There are only a few days left. Can you still nominate a person or a company that has positively impacted online gambling and, as a result, be the winners of the fourth annual Casino Guru Awards?
The event is run by Casino Guru to give recognition to such people and companies who through their work have achieved a positive revolution in online gambling.
You are not running out of time yet to nominate a company or an individual whose contribution has significantly extended beyond the profit generation for the business. The nominee’s influence must be in line with fairness, responsibility, innovation, and facilitating a strong industry culture. Nominations will be accepted until February 15, 2026.
iGaming had never seen anything like this before. Those who really change the game in the industry are recognized at the Casino Guru Awards. By the way, the race for the awards is still open, and any member of the industry is welcome to participate if they think they are worthy.
Since the Casino Guru Awards main focus is on consumer protection and ethical business practices, they are quite different from the usual industry award shows. Apart from that, the focus has been on the promotion of clear terms, fair player treatment, responsible gambling, and ethical leadership.
The 2026 edition, being the fourth year of the event, will culminate with a live private event on May 25, 2026, at The Xara Lodge in Malta in partnership with NEXT.io during NEXT Valletta, which will be held from May 27 to 28. The private, invite, only event will once again reunite the shortlisted nominees, judges, sponsors, media representatives, and industry leaders to recognize successes in the broader iGaming ecosystem.
New award categories for 2026
Reflecting on the changing priorities of the industry, the Casino Guru Awards are opening four new categories this year which continue to deepen Casino Guru’s long, standing focus on integrity, innovation, and good work environments.
With the end of nominations approaching, Casino Guru especially anticipates entries for the new categories.
- Woman Leader of the Year
- Rising Star in Responsible Gambling
- Young Changemaker Award
- Industry Culture Shaper
Adding these new categories to the awards lineup is a clear statement that Leadership, Responsibility, and the professionals who are the driving force of the future of iGaming form the focus of industry changes not only for the present but also the future.
Besides the new awards at Casino Guru, nominations for existing categories are still going on. These categories represent the platform’s core values, and its ongoing commitment to player protection and transparency, such as:
- 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 to be revealed on May 25, 2026, at The Xara Lodge in Malta
The Casino Guru Awards 2026 will be a great opportunity to recognize those who have made progress in demonstrating responsibility and bringing innovation to the industry. The event will mark the achievements of those who are setting higher standards in the world of iGaming.
Regarding the last days of nominations, Daniela Sliva, PR and Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and head of the Awards initiative, 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 one week left, this is the final chance to ensure their work is seen.
With the closing of nominations, Casino Guru is calling upon the iGaming community to confirm that great achievements are acknowledged and to lend their support to ensuring that integrity, leadership, and positive impact are celebrated at the Casino Guru Awards 2026.
