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A celebration of the leading companies and most dynamic individuals to have made their mark in the gaming industry across Europe, the Middle East & Africa over the past year
YOUR HOST A welcome from
It’s that time of the year again when we take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months while also looking forward to what’s to come in the New Year.
2024 marked yet another period of growth for the gaming industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This growth has been fueled by technological innovations and advancements, and rising consumer demand for both online and offline experiences. In Europe, the past 12 months were marked by evolving regulations in key markets. The UK introduced stake limits for online slots and a statutory levy to fund research, education, and treatment of gambling-
Finland proposed changes to its online gambling legislation, shifting towards a multi-licensing approach, while France is assessing the opportunity that regulating online casinos may bring. In Africa, the sector demonstrated immense growth (gross gambling revenue in South Africa alone hit a record ZAR59.3bn / €3.07bn) in the 2023-24 financial year.
One of the biggest and most exciting developments we saw, however, was in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates granted its first commercial gaming licence to Wynn Resorts. Shortly after, Aristocrat received the country’s first vendor licence and in October, the UAE’s first lottery launched, paving the way for a potentially huge gaming market.
What better way to kick off 2025 than by celebrating our industry and the amazing achievements of suppliers and operators at the Global Gaming Awards. This edition of the Awards is particularly exciting for our team, as the presentation ceremony will be held in Barcelona, following an incredible seven-year run at London’s fabulous Hippodrome Casino.
As per usual, every company and individual that has made it to this year’s Shortlist is included for a reason, which you can read in the following pages. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees – you are all worthy winners, and your efforts push forward not just your companies, but our entire industry.
The winners are once again chosen by 50 senior executives from the industry – all with vast knowledge and years of experience in the EMEA region. I would like to personally thank every single one of them. It is the fact that the winners are chosen by industry leaders that makes the Global Gaming Awards so greatly desired and respected.
I would also like to thank Micky Swindale and KPMG in the Crown Dependencies for adjudicating the voting process, the event’s Lead Partner, BetConstruct, for its continued support, and to Clarion Gaming for giving the Global Gaming Awards Europe, Middle East & Africa a home at ICE 2025. We look forward to celebrating with everyone on 20 January!
¡Nos vemos en España!
– GARY ROUDETTE, CEO, PLAYERS PUBLISHING
EVENT MANAGER A word from the
Gambling Insider shortly before the very first edition of the Global Gaming Awards Europe, Middle East & Africa in February 2018.
I still have very vivid memories of that event in the amazing Hippodrome Casino in London’s West End.
Gambling Insider, the event marked an important milestone as this was the first Global Gaming Awards outside of Las Vegas.
To me, it was the beginning of a new chapter, as I was introduced to this incredible industry, full of passionate, innovative and exceptional people. I instantly fell in love with the gaming industry, and I feel so honoured to have the opportunity to now produce not one but three Global Gaming Awards a year, alongside my esteemed colleagues at Gambling Insider
The Global Gaming Awards Europe, Middle East & Africa had a fantastic seven-year run in London, with each event getting better and bigger. While we will miss gathering the industry’s best operators and suppliers in one of Europe’s best casinos – The Hippodrome Casino, we are excited to have the 2025 edition of the EMEA leg of the Global Gaming Awards in Barcelona, at the place where the gaming industry goes to do business – ICE.
The interest in the Global Gaming Awards continues to grow with each passing year, as we receive more and more submissions from companies who want to be considered for the final Shortlist.
I am amazed by how much can be achieved in just one year. The gaming industry is without a doubt one of the fastest-moving, most challenging and innovative industries. To be successful here, you have to constantly evolve your product offering and think not one but three steps ahead.
Those of you who have followed the Global Gaming Awards closely throughout the years, will know that they are considered the most prestigious Awards in the industry.
There are many reasons why our Awards are indeed the most prestigious, but I would like to highlight two.
