Casino Guru Awards
Ambitiously jumping into their third year, the Awards aim to use Casino Guru's years of expertise to give the industry's hard workers and innovative leaders the recognition they deserve, this time through a live Casino Guru Awards ceremony at Hotel Hilton Malta.
OCTOBER 2024
Nominations open
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Nominations closed
MARCH 7, 2025
Shortlisted companies announced
MARCH 7, 2025
Voting for "Voice of the People" and "Players' Choice" categories begins
MAY, 2025
Judging panel gathers to select winners
MAY 15, 2025
Voting for "Voice of the People" and "Players' Choice" categories ends
JUNE 6, 2025
Winners announced at a live ceremony at Hotel Hilton Malta
Awarding ceremony
For the first time ever, the Casino Guru Awards will host an exciting live ceremony, where we reveal the winners of each category. This exclusive, invite-only event will take place on June 6, 2025, at the stunning Hotel Hilton in St. Julian's, Malta.
Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner with complimentary drinks, followed by an evening event at Tiffany Lounge, a stylish wine lounge and club located in the heart of Portomaso.
As a highlight of the night, we will announce the Casino Guru Awards winners. Judges and shortlisted candidates will also be present, making it a perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements and share valuable insights.
For those unable to attend, we'll provide a full event overview on Casino Guru News. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on all the important information about the Casino Guru Awards 2025.
Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner with complimentary drinks, followed by an evening event at Tiffany Lounge, a stylish wine lounge and club located in the heart of Portomaso.
As a highlight of the night, we will announce the Casino Guru Awards winners. Judges and shortlisted candidates will also be present, making it a perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements and share valuable insights.
For those unable to attend, we'll provide a full event overview on Casino Guru News. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on all the important information about the Casino Guru Awards 2025.
Shortlisted companies
Meet our selection of the most responsible companies and impactful professionals in the iGaming industry. The expert team of judges will choose the winner of each category based on the outlined evaluation criteria. All winners will be announced during a live ceremony on June 6, 2025, at the Hotel Hilton in St. Julian's, Malta. More info soon.
Found your favorite? Why not vote for them? Show your support for the work you admire by voting for your favorite company in our Voice of the People and Players' Choice categories. Vote now.
Found your favorite? Why not vote for them? Show your support for the work you admire by voting for your favorite company in our Voice of the People and Players' Choice categories. Vote now.
Boomerang Partners
Hugo Casino
Immerion
iWild Casino
OnlyWin Casino
Wazbee Casino
Winspirit Casino
Zoome Casino
This category will recognize the operator that stands out from the competition in terms of its bonus policy. Having thoroughly analyzed the bonus policies of thousands of casinos over the years, our Casino Guru expert panel of judges will choose the winner based on several criteria, including transparency and visibility of key information about bonuses, such as the Bonus Terms and Conditions.
Special attention will be given to the fairness of Bonus T&Cs, features that prevent players from breaching the applicable rules by accident, and communicating the key aspects of bonuses in marketing materials.
BETANDYOU
bets.io
OnlyWin Casino
Trip2VIP
Zoome Casino
Terms and Conditions are arguably one of the most important aspects of every casino, and this award will go to the operator whose T&Cs display the highest level of transparency and clarity, fair play, availability, and more.
Being one of the main things we focus on during our casino review process, a team of Casino Guru expert judges with years of experience in reviewing T&Cs will also be on the lookout for any hidden or predatory rules that might try to exploit players or put them into disadvantage, and any rules that are not explicitly stated in the T&Cs but are enforced by the casino will also be thoroughly examined.
BGaming
EveryMatrix
Mindway AI
Industry professionals are starting to recognize the importance of responsible gambling and problem gambling prevention, and this category aims to reward the one industry professional whose social responsibility initiative stands out among the rest. Our judges will be looking for projects and initiatives of both smaller and larger scales, finished or ongoing, which will be evaluated according to criteria such as intentions, possibility of a positive impact, execution of the initiative or its current state, results (if applicable), and more.
Apart from our Casino Guru experts, the panel of judges will also include external specialists. These will look at what extra is being done to get the RG insights to new and prospective players, and what tools and channels are being used to achieve this goal.
Betinia
Draft Kings
L&L Europe LTD
OnlyWin Casino
Spinline Casino
ClearStake
Mindway AI
Rdentify
Responsible gambling tools and their use are at the forefront of this category. For this award, our judges will be evaluating both in-house and external tools used by the applicants based on several criteria. Apart from the number and quality of responsible gambling tools in use, the panel will judge how visible and accessible they are to players, what is the scope of their implementation (panic buttons, etc.), how the tools are being promoted to players, and more.
Please note that there will be 2 subcategories within this category. One for companies that specialize in developing RG tools, and one for operators who implement them well or create their own. This means that there will also be 2 winners in this category.
Winfinity
Gamblezen Casino
Hugo Casino
N1 Casino
OnlyWin Casino
Oshi.io
Slot Hunter
Trino Casino
Trip2VIP Casino
Transparency is known to increase trust and foster open communication, and this rather comprehensive category is awarded to an operator that is exceptional in proactively informing its players about tools and concepts that might be vital to their safe gambling experience.
The panel of Casino Guru expert judges will be scouting for an operator that transparently displays information such as the RTP of its games, offers account history logs and reality checks, and provides any other statistics and information potentially relevant to players in a clear and transparent manner.
Payop
BetBeast
bets.io
Gamblezen Casino
Mega Casino
Richard Casino
RocketPlay Casino
RoySpins Casino
Trino Casino
Vulkan Vegas
Zoome Casino
One's attitude to complaints can say a lot about their business, and this award aims to give recognition to the operator who is constantly going above and beyond in making sure the players' issues and complaints are always addressed and handled.
This category will be the domain of our very own experts from Casino Guru's Complaints Resolution Center, which will choose the operator displaying the highest level of dedication to handling player complaints. After thoroughly evaluating years' worth of data in Casino Guru‘s database of complaints, our panel of judges will choose the winner based on their expertise in the field.
