Evolution: Evolution is a leader in live casino, working with more top-tier operators than any other provider, the latest one being Sky Betting & Gaming which signed an agreement for Evolution’s complete live casino portfolio in February 2023. A highlight for Evolution from the past year is the launch of Funky Time – a unique ‘70s disco-themed, bonus and multiplier-laden extravaganza, and the company’s biggest new game show since Crazy Time. Another notable launch was Extra Chilli Epic Spins™, a unique game that brings together live and slots in a live game show created around the theme of the hugely successful Extra Chilli slot title from Big Time Gaming.
Pragmatic Play: Pragmatic Play has enjoyed another exceptional year, powered by a multi-product offering. Headline launches of immersive game shows like Treasure Island and PowerUp Roulette have been complemented by more than 80 new slot games, including a 10th Big Bass title, as well as a crash game spin-off. In addition to growing its portfolio, its commercial footprint continued to rapidly expand, with the company signing major deals with bet365, 888 Holdings and other operators across Europe, Africa, LatAm and beyond.
Wizard Games: NeoGames-owned Wizard Games delivers value-driven iGaming experiences. In 2023 it recorded a growth of 57% in bets, 44% increase in distinct players and 38% rise in GGR across the EMEA region. Wizard Games’ 150+ titles are live in 25+ regulated jurisdictions in Europe, South Africa and the Americas. The offering includes a mix of classic and innovative content as well as localised games. In 2023 the company released 20+ new games with attractive and innovative mechanics, themes, features and maths models.
Relax Gaming:Renowned for its extensive portfolio of hit games like Money Train and the Tumble series, Relax Gaming’s success is proven by the 108-title portfolio increase, 50+ new customers, and 12 new supplier partners. The popular Relax Apex™ framework supports reliable and compliant solutions for regulated markets. Another popular product by the company is Dream Drop Jackpots, a 5-tiered progressive jackpot, offering players the biggest must-hit jackpot to date. In over a year, Dream Drop has changed the industry and created 11 millionaires. In the past year, Relax Gaming entered the Greek market, received a B2B permit in Sweden and launched its games with operator giant bet365, amongst other highlights.
IGT PlayDigital: IGT PlayDigital is a leading iGaming supplier in Europe (and beyond), offering some of the region’s most popular slot content. The company’s Engagement Platform promotional features are the most flexible in the industry, available on any game, provider, and RTP via IGT’s Aggregation platform. With recent launches in Greece and Switzerland, IGT PlayDigital’s presence in the region is growing. Operators choose IGT PlayDigital to take their player experience, promotional power, and revenue growth to the next level.
Bragg Gaming: During the past year, Bragg Gaming emerged as a leading developer and distributor of online casino content in Europe and the US. It is on track to launch 68 exclusive game titles in 2023, including 30 from its proprietary Bragg Studios, and 38 exclusive games from Powered by Bragg partners including Gamomat, King Show Games, Bluberi and Sega Sammy Creation. All games come with Fuze™ promotions as standard, offering features such as free rounds, tournaments and quests.
Amusnet: Amusnet’s portfolio consists of 260+ classic online slots with exciting themes, available in 31+ jurisdictions and powering 1500+ live operators. The company provides its partners with seamless API integration, ensuring system stability and reliability. Amusnet continues to enhance its product lineup, recently adding 23 new video slots in captivating themes, along with 2 new live roulette titles. In July 2023, the company achieved a significant milestone by securing a manufacture, supply, install and alter gambling software permit from the Swedish Gambling Authority. It also strengthened its presence in Spain following deals with Lowen Play and Casino777, and partnered with Slovakia’s largest operator – Tipsport.
EGT Digital: One of EGT Digital’s most popular products is its in-house developed all-in-one betting platform X-Nave – a flexible solution with 4 main modules: CRM, Sport, Gaming and Payment Gateway which can be part of a complete solution or operate separately. EGT Digital’s top performing games such as Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, are live in 40+ markets around the world with most of the deals closed during the past 12 months. Most recently EGT Digtial’s portfolio of games went live with Serbia’s Star Bet and MerkurXtip, Croatia’s PSK, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wwin, Bulgaria’s Magic Bet, eftbet, and ELITBET, as well as with Adjarabet in Georgia and Armenia, and with Million Casino in Romania, to name a few.
Play n’ GO: Play’n GO extended its lead over the competition in 2023, cementing its place as a leading supplier in regulated markets. This includes rapid expansion in the US, major new commercial deals in key European markets (such as with Kindred and Sky Bet in the UK; and with Sisal in Italy) and licences in new European markets (Spain and Sweden). Play’n GO now releases around 50 slots per year, including pioneering grid slots, IP-licensed content and the world’s first educational slot (Gerard’s Gambit). Play’n GO sets an example on everything from sustainability to marketing, with a recent landmark deal with the Haas F1 team.
Light & Wonder: OpenGaming from Light & Wonder is the world’s largest and most trusted iGaming ecosystem and content aggregation platform. Launching over 1000 new games, it is live in a number of regulated markets across the EMEA region. In 2023, Rich Little Piggies™ – Meal Ticket, a L&W creation, launched as its biggest UK release ever in terms of GGR. Light & Wonder delivers localised content to specific markets in addition to hosting third-party games, and has enjoyed worldwide growth in the previous year.
The Online Casino Supplier of the Year category is sponsored by Digitain.
Digitain is a sportsbook and casino platform provider offering best-of-breed turnkey and API solutions. With over 20 years of demonstrable experience, Digitain continues to expand its technological solutions across continental Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The business continues to grow due to the trust earned and placed in the company by its partners, suppliers, and industry peers. It has been awarded over 30 iGaming industry awards for its leading status as a significant industry platform and solutions provider. Digitain employs 3,000+ of the brightest minds, including 1,000+ traders in the gaming industry, to provide a one-stop shop for its global partners.