Number one, everyone is shortlisted for a valid reason which we release in the public domain. You are not shortlisted because you are the biggest company but because you have continued to innovate, launch new products, form new partnerships, expand to new markets across in the past year.
My sincere congratulations to every company and individual that was Shortlisted this year – you are all your success in Barcelona! such an inspiration! Looking forward to seeing you all and celebrating
Number two, the winners are chosen by the industry, not by us at Gambling Insider. And they are not just chosen by anyone from the industry, they are chosen by senior executives, all from different companies, and with expert industry and market knowledge.
– MARIYA SAVOVA, EVENT MANAGER, GLOBAL GAMING AWARDS
From the Awards
ADJUDICATOR
For me a year seems to pass by so quickly. When I look at the amount of product development, new laws and market movements, I can scarcely believe all this can happen in just 12 months.
Our work follows the Global Gaming Awards across continents from the Americas, to Europe, to Asia and now the EMEA leg has even moved from its home for the last 7 years on stage at the
Hippodrome Casino in London to an exciting new adventure in Barcelona, although I hardly think January guarantees sun.
What does not change is the importance of verifying a voting process. Its importance cannot be overstated. It is the bedrock that allows the GGA to ensure fairness and maintain trust. It is the legitimacy the winning company needs to celebrate their achievements with pride and with peer approval.
KPMG reviews the GGA’s system and tools for collecting votes (and ensuring judges cannot vote in categories where they have a conflict), checks that the winner and runner-up in each category have been determined correctly based on votes cast, and selects a random sample of judges whom we contact to verify that the votes recorded for them in the system are a complete and accurate reflection of their voting.
Our verification coupled with the ‘shortlisted for a reason’ mantra, and the incredible breadth, experience and stature of the judging panel fuse together to create something truly special – a set of awards where the deserving win! It is for this reason we are proud to have been the independent adjudicators of the Global Gaming Awards for all these years.
Finally, I have noticed, particularly this year, that the competition in each category is increasing. Simply put, the calibre, the ingenuity, the scope and the ambition of companies in this industry seems to keep moving to the next level. I commend anyone who wins.
– MICKY SWINDALE, PARTNER, KPMG GLOBAL GAMING TEAM
PROCESS The
The Global Gaming Awards have deservingly earned the reputation of the fairest, most prestigious and respected in the gaming industry. Here is why...
The Gambling Insider team reviews all self-nominations received. In addition, we ask independent industry consultants and experts for their recommendations.
Each shortlisted company is contacted and asked to submit a short supporting statement, explaining why it deserves to win.
Suppliers and operators, active across Europe, the Middle East & Africa, put themselves forward by filling in the nominations form on our website and telling us what they have achieved in the EMEA region over the past 12-18 months.
10 companies are shortlisted in each company category and 25 individuals in the Executive of the Year category. Companies can only be nominated once per category, meaning that those with multiple brands can only have one of their brands shortlisted in a particular category.
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies acts as the independent adjudicator of the Global Gaming Awards. The KPMG team reviews the systems and tools used for collecting votes, checks that judges can’t vote in categories where they have a conflict, and contacts several judges at random to verify their votes.
The winners of the Global Gaming Awards are revealed at an invite-only event on the Monday of ICE week.
50 senior industry executives, all with years of experience and expert knowledge of the industry across the EMEA region, are invited to participate in the Judging Panel. Only one executive per company is allowed to take part. All members of the Judging Panel cast their votes for a winner and a runner-up in each category where they don’t have a conflict.
The official Global Gaming Awards Shortlist magazine is released in the public domain (in digital and print formats) one month before the event. In this publication everyone can see not only the Shortlist across all categories, but also the reasons why each company and individual were shortlisted. The Global Gaming Awards are the only industry Awards that give a reason for every nomination.