1win Charity
Boomerang Partners
LalaStars
SOFTSWISS
Winspirit Casino
Zoome Casino
This category aims to recognize iGaming companies that showcase a strong commitment to responsible marketing practices. Our judges will be evaluating the style and content of marketing efforts and materials, such as newsletters, social media campaigns, and others, with a clear focus on ethical marketing practices and responsible messaging.
Our judges will evaluate the strategies and tactics used by all nominees to promote their products and services. Nominees must showcase how they ensure that their marketing accurately represents the risks associated with gambling, is transparent, truthful, and does not contain any misleading information.
Anastasios Ioannidis, Head of Affiliates, ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play
David Natroshvili, CEO and Co-founder, SPRIBE
Ebbe Groes, CEO, Everymatrix
Maris Catania, Safer Gaming Consultant, SG:certified
Ihor Zarechnyi, Chief Commercial Officer, Evoplay
Uri Poliavich, Founder & CEO, Soft2Bet
Vladimir Malakchi, CEO and Managing Director, Xanada Investments
This category honors individuals who have had a significant, positive impact on the gaming industry. We invite you to nominate anyone who embodies influence and leadership in online gambling, someone who works hard to make gambling industry a better place.
Nominations should highlight the nominee's contributions, whether through projects, initiatives, or other success stories. Our expert judges, along with external specialists, will evaluate candidates based on their positive influence of their work, and measurable results (if available).
Voice of the People
All shortlisted companies automatically enter the Voice of the People category, which invites the public to vote for their favorite company.
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Players’ Choice
This category encourages the public, particularly players, to vote for their favorite game provider. Featuring the shortlisted candidates handpicked by Casino Guru experts, the winner of this award will be chosen entirely by the public, with no intervention from judges. Voting will begin after the individual categories have been shortlisted and all finalists have been selected and announced.
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Judges
Maris Catania
Senior Safer Gaming Consultant at SG:Certified
Maris Catania is a gambling industry veteran, with more than fourteen years of game integrity and safer gambling experience. Prior to joining SG:certified as a Senior Safer Gaming Consultant, Maris was Head of Responsible Gaming and Research at Kindred.
At Kindred, Maris led its overall RG strategy, as well as several RG research projects and coordinated university and treatment centre collaborations. She was also instrumental in the concept of behavioural detection system at Kindred known as PS-EDS (Player Safety – Early Detection System) alongside Karim Chikh, who together later formed Integrity Analytics.
Maris is an instrumental player in the SG:certified team. She leads and develops up-to-date and effective content for SG:certified on safer gambling issues. In addition, she supports our clients with their safer gambling needs using the SG:certified platform.
Maris has a Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling and Psychology, Msc in Psychology and has a PhD focusing on consumer protection, markers of harm, and responsible gambling, at Nottingham Trent University under the guidance of the leading distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths.
She has also been awarded the Gambling Compliance Most Significant Contribution to Responsible Gambling Research for three consecutive years.
Read our interview with Maris here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
At Kindred, Maris led its overall RG strategy, as well as several RG research projects and coordinated university and treatment centre collaborations. She was also instrumental in the concept of behavioural detection system at Kindred known as PS-EDS (Player Safety – Early Detection System) alongside Karim Chikh, who together later formed Integrity Analytics.
Maris is an instrumental player in the SG:certified team. She leads and develops up-to-date and effective content for SG:certified on safer gambling issues. In addition, she supports our clients with their safer gambling needs using the SG:certified platform.
Maris has a Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling and Psychology, Msc in Psychology and has a PhD focusing on consumer protection, markers of harm, and responsible gambling, at Nottingham Trent University under the guidance of the leading distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths.
She has also been awarded the Gambling Compliance Most Significant Contribution to Responsible Gambling Research for three consecutive years.
Read our interview with Maris here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Kevin O'Neill
General Manager of the Responsible Gaming Foundation
Kevin O'Neill is the incumbent General Manager of the Responsible Gaming Foundation.
Kevin spent 13 years in the Telecoms industry where through his various roles within the operations department, he experienced all customer touch-points first-hand through which he developed a keen customer-centric philosophy. The move into the gaming industry happened in 2014 where he joined the Maltese Regulator, the then Lotteries and Gaming Authority, today the Malta Gaming Authority, where he headed the Authority's Player Support Unit for several years. In this role, Kevin brought a new sense of respect towards players as consumers and also developed a keen interest in promulgating responsibility during gambling activity to both player and operator, seeking to ensure that gambling remains a valid recreational activity and not become a source of harm to participants. Indeed, it is only through achieving this equilibrium that the future of the gaming industry can remain truly sustainable.
Mr O'Neill graduated from Dublin City University with an MSc in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour.
Read our interview with Kevin here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Kevin spent 13 years in the Telecoms industry where through his various roles within the operations department, he experienced all customer touch-points first-hand through which he developed a keen customer-centric philosophy. The move into the gaming industry happened in 2014 where he joined the Maltese Regulator, the then Lotteries and Gaming Authority, today the Malta Gaming Authority, where he headed the Authority's Player Support Unit for several years. In this role, Kevin brought a new sense of respect towards players as consumers and also developed a keen interest in promulgating responsibility during gambling activity to both player and operator, seeking to ensure that gambling remains a valid recreational activity and not become a source of harm to participants. Indeed, it is only through achieving this equilibrium that the future of the gaming industry can remain truly sustainable.
Mr O'Neill graduated from Dublin City University with an MSc in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour.
Read our interview with Kevin here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Ewa Bakun
Director of Industry Insight and Engagement of Clarion Gaming
At Clarion Gaming since 2009, Ewa has held various roles focusing on industry research, market intelligence, key stakeholder engagement, product launches and strategic initiatives. Keeping track of the industry developments, she has seen the rise (and sometimes fall) of trends, brands and people, a testament to the dynamic pace with which the industry evolves. Amongst her most significant achievements are launch of the Sports Betting USA conference, introduction and growth of the Consumer Protection Zone to ICE London and oversight of Clarion's start-up initiatives.
