Casino Guru Awards 2025 honor iGaming changemakers across 10 categories

The Casino Guru Awards 2025 concluded on Friday, with winners announced and nearly 150 guests gathering at the Portomaso Suite, Hilton Hotel Malta, "to honor the changemakers shaping a safer and fairer future for online gambling."

Organizers described this year's edition as "a night of celebration, integrity, and inspiration," punctuated by a vibrant atmosphere. Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru, set the tone for the show in her opening speech.

"The Casino Guru Awards are more than just trophies and titles," Sliva said. "They're a celebration of the people and companies who are truly moving the industry forward. The ones who choose to be responsible, innovative, and proactive in how they do business."

Hosted by Martin Sepiano, the evening honored changemakers across 10 categories. The winners, which were evaluated through a transparent and values-driven process, include:

• iGaming Changemaker of the Year: Ebbe Groes, CEO, EveryMatrix
• Most Effective Handling of Complaints: Vulkan Vegas
• Most Transparent Casino: OnlyWin Casino
• Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative: Mindway AI
• Fairest General Terms & Conditions: OnlyWin Casino
• Fairest Bonus Policy: Wazbee Casino
• Best Implementation of RG Tools (Operators): L&L Europe
• Best Implementation of RG Tools (Providers): Mindway AI
• Voice of the People – Public Vote: iWild Casino
• Players' Choice Casino – Public Vote: Pragmatic Play

Following the awards, the celebration continued at the Tiffany Lounge, where guests enjoyed cocktails, conversation, and music by DJ Luke Panza until late into the night.

The Awards put a major emphasis on credibility. Judges are required to declare conflicts of interest, direct interviews with shortlisted nominees are conducted, and a clear evaluation criterion is provided. Moreover, this year's edition saw over 150,000 public votes in the "Voice of the People" category, reinforcing the Awards' commitment to community-driven participation.

"This night isn't just about recognition, it's about building momentum for lasting change," added Sliva. "Seeing this room filled with leaders who care about integrity and fairness makes me hopeful for what's next."