Industry Awards
Ivan Montik Recognised Europe’s Top iGaming Leader in 2025
SOFTSWISS, a global technology provider for the iGaming industry, proudly announces that its Founder, Ivan Montik, has been named a CEO of the Year in the iGaming Industry at the European CEO Awards 2025.
The Awards bring together innovative companies and their visionary leaders to celebrate their achievements in business across various sectors. Each year, the award organisers open nominations for executives who set new standards for excellence in their industries.
Ivan Montik’s victory testifies to his contribution to shaping the iGaming industry. Since SOFTSWISS’ foundation in 2009, Ivan has maintained a forward-looking perspective on iGaming, aiming to build an ecosystem of software products that enrich player experiences and drive clients’ growth.
The decision was made in the acknowledgement of SOFTSWISS’ key milestones in 2024, including the appointment of Rubens Barrichello as the company’s Non-Executive Director in Latin America and the Game Aggregator’s achievement of becoming the industry’s largest content hub with over 27,800 games available.
It was also the year when SOFTSWISS enriched its portfolio with three new solutions: the Lotto Software, the Retail Betting Solution, and a Horse Racing module integrated into the Sportsbook.
One of the pillars of Ivan’s success is his vision of SOFTSWISS as a company offering an exceptional level of customer service. According to the 2024 research by the Kantar marketing agency, SOFTSWISS has achieved an overall satisfaction score of 8.1 out of 10 for its Game Aggregator and 7.4 out of 10 for the Casino Platform.
Commenting on receiving the award, Ivan particularly emphasised the importance of teamwork in achieving the company’s success. He believes that nurturing the team’s talent, alongside improving the product and refining the strategy, is key for any business seeking external recognition.
Ivan Montik expresses his appreciation for the award: “I’m grateful to the Awards organisers for accolading me personally and SOFTSWISS as a whole. Their decision shows that iGaming companies are gaining recognition within the business community. I strongly believe that the iGaming future is just beginning to unfold, and we will gradually get more awards outside the industry. But I would like to particularly acknowledge the role of the entire SOFTSWISS team that stands behind this award. Their creativity, innovative thinking and tireless dedication to constant improvements of our products and services lie at the core of the company’s success.”
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS complies with 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, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Industry Awards
Casino Guru announces shortlisted companies for the prestigious 2025 Casino Guru Awards
Casino Guru is proud to announce the shortlisted companies for the highly anticipated 2025 Casino Guru Awards. This year’s event, marking the third edition of the awards, will introduce a prestigious live ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, on June 6, 2025. The event will honor the most influential and responsible contributors to the iGaming industry, reinforcing Casino Guru’s commitment to transparency, social responsibility, innovation and fairness.
After receiving a record-breaking number of nominations, the selection process has resulted in a strong and diverse lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and pioneers. With so many high-caliber nominees, the competition is fiercer than ever, making it an extremely challenging decision for the judges. This year, as in previous years, the panel of esteemed judges will conduct 30-60 minute interviews with all shortlisted candidates before casting their anonymous votes, ensuring a fair and in-depth evaluation process.
Regardless of the final outcome, simply reaching the shortlist is a remarkable achievement, and all nominees will be celebrated and recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry. The awards are not just about selecting winners—they serve as a platform to honor excellence and innovation across iGaming.
Shortlisted candidates for select categories
iGaming Changemaker of the Year
Maris Catania, Safer Gaming Consultant at SG:certified
Vladimir Malakchi, CEO & Managing Director at Xanada Investments
Ebbe Groes, CEO, EveryMatrix
David Natroshvili, CEO & Co-founder, SPRIBE
Anastasios Ioannidis, Head of Affiliates, ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play
Uri Poliavich, Founder & CEO, Soft2Bet
Ihor Zarechnyi, Chief Commercial Officer, Evoplay
The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools – Developers
ClearStake
Rdentify
Mindway AI
The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools – Operators
Betinia
OnlyWin Casino
Spinline Casino
DraftKings
L&L Europe LTD
The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
EveryMatrix
Mindway AI
BGaming
The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
1win Charity
Winspirit Casino
Zoome Casino
SOFTSWISS
LalaStars
Boomerang Partners
The Fairest Bonus Policy
Immerion
iWild Casino
OnlyWin Casino
Wazbee Casino
Wazamba
Rabona
Winspirit Casino
Hugo Casino
Zoome Casino
Boomerang Partners
The Most Transparent Casino
OnlyWin Casino
Trino Casino
Oshi.io
Wazamba
Gamblezen Casino
Trip2VIP Casino
Hugo Casino
N1 Casino
Slot Hunter
The Fairest General Terms & Conditions
BETANDYOU
bets.io
OnlyWin Casino
Zoome Casino
Trip2VIP
The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
RocketPlay Casino
Mega Casino UK
Richard Casino
Vulkan Vegas
BetBeast
bets.io
RoySpins Casino
Trino Casino
Gamblezen Casino
Zoome Casino
Players’ Choice – Best Game Provider
Pragmatic Play
Habanero
Hacksaw Gaming
Play’n GO
Push Gaming
Nolimit City
NetEnt
BGaming
Evoplay
Betsoft Gaming
TaDa Gaming
Red Tiger Gaming
ELK Studios
Winfinity
Playtech
Yggdrasil Gaming
Popiplay
Relax Gaming
Amusnet (EGT)
Peter & Sons
A grand celebration of iGaming excellence
For the first time in Casino Guru Awards history, the winners will be revealed in an exclusive, invite-only gala on June 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta.