This year's
JUDGING PANEL
Winning a Global Gaming Award is not Gambling Insider saying you are the best, it is the industry saying you are the best. The winners are chosen by 50 senior industry executives, all with years of experience and vast knowledge of the gaming industry across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. Only one executive per company is invited to participate and members of the Judging Panel can only vote in the categories in which they don't have a conflict of interest.
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HELEN WALTON Founder & CCO G.Games
DANIELA JOHANSSON Deputy CEO Paf
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PayRetailers is a payment processor operating in Africa and LatAm. It equips merchants with the tools they need to embrace a borderless state of mind. With its single, flexible API, it delivers a neatly wrapped, one-stop-shop solution that allows merchants to accept both traditional and local payments and process cross-border transactions. At the moment PayRetailers offer 300+ payment methods in over 20 countries. PayRetailers significantly expanded its reach in the past 12 months. As of May 2024, operators in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia have been able to utilise PayRetailers’ services.
PRAXIS TECH
Praxis Tech has emerged as a leader in the iGaming payments space with its innovative Payment Orchestration Platform. Connected to a vast network of more than 600 Payment Service Providers, the platform delivers faster payment experiences with one-click deposits, subscription accounts, and automatic balance top-ups, while Praxis’ advanced Decline Recovery suite helps merchants combat abandoned transactions and boost approvals. In 2024, alongside new feature releases, the company launched its Praxis Safe product, an advanced plug-and-play fraud and risk management solution that proactively screens transactions to protect against chargebacks and other fraud.
PAYHOUND
Payhound empowers operators with the tools to accept player deposits in cryptocurrencies, by seamlessly integrating its API into their platforms. Operators can accept deposits and process withdrawals in cryptocurrencies without needing to maintain any crypto balance themselves as Payhound handles all aspects of the conversion. The company’s second core service is facilitating global settlements, invoice payments and other transactions between B2B partners, affiliates and service providers. In 2024, Payhound empowered data provider LSports to conduct transactions swiftly and securely.
XACE
Xace is a banking alternative for companies in the gambling sector - from operators to game providers and affiliates. It offers multicurrency IBANs (EUR, GBP, USD and local EU currencies), Faster Payments, SEPA, Swift and FX solutions. It is trusted by some of the biggest names in the industry, processing €2bn a year in payments. Its specialist gambling compliance teams ensure speedy onboarding. In 2024, Xace received a licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority, thus accelerating its growth in the EU. It also announced its latest product, Era, giving regulated gaming firms access to feeless payment accounts, no upfront costs and no monthly account costs.
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GammaStack is a leading iGaming software and game development company with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and electrifying games. In our 13+ years of industry experience, we’ve served 600+ businesses and have successfully delivered nextgeneration bespoke software solutions, ready-made solutions and exciting casino games to businesses around the globe. Armed with teams of highly skilled professionals, we tailor iGaming software solutions and online casino games that allow businesses to boost revenue, enhance customer engagement, and increase customer loyalty while maximizing their ROIs.
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The LotosX Omni (live in Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece) is designed to future-proof operations. It simplifies player engagement with a unified system across channels, using AI-driven insights for personalised experiences. Built on scalable microservices and a secure, zero-trust architecture, it ensures automated deployments, helping lotteries achieve steady growth, compliance, and operational excellence (e.g. sales growth by +36%, change of incidents by -52% down).
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Piggy TapTM has redefined digital gaming with its innovative TapGame mechanics, offering players a highly interactive experience that drives engagement. Unlike traditional slots, players actively tap, collect achievements and follow their progress in real-time. In 2024, Piggy TapTMmarked a major breakthrough in the EMEA region. Thanks to this single game, Onlyplay’s GGR in the region grew by 277.2% over the year and the number of bets increased by 152.2%.
