With just one month remaining, the highly anticipated Casino Guru Awards 2026 is entering its final phase, celebrating the brands, initiatives, and individuals driving transparency, fairness, and meaningful progress across the global iGaming industry.
Organized by Casino Guru, the Awards have become a benchmark for trust and responsibility in online gambling. Unlike traditional industry accolades, the Casino Guru Awards recognize those who go beyond marketing claims, rewarding contributors across the ecosystem who actively improve player protection, resolve issues, and help raise industry standards.
A different kind of industry recognition
At the core of the Awards is Casino Guru’s long-term mission: to make the online gambling space safer for players worldwide. Winners are selected based on a combination of data-driven evaluation and expert assessment, leveraging the platform’s proprietary tools such as the Safety Index and Complaint Resolution Center.
With nominations now closed and shortlists finalized, the Casino Guru team is currently conducting final evaluations. This phase includes a comprehensive review of each nominee’s track record, along with in-depth discussions with judges and shortlisted candidates to better understand the real impact behind each nomination.
Meanwhile, the Player’s Choice and Voice of the People categories remain open for public voting, allowing the wider community to take part in the decision-making process.
More than just an award
“The Casino Guru Awards are not about who is the biggest or most visible,” said Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru. “They are about who is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
Over the years, the Awards have gained industry-wide recognition for their integrity and independence, helping to raise standards and encouraging operators to prioritize player well-being.
Save the date
The winners of the Casino Guru Awards 2026 will be announced on May 25 at Xara Lodge in Malta, just ahead of the NEXT Valletta conference. The event is designed not only for operators, but for all brands and individuals committed to driving the industry forward.
With around 150 guests expected, attendees can look forward to more than just the awards ceremony, including high-quality entertainment, valuable networking opportunities, exceptional cuisine, and an afterparty to close the evening.
As the countdown begins, all eyes are now on the companies and individuals shaping a more transparent and accountable future for online gaming.