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and the leader of the Casino Guru Awards project, shared her excitement: “The overwhelming number of nominations and the exceptional quality of submissions this year truly highlight the growing commitment to transparency, responsibility, and innovation in iGaming. The strength of our shortlist speaks volumes—it will be incredibly difficult for our judges to select just one winner in each category. With in-depth evaluation calls and anonymous voting, we are ensuring a fair and rigorous selection process. But beyond winning, being shortlisted is an achievement worth celebrating—every nominee has demonstrated excellence, and we look forward to recognizing their contributions at our grand ceremony in Malta.”
With the shortlisting process completed, voting for the Players’ Choice and Voice of the People categories will soon open, giving the public a direct role in selecting the winners. The final winners across all categories will be revealed at the grand ceremony in Malta.
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Scientific Games has been named one of Jombay’s WOW Workplaces of 2025 in the Information Technology, Information Technology Enabled Services and Global Capability Center category at its Bangalore, India, location. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and inclusivity. The award highlights the global lottery leader’s dedication to providing an exceptional environment where employees thrive personally and professionally.
The WOW Workplace Awards are an annual listing of organizations with the most WOW reviews. The award substantiates how “great,” “best” or “exceptional” a company is through testimonials and feedback across the web (including employee review websites) using Jombay’s AI engine.
Pat McHugh, CEO of Scientific Games, said, “Being recognized as one of Jombay’s WOW Workplaces is an incredible honor and a true reflection of the remarkable culture our team in India has built. Our India team’s relentless dedication to innovation and excellence is inspiring and helps fuel our success with employees and customers worldwide.”
Scientific Games’ Bangalore operations, established in 2015, recently expanded to a new, state-of-the-art facility, underscoring the company’s growth and investment in its workforce. The center is a hub for research and development, software innovation, quality assurance and technology operations, contributing significantly to the company’s global mission.
Mahesh Nanjundappa, Managing Director of Scientific Games India, added, “This recognition is a testament to our employees’ hard work, creativity and commitment to making Scientific Games a fantastic workplace. At the heart of our success is the inspiring environment we’ve cultivated where every team member feels valued and empowered to achieve their best.”
Scientific Games operates across five continents, delivering a comprehensive range of retail and digital lottery solutions and lottery sports betting products and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries.
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Galaxsys is proud to announce that one of its latest game releases, Tower Rush, has been named “Best New Game 2025” at the AIBC Eurasia Awards.
The AIBC Eurasia Awards celebrate the best in innovation and excellence across the iGaming industry, bringing together industry leaders to recognise the year’s top performers. Galaxsys is proud to be among this year’s winners, with its new turbo game, Tower Rush, receiving its second award as “Best New Game 2025”.
Tower Rush, a unique blend of strategy and thrill, has quickly gained popularity across multiple regions. The game’s unique mechanics challenge players to think strategically while keeping the gameplay fun and intuitive.
By making quick decisions and balancing risk and reward, players build an endless chain of floors, stacking them to achieve the highest possible odds. This combination of intuition and strategy has made Tower Rush a standout addition to Galaxsys’ portfolio.
Hayk Sargsyan, CEO of Galaxsys, commented, “Tower Rush receiving its second industry award, this time at AIBC Eurasia, is a proud moment and a great achievement for us. It’s also a clear sign that our vision for engaging, high-quality games resonates with both players and industry experts. We’re thankful for this recognition and feel even more motivated to continue pushing forward. With the new releases we have planned for this year, we’re determined to keep raising the bar with each game, bringing fresh and innovative experiences to players around the world.”
Galaxsys is passionate about developing innovative, engaging, and visually attractive games. Tower Rush exemplifies this dedication, combining dynamic gameplay with interactive design to offer players a thrilling and rewarding experience.
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