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Casino Guru Awards 2025, with nominations now open, introduces new categories and a grand Live Ceremony in Malta
Casino Guru is thrilled to announce the 3rd annual Casino Guru Awards, launching with open nominations and a new milestone: an exclusive live ceremony. This year’s event will honor outstanding contributions to the iGaming industry with even greater prestige, celebrating transparency, social responsibility, and positive influence at the luxurious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta.
After two successful years, the Casino Guru Awards 2025 will continue to uphold rigorous standards of fairness and transparency in iGaming. This year’s awards feature two new categories aimed at recognizing influential individuals and empowering players to vote for their favorite game provider:
Players’ Choice – This category invites the public, particularly players, to vote for their preferred game provider from a shortlist curated by Casino Guru experts. The winner will be chosen entirely by the public, without intervention from judges, ensuring a true reflection of player preferences and trust.
iGaming Changemaker of the Year – This category honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional influence and leadership within the online gambling industry. Nominations should highlight nominees’ contributions through impactful projects, initiatives, or other success stories.
The full list of award categories includes:
The Fairest Bonus Policy
The Fairest General Terms & Conditions
The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools
The Most Transparent Casino
The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
Players’ Choice
iGaming Changemaker of the Year
Voice of the People
Applications are open until February 28, 2025. Once the shortlisting is completed, voting for both “Players’ Choice” and “Voice of the People” will open simultaneously. The final awards ceremony will take place on June 6, 2025.
An unforgettable evening of recognition in Malta
For the first time, the Casino Guru Awards will host an in-person gala on June 6, 2025, at the prestigious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. This invite-only event promises an evening of elegance and celebration, beginning with a three-course dinner and complimentary drinks.
Following the awards presentation, the festivities will continue at Level 22—a sophisticated wine lounge and club located on the 22nd floor of the Portomaso Business Tower, offering breathtaking views of St. Julian’s. The ceremony will bring together shortlisted companies, esteemed judges, media partners, sponsors, and industry leaders, setting the stage for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration.
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru, leader of the Casino Guru Awards project, shared her excitement for the upcoming ceremony:
“Launching the third edition with a live event in Malta is a thrilling milestone for Casino Guru Awards. Each year, we see more incredible work from industry pioneers, and this year, we look forward to honoring them in person. We believe this live event will capture the spirit of excellence and innovation in iGaming, and we’re excited to create an unforgettable evening for our nominees and guests.”
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Adventure Awaits in Boat Bonanza CrocoNile!
Play’n GO takes players on an unforgettable expedition to Egypt’s legendary Nile in Boat Bonanza CrocoNile!, filled with thrills, spills, and crocodile chills!
Captain Jim and Jane Bonanza are here, sailing into the exotic and mysterious waters of the Nile. Legend speaks of untold treasures hidden beneath its waters, guarded fiercely by crocodiles and the ominous Curse of Sobek. Fans of the Bonanza series and Egyptian adventures will find plenty to love in this latest journey packed with intriguing gameplay and captivating storytelling.
Boat Bonanza CrocoNile! introduces players to heart-pounding gameplay across a vibrant 5-reel, 12-payline slot. Experience thrilling features like Croc Carnage, where crocodiles swim onto the reels upgrading Catch Symbols, and Sobek’s Rage, an intense Lock’n Spin feature with escalating multipliers up to x10. Instant Prize rewards and engaging random features such as Spear Shot and Depth Charge add layers of excitement and align with Play’n GO’s dedication to innovative gameplay.
Fans who enjoyed previous Boat Bonanza adventures or Egyptian-themed slots such as Legacy of Egypt and Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead will find Boat Bonanza CrocoNile! irresistible. The game masterfully blends adventurous exploration with exotic Egyptian mystique, reminiscent of previous successful Bonanza titles, ensuring it will resonate deeply with players.
George Olekszy, Head of Game Retention at Play’n GO, said:
“Boat Bonanza CrocoNile! encapsulates everything players loved about our Bonanza series, but elevates the excitement with thrilling new mechanics. We’re confident that the game’s adventurous theme and innovative features will keep players coming back for more.”
With its engaging narrative, action-packed gameplay, and visually stunning setting, Boat Bonanza CrocoNile! is poised to be an adventurous addition to any slot enthusiast’s favourites.
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WinSpirit Casino Earns AskGamblers Certificate of Trust
WinSpirit is proud to announce that it has officially received the Certificate of Trust from AskGamblers—one of the most respected accolades an online casino can achieve. This certificate is awarded only to platforms that demonstrate exceptional standards in key areas such as fast payouts, high player ratings, and a strong commitment to responsible gambling. It reflects WinSpirit’s dedication to player satisfaction and further strengthens the brand’s reputation as a trustworthy, high-performing casino.
With this recognition, WinSpirit reaffirms its promise to players: that their funds and personal data are protected, their rights are upheld, and their experience is both fair and rewarding.
“Receiving the Certificate of Trust is not just a badge of honour – it reflects the daily effort we put into building a casino that players and partners can rely on” — says Kate Van Engelen, PR Manager at WinSpirit.
“It motivates us to continue setting the bar high in fairness, support, and transparency,” she added.
AskGamblers is an acclaimed casino affiliate website, renowned for offering players unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date information about online casinos. The AskGamblers Certificate of Trust now takes pride of place on the WinSpirit website, serving as a clear symbol of quality, reliability, and transparency.
With over 17,000 games, a wide range of payment methods, 24/7 customer support, and generous bonuses, WinSpirit continues to set the standard for excellence in online gaming.
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Mindway AI partners with BetComply to scale safer gambling support
Mindway AI, the award-winning safer gambling software company, has enlisted the skill set of BetComply, iGaming’s most trusted technical and regulatory compliance firm, as it looks to further develop its product offering and support more operators.
The partnership will see BetComply’s Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist Jez White and his team advising Mindway AI on how its solutions can be best incorporated into operators’ safer gambling functions.
BetComply will also provide support on Mindway AI’s product roadmap and new business opportunities, with a focus on GameScanner, an advanced software solution that helps gambling operators boost player protection and intervene early to prevent at-risk gambling behaviour.
BetComply’s Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist Jez White said: “Mindway AI is at the cutting edge of safer gambling technology, and we’re excited to support their mission to raise the industry standard. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, ensuring operators can fully harness tools like GameScanner to deliver more effective, proactive player protection.”
Mindway AI’s CEO Rasmus Kjaergaard added: “We’re thrilled to be working with BetComply, where Jez and his team’s vast operational experience will be a huge asset as we continue delivering our award-winning software to more clients. We’re excited about what we can achieve together.”
In March, White joined BetComply as the firm’s first Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist, following more than eight years at Entain, where he served as Director of Player Protection Systems and Analytics.
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