Categories
Product Awards
Best Table
Gaming product
Awarded to any table gaming product (excluding electronic table games)
licensed to operate in a European casino of any size.
Best Electronic
Table Gaming Product
Awarded to any electronic table game
licensed to operate in a European casino of any size.
Best CMS/Software product
Open to any CMS and/or software product licensed to
operate in a European casino of any size.
Best Casino Seating product
Awarded to any casino seating product licensed
to operate in a European casino of any size.
Best Slot Machine
Open to any slot machine licensed to operate
in a European casino of any size.
Best Cash Handling product
Awarded to any cash handling product licensed
to operate in a European casino of any size.
Best Slot Game
This is awarded to a game that has gained popularity in the European gaming sector, and which was launched to market in 2023. The winning slot game should demonstrate profitability, return visits, time at machine, and spend per player per visit. Individual games that are part of a multigame offering are also permitted to participate.
Best New Innovative Product
Awarded to a company that company has adapted their product and service offering through the pandemic, while also taking into consideration the general technological developments involved in this process.
Operator Awards
Best Independent
Casino Operator
Awarded to any operator based in Europe with up to three land-based casinos.
Best Multiple
Casino Operator
Awarded to any operator based in Europe with more than three land-based casinos.
Best Overall
Casino
Awarded to any land-based casino based in Europe.
Best Use of Online
Awarded to the casino or operator using social media or web presence to best promote its brand. In particular, using digital techniques and communication to build repeat visits / customer loyalty.
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Best Restaurant
of the Year
Nominations should be for restaurants which are located in, and owned & operated by a casino, rather than a franchise or other externally branded, owned or managed operation.
Industry Awards
Best Player Protection
Product or System
The product or system demonstrating the greatest innovation and creativity to identify and protect vulnerable players, going above and beyond regulatory requirements.
Nominees will be required to produce supporting evidence or references.
Best Diversity and
Inclusion Employer
The employer demonstrating the greatest diversity and equality on their board and at all levels of management; companies proactively promoting inclusivity to create a more diverse workforce; companies that have changed their policies on promotion to encourage more upward movement for minority groups of all kinds.
Corporate
Community Engagement Award
Open to companies that have done something exceptional for a charity, their community or the greater good.
Community
Engagement Award
Awarded to an employee of a casino based in Europe who has done something exceptional in fundraising or has worked tirelessly extensively within their community for the greater good.
Rising Star
Awarded to an employee at management level for outstanding performance, not just in ensuring company success, but in people management and all-round business skills.
The employee must be working for casino based in Europe.
Jimmy Thomas Outstanding Contribution Award
Bestowed upon an individual – working for a supplier – that has had a significant positive impact on the European casino industry as a whole. This person can be from any department including but not limited to sales, product/business development and marketing.
Lifetime Achievement
Awarded to an individual (Supplier or Operator) that has devoted a significant portion of their career to the gaming sector and demonstrated an unrivalled ability to promote and improve the industry.
Best Marketing Programme
We’ve decided to add an additional award as so much good work has been undertaken to relaunch venues and rebuild the industry post Covid. We’d like you to specify exactly what you did to promote your business and win back customers after the pandemic. Please focus on the one specific initiative you’re most proud of.
NEW! SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE AWARD
Awarded to an operator or manufacturer/ supplier who has demonstrated and or created key sustainability initiatives, which have resulted in a significant contribution to the environment.