The international gaming sector convened in Las Vegas for the esteemed Global Gaming Awards, where a dozen exceptional firms received accolades for their remarkable accomplishments.
The Venetian Ballroom hummed with anticipation as numerous industry leaders witnessed the revelation of the victors. Following a period of nominations, stringent shortlisting, and meticulous evaluation, the announcement of the honorees marked an exhilarating commencement to the Global Gaming Expo.
The event coordinators conveyed their sincere appreciation to the category patrons, encompassing industry titans such as IGT and NetEnt, recognizing their invaluable backing in facilitating the awards. Special acknowledgment was bestowed upon BetConstruct, the primary sponsor, for their substantial contribution to the ceremony’s triumph.
The commitment of the nomination committee, the judging panel, and the meticulous auditing procedure executed by KPMG guaranteed an impartial and comprehensive assessment of all the enterprises and their achievements throughout the preceding year.
The 2017 Global Gaming Awards served as a testament to the extraordinary expansion and ingenuity within the gaming sector. The organizers expressed their aspiration that participants relished the ceremony and eagerly awaited the 2018 edition.
And the recipient of the Land-Based Operator of the Year distinction is… Wynn Resorts!
Wynn Resorts secured the Land-Based Operator of the Year title, driven by a remarkably prosperous fiscal period, featuring the highly anticipated debut of Wynn Palace. Evolution Gaming’s Dream Catcher offering, praised for its innovative utilization of technology to redefine gameplay, clinched the leading position in this year’s contest.
**Digital Operator**
**Recipient: bet365**
As one of the globe’s most prominent online wagering enterprises, bet365 continues to uphold its standing and persists at the vanguard of advancement. Serving over 19 million patrons across more than 200 nations, bet365 is dedicated to delivering its clientele an unparalleled online sports wagering encounter.
**Land-Based Product**
**Recipient: IGT – Cardless Connect**
This accolade acknowledges the individual product that has exerted the most substantial influence on the land-based gaming sector within the preceding 12 months. IGT attained this honor once more for its mobile-centric loyalty initiative, Cardless Connect. The product was selected as the foundation for MGM’s M Life program and has subsequently demonstrated its popularity among both patrons and casino administration.
**Digital Product**
**Recipient: Evolution Gaming – Dream Catcher**
Mirroring its land-based equivalent, the Digital Product of the Year distinction is bestowed upon a solitary product from a single company that has enriched the digital gaming realm. This triumph marked a significant milestone, as it interrupted MGM Resorts International’s three-year winning sequence in this classification.
This innovative offering has revolutionized the world of live gaming, transforming how we engage with games such as Roulette.
**Top Loyalty Program**
**Recipient: MGM Resorts International – M life Rewards**
Casinos were prominent on the nominee list, with MGM Resorts securing the victory for the fourth consecutive year. Their M life program, which grants rewards to patrons for essentially every dollar spent across 15 MGM Resorts locations, is commonly praised as the best in Las Vegas. The M life Mastercard further enhances an already impressive package, and the unique M life Moments experiences secured the win in the eyes of the panel.
**Digital Customer Acquisition Initiative**
**Recipient: LeoVegas Affiliates**
As affiliate marketing gains traction as a significant driver of new customers for online gaming platforms, this accolade acknowledges the program or product that has generated the most traffic for a digital operator in the past year. After a close second place to Unibet in 2016, LeoVegas claims the award this year.
**Terrestrial Gaming Industry Provider**
**Recipient: Scientific Games**
Evaluated on the supplier’s comprehensive product range, along with new business acquisitions and financial achievements, Scientific Games has experienced an exceptional year.
Interactive entertainment providers in licensed sectors globally collaborate with this firm to utilize its gaming material, technology, tailored initiatives, and administered solutions, continuously captivating modern gamers in innovative and thrilling manners.
**Online Sector Provider**
**Recipient: NYX Gaming Group**
NYX Gaming Group secured the most sought-after accolade in online gaming product provision. In the previous year, both NYX Gaming Group and OpenBet received nominations; nonetheless, the substantial acquisition considerably enhanced NYX’s product portfolio within the sports wagering sector, aiding its capture of the Online Sector Provider of the Year title.
**Terrestrial Gaming Advancement**
**Recipient: IGT – SPHINX 4D**
IGT persistently endeavors to transform the gaming sector by introducing offerings that establish novel standards within the land-based market. IGT’s SPHINX 4D game embodies the degree of ingenuity the provider delivers, crafting a next-level gaming encounter. Our evaluation committee was astounded by this game, considering it a genuine trailblazer within the domain.
**Online Gaming Advancement**
**Recipient: Betgenius – Esports Trading**
Betgenius attained the Online Gaming Advancement of the Year Award for its esports trading platform. A genuine esports trading forerunner, the enterprise presents up to 50 live markets spanning 15 games.
## Esports’ Ascent and the Battle for Honesty
The competitive gaming landscape is booming, witnessing a remarkable surge in both audience numbers and tournament scales. Betgenius stands at the forefront, spearheading innovative solutions that will guide operators eager to leverage this dynamic emerging sector.
However, opportunity goes hand-in-hand with accountability, and Sportradar has risen to the challenge admirably. They’ve earned recognition for their unwavering commitment to tackling match manipulation and wagering dishonesty within the sports betting realm. Through their Integrity Services seminars, they educate industry stakeholders on the mechanics of manipulation and, crucially, how to prevent it from damaging this burgeoning market.
Simultaneously, Playtech’s CEO, Mor Weizer, is being lauded for his exceptional leadership. Under his direction, the company experienced a profit leap of nearly 20% in 2016 while confidently venturing into fresh and captivating endeavors. From entering the UK horse racing arena to securing a significant agreement with Warner Brothers and becoming the first operator to penetrate the Czech Republic’s online gaming market, Playtech, with Weizer at the helm, is a force to be reckoned with.
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