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Winners unveiled for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2023

April 21, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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22 businesses and individuals were highlighted and celebrated in a night to remember for the global mobile games industry

This year’s Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards winners were announced during an exclusive ceremony on April 20th at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, London. The global games industry gathered for an evening of celebration to highlight and champion the very best business and individuals who are driving the $90 billion mobile games industry forward.

The Steel Media team is pleased to announce the winners and recipients of the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2023:

Pocket Gamer People’s Choice sponsored by AppGallery – Disney Mirrorverse (Kabam)

Best Advertising & UA Service sponsored by Enthusiast Gaming [JOINT WINNERS] – Unity Ads & AppLovin

Best Analytics / Data Tool – AppsFlyer

Best Developer sponsored by Coherence.io – Tripledot Studios

Best GAAS Tools & Tech – Photon

Best Audio / Visual Accomplishment – Candy Crush Saga (King)

Best Game Engine / Platform – Unity

Best Storytelling – Star Trek: Lower Decks (East Side Games)

Rising Star – Philippa Layburn

Best Tools Provider – Unity Gaming Services

Best Service Provider – Xsolla

Best Live Ops – Stumble Guys (Scopely)

Best QA & Localisation Service Provider – TransPerfect Gaming Solutions

Best Indie Developer sponsored by PocketGamer – Rusty Lake

Best PR / Marketing Team sponsored by PocketGamer.biz – King (Candy Crush Saga ’10 Years of Fun’ campaign)

Best Alternative App Store – AppGallery

Investment Fund of the Year – Play Ventures

Best Publisher sponsored by Pingle – Scopely

Most Promising AI Games Tech sponsored by Beyond Games – Solsten

Most Impactful Web3 Company sponsored by Raptor PR – ZEBEDEE

Game of the Year sponsored by Tilting Point [JOINT WINNERS] – Marvel Snap (Nuverse) & Subway Surfers Tag (Sybo)

Mobile Legend – Nour Khrais (Maysalward)

Steel Media CEO Chris James presented a total of 22 categories throughout the evening and was understandably excited and enthused about the current state of the mobile games industry:

“This is always one of my absolute favourite nights of the year – and 2023’s edition certainly didn’t disappoint! I really love the chance to connect with friends old and new and celebrate the incredible achievements of these companies and individuals in this amazing mobile games industry – the only shame is that we can’t give everyone a prize!

Whilst there’s been a little doom and gloom from some quarters after the games industry’s first contraction in 2022, tonight showed the mobile industry is actually stronger than ever and showcased the spirit, enthusiasm, creativity and raw talent that will ensure our future is very bright (and we’ll break the $100 billion barrier very soon!”.

Kiron Interactive takes home best Fantasy/Virtuals Solution title at Asia Gaming Awards 2023

March 27, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Kiron Interactive has won its first award of the year in the best Fantasy/Virtual Solution category at the Asia Gaming Awards, held at Manilla Marriott hotel, Philippines on March 21.

The lavish annual event forms part of the ASEAN Gaming Summit and aims to create an independent, fair and representative awards event that recognises significant achievements within the Asian gaming industry.

The Awards celebrate operators, regulators, suppliers, and service providers for their outstanding contributions to the industry in their respective fields, in both the online and land-based spheres.

Shortlisted alongside a range of distinguished industry names, Kiron’s win in this category is attributed to its continuous drive to develop unique and innovative virtual games, while providing levels of service its partners have come to rely on.

Kiron Co-CEO, Steven Spartinos said: “We’re honoured to have won this award. Following others we’ve been crowned with in different regions, it’s especially pleasing to see that repeated elsewhere.

“This is a testament to our whole talented team which maintains its high standards year after year for our clients in Asia as well as globally.

“Congratulations to all the winners on another fantastic evening for the industry.”

ICE Landmark Awards to honour inspiring individuals and outstanding brands

February 6, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Some of the industry’s most influential personalities and best known commercial organisations will be honoured in the ICE Landmark Awards which are being presented in the ICE Lounge, 8th February, (16.00 – 17.00hrs).

The line-up of Landmark recipients comprise Ernie Stevens, Jr. Chairman and national spokesperson for the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) whose leadership during Covid helped to protect and preserve Tribal Gaming and secure the vital funding needed to keep Tribal Casinos solvent through the worst of the pandemic.

