The Wynn Corporation emerged victorious at the International Gaming Awards in Las Vegas! This year, a dozen firms received recognition at a gala attended by numerous industry experts at the Venetian. The awards were a spectacular commencement to the World Gaming Expo, representing the culmination of months dedicated to nominations, narrowing down candidates, and evaluation.
A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, whose contributions made this evening a reality: IGT, NetEnt, SB Tech, Betradar, AGS, UltraPlay, Agilysys, Ganapati Malta, Authentic Gaming, NYX, Microgaming, Scientific Games, and Konami. Naturally, this achievement wouldn’t have been possible without our primary sponsor, BetConstruct, whose exceptional efforts significantly contributed to the success of this year’s event!
We extend our gratitude to our diligent nominating committee, our judges, and KPMG for their commitment to acknowledging the considerable effort invested by our nominees throughout the past year.
The International Gaming Awards are dedicated to honoring innovation and advancements within the gaming sector. We trust you found this year’s ceremony enjoyable and eagerly anticipate your presence in 2018!
Terrestrial Gaming Provider of the Year:
Victor: Wynn Corporation
## And the Winner Is…
Wynn Resorts secured the sought-after **Land-Based Operator of the Year Award** this cycle, propelled by an exceptional year highlighted by the grand debut of Wynn Palace and a series of remarkable fiscal achievements. This victory ends a three-year dominance held by MGM Resorts International, signifying a notable shift in power within the sector.
Digitally, **bet365** maintained its position as a leading force, capturing the **Digital Operator of the Year Award**. Considered one of the globe’s most prominent online gaming enterprises, bet365 continually pushes innovation’s limits, delivering an unmatched online sports wagering experience to its 19 million users spanning 200 nations.
Regarding pioneering offerings, two firms excelled. **IGT** claimed the **Land-Based Product of the Year Award** for its groundbreaking **Cardless Connect** initiative. This mobile-centric loyalty system, already adopted by industry titans like MGM’s M life program, has garnered praise from both gamblers and casino proprietors.
Concurrently, **Evolution Gaming** secured the **Digital Product of the Year Award** for its transformative **Dream Catcher** title. This novel product flawlessly merges technology and gameplay, establishing a new benchmark for the future of digital gaming.
This groundbreaking and captivating offering has revolutionized the world of live gaming, transforming the landscape for “Wheel of Fortune”-esque entertainment.
**Customer Rewards System**
**Victor: MGM Resorts – M life Rewards**
Casino fidelity dominated this category, with MGM Resorts securing the top spot for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. Their M life system grants guests rewards for each dollar expended across fifteen MGM Resorts locations and is widely acknowledged as the most sought-after program in Las Vegas. The M life Mastercard further enhances an already comprehensive program, and the unique M life Moments experiences particularly resonated with the adjudicators.
**Online Acquisition Initiative**
**Victor: LeoVegas Affiliates**
Affiliate marketing is exerting a growing influence on the expansion of the internet gaming sector, and this category recognizes the program and product that steered the most visitors to digital operators over the preceding year. LeoVegas ultimately claimed victory this year after narrowly trailing Unibet in 2016.
**Physical Industry Provider**
**Victor: Scientific Games**
This accolade assessed the supplier’s comprehensive product lineup, along with fresh business acquisitions and fiscal performance. Scientific Games has experienced a remarkably prosperous year.
Worldwide, licensed market participants are opting to collaborate with this organization due to its gaming material, technological advancements, customized protocols, and hosting solutions that persist in captivating modern gamers in novel and exhilarating manners.
**Online Sector Provider**
**Victorious:** NYX Gaming Group
NYX Gaming Group secures the most sought-after accolade for online gaming product provision. In the previous year, both NYX Gaming Group and OpenBet received nominations; nevertheless, the substantial merger considerably reinforced NYX’s supply presence within the sports wagering sector, aiding its attainment of the Digital Industry Supplier of the Year title.
**Terrestrial Gaming Advancement**
**Victorious:** IGT – SPHINX 4D
IGT consistently endeavors to revolutionize the gaming sector by introducing products that establish fresh standards for originality within the land-based gaming market. IGT’s SPHINX 4D game exhibits the provider’s exceptional ingenuity, crafting a gaming encounter for the next generation. Our adjudicators were astounded by this game, considering it a genuine trailblazer within the field.
**Online Gaming Advancement**
**Victorious:** Betgenius – Esports Trading
Betgenius captured the Digital Gaming Innovation of the Year award for its esports trading platform. A genuine forerunner in esports trading, the firm provides up to 50 live markets spanning 15 games.
## The Ascent of Competitive Gaming and the Battle for Honesty
The competitive gaming landscape is booming, boasting larger audiences and grander competitions than ever before. Betgenius is at the forefront, developing cutting-edge solutions for providers eager to join this thrilling realm.
This year’s accolades also underscored the significance of accountability. Sportradar received recognition for their remarkable efforts in tackling match manipulation within sports wagering. They’ve been conducting seminars and educating the entire industry on identifying and halting this harmful activity. It’s a significant stride towards safeguarding the ethical foundation of sports betting.
Regarding leadership, Mor Weizer was acknowledged for his exceptional work as the head of Playtech. Under his direction, the company has experienced a 20% surge in earnings and made bold moves into fresh territories. Consider UK equestrian wagering, a substantial partnership with Warner Brothers, and even becoming the pioneer in penetrating the online gaming market within the Czech Republic.
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