Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025: Dates, Categories, Shortlist, Schedule

The Global Gaming Awards (GGA) is the most prestigious and trusted accolade in the gambling and betting industry, honoring the industry-leading companies, individuals, and innovations shaping the sector.

The 8th edition of the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025 taking place on January 20, 2025, during the ICE exhibition’s opening day at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, specifically at The Market Restaurant.

Some of the most notable sponsors for the 2025 event include top gaming brands like BGaming, Aviator, 1xBet, EGT, and BetConstruct.

The Market Restaurant, Barcelona

Held annually across 3 regions — the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), and Asia-Pacific — the event is organized by Gambling Insider and Gaming America, two of the industry’s most trusted B2B publications.

• The Asia-Pacific Awards scheduled for 3 June 2025 in Manila.
• The Americas event scheduled for 6 October 2025 in Las Vegas.

Key Categories and Shortlist by GGA 2025

Out of the full 16 categories, some of the most anticipated include Online Sports Betting Operator of the Year, Online Casino of the Year, Affiliate Program of the Year 2025, Online Slot of the Year, and Casino of the Year.

Other categories include Retail Operator of the Year, Sports Betting Supplier of the Year, Casino Supplier of the Year, Online Casino Supplier of the Year, Platform Provider of the Year, Services Provider of the Year, Payment Solution of the Year, Product Launch of the Year, Breakthrough Company of the Year, Social Responsibility of the Year, and even Executive of the Year.

How are the Winners Determined?

Winners at the Awards are determined through a rigorous, transparent process: a panel 50+ senior execs from the EMEA region’s leading gaming companies — including names like Sportradar, Novomatic, Spribe, Yggdrasil Gaming, and Play’n GO — cast their votes to decide the strongest performers.

The process is independently checked by KPMG (Crown Dependencies).