The winners for Casino Guru Awards 2025 are now decided, with spotlight turning to the Live Gala in Malta. The expert judges have already cast their votes following an intensive evaluation period. The winners have been confirmed, but will remain under wraps until the gala evening, when they will be formally revealed. The Gala Ceremony,
The winners for Casino Guru Awards 2025 are now decided, with spotlight turning to the Live Gala in Malta.
The expert judges have already cast their votes following an intensive evaluation period. The winners have been confirmed, but will remain under wraps until the gala evening, when they will be formally revealed.
The Gala Ceremony, scheduled to be held on June 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, will bring together major industry stakeholders to recognize excellence in transparency, fairness, and player protection. This year’s event will continue to highlight initiatives to bring about real change, emphasizing responsibility and innovation at the heart of iGaming.
in addition to the categories evaluated by the judges, the Players’ Choice and Voice of the People awards have involved the general public, emphasizing community involvement with over 150,000 public votes cast in the Voice of the People category.
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru, shared in a statement:
“It’s truly inspiring to witness such a strong response from the global community. The number of nominations and public votes speaks volumes about how well-known and meaningful these projects have become.”
Since the 2025 edition’s launch, the Awards have attracted approximately 600,000 visitors and generated hundreds of nominations.
The shortlist features a varied range of organizations pushing boundaries and establishing standards in responsible gambling, including EveryMatrix, DraftKings, Pragmatic Play, BGaming, Soft2Bet, and others. The evaluation step contained extensive questionnaires, evaluation calls with shortlisted companies, and a transparent scoring system. To maintain credibility and impartiality, judges disclosed any potential conflicts of interest before starting the review process.
Gala highlights
Hosted by renowned presenter Martin Sepiano, the evening promises to be engaging, with lots of insight and entertainment:
- Panel Discussion with Judges–A behind-the-scenes look into the evaluation process.
- Live Performances by Jessica Micallef & Band
- Special Dance Act by The Snake Venom Project Dancers
- Afterparty at Tiffany Lounge with DJ Luke Panza
With the excitement around the evet growing, the Casino Guru Awards 2025 Gala promises not only to celebrate the industry’s best achievers, but also to start an important dialogue about the future of fair and responsible gambling. Whether judged by a panel of experts or chosen by the public, each nominee has contributed to shaping a more transparent and ethical iGaming landscape.