Awards
Casino Guru Awards invites you to watch the live ceremony on February 22
The Casino Guru Awards Ceremony is just a week away with the grand date set for Wednesday, February 22 at 13:00 CET. The event will take place online and reunite casino experts and companies, distinguishing them for their efforts and hard work in making the gambling industry a safer place for everyone.
Casino Guru Awards 2023 will reveal the names of the winners of each of the seven categories online during a YouTube live stream hosted by the team. During the event, each of the seven categories will be discussed and a winner – finally announced.
The inaugural edition of the Awards focuses on distinguishing brands across seven core categories that are considered the linchpin of safe and responsible gambling in the industry. Those categories are as follows:
- The Fairest Bonus Policy
- The Fairest General T&Cs
- The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative
- The Best Implementation of RG Tools
- The Most Transparent Casino
- The Most Effective Handling of Complaints Voice of the People
To judge each of the categories, Casino Guru Awards turned to some of the most prominent names in the gambling industry who sat as judges across the panels and sought to distinguish the most worthwhile and deserving gambling companies. The event’s schedule is as follows:
- 13:00 Event Begins
- 13:10 Panel with industry expert judges
- 13:30 Winner of ‘The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative’ category
announced - 13:30 Winner of ‘The Best Implementation of RG Tools’ category announced
- 14:05 Short Break
- 14:10 Winner of ‘The Most Effective Handling of Complaints’ category announced
- 14:30 Winner of ‘The Fairest Bonus Policy’ category announced
- 14:50 Winner of ‘The Fairest General T&Cs’ category announced
- 15:10 Winner of ‘The Most Transparent Casino’ category announced
- 15:30 Short Break
- 15:35 Winner of the ‘Voice of the People’ category announced
The nominees include prominent operators, international gambling and entertainment giants, safe and responsible gambling specialists, tech and data companies, and others.
Apart from the seven core categories judged by the expert list of specialists, Casino Guru Awards 2023 features a “Voice of the People” category voting for which has been going since December 1, 2023. The category’s winner, driven solely by people’s votes, will also be revealed during the upcoming ceremony next week.
Casino Guru proudly invites you to the Casino Guru Awards 2023 ceremony, which you will be able to attend virtually. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions, and should they want to, open discussions using the Slido platform. Do not miss the biggest iGaming event next week – tune in to watch Casino Guru Awards 2023!
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Shortlisted for Two EGR B2B Awards 2026 Following Record Platform Growth
ReferOn, the data-driven affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted in two categories at the EGR B2B Awards 2026: “Affiliate Software Supplier” and “Full Service Platform of the Year (under 5 years)”.
These nominations reflect ReferOn’s rapid evolution from a fast-growing platform into a mature affiliate management solution trusted by operators seeking greater scalability, automation, and operational control.
Solving Affiliate Management Complexity at Scale
Over the past year, ReferOn has focused on solving one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: managing affiliate programmes efficiently at scale. By automating key affiliate management processes and transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, the platform enables operators to scale partner programs more efficiently while maintaining full visibility and control.
Turning Data Into Faster Decisions
As platform capabilities expand, Refie serves as an intelligent UX layer that makes complex data instantly understandable. By translating backend logic into intuitive visual guidance, it helps users move faster, make better decisions, and spend less time navigating reports.
By translating technical precision into intuitive visual feedback, Refie eliminates the need to dig through dense reports, guiding users toward real-time performance and faster decision-making. It moves beyond simple functionality; it’s about giving teams their time back by making complex data instantly readable.
Alex Bukin, CEO at ReferOn, commented: “These nominations reflect the momentum behind ReferOn’s evolution into an award-winning platform built for operators who refuse to compromise between sophistication and usability. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but even more excited about the opportunities ahead.”
The winners will be announced at the EGR B2B Awards ceremony, taking place on June 3 at City Central, HAC, in London.
Awards
OLBG recognised in iGB Affiliate Awards for Dorking sponsorship
OLBG, Principal Partner of Dorking Wanderers FC since the start of the 2025/26 season, has received national recognition after their headline sponsorship campaign was shortlisted for Affiliate Campaign of the Year at the 2026 iGB Affiliate Awards.
The nomination celebrates the leading sports betting and casino community’s collaboration with the Surrey-based club. Their partnership has helped shine a wider spotlight on non-league football through fan-focused content, social engagement and community-led activations.
Alongside the Dorking Wanderers campaign nomination, OLBG has also been shortlisted for both Best Sports Betting Affiliate and Best Casino Affiliate, underlining the brand’s continued growth across the wider iGaming industry.
Since announcing the long-term partnership in 2025, OLBG and Dorking Wanderers have launched a range of initiatives designed to bring supporters closer to the club, including branded fan engagement campaigns and social activations that have generated significant traction online.
Founded in 1999, Dorking Wanderers have become one of the most recognisable names in English non-league football following their rapid rise through the pyramid under owner and manager Marc White. The club has built a substantial national following through viral social media clips and documentary-style football content.
The iGB Affiliate Awards are regarded as one of the leading award ceremonies in the global affiliate and online gambling sector, recognising standout campaigns, partnerships and businesses from across the industry.
This year’s winners will be announced at a ceremony on 2 July.
OLBG CEO Richard Moffatt said: “After winning two awards at last year’s iGB Affiliate Awards, it’s fantastic to see OLBG shortlisted again across three categories this year.
As OLBG continues to grow as a broader sports fan engagement brand, it’s been rewarding to see ideas and learnings from partnerships such as Harry Derham Racing continue to evolve across new collaborations.
It’s especially pleasing to see our work with Dorking Wanderers F.C. recognised in the Campaign of the Year category. We were honoured to win this award last year for our partnership with Harry Derham Racing and, much like that collaboration, our work with DWFC has centred around long term storytelling, helping our partners move closer to their ambitions while giving fans a deeper connection to the sport they love.
A huge thank you goes to everyone at Dorking Wanderers F.C., Bunch of Amateurs and the OLBG team whose energy, creativity and commitment have made the partnership such a success.”
Awards
Casino Guru shortlisted in “Casino Affiliate of the Year” category in AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026
Casino Guru has been shortlisted in the “Casino Affiliate of the Year” category at the upcoming AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, which will take place on May 20, 2026, wrapping up the final day of the AffPapa Conference Madrid.
Casino Guru is proud to receive this nomination, as it once again serves as proof of the company’s sustained focus on improving the wider industry ecosystem, prioritizing player protection, and championing a fair and transparent online gambling industry.
Casino Guru has worked consistently to improve the online gambling environment through its Complaint Resolution Center and Safety Index, both of which have become key pillars in helping players make informed choices.
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru, commented on the nomination: “Casino Guru is once again nominated for an awards ceremony that feels important and impactful. It is recognition of our collective efforts as a company to push past commercial results and drive meaningful, deep-rooted, and lasting change in the online gambling industry. Casino Guru remains, as it always has been, committed to providing players with the support they need to make their online gambling experience the best it can be.”
The AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 place Casino Guru against a strong line-up of competitors vying for the accolade. The event itself also recognizes Operators and B2B companies, highlighting excellence across the wider industry.
Today, Casino Guru maintains one of the most comprehensive online casino databases, with frequent reviews ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on each brand. To simplify the research process, Casino Guru assigns a numerical score to each casino’s reputation, helping millions of players worldwide make better-informed choices about where to play.
Casino Guru is excited to celebrate the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 alongside some of the industry’s finest.
Furthermore, the month of May promises to be an exciting one for the iGaming industry, with the Casino Guru Awards entering their 4th annual edition and set to take place at The Xara Lodge, Malta, on May 25, 2026.
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