

Industry Awards
Revealing the victors of the Casino Guru Awards 2024
The curtain has closed on the spectacular Casino Guru Awards 2024 ceremony, and we are thrilled to announce the champions across all categories! Hosted live by Šimon Vincze, Casino Guru’s Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling, the event was an electrifying affair, streaming for over 3 hours via Casino Guru’s dynamic YouTube channel.
After the ceremony concluded, Daniela Sliva, the visionary behind the Casino Guru Awards project, expressed her elation at the event’s success. She reflected on the challenges overcome and the opportunities seized in recent months, noting the enthusiastic response from industry luminaries. Sliva underscored the pivotal role of this event in heralding a new era of transformation within the industry.
The ceremony kicked off with Vincze introducing the esteemed members of Casino Guru’s External Panel of Judges, some of whom participated live during the proceedings. These discerning judges had previously evaluated categories such as “Most Effective Social Responsibility,” “Best Implementation of RG Tools,” and “Most Ethical Approach to Marketing” during a live session in Bratislava, Slovakia, last year. After rigorous deliberations, they handpicked the deserving winners.
Vincze engaged the judges in enlightening discussions about the evaluation process, highlighting its transparency and alignment with industry values. The judges lauded the meticulous organization, which included face-to-face meetings and video interviews, fostering collaborative deliberations and diverse perspectives.
The Casino Guru Awards 2024 ceremony was a captivating fusion of panel discussions, nominee interviews, and winner announcements. Vincze delved into various category-related topics, giving shortlisted candidates the platform to showcase their initiatives before unveiling the winners. Curious about the victors?
Here are the triumphant champions of the Casino Guru Awards 2024:
- The Fairest Bonus Policy – RoySpins
- The Fairest General T&Cs – BlueChip Casino
- The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative – Fortuna Entertainment Group
- The Best Implementation of RG Tools – Mindway AI (Development), L&L Europe Ltd (Implementation)
- The Most Transparent Casino – Casino 999
- The Most Effective Handling of Complaints – Vulkan Vegas
- The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing – Clarion Gaming
- Voice of the People – WinSpirit Casino
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with the winners, where we delve deeper into their processes and values, revealing the secrets behind their triumphs.
Additionally, the ceremony featured live interviews with internal judges, providing invaluable insights into Casino Guru’s internal processes and offering advice to contestants. Viewers were also treated to pre-recorded interviews with external judges, offering perspectives on the transparent judging process and more.
Compared to last year’s edition, the Casino Guru Awards 2024 witnessed a monumental evolution in various aspects, from the volume and quality of nominations to the extensive online meetings with shortlists and the overwhelming participation in the open category “Voice of the People.” Plans for next year promise even greater heights, reflecting Casino Guru’s commitment to elevating the entire industry.
Although the Casino Guru Awards 2024 have concluded, and our champions have been crowned, our journey continues. Nominations for the Casino Guru Awards 2025 will open in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further updates as we embark on the next chapter of industry excellence.
Industry Awards
Million Games and Partners Shortlisted for MiGEA 2025 Awards

Million Games has been shortlisted in the Best Crash Game category at the Malta Gaming Excellence Awards (MiGEA) 2025 for its popular title Chicken X, launched earlier this year. The announcement marks a major milestone for the studio, known for its bold, player-first approach to game development.
Hosted on 19 June at the InterContinental in St. Julian, the MiGEA Awards celebrate the most impactful and original contributions to the gaming industry, spotlighting excellence in game development, technology, and innovation.
Chicken X, developed in-house by Million Games, invites players to guide a fearless chicken across a fast-moving highway in a high-volatility crash format. With its vibrant design, suspenseful pacing and sharp risk-reward balance, the game has quickly become a favourite among crash game enthusiasts.
In addition to its own nomination, Million Games is also celebrating two of its Million Stars partner studios,
both shortlisted in the Best Slot Game category:
Thorfinn’s Journey by Yugo Workshop – a visually rich, Norse-inspired slot featuring dynamic mechanics and narrative-driven gameplay.
Captain’s Curse by Black Cat Games – aa dark maritime adventure where a cursed fisherman transforms into a werewolf under the full moon, with free spins and collect features.
Notably, both studios have been shortlisted for their debut releases developed on the Million Games platform, making the recognition all the more significant.
“We launched the Million Stars programme to help brilliant developers bring bold ideas to life,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO for Million Games. “Seeing Yugo Workshop and Black Cat Games earn nominations for their very first games is a proud moment for us — and a strong endorsement of the creative talent driving the Million Stars partners.”
Million Games will attend the MiGEA Awards ceremony on 19 June, joining a field of industry leaders and rising stars.
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Industry Awards
Betsson Group Nominated in 14 Categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2025

