Casino Guru is making a final call, inviting the global iGaming community to submit nominations for the 4th annual Casino Guru Awards. The awards recognize people and companies making a real impact on the future of online gambling, with nominations closing in less than two weeks: on February 15, 2026. Now a well-known name in
Casino Guru is making a final call, inviting the global iGaming community to submit nominations for the 4th annual Casino Guru Awards.
The awards recognize people and companies making a real impact on the future of online gambling, with nominations closing in less than two weeks: on February 15, 2026.
Now a well-known name in iGaming, the Casino Guru Awards continue to shine a spotlight on those raising standards and proving that doing good and doing business can go together.
A celebration of meaningful impact in iGaming
Since day one, the Casino Guru Awards haven’t been about revenue or company size. Instead, they focus on real impact; fair treatment of players, transparent terms, responsible gambling, and ethical leadership.
Now in their fourth year, the 2026 awards will wrap up with a live ceremony on May 25 at The Xara Lodge in Malta, held alongside NEXT Valletta (May 27–28) with NEXT.io. It’s an invite-only event bringing together nominees, judges, sponsors, media, and industry people to recognize those pushing iGaming in the right direction.
New award categories for 2026
This year, the Casino Guru Awards are adding four new categories, reflecting what the industry is starting to care about more; integrity, innovation, and healthier workplace cultures.
With the nomination deadline coming up fast, Casino Guru is especially encouraging entries for:
- Woman Leader of the Year: for a female leader making a real impact in her company and across iGaming.
- Rising Star in Responsible Gambling: for organizations showing strong early progress in safer gambling.
- Young Changemaker Award: for professionals under 30 whose ideas and ethical approach already made waves in 2025.
- Industry Culture Shaper: for companies building positive, transparent, and supportive work environments.
Established categories rooted in fairness and transparency
Nominations remain open across Casino Guru’s established categories as well:
- The Fairest Bonus Policy
- The Fairest General Terms & Conditions
- The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
- The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools
- The Most Transparent Casino
- The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
- Players’ Choice
- iGaming Changemaker of the Year
- Voice of the People
Key dates: Casino Guru Awards 2026
- Nominations close: February 15, 2026
- Shortlisted nominees announced: March 1, 2026
- Public voting begins: March 1, 2026
- Judges’ evaluations: April 30 – May 7, 2026
- Public voting ends: May 7, 2026
- Winners announced: May 25, 2026, The Xara Lodge, Malta
Recognizing those who move the industry forward
The Casino Guru Awards 2026 will once again recognize progress and innovation, while spotlighting the people pushing iGaming standards higher.
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and leader of the Awards project, said:
“As the nomination deadline enters its final stretch, we encourage the industry to shine a light on the people and companies who are genuinely raising standards. The Casino Guru Awards exist to recognize those who prove that fairness, responsibility, and innovation can go hand in hand, and with less than two weeks left, this is the final chance to ensure their work is seen.”
With nominations closing soon, Casino Guru invites the iGaming community to make sure great work doesn’t go unnoticed and to help shape the Casino Guru Awards 2026.