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Introducing the Winners of the 2024 Game Developer Awards

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Play’n GO, Playtech, Elk Studios, Pragmatic Play and streamer CasinoDaddy were some of the big names celebrating victories at the 2024 edition of the Game Developer Awards ceremony.

Concluding the final day of the highly successful CasinoBeats Summit, the illustrious awards ceremony, which took place at the Hilton Malta, was a night dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of the iGaming industry.

The evening witnessed the return of veteran host Trudy Kerr, alongside award-winning game developer John Romero, as they handed out 28 awards to accomplished operators, game studios and individuals.

Award categories included:

  • Game Performance,
  • Streamers,
  • Game Creation,
  • Game People,
  • SlotCatalog,
  • Casino Platform, and
  • Best Game Release.

Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “The Game Developer Awards offers a pivotal opportunity to honour the remarkable accomplishments of the industry, celebrating both regional and global brands as well as individual talent. This year’s shortlist was by far the most competitive we have seen, and I would like to congratulate all our esteemed winners.”

It was a good night for Play’n GO, who secured the prestigious SlotCatalog’s Game Studio of the Year (Large) award for the second consecutive year, whilst also picking up the Game Music / Soundtrack accolade for their title Hugo Legacy.

The game creation categories saw:

  • Playtech once again take home the Game Licensed Content award for their work on Breaking Bad: Cash Collect & Link.
  • Hacksaw Gaming was awarded Game Feature of the Year for their title Chaos Crew 2,
  • Relax Gaming was honoured with the Game Design & Art Direction award for Money Train 4, and
  • GAMOMAT was named winner of the Game Retro-Style award for Fancy Fruits Deluxe.

Pragmatic Play notably took home two awards on the night, winning both the Game Mechanic of the Year award for their MultiHold mechanic and Slot Legacy Title for Gates of Olympus.

The SlotCatalog categories saw:

  • GAMOMAT return to the stage to pick up their second award of the night for Best Game Development Company Central Europe, while
  • Playson was awarded Best Game Studio In Development Countries.
  • Reel Kingdom secured the SlotCatalog’s Game Studio of the Year (Medium) award,
  • Fortune Factory Studios was named SlotCatalog’s Game Studio of the Year (Small) and
  • IGT Play Digital claimed SlotCatalog’s Best Game Development Company North America.

The coveted SlotCatalog’s Rookie of the Year accolade was presented to industry newcomers Area Vegas.

In honour of the individual achievements in the industry, the Game People categories saw:

  • Andrei Filipovich of Aviatrix awarded Game Designer of the Year,
  • Julia Aliakseyeva from BGaming named Product Manager of the Year and
  • PearFiction Studios’ Jean-Pierre Larouche presented with the Game Composer of the Year award.

EveryMatrix won the Aggregator of the Year award, The Mill Adventure was awarded Platform Innovation of the Year, while the Best Game Release award went to Lambda Gaming for 8Bit Football Twinko.

This year’s edition saw the introduction of two new awards:

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  • the FTN Game of the Year award which was sponsored by BetConstruct and presented to Rubyplay for Mad Hit Olympic First, and
  • the CasinoBeats Annual Community Recognition Award which was awarded to SoftConstruct for its work on BFTH Arena.

It was a big night for CasinoDaddy who took home the esteemed Streamer of the Year award, while The Slot Beasts and Haddzy were recipients of two new Streamer awards, Responsible Streamer of the Year and Next-Gen Streamer of the Year, respectively.

In the Game Performance categories:

  • PowderKeg Studios claimed the Slot Debut award for their title Munition Mines,
  • Stormcraft Studios won Slot to Watch for their work on Immortal Romance 2, while
  • Light & Wonder and Netflix took home Slot Collaboration of the Year for Squid Game.

The illustrious Slot of the Year award went to Elk Studios for Pirots 2.

“Last night’s ceremony was a tremendous success and proved to be a truly memorable night. I would like to thank our official partner Gaming Malta, alongside all our supporting sponsors for their help in honouring the incredible achievements of the industry” Sojmark added.

The awards ceremony concluded the final day of the CasinoBeats Summit, which saw 4,500 industry professionals convene at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta, the hub of iGaming.

 

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Amusnet to Participate in the Third Edition of SiGMA Americas

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Amusnet, a leading international provider of all-casino solutions, has announced its participation in the third edition of SiGMA Americas, taking place from April 8 to 10 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. With over 18,000 delegates expected, the event stands as one of the region’s most important gatherings for the gaming industry. Brazil plays a pivotal role in the global gaming landscape and is a central focus in Amusnet’s expansion strategy. In line with this commitment, the company will showcase its latest products and actively contribute to the event.

