Winners, sponsors, and industry stakeholders reflect on an evening dedicated to innovation, responsibility, and excellence
Following the successful conclusion of the Casino Guru Awards 2026, winners, sponsors, and industry leaders have shared their reflections on a ceremony that once again highlighted excellence, transparency, and responsibility across the global iGaming landscape.
Beyond recognizing outstanding achievements across multiple categories, the event served as a valuable meeting point for professionals from across the industry, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the progress being made toward a safer and more player-focused gaming environment.
Hosted in partnership with NEXT.io and supported by sponsors PayOp, 18Peaches, Bragg Gaming Group, RedCore, and SPRIBE, the ceremony brought together operators, technology providers, affiliates, responsible gambling advocates, and innovators for an evening defined by recognition, inspiration, and meaningful industry connections.
One of the night’s standout winners was iWild Casino, which secured three awards: Fairest Bonus Policy, Most Effective Handling of Complaints, and the Voice of the People Award. For the company, the achievement reflected the dedication and hard work invested by its team throughout the year.
The event also shone a spotlight on professionals helping shape the future of the industry. Among them was Irina Veselkova, Head of Marketing at Endorphina, who received the Young Changemaker Award in recognition of her contribution to driving positive transformation and innovation within the sector.
In the responsible gaming category, GambleAware Nigeria was honored with the Rising Star in Responsible Gaming Award. The organization emphasized that the recognition reinforces its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and developing impactful initiatives that address real-world challenges through meaningful engagement.
Meanwhile, Flutter UKI received the Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative Award, recognizing the company’s ongoing efforts to promote safer gambling practices and support positive change across the betting and gaming industry. Company representatives noted that external recognition of this nature reinforces the importance of building trust and delivering long-term value to customers.
Sponsors and strategic partners also praised the event for creating a platform that encourages collaboration while recognizing those driving meaningful improvements across the sector.
Representatives from PayOp highlighted the unique atmosphere of the ceremony, describing it as an exceptional opportunity to connect with some of the industry’s brightest minds and exchange insights on the trends shaping the future of iGaming.
RedCore, which supported the awards for a second consecutive year, emphasized that the event embodies core values such as integrity, responsibility, and genuine contribution to industry advancement. The company also underscored the importance of celebrating individuals and organizations whose work generates tangible impact and inspires innovation.
SPRIBE likewise commended the awards for fostering transparency, innovation, and trust—key pillars for the sustainable growth of the global gaming industry. The company extended its congratulations to all winners and nominees, recognizing the exceptional level of achievement demonstrated throughout this year’s edition.
As discussions sparked during the event continue across the industry, the Casino Guru Awards remain committed to their mission of recognizing organizations and individuals whose efforts contribute to creating a safer, fairer, and more transparent future for both players and operators.
The Casino Guru team once again congratulated all winners, finalists, sponsors, judges, partners, and attendees whose participation helped make the 2026 edition one of the most memorable in the awards’ history.