Ernie Stevens is joined by US industry stalwart, Roy Student who in a distinguished 50-year career founded and was President of both Gaming Systems International and Cyberview Technology.

European-based Landmark recipients include veteran industry journalist David Snook who first reported on the exhibition, then known as ATEI, in 1968 and Per Jaldung, who has served as Chair of the European Casino Association since 2015.

The posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award is in honour of Jimmy Thomas who died July 30th 2022 aged 88-years. Jimmy was a pioneer, innovator and philanthropist whose creative spark changed the face of the UK gambling industry. Simon Thomas who is Executive Chairman, The Hippodrome Casino will accept the ICE Landmark in honour of his father.

Five commercial organisations will also be recognised. Les Ambassadeurs will receive a Landmark in recognition of its ground-breaking undertakings in respect to corporate philanthropy and community engagement. Betson Group which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, TCS John Huxley (50th anniversary), Continent 8 (25th anniversary) and Nanocosmos (25th anniversary) will all receive an ICE Landmark.

Speaking ahead of the presentations Stuart Hunter Managing Director Clarion Gaming said: “The Landmark Awards serve as recognition of the extraordinary achievements of the individuals and organisations that make-up this extraordinary industry. Many of the progressive initiatives, game-changing products and influential personalities that have shaped the industry have had strong connections with ICE and its predecessor ATEI and I am delighted that the show continues to play such an important role helping to create opportunity and prosperity for the global business.”

“The recipients of these Awards have all been nominated from within the industry and it is an honour to have them with us at this historic edition of what is the world’s most influential and international b2b gambling exhibition.”

ICE London, 7th – 9th February, ExCeL London, is the biggest b2b gambling industry event in the world. To register visit: www.icelondon .uk .com

Betcris to participate in ICE London in February

January 20, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Gaming operator Betcris has announced its participation in ICE London, one of the most important events in the gaming industry. Head of Business Development Fernando Garita will be on hand to meet with other industry professionals and discuss the latest trends in the gaming industry.

ICE London will take place February 7-9 at the ExCeL London Exhibtion Centre. It has become a regular go-to for some of the most prestigious gaming companies to showcase their products and services. Betcris is no exception, as it plans to showcase its top-notch online sportsbook, casino games and more with the intention of expanding into new markets.

This year, ICE London will take over 41 halls of the ExCeL London venue, while its sister fair, iGB Affiliate London, will occupy the remaining three halls. This makes it the biggest ICE show to date.

Stuart Hunter of Clarion Gaming, which hosts the event, stated of ICE London, “ICE is vital to the global business all the more so as the industry has waited three years for its return: as a consequence, the eyes of the gaming world will be focused on what for many industry commentators is now World Gaming Week. This builds on the volume and variety of high-profile meetings, industry-leading conferences, content masterclasses and networking that take place during the period when the global industry comes together and is present in London.”

With extensive experience in the gaming industry, Betcris is one of the most trusted names in online gaming. It offers a wide range of gaming options for both casual and hardcore bettors and gamblers alike.

After a successful 2022 that saw it add new partnerships and technology, ICE London will be a great place for it to highlight its accomplishments. Some of the potential benefits that Betcris could see from this participation include increased brand awareness, greater exposure to new markets and improved relationships with existing customers. This is a great opportunity for Betcris to show the world what it’s all about and why it’s one of the top gaming operators around.

ICE London is one of the most important events in the gaming industry calendar, and Betcris is looking forward to showcasing its products and services to a global audience. Betcris has a long history in the gaming industry, and its participation in ICE London 2023 underscores its commitment to being at the forefront of innovation in the sector.

Wazdan’s 9 Coins™ shortlisted for the Game of the Year title at the prestigious Global Gaming Awards

December 27, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The Wazdan hit title 9 Coins™ has been nominated by the Global Gaming Awards in the Game of the Year category, with winners to be announced in London on 6^th February 2023.

9 Coins™ was released in July to immediate popularity, connecting with players due in large part to the inclusion of Wazdan’s innovative engagement-boosting Cash Infinity™ feature.

The formidable combination of the developer’s first-class game design and its intuitive features saw the number of unique active players increased by 163%, game rounds by 248%, and bet sum by an impressive 265%.

The title quickly established itself as Wazdan’s most popular game of the year, going on to inspire successful sequels including, 9 Coins™ 1000 Edition and 9 Coins™ Grand Gold Edition.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “We knew we were on to a winner as soon as 9 Coins™ hit the market and those numbers started to soar.

