iGaming News Awards Winners Announced at iGB Live London

The inaugural iGaming News Awards were officially unveiled at iGB Live in London, celebrating the standout companies, brands, and individuals driving innovation, performance, and positive impact across the global iGaming industry.

From affiliate marketing excellence and breakthrough sportsbook products to responsible gambling leadership and next-generation payment solutions, this year’s winners reflect a sector defined by rapid evolution, creativity, and increasing professionalism.

Below is the full list of winners announced at the event:

Affiliate & Marketing Excellence

Marketing Campaign of the Year – N1 Partners (N1 Puzzle Promo)
N1 Partners claimed the award for its ambitious global affiliate campaign, the N1 Puzzle Promo, which combined a competitive leaderboard mechanic with a €500,000 prize pool and a headline reward of a Robinson R22 helicopter. The campaign drove significant engagement across Tier-1 markets and set a new benchmark for large-scale affiliate activation.

Affiliate Programme of the Year – Big Betty Partners
Big Betty Partners was recognised for a strong year of performance and partner-focused execution, standing out for its consistent value delivery across its affiliate network.

Betting Affiliate of the Year – Gambling.com Group
Gambling.com Group was awarded for its scale, reach, and data-led affiliate strategy across multiple regulated markets, reinforcing its position as a global leader in performance marketing.

Casino Affiliate of the Year – casino.online
casino.online was recognised for its continued growth, strong visibility, and ability to deliver high-quality traffic through trusted, user-focused content.

Sportsbook & Betting

Sports Platform of the Year – GR8 Tech
GR8 Tech was honoured for its cutting-edge sportsbook infrastructure and commitment to delivering flexible, high-performance solutions for operators worldwide.

Independent Sportsbook of the Year – Midnite
Midnite stood out for its innovative product approach and strong appeal to a new generation of sports betting customers.

Crypto Sportsbook of the Year - TrustDice
TrustDice stood out for its crypto-first sportsbook, innovative betting experience and strong appeal to the next generation of sports bettors.

Betting Exchange of the Year – Smarkets

Smarkets was recognised for its transparent, efficient exchange model and continued focus on fair pricing and liquidity.

New Betting Site of the Year – Swifty (sponsored by betting.bet)
Swifty impressed judges with a strong market entry, combining modern UX with a fast-growing customer base in a highly competitive space. This award was proudly sponsored by betting.bet, the global sports betting and casino affiliate network.

Casino & Gaming

iGaming Aggregator of the Year – Slotegrator

Slotegrator was recognised for its outstanding aggregation solution, providing operators with seamless access to a diverse portfolio of premium gaming content while continuing to drive innovation, efficiency and growth across the iGaming industry.

Casino Platform of the Year – NuxGame
A second win for NuxGame, highlighting its continued dominance in platform innovation and operator support.

Casino of the Year – Boomerang Casino
Boomerang Casino was recognised for its strong product offering, consistent performance, and ability to stand out in a highly competitive casino market.

Casino Game of the Year – Belatra Games (Slatters Battle: Orcs vs Elves)
Belatra Games won for its creative and engaging title Slatters Battle: Orcs vs Elves, showcasing strong storytelling and gameplay design.

Slot Studio of the Year – 1spin4win
1spin4win was recognised for its consistent output of accessible, high-performing slot titles that continue to resonate with a broad player base.

Crypto Casino of the Year – 1win Casino
1win Casino was awarded for its strength in the crypto gaming space and continued focus on accessibility and global reach.

Payments, Crypto & Infrastructure

Payments Provider of the Year – Rapyd
Rapyd was recognised for simplifying global payments infrastructure and enabling seamless transactions across regulated markets.

Crypto Banking Company of the Year – Daw Global
Daw Global was awarded for its growing role in bridging crypto and banking infrastructure with secure, scalable solutions.

People, Community & Industry Impact

Woman of Influence – Kate Marsden (Yaspa)
Kate Marsden was recognised for her influence across the industry, with colleagues accepting the award on her behalf. The award was proudly sponsored by Women in iGaming Partners, PressBox PR.

Responsible Gambling Brand of the Year – Gamecheck
Gamecheck was recognised for its commitment to safer gambling, trust-building tools, and promoting a more responsible industry ecosystem.

iGaming People Award – Apercon
Apercon was honoured for its work as a specialist recruitment and consultancy agency, helping connect top talent with leading iGaming businesses.

iGaming Connector Award – iGaming Roundtable
iGaming Roundtable was recognised for building a thriving professional community through its WhatsApp network and growing programme of in-person events.

Gaming Community Builder Award – Alexey Nasybullin
Alexey Nasybullin was awarded for his role in creating and curating some of the most impactful iGaming and Web3 events, helping foster meaningful industry connections.