International Gaming Awards
The International Gaming Awards has been the benchmark for gaming recognition since 2008. We , at thedigitalawards, rate them very highly. The next year’s awards in February 2020 assume even more significance because the first such awards were also given away in London 11 years back. Since then, the International Gaming Awards have brought together the best of both worlds. These Awards are attended by igaming industry insiders. Discerning and appreciative clients are also part of the attendance. The participants are usually from both ends of the spectrum – the land based casinos as well as the online igaming software providers. These awards are built around the contents and opinions of a popular online e-zine called The iGaming Post. It is through this online publication that gaming enthusiasts stay in touch with latest developments. It also helps them stay in touch with each other. This helps the organizers in planning the annual International Gaming Awards gala night.
Some important facts about an International Gaming Awards 2020
After the resounding success of International Gaming Awards in 2019, next year’s ceremony has already been planned. For now, here are the important details which you would do well to note:
- Date: 3rd of February in 2020
- City : London
- Location: The Savoy Hotel
- Addres: Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 0EZ
- Short Description: Built in 1889, The Savoy still retains its old-world charm after 130 years. It also provides the very best of modern amenities. It is the perfect place for you to rub shoulders with the high and mighty of the igaming world.
International Gaming Awards 2019
In order to set up the right frame of mind for 2020, let us take a quick step back and look at what happened in 2019. There were 28 Award categories, and we provide below a complete list of categories and winners to help you in this year’s nomination.
Australia/Asia Focussed Technology Supplier – BBIN
Casino Venue – The Ritz Club
Gaming Operator Australia and Asia – Galaxy Entertainment
Gaming Operator UK and Europe – Caesars Entertainment EMEA
In-play Sports Betting Company – ComeOn
Integrated Resort – Galaxy Entertainment
Gaming Operator Americas – Pilot Games
Great Place to Work (Supplier) – Bede Gaming
Great Place to Work (Operator) – Videoslots
iGaming Software Supplier – Red Tiger Gaming
Innovator of the Year (Operator) – Buzz Bingo
Innovator of the Year (Supplier) – Yggdrasil
Innovation in Payments – Ecommpay
Live Casino – Mr Green
Lottery Product – IGT
Mobile Operator – LeoVegas
Mobile Product – NetEnt
Mobile Sports Product – Coolbet
Online Casino Operator – Casumo
Online Gaming Operator – Kindred
Online Poker Operator – PokerStars
Sports Betting Operator – William Hill
Slots Operator – Slotsmillion
Slot Provider – Play’n GO
Socially Responsible Operator (Land Based) Asia/Australia – Melco Resorts and Entertainment
Socially Responsible Operator (Land Based) UK/Europe – Les Ambassadeurs
Socially Responsible Operator (Online) – Betsson
Technology Provider/Supplier – Betconstruct
Women in Gaming
In the year 2019, we also had another good Awards ceremony on the side-lines of the IGA 2019. This was the WiG (Women in Gaming) & Employee Wellbeing Awards. It was begun just two years after the first IDA ceremony in 2008. Since then it has been organized every year in parallel to IGA. In 2019, it was held at the venue of the 2020 IGA – The Savoy Hotel, London. It tries to recognize and honor people of diverse inclinations who have excelled in the field of iGaming. This award also seeks to close the gender gap that, sadly, still exists in the gaming industry in the 1st century. For 2019, the event was organized on 16th May, 2019.
App Awards
Gaming has moved on to mobiles in a big way. People do not always go to casinos or download on their desktops or laptops when they wish to play. A lot of gaming is now done on smartphones. And for that to happen, a number of exciting mobile applications (apps) are being used. To honor the creators of such apps, IGA has also begun an Award since 2015. The Award categories for these awards are slightly different, like App of The Year, Best Casino App, and Best Free to Play App.
Categories of awards at International Gaming Awards 2020
The International Gaming Awards have been around for more than a decade now, and every year the Awards Night gets bigger and better. As the igaming industry has evolved over the years, the areas that merit recognition have changed. Accordingly, the relevant Award Category has been added on. For the year 2020, there are as many as 30 separate award categories. The earlier awards like Best Casino Operator in different continents are still there. But the category list has also seen the addition of Innovator of The Year, Mobile Operator of The Year, and even the Great Place to Work Award.
How to nominate for next year’s Awards
The nominations for the 2020 Awards are now open, and you can log on to the nomination page of the website to nominate. Try to provide as much detail and examples as possible, to make the job of the judges easier.