“It’s fantastic to see that hard work paid off and our game has been recognised by prestigious awards bodies like the Global Gaming Awards. We can’t wait for the results in February and best of luck to all you friends and fellow nominees!”

The annual VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards recognise the best in the industry

December 1, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Yesterday VIXIO GamblingCompliance announced the winners of its Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs). We were delighted to host more than 350 guests at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The prestigious GRAs recognise and reward individuals and teams who work tirelessly to set new standards in compliance and responsibility within the gambling industry.

Comedian Hugh Dennis was the night’s host and helped present the 20 categories, along withspecial guests. Highlights from the night include wins by Christine Gallo at GLI, David Webb from BetConstruct and Beth Jones at Genting Casinos, all of whom walked away with one of our special individual awards. Meanwhile, Flutter Entertainment had a night to remember, receiving three Global Regulatory Awards including Compliance Team of the Year. We concluded the ceremony with our annual Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award, which was awarded to Paul Burns, the CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association.

The full list of 2022 award winners can be found here.

Since its launch in 2017, the independently adjudicated GRAs has become the biggest of its kind, and continues to grow as the industry moves towards a stronger culture of compliance.

VIXIO would like to thank this year’s awards sponsors: Bally’s Interactive, BetConstruct, Docaposte, DraftKings, Fortuna Entertainment Group, GiG Comply, Playtech and San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, as well as our charity partner YGAM. Without the continued support from our sponsors and partners, the Global Regulatory Awards would not have been the success that it continues to be.

Mike Woolfrey, CEO of VIXIO, said: “Congratulations to all our winners. This year the standard was exceptionally high, so winning an award really is a clear demonstration of a dedication towards regulatory compliance and safer gambling. VIXIO is proud to provide a platform to showcase the great work going on within the industry. We were delighted to see that guests from across the globe joined us last night, a true testament to the industry’s recovery following the pandemic.”

The TIGA Games Industry Award Winners 2022 are revealed!

November 11, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The great and the good of the games industry were celebrated at the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2022 last night at the historic Church House Westminster in London.

It was the first in-person awards for TIGA since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 300 games industry VIPs attending to cheer the games, the studios, the universities and the vital service support companies that have excelled over the past year.

Supermassive Games picked up the prestigious Game of the Year award for The Quarry, with the game also winning Best Audio Design. The studio also snapped up a third award – Creativity in Games – for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes.

ustwo Games stepped on stage twice, winning Best Small Studio, as well as Best Casual Game for Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.

Rebellion was named Best Large Studio, while Kwalee claimed the award for Best Publisher, and Sumo Group was awarded Outstanding Employer of the Year.

A new category – Commitment to CSR – was introduced for 2022, with PlayStation London Studio the first winner of this important award.

Two individuals were presented with awards during the evening. Karen McLoughlin, Group Director of HR at Sumo Group was presented with the Outstanding Leadership Award. Meanwhile, Dovetail Games’ CEO Jon Rissik was named Outstanding Individual of the Year.

The full list of TIGA Games Industry Awards 2022 winners are:

BEST ACTION & ADVENTURE GAME 2022

Sony Interactive Entertainment/Guerrilla Games

Horizon Forbidden West

BEST ARCADE GAME 2022

Space Ape Games

Beatstar – Touch Your Music

BEST CASUAL GAME 2022

ustwo Games

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

BEST AUDIO DESIGN 2022

Supermassive Games

The Quarry

CREATIVITY IN GAMES 2022

Supermassive Games

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

DIVERSITY 2022

Women in Games

BEST EDUCATIONAL, SERIOUS OR SIMULATION GAME 2022

BBC/Playerthree

Horrible Histories: Raid and Trade

HERITAGE IN GAMES 2022

Antstream

Antstream Arcade

BEST PUZZLE GAME 2022

Cosmonaut Studios

Eternal Threads

BEST SOCIAL GAME 2022

Fireshine Games

Core Keeper

BEST STRATEGY GAME 2022

Creative Assembly

Total War: WARHAMMER III

BEST VISUAL DESIGN 2022

Roll7

OlliOlli World

BEST VR/AR GAME 2022

nDreams

Fracked

BEST ART, ANIMATION OR TRAILER SUPPLIER 2022

Liquid Crimson

BEST AUDIO SERVICES 2022

Soundcuts

BEST EDUCATION INITIATIVE 2022

Staffordshire University

BEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 2022

Birmingham City University

BEST QA PROVIDER 2022

Universally Speaking

BEST TAX & ACCOUNTANCY COMPANY 2022

RSM UK

BEST RECRUITMENT AGENCY 2022

Amiqus

BEST TOOLS, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION 2022

Speech Graphics

BEST LEGAL SERVICES 2022

Eaton Smith LLP

BEST SERVICES PROVIDER 2022

PTW Family of Brands

BEST SMALL STUDIO 2022

ustwo Games

BEST LARGE STUDIO 2022

Rebellion

COMMITMENT TO CSR 2022

PlayStation London Studio

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2022

Sumo Group

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP 2022

Karen McLoughlin, Group Director of HR, Sumo Group

PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR 2022

Kwalee

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR 2022

Jon Rissik, CEO, Dovetail Games

GAME OF THE YEAR 2022

Supermassive Games

The Quarry

Dr Richard Wilson OBE, CEO of TIGA, said: “A huge and hearty congratulations to all the winners of the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2022. They are all worthy winners and it was wonderful to once again celebrate, in-person, the fantastic achievements of the games industry. I would like to thank everyone who entered the Awards. Thank you also to our finalists, judges and to all who joined us on the night. Finally, thank you to the TIGA team and to all our generous sponsors for enabling TIGA to promote and recognise excellence through our Awards.”

SpecialEffect was the Charity Partner for the TIGA Awards. This inspirational organisation transforms the lives of physically disabled people right across the world through the innovative use of technology.

The TIGA Awards were made possible thanks to supporters of the not-for-profit organisation. Sponsors included (Gold Sponsors) Amiqus, Sumo Group, Supermassive Games and Ubisoft; (Silver Sponsors) Abertay University, Airship, Dovetail Games, Games Jobs Direct, Hangar 13, Liquid Crimson, Pearson, Space Ape Games, Staffordshire University, Universally Speaking and the University of Portsmouth; (Bronze Sponsors) Antstream, Avatar Games, Birmingham City University, Bournemouth University, CCP Games, Creative Wales, Eaton Smith LLP, Hot House Music, Invest Newcastle, MMP Tax, Outplay, Payload Studios, PTW, RSM, S-Tech Insurance Services, Stevens & Bolton, Tazman Audio, Testronic and Worldmakers; plus (Drinks Sponsor) Kwalee.

BETSSON GROUP SHORTLISTED FOR 6 AWARDS AT EGR ITALY AWARDS 2022

October 8, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The EGR Italy Awards celebrate online gaming operators, affiliates, and service providers across the sector, shining a light on the incredible work carried out by organisations over the past 12 months. The Awards are designed to showcase the breadth and depth of the market across 20+ categories. The adjudication by a third party continues to be a part of EGR’s pledge to make the judging process the most stringent in the industry. This ensures that the judging process is completely transparent, and the winners will clearly demonstrate the innovation and commercial success required to be rewarded with this honour.

The organisers of the event, eGaming Review (EGR) have said that “the calibre of entries received this year was incredibly high.”

🏆 Operator of the year – StarCasinò

🏆 Casino Operator – StarCasinò

🏆 Customer services operator – Betsson Group

🏆 Employer of the Year – Betsson Group

🏆 Diversity & inclusion model – Betsson Group

🏆 Marketing campaign – StarCasinò Sport

The awards are taking place in Rome, Italy on 20th October

Japneet Singh Sethi, Country Manager, Khelraja wins the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2nd Edition of The Business Leadership Awards

October 1, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Owing to his contribution to the iGaming landscape in Asia, Japneet Singh Sethi, Country Manager, Khelraja has been awarded with the prestigious Rising Star Award in the Gaming category at the 2^nd Edition of The Business Leadership Awards. The award ceremony was held on 29^th September at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai. Actress Udita Goswami was the celebrity guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the felicitation, Japneet Singh Sethi said, “It is always an honor to be recognized for your work. I was always focused towards building a thriving iGaming ecosystem for the vast community of iGaming enthusiasts and to be recognized for my efforts in this respect is a great boost to the entire industry. I have always wanted to contribute to my country’s economy and I think iGaming is one of the ways I can give back to the nation. I would also want to congratulate all the other nominees and winners who are working towards the development of their respective sectors”.