In her current role in charge of insights, she is focusing on maximising research and insight drawn from both the external and internal sources to drive product improvement and development for the Clarion Gaming brands, such as ICE and iGB.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
In her current role in charge of insights, she is focusing on maximising research and insight drawn from both the external and internal sources to drive product improvement and development for the Clarion Gaming brands, such as ICE and iGB.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Matthew Hickey
Founder at Social Intent
Matthew Hickey possesses six years of experience in the gambling sector, in addition to five years in the drug and alcohol treatment domain. He currently operates as a consultant, with a focus on safer gambling, gambling addiction, and suicide prevention in the United Kingdom. His extensive expertise has proven invaluable in collaborating with treatment providers, governmental departments, trade associations, and operators.
Notably, Matthew dedicated four years to the development of Gordon Moody, a leading residential treatment organization for men in the UK. His initiatives included the establishment of the first women's-specific residential treatment facility in 2022, as well as a significant expansion of the organization's capacity, increasing the number of individuals treated from 75 to over 500.
Read our interview with Matthew here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Notably, Matthew dedicated four years to the development of Gordon Moody, a leading residential treatment organization for men in the UK. His initiatives included the establishment of the first women's-specific residential treatment facility in 2022, as well as a significant expansion of the organization's capacity, increasing the number of individuals treated from 75 to over 500.
Read our interview with Matthew here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Tracy Parker
Vice President, Policy, Standards and Accreditation of the Responsible Gambling Council
Tracy Parker is currently Director, Standards and Accreditation and Interim Director, Centre for Advancement and Best Practice. Through all facades of her work she demonstrates the ability to establish, build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships that facilitate program management, ensure alignment and foster change. This work enables her to help organizations deliver a safer gambling experience by leveraging best practice research and applying comprehensive assessment of player education, player protection and employee training policies, procedures and impacts.
Prior to RGC, Tracy held several positions with the Social Responsibility team at Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) where she worked collaboratively to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate responsible gambling policies and programs for four lines of business (Gaming, Lottery, Charitable Gaming and Internet Gaming). Central to the work was developing and executing strategy related to culture building, player education and responsible gambling policy.
Previous positions included Senior Associate, Interpraxis Consulting, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy, and Values Programs Manager, The Body Shop Canada.
She has developed and led seminars and workshops on CSR reporting and communications, international business ethics and ethical decision-making. Tracy holds a Master Business Administration degree with a specialization in Sustainability and Strategy from the Schulich School of Business at York University. She has also completed a Bachelor of Public Administration at Carleton University.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Prior to RGC, Tracy held several positions with the Social Responsibility team at Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) where she worked collaboratively to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate responsible gambling policies and programs for four lines of business (Gaming, Lottery, Charitable Gaming and Internet Gaming). Central to the work was developing and executing strategy related to culture building, player education and responsible gambling policy.
Previous positions included Senior Associate, Interpraxis Consulting, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy, and Values Programs Manager, The Body Shop Canada.
She has developed and led seminars and workshops on CSR reporting and communications, international business ethics and ethical decision-making. Tracy holds a Master Business Administration degree with a specialization in Sustainability and Strategy from the Schulich School of Business at York University. She has also completed a Bachelor of Public Administration at Carleton University.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Dan Iliovici
Vice-President of the Romanian Gambling Organizers' Association (ROMBET), and of the Responsible Gambling Association
Dan Iliovici is Vice-president of ROMBET – the Romanian Gambling Organizers'Association, one of the most important associations of the industry. He is also Vice-president of the Responsible Gambling Association, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of problem gamblers.
Dan has started his career in the fascinating world of the gambling industry more than ten years ago, and since then he is committed to the transformation of this industry into a consolidated and transparent one, permanently involved in responsible gambling projects. Dan Iliovici is former President of the Romanian gambling regulator ONJN (2017-2018), where he continued to focus on player protection. During his mandate at the National Gambling Office, he published ‘The Ethical Code on Advertising in Gambling', an important invitation for self-regulation and responsibility of the gambling industry.
Read our interview with Dan here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Dan has started his career in the fascinating world of the gambling industry more than ten years ago, and since then he is committed to the transformation of this industry into a consolidated and transparent one, permanently involved in responsible gambling projects. Dan Iliovici is former President of the Romanian gambling regulator ONJN (2017-2018), where he continued to focus on player protection. During his mandate at the National Gambling Office, he published ‘The Ethical Code on Advertising in Gambling', an important invitation for self-regulation and responsibility of the gambling industry.
Read our interview with Dan here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Martin Lycka
SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain
Martin Lycka is SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, overseeing growth of the business across both new U.S. states and into other parts of the Americas, notably LATAM and Canada. In this capacity, he also oversees global esports related regulatory matters for Entain. He joined the business in April 2018, as Director of Regulatory Affairs.
Martin also serves on the boards of the Entain Foundation, the Entain Foundation US and the American Gaming Association as well as the Advisory Boards to the National Council on Problem Gambling, Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance program and My Wager Score. In the past, Martin has been a board member of the European Gaming and Betting Association, JDigital and the European Sports Security Association.
In total, Martin has been a senior legal, regulatory and RG advisor to listed gambling businesses for over 12 years. He is a regular conference speaker and has (co-)authored more than 80 academic articles and three books on gambling law and other legal matters.
He is the 2019 Global Regulatory Awards Head of Regulatory Affairs of the Year as well as a member of the 2020/2021 Emerging Gambling Leaders 40 Under 40 Class (a Judge's Choice). He leads the Entain team that has been awarded the 2021 SBC North America Socially Responsible Operator of the Year as well as the 2022 EGR North America Safer Gambling Provider of the Year awards. He also hosts the Safe Bet Show podcast.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Martin also serves on the boards of the Entain Foundation, the Entain Foundation US and the American Gaming Association as well as the Advisory Boards to the National Council on Problem Gambling, Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance program and My Wager Score. In the past, Martin has been a board member of the European Gaming and Betting Association, JDigital and the European Sports Security Association.
In total, Martin has been a senior legal, regulatory and RG advisor to listed gambling businesses for over 12 years. He is a regular conference speaker and has (co-)authored more than 80 academic articles and three books on gambling law and other legal matters.
