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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.