The iGaming Awards, held annually, generate excitement among all industry participants, including game developers, online casino operators, and affiliates.
Receiving an award in any category significantly enhances one's standing in the industry, making this event an essential calendar fixture for influential figures in the iGaming sector.
Categories for these awards include various aspects such as innovation, customer support, best operator of the year, and the most desirable operator to work for.
While the above categories provide a glimpse, we will present the complete roster of awards distributed in September 2021 further down.
IGA Awards and Winners
- Australia/Asia Focused Technology Supplier of the Year – BBIN
- Best Customer Service Company of the Year – SOFTSWISS
- Casino Operator of the Year – Galaxy Entertainment
- Charitable Community Award – Galaxy Entertainment
- eSports Betting Software of the Year – UltraPlay
- Game of the Year – Majestic Bingo – 'Don’t Find the Nine'
- Great Place to Work Award (Operator) – ComeOn
- Great Place to Work Award (Supplier) – Oryx Gaming
- iGaming Software Supplier of the Year – Betconstruct
- Innovator of the Year (Operator) – Coolbet
- Innovator of the Year (Supplier) – Microgaming
- Live Casino of the Year – 1XBet
- Lottery Product of the Year – IGT Mobile Lottery Solution
- Mobile Operator of the Year – Betsson
- Mobile Sports Product – Coolbet
- Online Casino Operator of the Year – ComeOn
- Online Gaming Operator of the Year – LeoVegas
- Online Poker Operator of the Year – Kindred (Unibet Poker)
- Unique Gaming Company of the Year – Relax Gaming
- Rising Star of the Year – Just For The Win
- RNG Casino Supplier of the Year – Pragmatic Play
- Safer Gambling Operator of the Year – Betsson
- Slots Operator of the Year – Videolsots
- Slots Provider of the Year – Yggdrasil
- Sports Betting Operator of the Year – Kindred
- Sports Betting Platform of the Year – Digitain
- Sustainable Business Award – Scientific Games
- Sustainable Resort of the Year – Melco Resorts & Entertainment
- US Gaming Company of the Year – Pilot Games
- Technology Provider/Supplier – IGT
Who are the IGA winners?
While some of the aforementioned winners may be new to Canadian audiences, several operators and suppliers have already made a name for themselves in Canada.
Microgaming One notable mention is Microgaming , recognized for its past successes, including the Innovator of the Year award, marking yet another accolade at the IGA.
As a well-respected game developer, Microgaming boasts a substantial collection of awards, a true reflection of its capacity to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving market.
Other notable contenders include Relax Gaming , awarded Unique Gaming Company of the Year, and Just For The Win , honored as the Rising Star of the Year, Pragmatic Play for the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year, Yggdrasil Scientific Games , recognized as Sustainable Business, as well as Yggdrasil , celebrated for Slot Provider of the Year. IGT as Technology Provider/Supplier.
Regarding operators, it’s no surprise to see ComeOn taking home the title of Online Gaming Operator of the Year and LeoVegas securing recognition. LeoVegas Both LeoVegas and Videoslots have earned stellar reputations over the years, backed by numerous awards. It would be more unexpected if they didn’t appear in these nominations, as these operators are consistently leading the charge in the industry. Videoslots as Slots Operator of the Year.
As enthusiasts of online gaming, we eagerly anticipate the IGA and other iGaming award ceremonies throughout the year, as they highlight which companies are making strides and where to find the next exciting casino or game!
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