Eurasia Awards, which took place yesterday in Dubai.
The accolade honors Blask for utilizing artificial intelligence to address a persistent issue in iGaming: the absence of dependable, prompt, and comparable market data in both regulated and offshore markets. Blask provides hourly updated AI-generated market intelligence instead of depending on slow reports and surveys.
The platform integrates computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive modeling to autonomously identify iGaming brands globally, assess market size and revenue potential, and monitor competitive trends in almost real-time.
Operators, affiliates, game providers, regulators, and investors utilize its exclusive metrics, such as the Blask Index, BAP, APS, and CEB, to aid in making strategic and operational choices.
“This award is a strong validation of the approach we’ve taken from day one,” said Max Tesla, co-founder and CEO of Blask. “We didn’t want to build another analytics dashboard. We wanted to build AI infrastructure that shows what’s really happening in the market, especially in places where data simply doesn’t exist.”
The SiGMA Eurasia win marks Blask’s fifth major industry award. Previous recognitions include Best Tech at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2025, Rising Star in Casino Innovation at the SBC Awards, Startup of the Year at the Starlet Awards, and SiGMA Asia Startup Pitch 2024.
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