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VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards 2021 Compliance Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Announced

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Today, VIXIO GamblingCompliance is delighted to announce the recipient of the Global Regulatory Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement will be Birgitte Sand.

This special award recognises the achievements of an individual who has been involved in gambling for many years and whose input to the advancement of the culture of compliance and regulatory standards has been outstanding.

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Birgitte is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in leadership, covering the implementation of numerous comprehensive laws, digital transformations and groundbreaking technological solutions.

Birgitte acted as the director of the Danish Gambling Authority from 2008 to 2020, where she was responsible for the successful construction and consolidation of a liberalised gambling licensing regime, covering betting, online casino, land-based casinos, lotteries and gaming machines.

She is also past president and patron of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and was awarded “European Regulator of the Year” by the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) in 2017.

Since departing the Danish Gambling Authority in 2020, Birgitte has been involved with multiple projects as part of her consultancy practice, including becoming a member of the global advisory board for the All-In Diversity Project, a board member of Mindway AI and has advised the government of Ontario on its project to reform state gambling laws.

For these many reasons and more, VIXIO is delighted to announce that the independent judging panel has voted Birgitte as the winner of the 2021 Compliance Lifetime Special Achievement Award.

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Birgitte said: “I am honoured and grateful of being chosen for the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Lifetime Achievement Award and receive it with great respect for all other VIXIO award recipients.

“It was really love at frst sight – working with regulatory compliance within this fascinating industry and together with so many great people truly represent the best years of my working life so far – and I am excited to be part of the intensifed hard work towards safer, responsible gambling in an increasingly globally-oriented world.”

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Groove Wins SBC Award for Women’s Empowerment Initiative of the Year 2024

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Groove, a leading iGaming platform and aggregator, proudly claimed the Women’s Empowerment Initiative of the Year at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024, celebrating a strong commitment to championing female talent and leadership.

At SBC Awards Latinoamérica, Groove’s win shines as a testament to how empowerment and inclusion propel the iGaming industry forward.

The award was accepted by Carolina Diniz Flauzino, Groove’s Latin America Business Development Manager, acknowledging Groove’s impactful diversity-driven culture.

Over the years, Groove has spotlighted the exceptional women in roles spanning account management, legal, finance, project leadership, tech, and creative design. From Liz Cohen’s pivotal oversight in account management to Salome Janashvili’s transformative graphic contributions and Sapir Hen’s rise in technical management, Groove’s success story is one written in part by the remarkable women across its global team.

Groove’s progressive tech ecosystem with over 15,000 games from 100+ top providers continues driving innovation with new technology soon to be released including an AI-Assistant, gamification tools, and the immersive Smart Lobby. Each feature is crafted to enhance engagement, supporting Groove’s dedication to transforming iGaming while celebrating its talented team.

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As Groove innovates with new AI-driven tools and a suite of gamification features, the company reinforces its core belief: a diverse team, empowered and celebrated, drives real success in a competitive market.

Yahale Meltzer, COO and Co-founder, remarked, “This award showcases the impact of our talented team. From its inception in 2016, Groove has championed women’s leadership, featuring dynamic professionals across roles critical to the company’s growth. We’re proud to bring this recognition home, a tribute to the exceptional women who are instrumental in shaping Groove’s future.”

 

 

 

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EGT Digital has been awarded with “Best Game Soundtrack 2024” accolade from SIGMA Awards East Europe

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EGT Digital’s top-performing game Sugar Duke has been distinguished in the “Best Game Soundtrack 2024″ category of the SIGMA Awards East Europe. This year’s edition of the competition, honoring the leaders who bring change and progress in the gaming industry, took place on 02 September in the ballroom of the InterContinental Hotel in Budapest.

“I am extremely happy to accept this award on behalf of EGT Digital,” shared Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at the company. “Sugar Duke is among our most popular slot games, and along with the attractive characters and numerous bonuses, it undoubtedly owes its impressive performance to its original and memorable soundtrack as well. This achievement is a result of the hard work and the innovative ideas of our team of devoted professionals, without whom our success would not have been possible. We would like to extend our gratitude to our partners and clients, who give us unwavering support.”

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Salsa Technology wins Best Game Aggregator award at CGS Recife

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Salsa Technology won the CGS Best Game Aggregator title at the awards hosted on the 30th August that wrapped up the two-day event held in Recife, Brazil. The award winners were selected by leading industry executives, and the jury, composed entirely of recognized female executives from the sector, made the final decisions.

Salsa Gator has excelled in Brazil and the Latin American market thanks to a laser-sharp focus on curating the very best games that resonate with local players. From a single integration, partners can seamlessly access more than 17,000 games from 110 premier providers, along with customer support in Brazilian Portuguese, LatAm Spanish, and English.

As an expert and pioneer in offering online games in compliance with the most demanding state regulations, Salsa Technology collaborates with its extensive network of partner providers to expand the offering of certified content for the Brazilian market at the federal, state, and municipal levels. This is also the case in other Latin American jurisdictions, such as Peru.

Salsa Technology’s Head of Marketing & Sales, Eliane Nunes said: “Winning the CGS Best Aggregator award was a proud moment for the company and capped off a wonderful event in Recife. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a cutting-edge solution designed specifically to meet the demands of local markets. This prize is a very much deserved recognition for a local company composed of local people tailored for the local market.”

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