He is the 2019 Global Regulatory Awards Head of Regulatory Affairs of the Year as well as a member of the 2020/2021 Emerging Gambling Leaders 40 Under 40 Class (a Judge's Choice). He leads the Entain team that has been awarded the 2021 SBC North America Socially Responsible Operator of the Year as well as the 2022 EGR North America Safer Gambling Provider of the Year awards. He also hosts the Safe Bet Show podcast.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Jo Abergel
Founder – Rock Learning, Co-Founder – Ethical Gambling Forum
Jo founded Rock Learning, a Gibraltar-based Learning & Development consultancy, in 2015 following a background in various private and third sector positions. Accredited by the Institute for Leadership & Management, Jo coaches and develops leadership capabilities across the private and public sectors. Following several years of bringing expert trainers to Gibraltar, Jo co-founded the Ethical Gambling Forum in 2022, with the aim of encouraging greater collaboration and challenging the gambling industry on some of the ethical dilemmas it faces. The inaugural conference on ESG was held in May 2022 and has been described as "groundbreaking".
In her spare time Jo has been Chairperson for Childline Gibraltar and Treasurer for the local CIPD branch.
Read our interview with Jo here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
In her spare time Jo has been Chairperson for Childline Gibraltar and Treasurer for the local CIPD branch.
Read our interview with Jo here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
James Mpiirwe
Partner, E.J Sendegeya and Associates Advocates, Chief Executive Officer at Kiwibet
James Mpiirwe is a distinguished legal and business professional with over 15 years of experience in legal advisory, taxation, and gaming law, as well as leadership in the betting, casino, and lotteries sectors. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and a Partner at E.J Sendegeya and Associates Advocates, where he specializes in corporate governance, taxation, and gaming law, among other areas.
Previously, James served at the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, where he was instrumental in shaping Uganda's legal and regulatory framework for gaming. His contributions led to the enactment of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016, and its supporting regulations. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board Secretariat, including its organizational structure, staff recruitment, training, and operational departments.
As Head of Compliance at the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, James spearheaded efforts to clean up the gaming industry, streamline licensing, combat illegal operations, and promote legal compliance, resulting in significant growth in tax revenues and industry integrity.
Currently, as the CEO of Kiwibet, a new and progressive betting company in Uganda, James champions responsible gaming, player protection, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
James holds an MBA from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) and is a member of the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Previously, James served at the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, where he was instrumental in shaping Uganda's legal and regulatory framework for gaming. His contributions led to the enactment of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016, and its supporting regulations. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board Secretariat, including its organizational structure, staff recruitment, training, and operational departments.
As Head of Compliance at the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, James spearheaded efforts to clean up the gaming industry, streamline licensing, combat illegal operations, and promote legal compliance, resulting in significant growth in tax revenues and industry integrity.
Currently, as the CEO of Kiwibet, a new and progressive betting company in Uganda, James champions responsible gaming, player protection, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
James holds an MBA from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) and is a member of the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Jody Bechtold
CEO of The Better Institute
Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, IGDC, CGT is a highly regarded gambling addiction expert working extensively across the globe with individuals, organizations, and associations. She is the CEO of The Better Institute, a group practice located in Pittsburgh. She is the co-author of The Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (2021) and 2 chapters in the Social Worker's Desk Reference v 4 on Gambling and Gaming Disorders, published in 2022. She is the President of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB).
Jody holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work and has certifications as a Board-Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC), Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor Level II (ICGC-II). When Jody isn't working, you can find her providing pet therapy with her dog, Hanna.
Read our interview with Jody here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Jody holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work and has certifications as a Board-Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC), Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor Level II (ICGC-II). When Jody isn't working, you can find her providing pet therapy with her dog, Hanna.
Read our interview with Jody here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Matt Smith
Head of External Affairs at Betknowmore
Matt Smith is Head of External Affairs for UK charity Betknowmore and has lived experience of gambling with 8 years in continuous recovery. Matt is now part of the senior management team building relationships with stakeholders across the space and working across their communications and policy strategy. His working background was in the media industry where he spent over a decade working in management for UK radio station talkSPORT heading up major live sports events.
During the latter part of his time there was when his gambling became problematic. Matt is passionate about the work we do to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
During the latter part of his time there was when his gambling became problematic. Matt is passionate about the work we do to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Pieter Remmers
Chairman of the Board of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group)
Pieter Remmers is a veteran in the area of responsible gambling / safer gambling, consultancy and training of gambling industry professionals. He started his career as the director of an outpatient clinic for addiction problems, Jellinek, in the early 80's, and he has been involved in projects with the gambling industry since 1989.
Pieter's company works on responsible gaming policies and programs in a number of countries, and he is also a registered MI trainer with years of experience. Pieter is also a worldwide consultant for the gambling and betting industry, and he lends his services to land based and online casinos, slot machine halls, lotteries, and regulators or other governmental bodies.
Having been working for governments and regulators in a number of countries (Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, etc.), Pieter's current focus lies on projects dealing with the problem of match fixing and AML, as well as e-learning modules in different languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch). He is a member of the Executive Committee and serves as Secretary General of the European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG) since 1997.
Since 2004, Pieter is the Chair of the Board of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group). He is a member several organizations, such as the Responsible Gaming Committee of IMGL, Responsible Gambling Committee of AGEM, Spielerschutzkommission (Responsible Gaming Commission) of the Gauselmann/Merkur Group (Germany), advisory board of Merkur UK, and the Advisory Council of the AWI in Germany. Pieter is a regular speaker at many conferences all over the world and a freelance correspondent for a number of gambling industry magazines.
Read our interview with Pieter here.
You can also find on LinkedIn.
Pieter's company works on responsible gaming policies and programs in a number of countries, and he is also a registered MI trainer with years of experience. Pieter is also a worldwide consultant for the gambling and betting industry, and he lends his services to land based and online casinos, slot machine halls, lotteries, and regulators or other governmental bodies.
Having been working for governments and regulators in a number of countries (Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, etc.), Pieter's current focus lies on projects dealing with the problem of match fixing and AML, as well as e-learning modules in different languages (English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch). He is a member of the Executive Committee and serves as Secretary General of the European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG) since 1997.
