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Final 10 Days to Submit Nominations for the Casino Guru Awards 2025

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The countdown is on! Casino Guru is issuing a final call to industry professionals and stakeholders, as only 10 days remain to submit nominations for select categories in the prestigious 3rd annual Casino Guru Awards 2025.

With the nomination window closing on February 28, 2025, this is the last opportunity for companies and individuals to be acknowledged for their contributions to the iGaming industry. The awards celebrate excellence in transparency, social responsibility, innovation, and ethical leadership—values that Casino Guru continues to champion.

This year marks a significant milestone with the introduction of a live awards ceremony, set to take place at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. The event will bring together top industry figures for an exclusive evening of celebration, networking, and recognition.

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Categories still open for nomination

Nominations remain open across several key categories, including two new additions designed to amplify public engagement and highlight individual contributions:

  • Players’ Choice – Empowering players to vote for their favorite game provider from a curated shortlist.
  • iGaming Changemaker of the Year – Honoring individuals who have made a significant impact through innovation and leadership.

The full list of categories includes:

  • The Fairest Bonus Policy
  • The Fairest General Terms & Conditions
  • The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
  • The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools
  • The Most Transparent Casino
  • The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
  • The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
  • Players’ Choice
  • iGaming Changemaker of the Year
  • Voice of the People

 

The Awards gala in Malta

Once the nomination phase concludes, voting will commence for the “Players’ Choice” and “Voice of the People” categories. The winners will be announced at the grand awards ceremony on June 6, 2025, an invite-only event that will gather esteemed industry leaders, judges, sponsors, shortlists, and media representatives at the Hilton Hotel, St. Julian’s, Malta.

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The evening will include a three-course dinner, complimentary drinks, and a celebratory afterparty at Level 22, a stylish wine lounge and club with breathtaking city views.

Casino Guru urges all eligible participants to seize this opportunity before time runs out. Nominations close on February 28, 2025—don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the best in iGaming.

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Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 Midway: new leaders, prizes and insights from top team

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The next monthly prize drawing among tournament participants will be held on April 3

The second annual Golden Boomerang Awards 2025, organized by Boomerang Partners, is approaching the equator. This year, participants are competing in betting and casino leaderboards. The tournament, which runs from February 3 to May 11, has attracted over 400 top affiliate teams worldwide. They are competing for 11 awards, including the Grand Prix.

New leaders

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The Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 leaderboards are constantly being updated, and now, in the middle of the tournament, there are new top three leaders in each of them:

  • Top 3 in the betting category: Full, Tokyo Team and Gipsy.
  • Top 3 in the casino category: HighRoller Gaming, Fumma, and Boss.

In the betting leaderboard, the first and second places are currently in the closest gap in points, and everything can still change. In the casino race, the main leader has gone ahead, but the competition among the pursuers is very strong. It is expected that more changes will occur in the leading two trios by the end of the tournament. The competition for victory is fierce, with both groups vying intensely, and no one is willing to give up.

Grand Finale

The Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 final will take place in May. The top 30 affiliate teams will participate in an exclusive business networking event, and the best contestants will be invited to the famous San Siro stadium in Milan. Boomerang Partners will realize this opportunity as the official regional betting partner of AC Milan.

The next giveaway on April 3

In addition to the main awards, the tournament rules provide for three monthly prize drawings. They are awarded to teams that have completed additional tasks, the set of which changes every month. The next drawing is scheduled for April 3. Affiliate teams still have the opportunity to participate in the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 and compete for main and monthly prizes. Follow Boomerang Partners’ social media accounts for news and tasks to enter the drawings, and don’t miss a thing.

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A leader’s perspective

Anastasia, representative of One Partners – one of the leading competitors in the Golden Boomerang Awards last and this season, commented on last year’s and current tournament: “The [last year’s] awards ceremony turned into a fascinating show with cool decorations and performances by artists. If you let your imagination run wild and imagine yourself in a stadium, I think it’s better to add some football vibe.”

“The main highlight of the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 is that the location has changed from sunny Cyprus to the legendary San Siro Stadium in Milan. The number of awards also increased, so I think it’s going to be more massive, more grand, and spectacular.

It’s nice to get into the top 30, where affiliate marketing leaders will be present. I believe and hope that our team will be in the final, so I can’t wait to feel this drive, celebration, and energy like it was in the previous year.”  – said Anastasia.

Join the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 and be among the best.

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About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards 2024, the first annual global affiliate tournament. Boomerang Partners’ betting segment surged 5x, and gambling — 2x in 2024. Its affiliate program demonstrated a 120% increase in partners, and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new products were launched by Boomerang in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.

