Aristocrat Gaming, bet365 Among Winners at Global Gaming Awards
The Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025 brought together the brightest stars of the gaming industry to honor excellence across 16 categories.
Winners of the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025 announced.
Key Facts:
- bet365 named Online Sports Betting Operator of the Year
- Aristocrat Gaming earns nod as Casino Supplier of the Year
- Top Casino award goes to Hippodrome Casino in London
Held on the opening day of ICE at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, the 2025 Global Gaming Awards EMEA were an invite-only event that marked a spectacular start to the year’s most anticipated gaming exhibition.
“Congratulations to all the exceptional companies that were shortlisted this year, and an even bigger congratulations to our winners,” said Mariya Savova, Event Manager for the Global Gaming Awards. “The competition grows tougher every year. To be shortlisted is a tremendous honor, but to win is an outstanding achievement.”
Savova highlighted the integrity of the awards, emphasizing that the winners were selected by an independent panel of 50 senior industry executives, with KPMG in the Crown Dependencies overseeing the voting process. She also extended gratitude to the event’s sponsors, lead partner BetConstruct, and Clarion Gaming for providing a stunning new venue in Barcelona.
What sets the Global Gaming Awards apart is their rigorous merit-based selection process. Each nominee earns their spot through demonstrable achievements, a point of pride detailed in the official Shortlist magazine and show.
“This event showcases the dedication, creativity, and innovation that define the gaming sector,” Savova added. “It’s a privilege to celebrate these accomplishments with the industry’s best and brightest.”
The Winners and Highlights
The evening spotlighted excellence across categories ranging from retail operations to online innovation.
- Retail Operator of the Year (sponsored by Digitain): Superbet clinched the top spot, outpacing Allwyn and Tipico.
- Online Sports Betting Operator of the Year (sponsored by GR8 Tech): bet365 continued its reign, with Betano and Sky Bet completing the podium.
- Casino of the Year (sponsored by SPRIBE): The iconic Hippodrome Casino emerged victorious, edging out Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Casino Barcelona.
The awards also honored the innovative spirit of suppliers and developers:
Casino Supplier of the Year (sponsored by SPRIBE): Aristocrat Gaming triumphed over Light & Wonder and EGT.
Online Slot of the Year (sponsored by Imagine Live): Light & Wonder’s Squid Game: One Lucky Day took the crown, beating Greentube’s Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches and Relax Gaming’s Ancient Tumble.
The awards weren’t just about established players. Breakthrough Company of the Year, sponsored by EveryMatrix, celebrated Games Global for its rapid rise, with Betby and SmartSoft Gaming recognized as runners-up.
In a year where sustainability and ethics took center stage, the Social Responsibility of the Year award, sponsored by Soft2Bet, was awarded to Betsson Group. Flutter Entertainment and Kaizen Gaming followed closely behind.
Uri Poliavich, Founder and CEO of Soft2Bet, was named Executive of the Year, a testament to his leadership in pushing the industry forward.
The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt nod to the sponsors, including Soft2Bet, Aristocrat Gaming, Interblock, SPRIBE, and many others who made the event possible.
The full list of winners and runners-up is now available on the official Global Gaming Awards website, where viewers can also rewatch the awards ceremony.
The Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025 didn’t just celebrate winners—it set the bar higher for the entire industry. From Barcelona’s grand stage, the message was clear: gaming excellence knows no bounds.