JACKPOT CARNIVAL Aristocrat Gaming
All products in NOVOMATIC’s sophisticated new product line include extra-high and extra-wide game screens and an integrated sound system in a comfy armchair, all adding up to create exceptional luxury and comfort for a “Very Important Player X-perience” and maximum immersion. The series’ top product, the V.I.P. X Galaxy ™ 2.65, features an exclusive luxury lounge chair with adjustable backrest and
Jackpot Carnival has been one of Aristocrat’s best-performing and highly innovative premium releases. When it launched in the US, Jackpot Carnival debuted at #1 on Eilers, and recently made its European debut on the brandnew Neptune Single in August at one of the continent’s most famous casinos - the Casino Café de Paris in Monaco. Jackpot Carnival features some of Aristocrat's player favourite base games, such as Buffalo, Timberwolf, and Power of 88 (each of these has a steady place
In 2024, the unique Prime Network Jackpot launched by SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator resulted in 2 winnings: €244K+ first jackpot,
Galaxsys Studios is experiencing sustained growth in the EMEA region with its fast-paced and thrilling original game concepts. The launch of a Turbo Game called Tower Rush in April, across Galaxsys’ partner network, successfully garnered over 100 European and wider distribution partners. Thanks to its unique game concept, bonus systems, and provable fairness, the game has attracted 25,000 monthly players and 4+ min betting sessions from scratch. It has now become one of the top 3 performing games in the Galaxsys games portfolio.
UNIVERSAL CABINET
Interblock’s Universal Cabinet with Immersion Technology has been rolled out at various locations across Europe, particularly in Spain. This innovative system integrates vibrant LED signage and live game data to create an immersive player experience that increases engagement and foot traffic. As seen in multiple Slotomatic venues, the technology is quickly becoming a staple in modern casinos, reshaping the gaming environment.
ADRENALINE RUSH Evoplay
Released in February 2024, Adrenaline Rush is the industry-first skill-based 3D racing game, set to revolutionise the iGaming industry by delivering an ultimate gaming experience. Unlike traditional casino games, Adrenaline Rush gives players manual control, introducing groundbreaking features like character selection, vehicle upgrades, and the ability to explore various maps. These strategic elements create a personalised journey, allowing players to engage more deeply with the game.
Playtech’s new Cash CollectTM slot game, based on the iconic TV series, Breaking BadTM, has excelled since release in February 2024. Since its launch in .com markets, it went live across 85+ brands, averaging 2.2m daily turnover and 116K daily GGR in the first 2 weeks. Working closely with the brand owners, Playtech brought this sensational brand to life in the form of a feature-rich slot game loaded with nods to the show and Playtech’s first dual layer engagement game. Players first pick an element for free spins and then select a character for multipliers.
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Soft2Bet’s MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application) is a standalone, complete solution for integrating casino and sportsbook operator brands with gamification goes one step further than other helping operators to boost engagement, activity and revenues in both mature, emerging and highly regulated markets. MEGA allows operators to customise gamification engines: set rewards, bonus triggers, user segmentation, level of difficulty and it fits any engine into their brand identity. In the past 12 months, Soft2Bet’s MEGA unveiled +4 new engines. Since launch, MEGA has had a very strong impact on Soft2Bet’s partners: 400% increase in screen time, NGR increased by 65%, ARPU by 45% and deposits by 50%.
1xBet launched an affiliate program in 2016. The 1xBet affiliate program is one of the most beneficial, with earning potential that is unsurpassed in the industry. The program unites over 100,000 affiliates around the world and enjoys more than 3,000,000 users. It also supports 69 languages and 250 payment methods. The key advantages of 1xBet are high commission and conversion rates, weekly auto-payments, real-time statistics, marketing backup and personal support assistance. Besides tangible advantages such as those mentioned above, 1xBet offers cutting-edge betting, diverse markets, extremely favourable odds, sports events, bingo, slot games, and a live dealer casino. Players get a comprehensive betting service encompassing every conceivable betting option.
