Global Gaming Awards Europe, Middle East & Africa 2025

What Makes the Global Gaming Awards Special?

“The sheer volume of exceptional nominations we received this year was staggering, making it an incredibly challenging task to narrow the selection down to just 10 companies in each category.”

“To everyone who made the Shortlist: be proud of this achievement—it signifies your place among the top 10 in your field. For those who didn’t make it this time, don’t be discouraged. The competition was extraordinarily intense, and you’ll have another chance in the future,” she added.

The Global Gaming Awards are recognized as the pinnacle of achievement in the gaming industry. Nominees are selected purely on merit, with their contributions and achievements highlighted in the official Shortlist magazine. What sets these awards apart is the rigorous judging process. Winners are decided by a panel of 50 senior executives from across the industry, with KPMG in the Crown Dependencies overseeing the voting process to ensure integrity and transparency.

Who’s on the Judging Panel?

This year’s esteemed panel includes influential leaders such as Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi; Daniela Johansson, Deputy CEO of Paf; Siobhan Lane, CEO-Gaming at Light & Wonder; and Per Jaldung, CEO of Grand Casino Brussels VIAGE, among others.

How the Shortlist Was Compiled

The Shortlist was the result of an extensive evaluation process that included company self-nominations and recommendations from independent industry consultants and experts. This meticulous approach ensures that the selected companies truly represent the best in the EMEA region.

Ceremony Details

The winners of the Global Gaming Awards Europe, Middle East & Africa will be announced on January 20, 2025, during an exclusive, invite-only event on the first day of ICE in Barcelona. For those unable to attend in person, the presentation will be live-streamed.

Powered by Gambling Insider, the event is supported by KPMG in the Crown Dependencies as the official voting adjudicator. BetConstruct serves as the Lead Partner, while category sponsors include industry leaders such as Interblock, Soft2Bet, Aristocrat Gaming, SPRIBE, Gammastack, Bragg Gaming, Z-Gaming, Digitain, BGaming, Imagine Live, GR8 Tech, Galaxsys, EGT, 1xBet, and EveryMatrix.

This year’s event promises to celebrate innovation, excellence, and leadership in the gaming industry, reinforcing the prestige of the Global Gaming Awards as a benchmark for success.