Each year, the iGaming Awards generate great excitement and anticipation among participants, whether they're from game development companies, online casino operators, or affiliate networks.
Achieving distinction in one of the diverse categories undoubtedly elevates one's standing, transforming this gathering into an essential occasion for any influential player in the business.
The awards encompass a range of fields such as innovation, exemplary customer service, top operator of the year, and even the preferred workplace for industry professionals.
Here are a few of the highlighted categories, along with the complete list of accolades distributed this past September 2021.
IGA Awards and Winners
- Australia/Asia Focused Technology Supplier of the Year – BBIN
- Best Customer Service Company of the Year – SOFTSWISS
- Casino Operator – 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 – 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 – Videoslots
- Slots Provider of the Year – Yggdrasil
- Sports Betting Operator of the Year – Kindred
- Sports Betting Platform of the Year – Digitain
- Sustainable Business – 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?
Some of these winners might be unfamiliar to Canadian players, but others already have a strong presence in Canada.
Microgaming Microgaming is one such name! Winner of the Innovator of the Year award, it's a return to glory for this company at the IGA.
Microgaming, a respected force in game development, has amassed numerous awards, showcasing their capacity to evolve and remain competitive.
Other developers recognized include Relax Gaming as Unique Gaming Company of the Year, Just For The Win as Rising Star. Pragmatic Play for the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year, Yggdrasil Yggdrasil was acknowledged as Slot Provider of the Year, with Scientific Games leading in sustainable initiatives. IGT as Technology Provider/Supplier.
When evaluating operators, it's no shock to see LeoVegas crowned as Online Gaming Operator of the Year. LeoVegas Both LeoVegas and Videoslots have built remarkable reputations with numerous accolades. Their absence would be more surprising given their industry prominence. Videoslots as Slots Operator of the Year.
As fans of online betting, we eagerly anticipate the IGA and similar award events throughout the year, to pinpoint pioneering companies and potential gaming venues.
Louisa is always trying to keep up with an ever-energetic young monkey! When she's not, she's diving into painting or curling up with a book. The past three years have been a thrill for her, watching the industry evolve.
