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Innovation Awards

Sustainability Award (OPERATOR)

Recognising an operator that has made sustainability an integral part of its business, contributing significantly to the environment.

Sustainability Award (SUPPLIER)

Recognising a supplier that has made sustainability an integral part of its business, contributing significantly to the environment.

Most Innovative Supplier

Recognising the supplier that takes an inventive approach to complex and changing business environments.

Most Innovative Slot Game

Awarded to the slot game released in 2026 that showed true innovation and creativity within its competitive marketplace.

Best Sportsbetting Innovation

Recognising outstanding creativity and innovation in the Sports Betting sector.

2026 Innovation of the Year

An overall award recognising the best of the best in iGaming innovation and creative thinking.

Best Esports Innovation

Recognising exceptional innovation in an Esports product or solution.

Best Live Casino Innovation

Awarded to the Live Casino showing exceptional innovation and creativity.

Most Innovative Online Casino Operator

Recognising an operator redefining online casino excellence through advanced innovation and strategic leadership.

People Awards

Outstanding Contribution Award

This award is bestowed upon an individual who has had a significant positive impact on the iGaming industry. This person can be from any department including but not limited to sales, product/business development and marketing.

Rising Star Award

This award recognises an employee who has been integral in ensuring their company’s success. This individual must have given an outstanding performance in their field and shown exceptional business acumen.

iGaming Professional of the Year

Celebrating an iGaming professional who has shown exceptional commitment, expertise, and influence, and who has made a meaningful contribution to the industry over the past year.

Industry Awards

Best Advertising and Marketing Campaign

This award recognises outstanding creativity and performance in advertising and marketing promoting business within the iGaming landscape.

Charity Award

Recognising an admirable contribution make to charity in 2025 by a member of the iGaming community.

Best Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Awarded to the employer demonstrating the greatest diversity and equality at all levels of company structure. This award recognises company initiatives that proactively create a more diverse workforce and encourages more upward movement for minority groups of all kinds.

Best Customer Service Award

This recognises an outstanding level of customer service from an iGaming company. This includes timeliness when responding to customers, a consistent display of respect and conscientiousness, and the willingness to go above and beyond expectations.

Safer Gambling Award

This award recognises an exceptional approach to safer gaming, including limiting the risk of problem gambling and gambling-related harm, and the protection of children, young adults and vulnerable customers.

PR Agency of the Year

Awarded to a PR agency recognized for delivering top-tier services to the gaming industry, specializing in media planning, strategic relationship management, and creative content campaigns designed to enhance market visibility. Entrants should highlight major achievements over the past 12 months, along with demonstrable evidence of client satisfaction.

Up and Coming Brand of the Year

One to watch! This award recognises a company who has made an instant impact in the iGaming industry in 2026. This company must have given an outstanding performance in their field and shown exceptional business acumen.

Best Of

Best Supplier

Recognising exceptional performance and service from a supplier in the iGaming sector.

Best Online Casino Operator

This award celebrates exceptional performance and an outstanding offering from an Online Casino Operator.

Affiliate Company of the Year

Recognising innovation, performance and service from an affiliate company supporting and evangelising the iGaming sector.

Best Game Developer

Celebrating the creativity, innovation and imagination of games development in the iGaming industry.

Best Online Poker Supplier

This award celebrates exceptional performance and an outstanding offering from an Online Poker Supplier.

Sports Betting Platform of the Year

Celebrating the creativity, innovation and imagination of sports betting in the iGaming industry.

Best Game Design of the Year

This award goes to the best designed game launched in 2026. The winning chosen by our judges who decide which game delivers the best user experience across creative and technical fields.

Best Software Supplier of the Year

Recognising exceptional performance and service from a software supplier in the iGaming sector.

Slot Game of the Year

This award goes to the ‘stickiest’ game launched in 2025. The winning game should demonstrate profitability, a compelling attraction, player time in-game, and spend per session.

GAME OF THE YEAR

This award goes to the best online game launched in 2026. The winning game should demonstrate profitability, a compelling attraction, player time in-game, and spend per session.

Best Networking Event

Recognising an iGaming networking event that delivered exceptional networking opportunities, strong attendee engagement, and meaningful industry impact.

BEST PAYMENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

Honouring a provider delivering secure, seamless and industry-leading payment solutions for iGaming.

best affiliate program of the year

The Affiliate Program category rewards the iGaming brand that offers affiliates the best overall partnership – with fair commissions, reliable tracking, and strong support to help drive quality player growth.

BEST EXHIBITION STAND OF THE YEAR

Recognising an iGaming exhibition stand that delivered standout design, strong attendee engagement, and clear impact on the show floor at any of the industry events throughout 2026.