

Industry Awards
Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 Midway: new leaders, prizes and insights from top team
The next monthly prize drawing among tournament participants will be held on April 3
The second annual Golden Boomerang Awards 2025, organized by Boomerang Partners, is approaching the equator. This year, participants are competing in betting and casino leaderboards. The tournament, which runs from February 3 to May 11, has attracted over 400 top affiliate teams worldwide. They are competing for 11 awards, including the Grand Prix.
New leaders
The Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 leaderboards are constantly being updated, and now, in the middle of the tournament, there are new top three leaders in each of them:
- Top 3 in the betting category: Full, Tokyo Team and Gipsy.
- Top 3 in the casino category: HighRoller Gaming, Fumma, and Boss.
In the betting leaderboard, the first and second places are currently in the closest gap in points, and everything can still change. In the casino race, the main leader has gone ahead, but the competition among the pursuers is very strong. It is expected that more changes will occur in the leading two trios by the end of the tournament. The competition for victory is fierce, with both groups vying intensely, and no one is willing to give up.
Grand Finale
The Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 final will take place in May. The top 30 affiliate teams will participate in an exclusive business networking event, and the best contestants will be invited to the famous San Siro stadium in Milan. Boomerang Partners will realize this opportunity as the official regional betting partner of AC Milan.
The next giveaway on April 3
In addition to the main awards, the tournament rules provide for three monthly prize drawings. They are awarded to teams that have completed additional tasks, the set of which changes every month. The next drawing is scheduled for April 3. Affiliate teams still have the opportunity to participate in the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 and compete for main and monthly prizes. Follow Boomerang Partners’ social media accounts for news and tasks to enter the drawings, and don’t miss a thing.
A leader’s perspective
Anastasia, representative of One Partners – one of the leading competitors in the Golden Boomerang Awards last and this season, commented on last year’s and current tournament: “The [last year’s] awards ceremony turned into a fascinating show with cool decorations and performances by artists. If you let your imagination run wild and imagine yourself in a stadium, I think it’s better to add some football vibe.”
“The main highlight of the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 is that the location has changed from sunny Cyprus to the legendary San Siro Stadium in Milan. The number of awards also increased, so I think it’s going to be more massive, more grand, and spectacular.
It’s nice to get into the top 30, where affiliate marketing leaders will be present. I believe and hope that our team will be in the final, so I can’t wait to feel this drive, celebration, and energy like it was in the previous year.” – said Anastasia.
Join the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 and be among the best.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards 2024, the first annual global affiliate tournament. Boomerang Partners’ betting segment surged 5x, and gambling — 2x in 2024. Its affiliate program demonstrated a 120% increase in partners, and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new products were launched by Boomerang in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.
Boomerang’s portfolio contains 15+ gambling brands, including sportsbooks. They cover over 35 GEOs and offer a wide range of betting options with favorable odds. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support. The flagship brand, Boomerang-Bet.com, provides a seamless and enjoyable betting experience.
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Affiliate Industry
Nikita Lukanenoks Brings Slotsjudge Into Spotlight With Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025 Nomination

Content Manager’s commitment to clear, reliable casino reviews earns recognition in one of the most competitive categories at the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025.
Nikita Lukanenoks, Content Manager at Slotsjudge, has been nominated for Affiliate Content Manager of the Year at the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025. The nomination highlights his contribution to the platform’s growth and puts Slotsjudge alongside some of the most recognised names in the iGaming industry.
Being shortlisted in such a competitive category as Affiliate Content Manager of the Year only highlights the growing influence of Slotsjudge in the iGaming space. The platform has steadily moved from a niche review site to a recognised industry player, attracting a wider audience and building trust among players. This growth has been driven by a clear focus on high-quality, informative content that keeps readers coming back and helps them make better decisions when choosing where and what to play.
Slotsjudge stands out for the way it combines clear, practical casino reviews with helpful guides that even beginners can easily follow. This approach has not only improved how players choose casinos, but has also boosted user engagement across the platform. In addition, strict editorial standards keep every review accurate, up to date, and written in plain, straightforward language, giving readers confidence in the information they find.