Khelraja is Asia’s renowned real-money gaming brand that offers sports betting, casino and esports among other categories. Japneet has been instrumental in expanding the brand’s reach in Asia.

Also, speaking on the occasion Ankit Joshi, Founder & CEO, Feather Touch Business Solutions said, “The Business Leadership Award is initiated with the objective of felicitating the innovative businesses who are ensuring that the world becomes a better place with their efforts for growth of the community and society. It is always an honor to meet the entrepreneurs who are helping the country grow through their vision.”

The event witnessed over 120 attendees. Some of the popular categories in which the awards were given included Brand Marketing, CSR, Real Estate, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Startups, Innovation and Strategy, Healthcare and Information Technology.

CEEGC Budapest ’22 Speaker Profile: Stephan Normann Østergaard – Nordic Gambling team Denmark

September 14, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The 7th edition of CEEGC Budapest and CEEG Awards will take place on 16 September 2022 and welcomes leading operators, service providers, and gambling industry experts from all across Central and Eastern Europe, and the Balkans regions.

Find more details here | Register / Get tickets here

#ceegc2022 –You are invited to join the eminent gaming conference in the Central and Eastern European region.

It would be our honor to see you at the seventh edition of the yearly Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference which includes several panel discussions about regulatory updates in the region, industry topics, technology workshops, quality networking opportunities, and the prestigious CEEG Awards.

CEEGC and the CEEG Awards is the key event of the Central and Eastern European region during Autumn and brings a wealth of information while also focusing on quality networking.

As mentioned above the conference will take place on the 16th of September in Budapest at The Ritz-Carlton Budapest and is bringing a new format that will allow more interaction among the attending delegates.

The event gathers experts who share their knowledge around compliance-related matters and updates from the CEE, Balkans, and CIS, and even includes talks about the Scandinavian region and North America to the participants! Make sure you are one of them!

Each week we are introducing some of the great minds that are going to share the stage in Budapest and bring you the latest and most vital information.

Today, we are introducing: Stephan Normann Østergaard – Nordic Gambling team Denmark

Stephan Normann Østergaard is a danish licensed attorney-at-law and is educated from the University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen Business School and the University of Queensland. Through his studies and work as an attorney-at-law, Stephan has specialized himself in the following practice areas: Gaming, Corporate & Commercial, Dispute resolution, Sport & Esport and Startups. In addition to his work in Denmark, Stephan has worked at the Arbitration Institute in Hong Kong and as an in-house lawyer in Spain. Stephan is the co-author of the Chambers & Partners article on Danish Sports Law 2021 and co-author of the ICLG Danish chapter on Anti-Money Laundering 2021-2022. Stephan is part of the team of Nordic Gambling based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Order your Delegate Pass or VIP (Combo) Package (Delegate Pass +Accommodation) now!

The summit has the support of Global Bet and Nordic Gambling as sponsors.

Here is what the participants of the CEEGC series are saying:

“CEEGC 2019 was a very well organized event that included multiple great panels with some of the industry experts discussing the trends across different markets and gaming verticals. Moreover, this event offered excellent networking opportunities with a wide range of representatives from the industry, including operators, providers, suppliers, and regulatory experts. I will definitely attend next year because events like this one add a lot of value to the work I do at Trustly and allow me to stay up to date with the industry changes but also create new collaborations and partnerships.” – Vasilije Lekovic, Director of Gaming Accounts at Trustly

Tag: Gaming Awards

Winners unveiled for the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2023

Kiron Interactive takes home best Fantasy/Virtuals Solution title at Asia Gaming Awards 2023

ICE Landmark Awards to honour inspiring individuals and outstanding brands

Betcris to participate in ICE London in February

Wazdan’s 9 Coins™ shortlisted for the Game of the Year title at the prestigious Global Gaming Awards

The annual VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards recognise the best in the industry

The TIGA Games Industry Award Winners 2022 are revealed!

BETSSON GROUP SHORTLISTED FOR 6 AWARDS AT EGR ITALY AWARDS 2022

Japneet Singh Sethi, Country Manager, Khelraja wins the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2nd Edition of The Business Leadership Awards

CEEGC Budapest ’22 Speaker Profile: Stephan Normann Østergaard – Nordic Gambling team Denmark

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