awards
Registration Open for BiS Awards 2025: Recognizing Excellence in the iGaming and Betting Industry

The most traditional and recognized awards in the Gaming and Betting sector in Brazil will have its 5th edition as an integral part of the official agenda of the BiS SiGMA Americas 2025 event.
The long-awaited BiS Awards 2025 is open for application submissions. Companies and professionals in the iGaming and betting sector can now register their success stories to compete for the most prestigious industry award in Latin America. The deadline for submission ends on March 7th, and public voting begins on March 10th. Registration can be made directly on the official BiS Awards website: brazilianigamingawards.com.
The BiS Awards 2025 will feature a total of 25 categories, rewarding professionals and companies that have stood out in the iGaming and betting sector over the last year. Among the awards for professionals in the sector, the Executive Woman of the Year category, which rewards the woman in an executive position who stood out most in the iGaming sector, and C-Level in Highlight, which recognizes the C-level executive who had the greatest impact on the industry. In addition to these, there are categories aimed at companies, such as Sponsor of the Year, which recognizes the sponsor that contributed most to the iGaming sector in the last year; Best Marketing Campaign, which highlights the most impactful and successful marketing campaign of the year; Best Platform, which rewards the most efficient and innovative technological platform for iGaming; and Best Game Producer, which recognizes the game developer who has released the most outstanding and successful titles.
New Categories Reflect the Regulated Scenario
The 2025 edition brings significant new features, including categories that follow the new regulations for the sector in Brazil. Among them, the following stand out:
- Better Customer Service â Recognizing companies that offer the best experience and support to their users.
- Best Responsible Gaming Initiative â Valuing practices that promote a safe and responsible gaming environment.
- Best Action to Combat Gambling Disorder â Rewarding programs and strategies aimed at preventing problem gambling.
Another new category, Best B2C Media, was created to recognize and value the press specializing in sports betting and sports, highlighting their essential role in disseminating information to consumers, bettors and sports enthusiasts. In addition to rewarding the quality of journalism in the sports sector, this initiative reinforces the partnership between the industry and communication vehicles aimed at the betting public, while the Best B2B Media in the Sector category remains, recognizing the B2B communication vehicle that best covered the market over the last year.
The Gala Night: April 8th at Tokio Marine Hall
The winners will be announced at a glamorous gala dinner on April 8th, at the Tokio Marine Hall, in SĂŁo Paulo. The awards ceremony, which takes place during BiS SiGMA Americas 2025, will be a unique opportunity to celebrate the main names and initiatives that drive the iGaming and betting market.
“The BiS Awards has an essential role in recognizing and encouraging the best practices in the sector. With the new categories, we want to highlight market transformations and value the professionals and companies that are shaping the future of the industry in Brazil and Latin America”, says Alessandro Valente, co-founder of the event.
“For five years, the BiS Awards have celebrated the best in our field in Brazil, recognizing talents and initiatives that drive the evolution of the sector. With each edition, we reinforce our commitment to highlighting those who make a difference in the iGaming and betting industry”, adds Carlos Cardama, co-founder of BiS.
Anyone interested in competing for the industry’s greatest recognition must register through the official website. For more information and to submit applications, access the website brazilianigamingawards.com.
About BiS Awards
The BiS Awards is an annual award that recognizes and celebrates the highlights of the iGaming and betting industry in Latin America. Created to value professionals and companies that contribute to the growth and innovation of the sector, the event has established itself as one of the most prestigious in the segment, bringing together leaders, executives and experts in a ceremony that reflects the evolution of the market. The 2025 edition will take place on April 8th, at the Tokio Marine Hall, in SĂŁo Paulo, being an exclusive event for the final nominees, guests and holders of the BiS SiGMA Americas Platinum badge.
awards
Betsson Group Shortlisted in Three Prestigious Categories at the 12th Global Gaming Awards â Americas 2025

The Global Gaming Awards Americas is one of the industryâs most respected recognitions, celebrating excellence and rewarding the strongest performers across the previous 12 months. Now in its 12th edition, the event is renowned for its rigorous shortlisting and voting process, making it one of the most trusted awards ceremonies in the gaming industry.
This year, Betsson Group has been shortlisted in the following categories:
âą LATAM & Caribbean Operator of the Year
âą Responsible Business of the Year
âą Executive of the Year â Andrea Rossi, Commercial Director Latam
The winners are decided by a panel of over 100 senior executives from across the global gaming industry, all bringing extensive expertise and market knowledge. Judges are excluded from voting in categories where conflicts of interest may exist.
The winners will be announced at a special luncheon ceremony on Monday, 6 October 2025, at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
awards
Yaamavaâ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort Named Best Casinos in the Country

