The Wynn Resorts casino enterprise secured the “Land-Based Operator” accolade at the Global Gaming Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. A multitude of gaming industry professionals attended the function, hosted at the Venetian. The Global Gaming Awards are a significant event in the casino realm, serving as a launchpad for the Global Gaming Expo. Numerous prominent corporations, including IGT, NetEnt, and others, provide sponsorship for the awards. The panel responsible for selecting the honorees comprises gaming specialists who diligently evaluated all nominated companies. Felicitations to Wynn Resorts and all the victors at the Global Gaming Awards!
Wynn Resorts secured the prestigious “Land-Based Operator of the Year” award, propelled by an exceptional fiscal year, including the Wynn Palace debut. This victory unseats MGM Resorts, ending their three-year dominance, and positions Wynn as a major industry player.
Online, bet365 cemented its status as a worldwide frontrunner. Renowned for its cutting-edge digital wagering platform, the company boasts an impressive 19 million customers spanning 200 nations. Their dedication to a smooth and captivating online betting experience secured them the “Digital Operator of the Year” title.
Novelty was also crucial in the “Land-Based Product of the Year” category. IGT’s “Cardless Connect” captivated audiences with its mobile-centric approach to casino rewards programs. The technology, which powers MGM’s M life program, has received acclaim for its ease of use and influence on customer interaction.
Lastly, Evolution Gaming clinched the “Digital Product of the Year” accolade for their revolutionary creation, Dream Catcher. This inventive title effortlessly merges advanced technology with an immersive live gaming encounter, establishing a new benchmark for the sector.
This one-of-a-kind entertainment experience has captivated the live dealer gaming realm, entirely transforming the traditional “Wheel of Fortune” concept.
**Player Rewards System**
**Victor: MGM Resorts – M life Rewards System**
Gaming establishments dominated the contenders for this distinction, with MGM Resorts claiming victory for the fourth year in a row. Their M life system, renowned as the most favored in Las Vegas, grants members benefits for each dollar expended across 15 MGM Resorts locations. The M life Mastercard enhances its worth, and the unique M life Moments encounters secured the win, garnering significant acclaim from the adjudicators.
**Online Acquisition Initiative**
**Victor: LeoVegas Affiliates**
Associate marketing is progressively crucial for internet gaming expansion, and this honor acknowledges the initiative directing the most visitors to digital platforms over the preceding year. LeoVegas emerged triumphant after being narrowly surpassed by Unibet in 2016.
**Physical Industry Provider**
**Victor: Scientific Games**
This honor evaluates a provider’s comprehensive product assortment, fresh commercial expansion, and economic achievements. Scientific Games experienced a noteworthy year, making them an undeniable leader.
Worldwide, companies operating in regulated sectors are opting to collaborate with this organization due to its gaming content, technological advancements, tailored initiatives, and managed solutions—all of which persist in captivating contemporary players through innovative approaches.
**Provider to the Digital Sector**
**Recipient: NYX Gaming Group**
Within the intensely competitive realm of online gaming product provision, NYX Gaming Group emerged triumphant, securing this esteemed accolade. In the previous year, both NYX Gaming Group and OpenBet received nominations; nevertheless, the substantial acquisition significantly augmented NYX’s supply capabilities within the sports wagering market, solidifying its standing as the Digital Industry Supplier of the year.
**Terrestrial Gaming Innovation**
**Recipient: IGT – SPHINX 4D**
IGT has exhibited its dedication to revolutionizing the gaming industry by unveiling a product that establishes a novel benchmark for ingenuity within the land-based domain. IGT’s SPHINX 4D game showcases the provider’s innovative aptitude, crafting a gaming experience for the next generation. Our panel of judges was astounded by this game, considering it a genuine game-changer in the field.
**Digital Gaming Innovation**
**Recipient: Betgenius – Esports Trading**
Betgenius has secured the Digital Gaming Innovation of the Year award for its esports trading platform. A true trailblazer in esports trading, the company provides an impressive 50 live markets spanning 15 games.
## The Ascent of Competitive Gaming and the Quest for Honesty
As esports explodes in popularity, drawing massive viewership, Betgenius emerges as a leader, guiding astute businesses seeking to leverage this phenomenon. Their groundbreaking methodology is establishing a new benchmark within the sector.
Speaking of benchmarks, Sportradar clinched the “Ethical Enterprise” accolade this year. They’ve been spearheading the battle against match manipulation and wagering dishonesty on a grand scale. Their Integrity Services seminars educate all industry stakeholders on the mechanics of match-fixing and, crucially, its prevention. This vital endeavor ensures an equitable and reliable competitive landscape for everyone.
And the “Premier Executive in Europe” award goes to… Mor Weizer! He garners recognition for his exceptional stewardship of Playtech, which witnessed a profit surge of nearly 20% in 2016. However, Weizer isn’t one to bask in past glories. Under his direction, Playtech boldly ventured into uncharted waters, expanding into the UK’s equestrian wagering market, securing a significant partnership with Warner Brothers, and becoming the inaugural operator to penetrate the Czech Republic’s online gaming market. What a triumphant run!