Casino Guru Awards 2026

The Casino Guru Awards is the iGaming industry's only annual awards ceremony focused exclusively on fairness, transparency, responsible innovation, and integrity in online gambling. Now in its fourth edition, the 2026 ceremony is an exclusive, invite-only event bringing together shortlisted nominees, judges, sponsors, media partners, and industry leaders for an evening of recognition and networking. The ceremony takes place at The Xara Lodge, a charming historic venue in the Maltese countryside, and is held in partnership with NEXT.io in the days before the NEXT Summit Valletta. The 2026 edition adds four new award categories spotlighting leadership, culture, and responsibility, reflecting the growing scope of the awards' influence across the global iGaming ecosystem.