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One month left to submit Casino Guru Awards 2026 nominations
As the nomination period comes to a close, Casino Guru is sending out a reminder to the industry professionals that they can still nominate their favorites for the 4th annual Casino Guru Awards 2026.
The iGaming community is given one more opportunity to acknowledge the people and the companies that are determining the future of online gambling, with entries for selected categories being accepted until February 15.
The awards, now in its fourth edition, spotlight the most remarkable accomplishments in various sectors of the industry and give priority to influence rather than commercial performance. The winners will be revealed during a private event on May 25, 2026, at The Xara Lodge in Malta, which is hosted in partnership with NEXT.io and alongside NEXT Valletta (May 27–28).
New categories for 2026
This year, the Casino Guru Awards add four new categories, reflecting a stronger focus on integrity, innovation, and healthier industry standards. Casino Guru is encouraging submissions, especially in these new categories:
- Woman Leader of the Year: Awarded to a female leader whose direction and influence have made impact on both her company and the iGaming sector.
- Rising Star in Responsible Gambling: Recognizes organizations that have shown strong results in building safer gambling practices.
- Young Changemaker Award: Celebrates a professional under 30 whose ideas and ethical approach have already made a visible impact in 2025.
- Industry Culture Shaper: Honors companies that actively promote transparent, positive, and growth-focused workplace cultures.
Besides the new additions, nominations stay open across the following established categories:
- The Fairest Bonus Policy
- The Fairest General Terms & Conditions
- The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
- The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools
- The Most Transparent Casino
- The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
- Players’ Choice
- iGaming Changemaker of the Year
- Voice of the People
Key dates for Casino Guru Awards 2026
- Nominations close: February 15, 2026
- Shortlisted nominees announced: March 1, 2026
- Public voting begins: March 1, 2026
- Judges’ evaluations: April 30 – May 7, 2026
- Public voting ends: May 7, 2026
- Winners announced: May 25, 2026 — The Xara Lodge, Malta
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and leader of the Awards project, commented:
“As the nomination deadline approaches, we encourage the industry to shine a light on the people and companies who are genuinely raising standards. The Casino Guru Awards exist to recognize those who prove that fairness, responsibility, and innovation can go hand in hand, and this final month is the last chance to make sure their work is seen.”
Casino Guru is inviting the iGaming community to participate in the voting and contribute to the celebration of progress and integrity at the Casino Guru Awards 2026.
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