Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2024: A Gala Event at London’s Hippodrome Casino
The seventh edition of the Global Gaming Awards EMEA, hosted by Gambling Insider, unfolded in the grandeur of London’s Hippodrome Casino, marking a significant event in the gaming industry calendar. Renowned for its prestige and rigorous selection criteria, the Awards attract attention worldwide. Event Manager Mariya Savova highlighted the commendable achievements of all nominees and winners, reflecting this year’s shortlist’s high standards and competitive nature. The nomination process was meticulous, involving thorough research by the organizing team, consultations with independent industry experts, and careful consideration of numerous self-nominations from companies across the region.
Integrity and Expertise: The Hallmarks of the Global Gaming Awards
Emphasizing fairness and transparency, the Awards winners were chosen by a panel of 50 industry leaders, each bringing years of experience in the EMEA gaming sector. The integrity of the voting process was maintained by KPMG in the Crown Dependencies, serving as independent adjudicators. The panel included prominent figures such as Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group, Karolina Pelc, CEO & Founder of BeyondPlay, and Yared Gabretensaye, General Manager of Casino Cosmopol. The organizers thanked KPMG, the distinguished judging panel, The Hippodrome Casino for hosting, BetConstruct as the event’s Lead Partner, and various category sponsors for their invaluable support in making the event a success.
Celebrating the Winners: A Showcase of Gaming Excellence
The Awards ceremony was a vibrant celebration, honoring the best in the industry across multiple categories. Below is a comprehensive table of the winners and runners-up:
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Third |
| Retail Operator of the Year | Paddy Power | OPAP & ATG (Joint) | Hollywoodbets |
| Online Sports Betting Operator of the Year | bet365 | Betsson | Kaizen Gaming |
| Sports Betting Supplier of the Year | Sportradar | Kambi | BetConstruct |
| Casino of the Year | The Hippodrome Casino | Le Casino de Monte-Carlo | Holland Casino Amsterdam Center |
| Casino Supplier of the Year | Light & Wonder | Aristocrat Gaming | IGT |
| Online Casino of the Year | LeoVegas | Betsson | Bitcasino |
| Online Casino Supplier of the Year | Pragmatic Play | Evolution | Relax Gaming |
| Online Slot of the Year | Money Train 4 by Relax Gaming | Zeus v Hades – Gods of War by Pragmatic Play | Gerard’s Gambit by Play’n GO |
| Affiliate Program of the Year | bet365 Partners | Betsson Group Affiliates | PIN-UP Partners |
| Platform Provider of the Year | SOFTSWISS | Hub88 | EveryMatrix |
| Services Provider of the Year | Continent 8 Technologies | Sportradar | Internet Vikings |
| Payment Solution of the Year | Trustly | Paysafe | OKTO |
| Product Launch of the Year | Treasure Island by Pragmatic Play | The greatest Catch Bonus Buy by Evoplay | Wonder500 by Light & Wonder |
| Breakthrough Company of the Year | SPRIBE | BeyondPlay | Games Global |
| Social Responsibility of the Year | Betsson Group | Flutter Entertainment | Mindway AI |
| Executive of the Year | Erwin van Lambaart, Casinos Austria | Carsten Koerl, Sportradar | Uri Poliavich, Soft2Bet & Jesper Søgaard, Better Collective (Joint) |
The ceremony not only recognized the achievements of the past year but also set the stage for future events. The Global Gaming Awards are now heading to Manila for SiGMA Asia to honor the best performers in the Asia-Pacific gaming industry, with self-nominations currently open. Additionally, the flagship Global Gaming Awards event is scheduled for October 7 in Las Vegas, promising another round of celebration and recognition of industry excellence.
