Casino Guru Awards 2027 to Launch on 15 October
The Casino Guru Awards return on 15 October, building on a record year for nominations and more than 150,000 votes in public voting categories. New developments are also on the way, including a stronger focus on player protection and a brand-new project that goes beyond the usual category line-up.
- The fifth edition of the Casino Guru Awards opens for nominations on 15 October, with full details of the 2027 categories, nominations and key dates to follow
- The awards recognise companies, initiatives and people driving a fairer, more transparent and innovative iGaming industry, rather than company size or revenue
- Total nominations rose by about one-third in the 2026 edition, and more than 150,000 votes were cast in the Players' Choice and Voice of the People categories
- Nearly 150 iGaming professionals attended the 2026 ceremony at The Xara Lodge in Malta
- Casino Guru says the 2027 edition will put a stronger focus on player protection and include a new project beyond the usual categories, which it has not yet detailed
Casino Guru Awards 2027 Open for Nominations on 15 October
The fifth edition of the Casino Guru Awards will officially open for nominations on 15 October. It will continue to recognise companies, initiatives and people driving a fairer, more transparent and innovative iGaming industry. Full details on the 2027 categories, nominations and key dates will be revealed soon.
Five Years of Looking Beyond Commercial Success
The Casino Guru Awards were created to recognise achievements that can sometimes be difficult to measure by traditional metrics. Rather than focusing on company size or revenue, the awards look at the impact businesses and individuals have on players, industry standards and the wider gambling environment.
For four years, this project by Casino Guru has recognised work in areas including fair terms and conditions, bonus policies, responsible gambling, complaint handling, transparency, social responsibility, leadership and innovation.
A Strong 2026 Edition Sets the Stage
The upcoming launch follows one of the strongest Casino Guru Awards editions so far. Total nominations increased by about one-third from the previous year, with newly introduced categories drawing particularly strong interest.
More than 150,000 votes were collected across the Players' Choice and Voice of the People categories, showing strong public engagement. The season concluded with nearly 150 iGaming professionals attending the live Casino Guru Awards ceremony at The Xara Lodge in Malta.
More Is Coming in 2027
Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and leader of the Casino Guru Awards project, said:
"We have seen participation grow, we have seen new categories receive a very strong response, and we have seen how much interest there is in recognising work that genuinely improves the industry.
"This year, we want to build on that. Player protection is one area where we believe even more good work deserves recognition, but we have been developing something else as well. We are keeping that part to ourselves for a little longer."
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