Since 2004, Pieter is the Chair of the Board of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group). He is a member several organizations, such as the Responsible Gaming Committee of IMGL, Responsible Gambling Committee of AGEM, Spielerschutzkommission (Responsible Gaming Commission) of the Gauselmann/Merkur Group (Germany), advisory board of Merkur UK, and the Advisory Council of the AWI in Germany. Pieter is a regular speaker at many conferences all over the world and a freelance correspondent for a number of gambling industry magazines.
Read our interview with Pieter here.
You can also find on LinkedIn.
Jennifer Shatley
Executive Director of the Responsible Online Gaming Association
Dr. Jennifer Shatley serves as the Executive Director of the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA). She is an insightful and experienced responsible gaming executive with a 25-year career background involving extensive leadership progressing responsible gaming policy.
As a thought leader, Dr. Shatley has been the catalyst for the development and innovation of numerous "firsts" in the gaming industry. Serving as the Vice President of Responsible Gaming Policies and Compliance for Caesars Entertainment, she led the development, implementation and administration of the company's programs. She conceptualized and created first-of-its-kind training, developing the role of Responsible Gaming Ambassador designed to further sustainable business practices by proactively engaging customers utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to promote responsible play.
Dr. Shatley's innovation led to the development of the industry's first responsible gaming IT application that leveraged technology to improve compliance and allow for tracking and implementation of policy and regulatory mandates. More recently, she led the company's responsible gaming policy and program efforts in the developing Japan market. She was also the Lead RG Consultant at UNLV's International Gaming Institute (IGI) and a Consulting Partner of the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). Currently, Dr. Shatley also serves as a faculty contributor at UNLV's International Center for Gaming Regulations.
She serves as President for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. Shatley also serves as the Co-Chair of the Compliance Review Board for the American Gaming Association's Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. She previously served on the Nevada Governor's Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, serving as the Chair for the Sub-Committee on Problem Gambling Prevention, as well as serving on the board of directors of the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
Dr. Shatley is a recognized expert in the field and is a highly sought speaker and advisor. She has presented at numerous conferences both domestically and internationally and works closely withthe treatment community, academics, researchers, government bodies, state councils, and gaming industry representatives.
She holds a Doctorate of Public Policy from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, a Master's Degree in Communication from the University of Tennessee, and a Bachelor's Degree in English from Christian Brothers University.
Read our interview with Jennifer here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
As a thought leader, Dr. Shatley has been the catalyst for the development and innovation of numerous "firsts" in the gaming industry. Serving as the Vice President of Responsible Gaming Policies and Compliance for Caesars Entertainment, she led the development, implementation and administration of the company's programs. She conceptualized and created first-of-its-kind training, developing the role of Responsible Gaming Ambassador designed to further sustainable business practices by proactively engaging customers utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to promote responsible play.
Dr. Shatley's innovation led to the development of the industry's first responsible gaming IT application that leveraged technology to improve compliance and allow for tracking and implementation of policy and regulatory mandates. More recently, she led the company's responsible gaming policy and program efforts in the developing Japan market. She was also the Lead RG Consultant at UNLV's International Gaming Institute (IGI) and a Consulting Partner of the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). Currently, Dr. Shatley also serves as a faculty contributor at UNLV's International Center for Gaming Regulations.
She serves as President for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. Shatley also serves as the Co-Chair of the Compliance Review Board for the American Gaming Association's Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. She previously served on the Nevada Governor's Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, serving as the Chair for the Sub-Committee on Problem Gambling Prevention, as well as serving on the board of directors of the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
Dr. Shatley is a recognized expert in the field and is a highly sought speaker and advisor. She has presented at numerous conferences both domestically and internationally and works closely withthe treatment community, academics, researchers, government bodies, state councils, and gaming industry representatives.
She holds a Doctorate of Public Policy from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, a Master's Degree in Communication from the University of Tennessee, and a Bachelor's Degree in English from Christian Brothers University.
Read our interview with Jennifer here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Adrian Sladdin
Managing Director at Seventh Wave Corporate Training
Adrian is one of the founding partners at Seventh Wave Corporate Training, writing and delivering innovative corporate training as well delivering on large-scale international consultancy work for the financial and gambling sectors. His corporate clients include Ladbrokes Coral, Lottoland, BetVictor, Playtech Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and Santander.
His work includes safeguarding qualifications, high-level presentation and communication skills as well as a range of leadership and management programmes. Adrian has delivered training around the world including China, Pakistan, Nigeria and most of Europe. He is also part of a United Nations group, writing and discussing responsible leadership.
Read our interview with Adrian here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
His work includes safeguarding qualifications, high-level presentation and communication skills as well as a range of leadership and management programmes. Adrian has delivered training around the world including China, Pakistan, Nigeria and most of Europe. He is also part of a United Nations group, writing and discussing responsible leadership.
Read our interview with Adrian here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Paul Dent
Trauma & Addiction Therapist / Gambling Consultant
Paul Dent MSc PGDipHE is a trauma and addiction therapist focused on generational trauma and the impact it has on interpersonal-relationships, Gambling Consultant and Trustee / Board Member for a dynamic charity providing emotional and practical support for homelessness and rough sleepers.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Svend Aage Kirk
Partner SGcertified.com
Svend joined the industry in 2018 and since then he has been involved in several RG projects. Co-founding and the first CEO of Mindway AI made the start of the journey followed by a partnership in SG:certified, RG consultancy for Future Anthem and lately a partnership with The Digital Wellness Center, Canada.
The Digital Wellness Center brand, myStridePositivePlay™ is a pioneering mood repair system designed to act as a seatbelt for gamers. By providing mood-enhancing microbreaks, it moderates dopamine spikes that can lead to risky behavior, ensuring a safer, more satisfying gaming experience. This approach not only creates happier players but also boosts safety, making it an essential tool for any gaming platform that prioritizes player care.
