Casino Guru has made the finalist list for the upcoming 2025 Global Regulatory Awards, organized by VIXIO, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions.

Casino Guru has earned a place at the final table in the “Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling” and is part of a list of 12 companies that have secured a spot before the winner is finally announced during the official ceremony on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Simon Vincze, Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling, had this to say, commenting on the nomination:

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“Casino Guru has always been dedicated to giving players real choice and agency when selecting their favorite casino.

We believe responsible gambling can and should be at the heart of a successful business, and we’ve built our casino database with great care, using dozens of criteria to ensure players are fully informed.

We have consistently worked to reduce gambling-related harm in the industry, using our influence and reputation as a trusted affiliate to show that meaningful change is both possible and sustainable

This nomination is a recognition of our ongoing mission to make gambling safer and more enjoyable for everyone: a mission that continues to guide us well beyond any single award.”

Casino Guru has launched a number of projects similarly committed to highlighting the importance of sustainable and responsible gambling at the core of everything operators ought to be doing to provide players with a safe and enjoyable experience.

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Through the Online Casino Complaint Resolution Center, Casino Guru has been able to not only mediate in player disputes with operators but to collect actionable data as to why these incidents continue to happen.

As a result, Casino Guru has put forward its unique expertise to provide operators with advice on how to make their offers clearer, fairer, and more transparent.

Apart from this, Casino Guru has launched the Casino Guru Academy, dedicated to training industry professionals about how to adopt safer gambling practices and also recognize gambling-related issues in their jobs.

Notably, Casino Guru has also launched the Casino Guru Awards, an unprecedented awards format, which has brought together 32 gambling and industry experts, combining Casino Guru’s team expertise and actionable knowledge with the expertise of responsible gambling specialists who have dedicated their careers to strengthening the industry’s understanding of gambling-related harm.

Commenting on the reveal of finalists, VIXIO CEO Mike Woolfrey wrapped up: “Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. Achieving a place on the shortlist is no small feat, especially in our most competitive year yet. The continued growth of the GRAs reflects how seriously the industry takes compliance and the ongoing drive for excellence in this field.”

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Million Games is pleased to announce the release of Million Mine, a strategic, grid-based casino game inspired by the beloved mechanics of minesweeper. Offering a modern update to the classic format, Million Mine lets players select their difficulty, uncover hidden diamonds, and cash out before disaster strikes.

The game features:

• Customisable grid sizes from 3×3 to 7×7

• Mines selection from 3 to 24 for adjustable volatility

• Instant cashout after any successful pick

• A 96.3% RTP and a high multiplier ceiling

Each tile revealed adds tension and reward, making Million Mine a fast-paced, strategic game of choice and nerve.

“Million Mine is deceptively simple—but a great player experience,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Million Games. “It’s familiar, clean, and highly customisable. We see it becoming a favourite for both casual players and high-stakes explorers.”

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Million Mine is now available across all Million Games partner platforms.

ReferOn, a next-gen affiliate management platform, has officially been nominated for the “Acquisition & Retention Partner (Supplier)” category at SBC Lisbon 2025, cementing its position as a key partner for operators and affiliate teams.

This shortlisting highlights the platform’s rapid growth in 2025 due to its developments that address real problems affiliate managers face, a passionate product-minded team, and ambitious plans to empower users in the affiliate marketing industry.

ReferOn challenges legacy platforms by creating a simple and accessible system built for modern needs and placing affiliate marketing at the forefront of growth strategy. Key features such as full-cycle automation, customisable dashboards and reports in pivot-style format, instant postbacks, and real-time data visibility reduce chaos and bring clarity to operations, ultimately boosting performance. Additionally, powerful tools like the Sub-Affiliate System, No Bundling Model, and dynamic variables provide managers with increased control.

Vlad Bondarenko, ReferOn’s Head of Product, commented on the nomination, “Acquisition and retention aren’t just buzzwords to keep affiliates happy. They’re real benchmarks that help our users drive growth and scale. The ReferOn team has proudly built a platform that gives affiliate managers real control, clarity, and speed over their operations to help achieve their

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goals. This nomination reflects our efforts and how far we’ve come regarding pushing the industry forward and challenging the status quo.”

The nomination for the “Acquisition & Retention Partner (Supplier)” category bolsters ReferOn’s roadmap and growth trajectory. Going forward, the team will continue to invest in impactful product developments and customer-facing services to become the leading platform for affiliate managers.

Key ReferOn members will be in attendance at the SBC Lisbon Awards 2025 ceremony on September 18 for a night celebrating excellence and innovation.