Casino Guru has reminded the global iGaming community that one month remains to submit nominations for select categories at the Casino Guru Awards 2026, with the deadline set for February 15, 2026.
Now in its fourth year, the awards aim to recognise contributions to the iGaming sector that extend beyond commercial performance, focusing on fairness, transparency, responsibility and innovation. The 2026 edition will culminate in an invite-only live ceremony on May 25 at The Xara Lodge, held in partnership with NEXT.io during NEXT Valletta, scheduled for May 27–28.
The upcoming awards introduce four new categories reflecting what Casino Guru describes as its evolving focus on integrity, innovation and industry culture. These include Woman Leader of the Year, Rising Star in Responsible Gambling, Young Changemaker Award for professionals under 30, and Industry Culture Shaper, which recognises companies promoting transparent and growth-oriented workplaces.
Nominations also remain open across established categories such as The Fairest Bonus Policy, The Most Transparent Casino, The Best Implementation of Responsible Gambling Tools, Players’ Choice and iGaming Changemaker of the Year.
Shortlisted nominees will be announced on March 1, 2026, when public voting will also open. Judges’ evaluations are scheduled to run from April 30 to May 7, with public voting closing on May 7 ahead of the winners’ announcement at the May 25 ceremony in Malta.
“As the nomination deadline approaches, we encourage the industry to shine a light on the people and companies who are genuinely raising standards,” said Daniela Sliva, PR and creative project director at Casino Guru and lead of the awards project. “The Casino Guru Awards exist to recognise those who prove that fairness, responsibility, and innovation can go hand in hand, and this final month is the last chance to make sure their work is seen.”
The awards ceremony will once again bring together shortlisted nominees, judges, sponsors, media partners and industry leaders to recognise progress and innovation within the iGaming industry.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/01/19/117139-casino-guru-awards-2026-nominations-close-in-one-month