Yaamavaâ Resort & Casino at San Manuel has earned the #1 âbestâ title in three USA TODAY 10Best Readersâ Choice Awards categories: Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, Best Casino Hotel, and Best Casino Restaurant for The Pines Modern Steakhouse. Palms Casino Resort, the sister property of Yaamavaâ Resort & Casino, was named Best Casino in Las Vegas.
Yaamavaâ and Palms have maintained their top positions for three and two years respectively, with Yaamavaâ, the only AAA Five Diamond casino resort, moving into the Best Casino Hotel spot for the first time this year. Yaamavaâ clinched all three of its nominated categories.
The dynamic âCalifornia to Vegas Connection,â Yaamavaâ and Palms offer the best of both casino experiences in the region through membership in the Club Serrano loyalty rewards program.
âWinning the title of best casino in the US is a tremendous honor for everyone at Yaamavaâ Resort & Casino. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and a tribute to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation’s enduring vision of hospitality. We are incredibly grateful for this award and will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do,â said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamavaâ Resort & Casino.
Yaamavaâ offers unparalleled experiences with luxury casino gaming, world-class live entertainment, award-winning dining, opulent resort accommodations, and a Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star spa. Yaamavaâ Resort & Casinoâs gaming floor has more than 7400 slots â the most in the West â and hosts several world-premieres each year, debuting the newest and most exciting slots. Players also have access to five high-limit gaming areas and 150 table games.
Guests of Yaamavaâ also enjoy amazing, one-of-a-kind promotions where they can win coveted prizes, including rare, collectible items like Action Comics #1, the 2025 Mustang GT 60th anniversary edition and custom and vintage luxury watches.
The Pines Modern Steakhouse offers an exquisite dining experience from start to finish, including Collection 86, a world-class cache of the worldâs rarest wines, spirits, beers, and cigars. One of only a handful of Kobe-certified restaurants in the US, guests of The Pines can indulge in both Kobe and rare Japanese Wagyu beef.
Palms Casino Resort, is the first and only Las Vegas resort fully owned and operated by a Native American Tribe, offering guests a vibrant gaming floor, two resort towers with 766 rooms and suites, a dynamic mix of dining options and the popular Ghostbar rooftop lounge.
âWe are honored to be named âBest Casino in Las Vegasâ for the second year, and proud to continue setting the standard for quality gaming and exceptional service. We are grateful to our team members for embracing our Tribeâs culture of hospitality to deliver an extraordinary experience to every Palms guest,â said Latisha Prieto, Chairperson of the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority.
Not only does the Club Serrano loyalty program unlock exclusive experiences to stay and play at both Yaamavaâ and Palms, but members can also enjoy discounts and earned rewards at Monarch Beach Golf Links, one of only a few oceanfront golf courses in California.
Yaamavaâ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort were nominated by a panel of experts, including editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources from both media and other Gannett properties before being voted on by the public.
awards
Mohegan Sun Named #1 âBest Casino for Slotsâ in USA TODAY 10Best Readersâ Choice Awards

Renowned integrated entertainment destination, Mohegan Sun, has been recognized across multiple categories in this yearâs USA TODAY 10Best Readersâ Choice Awards, including being named #1 in the inaugural âBest Casino for Slotsâ category. Mohegan Sun was also ranked #2 for âBest Casino Hotel,â and âBest Casino Outside of Las Vegas,â and Momentum, Mohegan Sunâs rewards program, placed #2 for âBest Players Clubâ.
Nominees for all categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readersâ Choice Awards are selected by a panel of subject matter experts including editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, and contributors across Gannett properties, before being opened to public voting. Readers then cast their votes over a four-week period on 10Best.com, which attracts more than 5 million visitors per month.
âOver the past two years, Mohegan Sun has invested $15 million in the slot floor to ensure weâre offering the newest and most exciting games across both Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Earth. Being named Best Casino Slots by the USA Today 10Best Readersâ Choice Awards is a true testament to that commitment, as well as the exceptional service delivered by our gaming team. Weâre equally proud to be recognized as runner-up in three additional major casino resort categories, an achievement that reflects the passion and excellence of our more than 5000 team members at Mohegan Sun,â said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun.
This year has been an abundant award season for Mohegan Sun. The resort earned accolades for its dining, with Michael Jordanâs Steak House named âBest Casino Fine Diningâ and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge winning âBest Casino Casual Diningâ in the Best of Connecticut 2025 awards, while Beauty & Essex was honored by Yankee Magazine as Connecticutâs âBest Immersive Dining Experienceâ. On the entertainment side, the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena was voted âBest Casino Performance Venueâ in the Best of Connecticut 2025 awards and was spotlighted by Yankee Magazine as one of the â10 Best Things to Do in Connecticut This Summer,â further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier entertainment destinations in the region.
The âBest Casino for Slotsâ honor arrives during a year in which Mohegan Sun has awarded various major jackpots, including $1,374,307 won by a lucky guest on the popular IGT game, Jumanji Next Level. A $5 bet on a Monopoly Cash Wheel game by Aristocrat Gaming also netted $412,607 for a Connecticut native visiting Mohegan Sun in early August. Mohegan Sun recently rolled out the Sky Slot Tournament Zone located near The Cabaret Theatre, featuring games like Wheel of Fortune, Hex Breaker, and Cleopatra, all of which seamlessly switch between tournament mode and regular play.
-
eSports7 days ago
Global Esports Federation confirms program for Los Angeles 2026 Global Esports Games
-
Latest News7 days ago
EstrelaBet to offer Opta-powered stats markets and premium live football streaming in extensive partnership with Stats Perform
-
Gambling in the USA6 days ago
GAMING INDUSTRYâS TOP CEOs BILL HORNBUCKLE, PETER JACKSON & JASON ROBINS TO KEYNOTE G2E 2025
-
Latest News6 days ago
Genius Sports Expands its Long-term Partnership with Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook
-
Canada6 days ago
Save the Date: BCLCâs New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026
-
Canada6 days ago
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership
-
Latest News6 days ago
Aviatrix partners with TQJ and joins the Bet do MilhĂŁo portfolio
-
Latest News6 days ago
Bede Gaming awarded NASPL Associate Membership