Casino Guru has announced the opening of public voting for two of the most community-driven categories in the fourth edition of the Casino Guru Awards 2026: Players’ Choice and Voice of the People.
Earlier this year, the company revealed the shortlisted candidates across all award categories, following a record number of high-quality applications from across the iGaming industry. These nominees represent top performers in key areas such as transparency, social responsibility, innovation, leadership, and player protection.
While most winners will be selected by an expert panel of judges, the Players’ Choice and Voice of the People categories stand out as they are entirely decided by public vote, giving the community a direct voice in determining the winners.
The Players’ Choice category recognizes the most popular and player-favorite game providers, taking into account industry reputation, product quality, and overall player experience. The final result is determined exclusively by players.
Shortlisted Candidates for Players’ Choice – Best Game Provider (2026):
Pragmatic Play, Popiplay, TaDa Gaming, Relax Gaming, BGaming, Endorphina, Evoplay, Mancala Gaming, Betsoft, EGT, Nolimit City, Play’n GO, Yggdrasil, Push Gaming, Habanero, 18Peaches, Big Time Gaming, Red Tiger, NetEnt, and Wicked Games.
Meanwhile, the Voice of the People category expands community participation even further by including all shortlisted candidates across every award category, allowing the public to vote for the company or individual they believe deserves the most recognition.
Public voting is now open, inviting players, industry professionals, and the wider community to support their preferred candidates. This approach ensures a transparent and authentic reflection of public sentiment, independent of the judging process.
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru, said: “We believe the community should have a direct say in recognizing excellence within the industry. By opening these categories to public voting, we are giving players and the wider community the opportunity to influence the outcome and highlight those who truly stand out.”
The winners of the Casino Guru Awards 2026 will be announced during a live ceremony on May 25 at The Xara Lodge in Malta. The event will celebrate excellence across the industry, recognizing achievements in transparency, fairness, social responsibility, innovation, and player-centric approaches.
Casino Guru encourages everyone to take part in the voting process and help determine the winners of these community-driven categories. Public voting is now open on the official Casino Guru Awards website.