“SiGMA Americas is a key moment for us to reinforce our long-term commitment to Brazil. With over 180 games already certified for the newly regulated sector, we are fully prepared to support our partners and deliver top-notch products and entertainment to local players. At the event, we will showcase a strong mix of top-performing and exciting new releases set to differentiate in the dynamic and rapidly growing region,” said Georgi Izov, Head of Business Development LATAM at Amusnet.

As part of the official agenda at SiGMA Americas, Marco Pequeno, Amusnet’s Country Manager for Brazil, will join the discussion panel “Excitement in Real Time: How Live Games Transform the Gaming Experience.” His participation underscores Amusnet’s strategic focus on Brazil’s evolving gaming landscape and the company’s commitment to driving meaningful conversations around the future of the industry in regulated markets.

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Potawatomi Casino Hotel Partners with White Hat Gaming

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White Hat Gaming has entered into a multi-year partnership with Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Casino Hotel – one of the largest casino operators in the Midwest.

Under the agreement, White Hat Gaming will deliver its world-class PAM platform to support mobile sports betting and Class II slot wagering for patrons located on tribal land in Milwaukee and Carter Wisconsin. This partnership underscores White Hat’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, compliant gaming solutions tailored to the unique needs of tribal operators.

White Hat Gaming’s pioneering platform technology – already live in multiple U.S. states and Ontario, Canada – will power Potawatomi transition into mobile wagering, enabling the tribe to deliver a seamless, best in-class player experience.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel selected the White Hat platform for its robust in-house cashier, which offers a wide range of payment options through multiple integrated gateways. The platform’s real-time risk monitoring capabilities help identify and manage potential issues instantly, while its award-winning Traveling Wallet technology provides multijurisdictional flexibility within a single player account. Additionally, Potawatomi recognized White Hat’s early leadership in the emerging Class II mobile slots sector – a promising and potentially transformative sector for the tribal wagering industry.

White Hat’s PAM platform stands as the most widely distributed independent solution in the U.S., and its latest partnership with Potawatomi Casino Hotel underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the tribal gaming sector. By delivering advanced technology and operational tools, White Hat empowers tribal operators to optimize performance, enhance player experiences, and maintain long-term adaptability in a fast-evolving market.

Max Wright, Founder at White Hat Gaming, said: “We remain focused on expanding our presence in North America, continuously evolving and enhancing our PAM solution to empower iGaming operators with the technology needed to elevate the player experience and drive operational efficiency. This collaboration further demonstrates our commitment to delivering a cutting-edge platform that combines flexibility and speed to market. We’re confident that Potawatomi’s mobile presence will significantly benefit from our proprietary cashier, expert compliance and regulatory support, and Traveling Wallet technology.”

Dominic Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer of Potawatomi Casino Hotel, said: “We continually seek strategic opportunities to strengthen our market position, and our partnership with White Hat Gaming represents a key step forward as we enter a new era of mobile on premise gaming. By integrating White Hat’s PAM solution, we are enhancing our digital capabilities with industry-leading expertise and providing a best in class experience for our guests.”

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BETBY STRENGTHENS LATAM PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CALÍMACO

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BETBY STRENGTHENS LATAM PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CALÍMACO

 

BETBY, an industry-leading sports betting provider, has announced a long-term partnership with CalĂ­maco, a premium B2B sportsbook supplier with a strong foothold across Latin America. This collaboration aligns with BETBY’s expansion strategy in the LATAM market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art sportsbook solutions in the region.

As part of the agreement, Calímaco will integrate BETBY’s award-winning sportsbook solution, including its proprietary esports feed BETBY Games, and comprehensive trading and risk management services. Additionally, by leveraging BETBY’s AI-driven technology, AI Labs, Calímaco’s partners will gain access to an unparalleled betting experience tailored to the needs of the LATAM market.

Known for its scalable and robust casino and lottery platform, Calímaco will significantly enhance its offering with an additional 300,000+ events, 8,000+ markets, 125+ sports, and 35+ esports provided by BETBY, cementing its position as a go-to supplier in the region’s competitive iGaming landscape.

Stefanos Karakidis, Head of Business Development at BETBY, commented: “We are excited to partner with Calímaco, a company that shares our vision for technological excellence and operator-focused innovation. Integrating our complete sportsbook solution into Calímaco’s platform will enable brands across LATAM to elevate their sports betting offerings and provide their users with an exceptional experience.”

Alejandro Serrano, Head of Business Development at Calímaco, added: “BETBY’s sportsbook technology is renowned for its flexibility, scalability, reliability, and comprehensive coverage. Incorporating their award-winning solution into our platform will empower our partners with world-class sports betting capabilities, further strengthening our presence in the Latin American market.”

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