Betsson Group has been nominated in 14 categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards 2025, hosted by Clever Duck Media. These include five company-wide nominations and nine individual nominations for eight of its employees.
These annual awards celebrate excellence in equality, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing across the global gaming industry. Since its launch in 2010, the event has solidified its position as one of the global gaming industry’s most respected diversity accolades.
The categories in which Betsson Group and its employees have been shortlisted include:
Company Category Nominations:
Best Diverse Place to Work
Community Engagement
Company of the Year (Operator)
Diversity & Inclusion
Great Place to Work Award
Individual Category Nominations:
Affiliate Leader – Shakyra Jonsson
Employee of the Year (Operator) – Lisa Mifsud
Excellence in Customer Service – Gabriella Larsson
HR Champion (Operator) – Tamara Klibadze
Innovator – Lena Nordin
Inspiration of the Year (Operator) – Lena Nordin
Positive Role Model of the Year (Operator) – Lara Lombardi
Star of the Future (Operator) – Jessica Carrillo Miranda
Young Leader of the Year (Operator) – Chellyanne Cassar
These nominations reflect the company’s ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed. At Betsson Group, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than buzzwords; they are embedded in the company’s culture, values and daily actions. In previous years, Betsson has been recognised at the WiG Diversity Awards for Best Diverse Place to Work (2022 and 2024), Company of the Year (2019 and 2022) and for Diversity & Inclusion (2021). For the individual categories, Betsson employees have previously won Excellence in Customer Service, Star of the Future and Young Leader of the Year.
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Industry Awards
Reelsoft Recognised as Industry Innovator with Dual Award Nominations

Reelsoft, the iGaming technology company behind the Vision platform, has been nominated for two prestigious awards:
Best iGaming Technology Company at the MiGEA Awards and Rising Star in Casino – Supplier at the SBC Europe Awards. Both nominations celebrate the innovation, scalability, and comprehensive capabilities of the company’s proprietary Vision platform.
At the heart of Reelsoft’s offering is a unique combination: Vision RGS (Remote Gaming Server) and Vision Link, a game aggregation platform. Reelsoft is currently the only company in the market delivering both technologies under a single ecosystem. This dual-platform synergy offers partners unrivalled flexibility, speed-to-market, and control—whether they are launching their own titles or aggregating content from third-party studios.
The Vision platform is further enhanced by powerful modular features. Vision RGS supports slots, crash games, RNG table games, and multiplayer experiences, while Vision Link seamlessly connects game providers to operators across global markets. Embedded within both is Vision Promotions, a full suite of engagement tools including tournaments, feature bets, and the distinctive Vision Mega Jackpot, which can be deployed across both proprietary and aggregated content on Vision Link—a rare capability in the industry.
Reelsoft’s proprietary multiplayer engine, jackpot engine, and real-time back office provide a full-service infrastructure for studios and operators looking to grow with confidence. The platform has demonstrated its scalability with over 3.4 billion transactions processed to date and strong expansion into regulated and emerging markets, including Europe, Africa and North America.
“Being recognised in both categories is a clear signal that the market values the depth and ambition of what we’re building,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Reelsoft.
“Vision is more than a platform—it’s an engine for sustainable, partner-led growth. These nominations are a credit to our team’s dedication and to our partners who choose flexibility and innovation to grow their business.”
As Reelsoft continues to push the boundaries of platform ownership, game distribution, and player engagement, these shortlistings reaffirm the company’s position as a driving force within the iGaming landscape.
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