Read our interview with Svend here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
The Digital Wellness Center brand, myStridePositivePlay™ is a pioneering mood repair system designed to act as a seatbelt for gamers. By providing mood-enhancing microbreaks, it moderates dopamine spikes that can lead to risky behavior, ensuring a safer, more satisfying gaming experience. This approach not only creates happier players but also boosts safety, making it an essential tool for any gaming platform that prioritizes player care.
Read our interview with Svend here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Martin Calvert
Marketing Director at ICS-digital
Martin is Marketing Director at ICS-digital – Martin frequently speaks and writes about digital best practice in highly regulated sectors defined by fierce marketing competition, and spearheads the ICS: Everything Digital podcast on Apple and Spotify.
ICS-digital works with casino and betting brands in over 100 languages and dozens of markets. Martin draws on his experience in the industry as an objective judge, and has previously judged awards for EGR and SBC among others in the sector.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
ICS-digital works with casino and betting brands in over 100 languages and dozens of markets. Martin draws on his experience in the industry as an objective judge, and has previously judged awards for EGR and SBC among others in the sector.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
James Bennett
Group Communications Manager at EveryMatrix
James Bennett is Group Communications Manager at EveryMatrix, a PR, communications, content and marketing specialist.
Formerly a journalist and editor, he has worked in the gaming sector since 2010 as editor of eGaming Review, Head of Communications at Playtech and has been a Director and board member at two specialist PR, communications and digital marketing agencies.
Read our interview with James here.
Formerly a journalist and editor, he has worked in the gaming sector since 2010 as editor of eGaming Review, Head of Communications at Playtech and has been a Director and board member at two specialist PR, communications and digital marketing agencies.
Read our interview with James here.
Dennis Algreen
Marketing Director at SBC
As a seasoned Marketing Director, Dennis brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
With over eight years at SBC, he has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of the betting and gaming industry. His contributions have played a pivotal role in propelling the company from its humble beginnings as a startup to becoming a renowned global event organiser and media powerhouse in the gambling sector.
His approach is marked by a genuine curiosity and a strategic mindset, which allows him to navigate the ever-evolving dynamics of the industry with a forward-thinking approach.
His comprehensive grasp of the motivations driving various stakeholders, enables him to come up with and drive marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
Throughout his career, he has successfully executed a wide range of marketing initiatives and delivered impactful results across multiple channels.
Leading an ever-growing team of dynamic professionals, he has adeptly managed digital marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, content, and PR initiatives within the events division of the company.
His management style is characterised by inclusivity, emphasising the value of each team member's unique contributions. With a results-driven mindset, he motivates and guides his team towards achieving tangible goals. However, he firmly believes in cultivating a creative atmosphere that encourages innovative thinking and out-of-the-box strategies.
Read our interview with Dennis here.
With over eight years at SBC, he has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of the betting and gaming industry. His contributions have played a pivotal role in propelling the company from its humble beginnings as a startup to becoming a renowned global event organiser and media powerhouse in the gambling sector.
His approach is marked by a genuine curiosity and a strategic mindset, which allows him to navigate the ever-evolving dynamics of the industry with a forward-thinking approach.
His comprehensive grasp of the motivations driving various stakeholders, enables him to come up with and drive marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
Throughout his career, he has successfully executed a wide range of marketing initiatives and delivered impactful results across multiple channels.
Leading an ever-growing team of dynamic professionals, he has adeptly managed digital marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, content, and PR initiatives within the events division of the company.
His management style is characterised by inclusivity, emphasising the value of each team member's unique contributions. With a results-driven mindset, he motivates and guides his team towards achieving tangible goals. However, he firmly believes in cultivating a creative atmosphere that encourages innovative thinking and out-of-the-box strategies.
Read our interview with Dennis here.
Duncan Garvie
Trustee and Founder of Betblocker
Duncan Garvie has been at the forefront of consumer protection for over a decade having founded ThePOGG in 2011, the first affiliate based complaint service to be approved as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service, and currently acts as the Head of ADR Services for CasinoReviews.com. Duncan also founded safer gambling charity BetBlocker in 2017. He continues to support the charity on a voluntary basis, acting as the Chair of the Board of Trustees and using his holidays to exhibit for the charity at conferences and regularly speaking on panels about responsible gambling and player protection.
You can also find him on LinkedIn
You can also find him on LinkedIn
Monica Shafaq
CEO at Gordon Moody
Monica has been involved in the charity sector since 2010 and joined International gambling addiction and awareness charity Gordan Moody in January 2024 as CEO. Previous to this, she was the CEO of the national mental health charity Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG). Under her leadership, KPG was awarded a place on the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For every year since 2015 and achieved Gold Investors in People accreditation.
Monica holds a MSc in Housing and before her time at KPG, spent several years working in the social housing sector.
She has a keen interest in football and holds a number of non-executive roles in the sector. She is a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Birmingham County Football Association where she has lead responsibility for equality and chairs the Inclusion Advisory Group. She is also a member of the Premier League's Equality and Diversity Panel and in February 2021, was appointed as one of the first women, and first woman of colour to the Professional Footballers Association Charity (now called the Players Foundation) She is also a Non Exec Director at Manchester United's Foundation, and Vice Chair of the FA's National Asian Inclusion Advisory Group. Monica set up her own charity, South Asian Football Collective (South Asian FC) in 2023 which aims to encourage, promote and celebrate South Asian inclusion in football, both on and off the pitch.
Monica became an honorary member of The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in recognition of leading a multi-disciplinary charity on firm ethical values and as well as her Non Exec roles in football, she holds board positions at both Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Citizen Housing. These roles allow her to combine her passion of football, health, equality and diversity and social justice in a structured way.
In October 2024, Monica was voted as one of the Top 50 most influential Muslims in Europe.
Monica is an avid Wolves fan and loves cooking, travelling and going to the gym, although she really needs to work on making more time for the latter hobby!
Read our interview with Monica here.
Monica holds a MSc in Housing and before her time at KPG, spent several years working in the social housing sector.
