The recently held 4th iGaming Idol Gala Awards in Malta has recognized yet again the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of the iGaming space\u2014this time not just individuals, but also deserving companies and their contributions.<\/p>\n
Graced by the industry\u2019s gorgeous women and sleek lads in their black-tie ensemble, iGaming Idol Group prepared a glamorous night to\u00a0<\/strong>celebrate individuals<\/strong>, whose expertise in their field of work has stood out among others within the iGaming sector. To celebrate also meant tenths of party poppers distributed across the entire arena available for the audience to pop in revelry and merriment as presenters revealed this year\u2019s nominees and winners. And sure they did each time a winner was announced!<\/p>\n Presenting for the first time was CalvinAyre.com\u2019s Stephanie Tower, who flew all the way from Manila to stand in for Becky Liggero, who happened to be getting married the day after the festivity. BUT Liggero\u2019s presence was not missed at all. Liggero, who\u2019s known in the industry as \u201cBecky,\u201d appeared on screen donning a wedding veil and opened the show. In the video, she appeared to be checking her wedding list, and hilariously crossing out some people like resident iGaming Idol presenter Michael Caselli from attending her wedding for being, as what she said, a \u201cdouchebag.\u201d Becky, in a voice-over this time, introduced the two presenters to the stage with Tower ass-smacking Caselli before they started the show, something Caselli might have wished and\/or expected to happen hosting with a cheeky Asian presenter.<\/p>\n Caselli,\u00a0being one of this year\u2019s judges<\/strong>, shared how the nominees have undergone a rigorous judging process by an independent set of leading experts from the industry. Each award had its own set of a judging panel. There were 20 awards given all throughout the evening\u2014from account management to sales to creative and the rest. Four of which fall under Special Categories where companies and individuals are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the iGaming industry. These are Employer of the Year, Employer Branding of the Year, CEO of the Year, and the most significant of all, the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry. This accolade was given to that individual who has contributed significantly not just to the growth of the industry but to every single person in the room that night.<\/p>\n The awards show ended with Caselli making a toast to Becky and her fianc\u00e9 Peppe\u2019s new journey as husband and wife, and congratulating all iGaming Idols who got nominated and won this year.<\/p>\n Congratulations to all the 2019 winners and the organizers for the successful iGaming Idol Awards!<\/p>\n Account Manager Idol of the Year Affiliate Manager Idol of the Year Casino Dealer Idol of the Year Casino Idol of the Year Compliance and Regulated Markets Idol of the Year Copywriter Idol of the Year Customer Service Idol of the Year Design Idol of the Year Developer Idol of the Year Fraud and Risk Idol of the Year Manager Idol of the Year Office Management Idol of the Year Recruitment Idol of the Year Sales Idol of the Year SEO Idol of the Year VIP Idol of the Year \u00a0<\/p>\n
\n Thomas Bijman
<\/strong> Senior Account Manager, CatenaMedia<\/p>\n
\n Vera Panczyk,
<\/strong> Affiliate Manager, SuprNation<\/p>\n
\n George Karantzikos
<\/strong> English Speaking Game Presenter, NETENT<\/p>\n
\n Bryan Upton
<\/strong> Director, Game Products, NETENT<\/p>\n
\n Sara Condo
<\/strong> Head of Compliance, JackpotJoy Group<\/p>\n
\n Jill Bergforth
<\/strong> Content Team Manager, Mr Green<\/p>\n
\n Timo Thronicke
<\/strong> Customer Service Training Team Leader, Video Slots<\/p>\n
\n Joseph Xerri
<\/strong> Senior Graphic Designer, Genesis<\/p>\n
\n Jevon Demanuele
<\/strong> Database Engineering Manager, GIG<\/p>\n
\n Yan Grech
<\/strong> Head of Payments & Risk, JackpotJoy Group<\/p>\n
\n Ashley-Christian Hardy
<\/strong> Director of Product, GIG<\/p>\n
\n Keith Caruana
<\/strong> Office Manager, Kindred Group<\/p>\n
\n Martina Pugliesi
<\/strong> Talent Acquisition Specialist, CatenaMedia<\/p>\n
\n Lars Kollind
<\/strong> Business Development Manager, Playson<\/p>\n
\n Koen Bongers
<\/strong> Head of Search, Blexr\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Kenneth Christiansen
<\/strong> Senior Key Account Manager, LeoVegas<\/p>\n