The gaming industry in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year: the Gaming Industry Gala Dinner – “Together in Europe”, which will take place on 25 November in Sofia. In the run-up to the ceremony, AOGGAB has officially released the full list of nominees for the Golden Spade’s Awards 2025, honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership across all key segments of the gaming ecosystem.
Recognised as one of the region’s most influential award ceremonies, the Golden Spade’s Awards celebrate outstanding achievements among Bulgarian companies with international reach, global brands operating in Bulgaria, land-based and online operators, casino suppliers, platform providers, payment innovators, and leading affiliates.
Main Categories and Nominees
1. Most Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad:
Amusnet | Euro Games Technology (EGT) | Pateplay | CT Interactive | 7777 gaming
2. Most Successful Foreign Company in Bulgaria:
Altenar | Pragmatic Play | MERKUR GAMING | Zitro | IGT
3. Slot Machine of the Year (Cabinet):
Amusnet | EGT | NOVOMATIC | Zitro | Merkur
4. Land-Based Operator of the Year (up to 15 venues):
Palms Merkur Casino | Inbet | Continental | Central | Ringbet
5. Land-Based Operator of the Year (more than 15 venues):
Bulbet | Efbet | Winbet | Sesame | MagicBet
6. Casino of the Year:
Merit Grand Mosta Hotel & Casino & Spa | GoldenEye Casino | Princess International Hotels & Casinos | Monte Casino & Gaming Clubs | Royale Palms Casino
7. Debut of the Year:
Bet.bg (Online Operator) | 8888.bg (Betting Shops) | Felix Gaming (Online Supplier) | Amusnet (Gaming Machines) | SYNOT Games (Gaming Machines)
8. Payment Solution of the Year:
CountR GmbH | iCard | Cashterminal | GeWeTe | EasyPay
9. Online Operator of the Year:
WINBET Online | efbet | 8888.bg | Betano | inbet
10. Online Supplier of the Year:
Amusnet | EGT Digital | 7777 Gaming | Evolution | Pragmatic Play
11. Online Platform of the Year:
Digitain | EGT Digital | UltraPlay | Altenar | Dench eGaming Solutions
12. Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year:
Efbet | Winbet | Sesame Online | 8888.bg | Palms Bet
13. Casino Supplier of the Year:
Cards Print: Casino Solutions | MONIKO Casino TI-TO Tickets | MGR Casino Chairs | Patir Casino Seating | ABBIATI Casino Equipment
14. Affiliate of the Year:
Scatter BG | Casinoslot.bg | 7sport.net | The Ace Company | Websa Ltd
15. Betting Shop of the Year:
Inbet | Efbet | Alphawin | 8888.bg | Sesame
With leading companies from Bulgaria and across Europe competing in categories that span the entire value chain of the gaming industry, the Golden Spade’s Awards 2025 promise to reflect the dynamism, technological capability, and growth potential of the region.
The winners will be announced during the Gaming Industry Gala Dinner in Sofia, positioned as a key annual gathering for executives, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of land-based gaming, online gambling, bingo, slot machines, betting, and casinos.
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