Introducing The Golden Tie

The most deserving startups will take home the coveted Golden Tie trophy across these unique categories:

Introducing The Golden Tie

The most deserving startups will take home the coveted Golden Tie trophy across these unique categories:

Introducing The Golden Tie

The most deserving startups will take home the coveted Golden Tie trophy across these unique categories:

Award Categories

Startup of the Year

This award celebrates the most outstanding startup in the real-money gaming industry that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and impact. The winner will have set a new benchmark for success and made significant contributions to advancing the industry.

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Launch of the Year

Recognizing the most impressive product or platform launch of the year, this award honors ingenuity, flawless execution, and the ability to generate excitement and traction in the competitive real-money gaming space.

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Best Collaboration

This award highlights the power of partnership, celebrating a standout collaboration that delivered exceptional value and turned heads within the industry.

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Coolest Cap Table

Awarded to the startup with the most enviable and strategically assembled investor group, this category celebrates those who have attracted a roster of backers that reflects both vision and influence.

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Best Bootstrapper

Honoring a startup that has achieved remarkable progress without external funding, this award recognizes resilience, efficiency, and the ability to scale with limited resources.

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Marketing Genius Award

This category celebrates the marketing team or campaign that has demonstrated unparalleled creativity, innovation, and effectiveness in building brand recognition and driving engagement with target audiences. 

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Best Tech

This award recognizes a startup that has developed or implemented groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of innovation in the real-money gaming industry. The winner will have demonstrated technical excellence and a transformative impact on the industry.

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Defied the Odds

This award honors a startup that has overcome significant challenges or obstacles to achieve success, showcasing determination, adaptability, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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Charity Act of the Year

This award acknowledges a company or initiative that has made a meaningful contribution to society through charitable efforts, demonstrating a commitment to giving back and driving positive change within or beyond the gaming community.

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