She has a keen interest in football and holds a number of non-executive roles in the sector. She is a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Birmingham County Football Association where she has lead responsibility for equality and chairs the Inclusion Advisory Group. She is also a member of the Premier League's Equality and Diversity Panel and in February 2021, was appointed as one of the first women, and first woman of colour to the Professional Footballers Association Charity (now called the Players Foundation) She is also a Non Exec Director at Manchester United's Foundation, and Vice Chair of the FA's National Asian Inclusion Advisory Group. Monica set up her own charity, South Asian Football Collective (South Asian FC) in 2023 which aims to encourage, promote and celebrate South Asian inclusion in football, both on and off the pitch.
Monica became an honorary member of The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in recognition of leading a multi-disciplinary charity on firm ethical values and as well as her Non Exec roles in football, she holds board positions at both Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Citizen Housing. These roles allow her to combine her passion of football, health, equality and diversity and social justice in a structured way.
In October 2024, Monica was voted as one of the Top 50 most influential Muslims in Europe.
Monica is an avid Wolves fan and loves cooking, travelling and going to the gym, although she really needs to work on making more time for the latter hobby!
Read our interview with Monica here.
Ihor Zarechnyi
Chief Commercial Officer at Evoplay
Ihor Zarechnyi is the Chief Commercial Officer at Evoplay, a multi-product iGaming company that develops award-winning slots, table games, crash games, instant games, lotteries, and bingo. With a portfolio of 250+ innovative products, Evoplay is dedicated to redefining the entertainment industry by setting new standards, introducing cutting-edge gaming experiences, and continuously innovating to enhance player engagement. The company focuses on trust, value, and continuous improvement, striving to be a trendsetter in the iGaming sector.
Evoplay's games are available in 100+ markets worldwide, and the company collaborates with 6,000+ online casinos and 100+ gaming platforms, making it one of the most recognised brands in the industry. The company's global expansion strategy focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging content tailored to diverse player preferences across different regions.
Since joining Evoplay in 2021, Ihor has played a key role in scaling the company's commercial operations, driving growth in strategically important markets, and optimising sales and account management processes. His expertise in business development, partnerships, and commercial strategy has helped Evoplay strengthen its partner network and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring sustainable business growth.
Evoplay's games are available in 100+ markets worldwide, and the company collaborates with 6,000+ online casinos and 100+ gaming platforms, making it one of the most recognised brands in the industry. The company's global expansion strategy focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging content tailored to diverse player preferences across different regions.
Since joining Evoplay in 2021, Ihor has played a key role in scaling the company's commercial operations, driving growth in strategically important markets, and optimising sales and account management processes. His expertise in business development, partnerships, and commercial strategy has helped Evoplay strengthen its partner network and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring sustainable business growth.
Peter Jesko
Strategy Lead at Casino Guru
Peter shapes the strategy of Casino Guru and influences the direction of company development. His experience and knowledge of the online gambling industry allows him to set the right course and provide strategic counseling to individual departments.
Peter found his way into the casino industry through his love of games and mathematics - especially combinatorics. This fascination sustained his ten-year-long professional poker career before he joined our ranks.
Peter found his way into the casino industry through his love of games and mathematics - especially combinatorics. This fascination sustained his ten-year-long professional poker career before he joined our ranks.
Maros Gasparik
Head of Content at Casino Guru
Maros is Casino Guru's Head of Content. Being part of the core Casino Guru team since 2017, he writes the cornerstone content, manages a team of expert writers and content specialists, and makes sure that everything presented on Casino Guru is well-written, truthful and correct.
Maros has been writing web content for more than 10 years, and he's always enjoyed exploring and explaining gambling-related topics. Over the years of writing about online casinos and gambling, he's become an expert on the topic keen on helping people understand complex gambling principles and make smart decisions when it comes to gambling.
He's also fully aware of the negative impact gambling can have on people's lives, which is why he pays extremely close attention to providing correct and factual information to the Casino Guru visitors, warning them about potential risks, and providing detailed information on gambling addiction and responsible gambling, with the goal to help players gamble in a more safe and smart way.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Maros has been writing web content for more than 10 years, and he's always enjoyed exploring and explaining gambling-related topics. Over the years of writing about online casinos and gambling, he's become an expert on the topic keen on helping people understand complex gambling principles and make smart decisions when it comes to gambling.
He's also fully aware of the negative impact gambling can have on people's lives, which is why he pays extremely close attention to providing correct and factual information to the Casino Guru visitors, warning them about potential risks, and providing detailed information on gambling addiction and responsible gambling, with the goal to help players gamble in a more safe and smart way.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Matej Novota
Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru
Matej is the head of both the Casino Guru casino review team and its complaint resolution team. He and his team spend their days collecting, evaluating, and updating casino-related data, making them the main driving force behind the internet's biggest and most up-to-date database of online casinos. On top of that, along with our complaint resolution team, Matej addresses players' complaints from all over the world and helps them resolve any issues they may have encountered when dealing with an online casino.
Before joining Casino Guru, Matej worked as a software specialist and later as a software engineer. He became a part of our Casino Guru family when our database contained only about 40 online casinos. Not long after joining, Matej played a crucial role in creating our sophisticated online casino review process.Through it, we can rate online casinos in a way that fully reflects their quality, reputation, and attitude towards players. Ever since its inception, Matej has tirelessly worked on improving our data-driven methodology, adapting it to the latest changes in the online gambling ecosystem, and ensuring our casino reviews are the best on the market.
Before joining Casino Guru, Matej worked as a software specialist and later as a software engineer. He became a part of our Casino Guru family when our database contained only about 40 online casinos. Not long after joining, Matej played a crucial role in creating our sophisticated online casino review process.Through it, we can rate online casinos in a way that fully reflects their quality, reputation, and attitude towards players. Ever since its inception, Matej has tirelessly worked on improving our data-driven methodology, adapting it to the latest changes in the online gambling ecosystem, and ensuring our casino reviews are the best on the market.
Petronela Kontos
Head of Complaint Resolution Center at Casino Guru
Petronela has been working in the casino industry since 2004, which is when she started as a casino dealer in the Czech Republic. By working in the UK later on, she has found herself on ocean liners and cruise ships, where she was promoted to the Casino Host function. This job allowed Petronela to practically travel the whole world, which is something she's very grateful for. Petronela joined Casino Guru six years ago, and she's currently managing a Complaints Team of 24 hard-working professionals, with whom she's constantly working on resolving disputes between players and casinos.