“For me, it is all about creating content that is genuinely useful to players. Whether someone is completely new or already experienced, they should find clear, honest information that helps them make better decisions. In an industry that is constantly changing, I believe staying transparent and adapting quickly is the best way to keep our readers’ trust.” — Nikita Lukanenoks, Slotsjudge.
A strong work ethic in content creation has always been central to Slotsjudge’s growth and solid reputation. By providing readers with relevant information, practical tips, and regular updates, the site continues to attract new visitors, while also rewarding returning players with regular perks like Wheel of Fortune. This approach has made Slotsjudge a trusted destination for players seeking the latest insights from the iGaming world.
High-quality content has become one of the main drivers of success in affiliate marketing. In a competitive space where players have countless options, clear and trustworthy information can make a significant difference. The nomination highlights how valuable a strong editorial approach is for building credibility, driving engagement, and building trust with readers.
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Africa
QTech Games wins Best Innovation of the Year at the 2025 SBWA+ Eventus Awards

Emerging-markets aggregator scoops prestigious prize at key West African summit in Ghana
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has won the “Best Innovation” award at the Annual Sports Betting West Africa (SBWA+) 2025 Summit in Ghana, fending off strong competition from other leading lights.
Innovation of the Year celebrates the company that has pioneered innovative solutions tailored for the West African igaming industry over the past 12 months – and QTech Games again superseded and surpassed an array of proven performers in this category, notably Blask, ComplyGuard, PopOK and Sumsub, with the successful launch and rollout of QTech Hybrid.
These SBWA+ Eventus Awards always recognise excellence and advancements in the West African igaming and sports betting sector. And this year was no different, celebrating a plethora of pioneers from outstanding operators, through progressive technological innovators and regulatory leaders, and on to distributors with the requisite scope and localised expertise to reliably ensure the provision of the most engaging and varied content for the planet’s second-most populous continent.
These are some of the most consequential categories of igaming activity, denoting progressive domains that are shaping the industry’s future across Africa. And the SBWA+ judges found that QTech Games had outperformed its shortlisted rivals in this competitive arena for the judging period of 2025.
QTech Games’ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re thrilled to have walked off with another notable award for the best innovation in West Africa. Being shortlisted in such good company was already a result, but victory provides the real validation, particularly after running a great campaign across recent summits in Africa.
“We know our QTech Hybrid solution works wherever our clients set their scene on the map. In Africa, for our pilot partners, it’s already delivered an agile retail solution that can be transferred to your phone, so that the customer can continue playing after leaving the premises or retail point. Encouragingly, it’s already attracting many early adopters and plaudits, especially in Africa and Spanish-speaking territories in Central and South America.
“This win is testimony to our diligent team at QTech Games, and to the constantly growing group of innovative suppliers that our platform represents. It’s a truly collaborative effort. We’ve made our name as the go-to distributor for emerging markets and we remain committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our worldwide partners across Africa and beyond.”
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Industry Awards
Vixio Announces the Finalists for the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) shortlist.
Now in their ninth year, the GRAs continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. This year’s awards shortlist features 21 award categories, over 190 finalists and more than 100 unique organisations represented. “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,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. Woolfrey added: “Our thanks go to the judging panel for their diligent and independent evaluation, which ensures the integrity of these awards. We look forward to celebrating with so many of you in November.”
The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables will sell out fast. Vixio strongly advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out. You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio’s quick and easy booking portal. Additional information on table bookings can be found here.