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BETBY
In the past 12 months, Pascal Gaming experienced significant growth in the EMEA region, largely due to new partnerships with major aggregators such as Alea, Hub88, Soft2Bet, EveryMatrix, and Betfair. These strategic partnerships, secured during the last year, are pivotal in delivering exceptional value to operators. Pascal Gaming’s games are now certified by the Gambling Commission in the UK, the Malta Gaming Authority as well as in Denmark, Ontario and Romania.
During the past 12 months BETBY firmly established itself as one of the leading sports betting suppliers. Major partnerships were announced, which include Pixbet, Cactus Gaming, Fun88, and CSGO Empire. It launched an innovative AI-based tool with AI Labs. Until September 2024 (and compared to last year), BETBY’s highlights include: increase in GGR (+240%), number of players (+249%), and total number of placed bets (+148%) as well as operational profit (+350%). In October, BETBY announced a long-term partnership with Magnus Carlsen, the highest-rated chess player in history.
IMAGINE LIVE
Imagine Live creates high-quality table games and highly playable game show-style content that deliver a premium experience. The business has successfully doubled its regulated market access reach, with games now available in the UK, Sweden, and Romania. Increased deal flow has resulted in bespoke and dedicated studios, live in Georgia for BetLive and Betera in Belarus, and the largest Blackjack Studio opened at the beginning of the year. Moreover, B2B distribution with SoftGamings has doubled market access pipeline capacity, making Imagine Live a real contender to other industry incumbents.
GAMES GLOBAL
features. Operators can adjust bet levels on tables to cater to different player segments. Live88 puts an emphasis on building a sense of community among players. Games including Royal Riches Roulette and Hyper Speed Baccarat have so far been launched and performing exceptionally well.
Games Global is a trailblazer in iGaming, delivering cutting-edge casino solutions with an expansive portfolio of over 1,300 exclusive games. Through seamless integration and innovative partnerships with 40+ studios, it offers diverse content that resonates globally. The company’s player-centric approach, driven by advanced analytics and responsible gaming practices, ensures first-class experiences across all platforms.
DS VIRTUAL GAMING
DS Virtual Gaming stands at the forefront of the gaming industry, leveraging advanced technologies to redefine the landscape of virtual gaming experiences. It has successfully integrated traditional land-based operations with cuttingedge online platforms, catering to a diverse global audience. The company experienced remarkable growth in 2023, with a 49.85% increase in revenue over the past year. It became the first provider of virtual games to get a Peruvian licence, expanded its market reach into Macedonia, Italy, Kenya and
ATLASLIVE
Atlaslive offers a highly adaptable built in-house sportsbook tailored to operators' needs, markets, and player preferences. Over the past 12 months, Atlaslive saw 3x growth in total bets, triple-digit GGR growth, and achieved a 74% NPS, reflecting strong market presence and customer trust. With 99.8% average uptime and 99.9% SLA compliance, Atlaslive ensures top performance. Additionally, gamification tools boosted weekly conversions by 30%, and support's Average Response Time is under 5 minutes.
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DATA.BET is an esports betting solution provider that delivers premium tech and extensive content coverage. The portfolio covers over 30 esports disciplines and hosts 12,500+ live events monthly. From Q4 2023 to Q3 2024, the company achieved 100% turnover growth. Key launches like Player Props, Scoreboard and Pitch Tracker widgets, and Bet Builder drove development, offering tailored solutions that enhance user engagement.
SMARTSOFT GAMING
SmartSoft's growth in EMEA was driven by strategic partnerships and localised content. It partnered with Betway in South Africa and Odibets in Kenya, launched Safari Simba, and expanded to Tanzania and Lesotho, tripling its user base. In Europe,SmartSoft secured deals with Betsson and Betfair, launched Leaderboard, and entered markets like Greece, Portugal, and Bulgaria. It also expanded into Serbia and Northern Europe, collaborating with Sportradar and Games Global.