Read our interview with Petronela here.
Read our interview with Petronela here.
Šimon Vincze
Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru
Šimon is Casino Guru's Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling. He manages Casino Guru's long-term projects related predominantly to social responsibility and safer gambling, with the goal of making the entire online gambling industry better and safer for everyone.
The vision of safer gambling is reflected in everything Casino Guru does, from creating objective casino reviews to going the extra mile to protect people who gamble online. Šimon oversees these areas and makes sure the team's efforts are always in line with the best practices of sustainable and safer gambling and often reach beyond them.
Šimon is also working on two significant projects: the Casino Guru Academy, which focuses on improving industry knowledge through a series of free educational courses focused on various important areas of gambling, and the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, whose main aim is to create a global self-exclusion system that will effectively reduce gambling-related harm and create an effective barrier between all self-excluded players and further opportunities to play.
Read our interview with Šimon here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
The vision of safer gambling is reflected in everything Casino Guru does, from creating objective casino reviews to going the extra mile to protect people who gamble online. Šimon oversees these areas and makes sure the team's efforts are always in line with the best practices of sustainable and safer gambling and often reach beyond them.
Šimon is also working on two significant projects: the Casino Guru Academy, which focuses on improving industry knowledge through a series of free educational courses focused on various important areas of gambling, and the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, whose main aim is to create a global self-exclusion system that will effectively reduce gambling-related harm and create an effective barrier between all self-excluded players and further opportunities to play.
Read our interview with Šimon here.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Jozef Krucay
Branch Operations Lead at Casino Guru
Jozef has teamed up with Casino Guru in 2018 and since then, he's tried several positions within the company: reviewing the content of thousands of casinos, resolving an enormous amount of player complaints, analysing terms and conditions of casinos in our online database, and even communicating with operators to make improvements based on what we found in their T&Cs. At the moment, Jozef is the Deputy Head of Data and Complaints, he delegates a team of 25 professionals, and, most importantly, he is making sure that everything within the Data and Complaints department goes as smooth as possible.
Read our interview with Jozef here.
Read our interview with Jozef here.
Peter Matúška
Head of Data Administration at Casino Guru
Peter's journey at Casino Guru started a little over 4 years ago. At the time, he was responsible for adding new casinos to Casino Guru's database, and this was later accompanied by his involvement in complaints. This gave him the perfect opportunity to look at the casino industry from both the player's and the casino's point of view. He currently leads our data team, whose main goal is to give players the most accurate information about casinos through our honest reviews.
Read our interview with Peter here.
Read our interview with Peter here.
Daniel Dolejsi
Social Media & Community Lead at Casino Guru
Prior to joining Casino Guru, Daniel spent almost 4 years working for LeoVegas – one of the biggest online casinos based in Malta.
In Casino Guru, he is responsible for development of a multilingual gambling community forum and he also leads a team that takes care of our social media channels, user reviews and that also provides our newsletter subscribers with relevant information from the gambling industry. Considering his background and previous work experience, he is also available as an advisor to our team that is responsible for dealing with players‘ complaints against casinos.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
In Casino Guru, he is responsible for development of a multilingual gambling community forum and he also leads a team that takes care of our social media channels, user reviews and that also provides our newsletter subscribers with relevant information from the gambling industry. Considering his background and previous work experience, he is also available as an advisor to our team that is responsible for dealing with players‘ complaints against casinos.
You can also find him on LinkedIn.
Daniela Sliva
Public Relations & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru
Daniela is the Public Relations & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru. With her expertise in communication, marketing and strategic partnerships, Daniela plays a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of the organization. Her responsibilities range from managing creative projects to leading both external and internal communications for Casino Guru.
In her role, Daniela spearheads partnerships with key industry players, ensuring fruitful collaborations that benefit both parties involved. Her keen eye for opportunities and her ability to forge meaningful connections have resulted in successful short-term and long-term projects, such as Casino Guru News or Casino Guru Awards. Daniela's forward-thinking approach has led Casino Guru to embrace new avenues of communication. From webinars to the ever-popular TikTok, she and her team continuously explore fresh and engaging ways to connect with their audience.
Read our interview with Daniela here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
In her role, Daniela spearheads partnerships with key industry players, ensuring fruitful collaborations that benefit both parties involved. Her keen eye for opportunities and her ability to forge meaningful connections have resulted in successful short-term and long-term projects, such as Casino Guru News or Casino Guru Awards. Daniela's forward-thinking approach has led Casino Guru to embrace new avenues of communication. From webinars to the ever-popular TikTok, she and her team continuously explore fresh and engaging ways to connect with their audience.
Read our interview with Daniela here.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.
Judging process
Our panel of judges will consist of Casino Guru experts and external specialists from related fields. Several categories will be judged solely by our Casino Guru team of experts based on our expertise in the relevant field. For the remaining categories, external specialists are invited to the table, and a joint decision regarding the winner will be made.
All judges are masters in their fields, and none of them have any conflict of interest that might interfere with their unbiased and truthful opinions. All data is highly confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties.
All judges are masters in their fields, and none of them have any conflict of interest that might interfere with their unbiased and truthful opinions. All data is highly confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties.
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Previous winners
Discover the winners of previous years' Casino Guru Awards and see which companies took home the trophy in each category.
The Fairest General T&Cs
BlueChip Casino
The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
Fortuna Entertainment Group
The Best Implementation of RG Tools (Operator)
L&L Europe Ltd
The Best Implementation of RG Tools (Developer)
Mindway AI
The Most Transparent Casino
Casino 999
The Most Effective Handling of Complaints
Vulkan Vegas
The Most Ethical Approach to Marketing
Clarion Gaming
Voice of the People
WinSpirit Casino
The Fairest Bonus Policy
RocketPlay Casino
The Fairest General T&Cs
7BitCasino
The Best Implementation of RG Tools
Mindway AI
The Most Transparent Casino
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