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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Best Sportsbook Provider 2025
BETBY WRAPS UP EXPO YEAR WITH BEST SPORTSBOOK PROVIDER WIN AT SiGMA CENTRAL EUROPE B2B AWARDS
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BETBY has been named Best Sportsbook Provider 2025 at the SiGMA Central Europe B2B Awards, held during the prestigious SiGMA Central Europe event that took place from November 3-6 at Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy.
This accolade recognises BETBY’s continued commitment to excellence and innovation in sportsbook technology, reflecting the company’s efforts to deliver flexible, user-centric solutions that empower operators.
Over the past year, BETBY has continued to enhance its product portfolio with new sportsbook management tools, AI-powered features, and expanded coverage across major and niche sports. This latest recognition highlights the company’s dedication to setting new benchmarks in performance, scalability, and user experience.
Coinciding with the event, BETBY has also launched the second phase of its global campaign featuring world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, titled “Leaders Choose Leaders.” The campaign reinforces the shared values of insight, precision, and excellence, highlighting that in both chess and business, true leaders recognise and choose other leaders.
“We’re honoured to receive this recognition from SiGMA Central Europe. It’s a testament to the hard work, passion, and innovation of our entire team. Our goal has always been to build the best sportsbook infrastructure in the industry, and this award reinforces that we’re on the right path,” said Leonid Pertsovskiy, CEO at BETBY: “It also comes at a perfect moment, as we launch the second phase of our global campaign with Magnus Carlsen — ‘Leaders Choose Leaders’ — a message that perfectly reflects this achievement and our vision of leadership through excellence.”
Following previous wins across global industry events, including recent honours at SiGMA Euro-Med and SBC Summit Lisbon, this new distinction further cements BETBY’s position as a Tier-1 partner and technology provider in the iGaming sector.
To find out more about BETBY, visit: https://betby.com/
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BetConstruct
BetConstruct Wins “Innovative Sportsbook Solution of the Year” at SiGMA Central Europe Awards 2025
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BetConstruct has been recognised at the SiGMA Central Europe Awards 2025, receiving the Innovative Sportsbook Solution of the Year award. This achievement highlights the company’s continued focus on elevating retail betting experiences and supporting operators with solutions that create measurable business value.
This recognition is based on the impact of Loya: The Ultimate Loyalty Solution for Retail Betting, integrated into the BetConstruct Land-Based Solution. Loya responds to a longstanding challenge in retail operations: how to build lasting player engagement while maintaining a smooth and efficient shop experience.
It is the industry’s first platform designed to build a rewards programme without requiring complex player registration, delivering Anonymous Loyalty for retail betting. This approach preserves the familiar walk-in experience while enabling operators to encourage repeat visits and develop consistent customer relationships in a seamless manner.
From the player’s perspective, the Loya mobile application provides a clear and straightforward personal journey. Players can track their points, view their status, and work towards rewards that reflect their activity. Points may be earned through betting activity and operator-led campaigns. The integrated Loya Shop allows points to be redeemed for merchandise or betting-related benefits, supporting repeated participation and ongoing engagement.
Loya’s centralised back-office serves as the operational command centre. Operators can design loyalty structures aligned with their business goals, create custom programme tiers, and define how rewards are earned and distributed. Targeted campaigns may be launched to drive activity around selected sports, key events, or high-margin markets. The analytics dashboard provides insight into player behaviour, supporting data-driven decision-making and efficient long-term planning.
This award reflects the successful collaboration between BetConstruct teams and partners, resulting in the development and implementation of Loya. Loya strengthens the foundation of BetConstruct’s retail betting offering and demonstrates a commitment to practical innovation that supports sustainable business growth.
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Digitain
Digitain Group Founder Honored with Outstanding Contribution to Gaming Award at SiGMA Central Europe 2025
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Digitain Group is proud to announce that its Founder, Mr. Vardges Vardanyan, has been recognized with the Outstanding Contribution to Gaming Award at SiGMA Central Europe 2025.
For over 26 years, his vision and leadership have brought remarkable value to the iGaming industry — driving innovation, setting new standards in technology and compliance, and championing a culture of responsibility and integrity that continues to elevate the entire iGaming ecosystem.
Vardges Vardanyan, Founder of Digitain Group, commented: “I am deeply honored to receive this special award at the SiGMA Central Europe. This recognition is not only a personal milestone but a reflection of the dedication, innovation, and integrity that highlight Digitain Group’s vision. For over two decades, our mission has been to empower partners with technology that drives progress and responsibility across the industry. I am extremely proud of what we’ve built together — and even more inspired by what lies ahead as we continue to evolve.”
As a global B2B technology provider, Digitain Group remains dedicated to creating, delivering, and enhancing advanced software solutions that empower partners worldwide. Digitain’s platforms, products, and services are built to provide operators across diverse markets with reliable, flexible, and secure iGaming solutions.
With over 5,000 professionals and offices in Armenia, Romania, Malta, and Spain, and with an upcoming expansion into LatAm, Digitain continues to drive forward with the same passion and purpose inspired by Mr. Vardanyan’s legacy.
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