BETCORE
The BETCORE brand launched in January 2024. In the first six months, it achieved some great results by focusing on developing a powerful and diverse lineup of original games in popular categories. Its portfolio now includes four verticals: TVBet, FastSport, El Casino, and Bet on Games. BETCORE expanded its game range and implemented advanced technologies, enabling integration with leading operators worldwide. The industry’s response has been overwhelmingly positive, with partners praising the quality of BETCORE’s games, technical support and the ease of integrating all games through a single API.
EveryMatrix delivers iGaming software, solutions, content and services for casino, sports betting, payments, and affiliate management to global Tier 1 operators and to newer brands. The platform is highly modular, scalable, and compliant, allowing operators to choose the optimal EveryMatrix solution and combine with third-party and in-house technology and capabilities. EveryMatrix has more than 1,100 employees across 15 offices in 15 countries and serves 300+ customers worldwide, including U.S. market. EveryMatrix is a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries Association. In September 2023 it became the first iGaming supplier to receive WLA Safer Gambling Certification.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, EveryMatrix has donated €2m+ to support its 300+ Ukrainian colleagues and their families, paying for housing and welfare needs plus charities that support the wider community. In 2024 the company launched ‘Academy For Heroes’, its second self-funded NGO, aimed at helping war veterans transition to develop new careers in tech. The Academy organises courses designed by IT experts enabling ex-military personnel to gain knowledge and skills needed for successful IT careers.
BGAMING
BGaming is committed to socially responsible activities, focusing on community support through art. A year ago, BGaming launched the "When Art Meets Gaming" project, collaborating with local artists at major industry exhibitions to bring creativity and colour while providing financial support to these artists. BGaming's recent donations of €30,000 in São Paulo, Warsaw, and Lisbon in 2024 funded children's street art workshops, renovated educational spaces, developed a chess school, and supported youth education programs. These efforts reflect the company’s commitment to social responsibility and positive impact on local communities.
BETSSON GROUP
Betsson Group’s commitment to CSR, ESG, and RG has been exemplified by its proactive approach to responsible gambling, with over 300,000 real-time player notifications issued in the past 12 months. The company achieved an AAA ESG rating from Morgan Stanley Capital International, enhanced KYC processes, and supported numerous global initiatives, including humanitarian aid for Ukraine and local community projects. Its comprehensive Social Impact Framework drives long-term positive change in the communities it serves.
ARISTOCRAT
Aristocrat’s social responsibility pillars encompass product responsibility, business operations, and people & community with the company being successful in each. There have been 20 million consumer impressions of Aristocrat’s Know Your Max positive play campaign, as well as 5.6 million impressions of in-game RG messages in social casino. 40% of Aristocrat’s suppliers are committed to SBTi or have emission-reduction targets. In addition, Aristocrat is 1st among 32 industry participants in the All-In Diversity survey.
PLAYTECH
One of the most significant contributions Playtech has made to the industry and to society, is the provision of technology to advance player protection. Through its RG technology solutions, Playtech helps operators and the industry create a safer gambling experience.
MINDWAY AI
Mindway AI is an innovator in the field of safer gambling solutions. The company saw substantial growth in a short period. In 2024, Mindway AI’s software ran in 61 jurisdictions and 7.7 million Active Players were detected monthly by GameScannerthe solution, which enables operators to intervene at an early stage and prevent at-risk gambling behaviour from escalating. Mindway AI partnered with a variety of operators globally including Betr, Entain, Evoke, NCPG, Interwetten, VBet and more.
BetBuddy, Playtech’s AI-driven responsible gambling tool, set new standards in 2024. Innovations include real-time risk assessment and RG interaction tracking. The ‘A Safe Bet’ project, in partnership with Dutch universities, developed evidence-based RG tools.
BetBuddy has shifted from one-size-fits-all limits to individual behaviour assessment, shaping a safer, personalised gambling landscape in 20+ jurisdictions. from one-size-fits-all limits to individual behaviour assessment, shaping a safer, personalised gambling landscape in 20+ jurisdictions.
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