The GRAs 2025 shortlist is as follows:
AML or MLR Professional of the Year | |
1 | Carlos Suárez, Catena Media |
2 | Cecile O’Connell, LeoVegas |
3 | Dave Foppert, DraftKings |
4 | Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS |
5 | Georgi Iliev, Delasport |
8 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier | |
1 | BETBY |
2 | Digitain |
3 | Docaposte |
4 | GBG |
5 | GeoComply |
6 | GeoLocs by mkodo |
7 | Kambi |
8 | OpenBet |
9 | Play’n GO |
10 | Pragmatic Solutions |
11 | Soft2Bet |
12 | Wazdan |
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator Sponsored by: Gaming Associates | |
1 | Betinia |
2 | CampoBet |
3 | DraftKings |
4 | Genting Casinos |
5 | LeoVegas |
6 | Tipico Games |
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year Sponsored by: eCOGRA |
|
1 | Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas |
2 | Anton Sikström, Catena Media |
3 | Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group |
4 | Ed Bedrosian, Xpoint |
5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
6 | Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings |
7 | Lloyd Lemmon, Pragmatic Solutions |
8 | Ray Dunkle, Virginia Lottery |
9 | Sara Cass, IFX Payments |
10 | Sophie Bowler, Zodia Custody |
11 | Steve Richardson, Scientific Games |
12 | Tommaso Di Chio, Bragg Gaming |
Compliance Innovator of the Year | |
1 | BetComply |
2 | BizAcuity Solutions |
3 | GeoComply |
4 | Mindway AI |
5 | OneComply |
6 | OpenBet |
7 | Rightlander |
8 | Sharp Vision |
9 | Soft2Bet |
10 | Xpoint |
Compliance Professional of the Year | |
1 | Andrew Poole, Light & Wonder |
2 | Ardie Manuel, Virginia Lottery |
3 | Arshak Muradyan, Digitain |
4 | Bill Curtis, DraftKings |
5 | Christopher Lottering, Pragmatic Solutions |
6 | Denzil Mason, Genting Casinos |
7 | Jeremie Kanter, Continent 8 |
8 | Jessica Feil, OpenBet |
9 | Juan Jose Daruich, Daruich |
10 | Martin Crowe, NexaCompliance |
11 | Ryan Farrah, LeoVegas |
12 | Tatevik Grigoryan, BetConstruct |
Compliance Rising Star Special Award | |
1 | Attila Hunter, Betika |
2 | Birgit Strauszberger, Greentube |
3 | Jasmine Yasin, Delasport |
4 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
5 | Kevin Kostreci, GLI |
6 | Kizzie Fenner, Evoke |
7 | Maša Tičar, Pragmatic Solutions |
8 | Medisha Moodley, Games Global |
9 | Robert Lo Giudice, BetMGM |
10 | Shacke Manukyan, BetConstruct |
11 | Sheena Patel, DraftKings |
12 | Vanessa Hurt, Paysafe |
Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: Docaposte |
|
1 | AGS |
2 | BetConstruct |
3 | Bragg Gaming |
4 | Continent 8 |
5 | Delasport |
6 | Digitain |
7 | DraftKings |
8 | OpenBet |
9 | Playtech |
10 | San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission |
11 | Scientific Games |
12 | Wazdan |
Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year | |
1 | Carl Brincat, LeoVegas |
2 | Devon Dalbock, GLI |
3 | Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media |
4 | Emőke Péter, Worldline |
5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
6 | Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe |
7 | Michael Karloutsos, Hard Rock International |
8 | Travis Foley, BMM Innovation Group |
Legal Team of the Year | |
1 | Alea |
2 | Altenar |
3 | Betika |
4 | Betsson Group |
5 | Bragg Gaming |
6 | Catena Media |
7 | Kambi |
8 | LeoVegas |
9 | Light & Wonder |
10 | OKTO |
11 | Paysafe |
12 | Virginia Lottery |
Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: White Bullet |
|
1 | BetMGM |
2 | Better Collective |
3 | Catena Media |
4 | Gentoo Media |
5 | LeoVegas |
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling | |
1 | AiR HUB – UNLV International Gaming Institute |
2 | Betting and Gaming Council |
3 | Casino Guru |
4 | EPIC Global Solutions |
5 | Flutter Entertainment |
6 | GamProtect |
7 | Genting Casinos |
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