Boomerang’s portfolio contains 15+ gambling brands, including sportsbooks. They cover over 35 GEOs and offer a wide range of betting options with favorable odds. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support. The flagship brand, Boomerang-Bet.com, provides a seamless and enjoyable betting experience.

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SOFTSWISS Deputy CTO Named Best in EMEA at the 2025 Oracle Excellence Awards

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SOFTSWISS, a global tech company and leading provider of software solutions for the iGaming industry, announces that its Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Sergey Kastukevich, has been named CTO of the Year in EMEA at the 2025 Oracle Excellence Awards.

The Oracle Excellence Awards, organised by Oracle, the world’s second-largest software developer after Microsoft and the fourth-largest IT company globally, celebrate the best in business innovation.  

The Award recognises Kastukevich as a CTO who strategically utilises emerging technologies to advance SOFTSWISS’ objectives, such as reducing operational costs, enhancing system stability, and developing transformative products that benefit both the company and the broader iGaming industry. With over 15 years of expertise, SOFTSWISS delivers high-performance, secure, and scalable platforms supporting more than 1,200 brands worldwide.

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Past winners include Vodafone, Shiseido Company Limited, PayPal (NA), and other global enterprises.

Sergey Kastukevich on receiving the Award: “We take pride in our successful collaboration with Oracle OCI, which allows us to implement innovative projects with high reliability and security.

SOFTSWISS leverages a comprehensive suite of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services to ensure performance, scalability, and security across its operations”.

Among these services is OKE (Oracle Kubernetes Engine), which provides the scalability and flexibility needed for deploying containerised applications. To support critical workloads, SOFTSWISS uses high-performance VM Instances, delivering the necessary power for demanding tasks.

For secure and scalable data handling, Object Storage ensures reliable storage and fast access to essential information. The company also relies on Cloud Guard for continuous monitoring and automated threat response, maintaining a high level of protection for its cloud resources.

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In managing and deploying containerised applications, SOFTSWISS benefits from a centralised Container Image Hub, simplifying the application lifecycle management. Lastly, using IAM (Identity and Access Management), the company enforces strict access controls, ensuring robust security at every level of the infrastructure.

“Thanks to these tools, our collaboration with Oracle OCI allows us to build highly available and scalable solutions that meet the highest security and efficiency standards. We are confident that the joint use of cloud technologies fosters the development of innovative projects and the optimisation of our clients’ business processes,” continued S. Kastukevich.

Sergey joined SOFTSWISS as Deputy CTO in 2020 and has since played a key role in expanding the tech team, establishing strong internal processes, and shaping the company’s long-term technological vision. He focuses not only on solving complex engineering challenges but also on supporting people, building scalable systems, and empowering top talent to thrive.

Recognition at this prestigious Award in a region where SOFTSWISS conducts business is a significant achievement and a testament to the company’s leadership.

The SOFTSWISS team will be available to discuss technology solutions for the iGaming business at SiGMA Americas in São Paulo, Brazil, from 7 to 10 April.

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About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 27,800 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.

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Spintec wins Best ETG Solution Award in Asia

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Asia Gaming Awards recognised Spintec’s Charisma as the best among electronic table gaming solutions based on its added value, reliability, support, functionality, customer experience, and revenue generation.

The award confirms that Spintec’s role as one of the leading providers of electronic table games (ETGs) in Asia is not a coincidence. It is especially admirable that they are most successful in Macau, an extremely important market known for its size, strict regulations, and high operational standards. Spintec’s presence in Asia is therefore stronger than ever, driven by a deep understanding of the market’s needs and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge ETG solutions that enhance the player experience and casino profitability.

Spintec’s products are the preferred choice for operators looking for reliability, innovation, and seamless integration into their gaming floors.

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Spintec’s success in Asia is also fuelled by their unwavering focus on product excellence and continuous innovation, such as the recent launch of their Charisma line. From stand-alone, compact solutions to multiplayer and amphitheater setups, Spintec’s ETGs are designed to optimize player engagement and operational efficiency. Casinos across Asia trust Spintec’s solutions to maximize uptime and enhance gameplay.

Maria Garcia is the Executive and Sales Director of APE, Spintec’s exclusive distributor in Macau, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia. As she was receiving the award, she emphasised: “Spintec’s ETGs have quickly become one of the bestsellers in our portfolio — and that’s no coincidence. With the launch of the Charisma product line, it’s clear their solutions are superior in every aspect. We are beyond thrilled that Spintec has received this prestigious recognition. It proves that APE has decided on the best possible partnership and it gives us additional drive to continue developing our markets.”

Maksim Gojković, Spintec’s Regional Sales Manager, agrees: “We are extremely proud and thankful for this recognition. Asia is one of Spintec’s most important markets and the cooperation with APE has been admirable. This latest award just proves that products developed in cooperation with good partners will always bring an advantage.”

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