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.
Category Criteria
Innovation: How unique or groundbreaking is the startup's product or service?
Growth Trajectory: Evidence of significant revenue growth, user acquisition, or market penetration.
Industry Impact: How has the startup contributed to or disrupted the real-money gaming industry?
Leadership: Quality and vision of the leadership team in driving the startup's success.
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.
Category Criteria
Market Impact: How well was the launch received by customers and the industry
Execution Excellence: Quality of the launch strategy, including timelines and communication.
Innovation: How innovative is the launched product or service?
Performance Metrics: Evidence of success (e.g., revenue, adoption rate, or critical acclaim).
Best Collaboration
This award highlights the power of partnership, celebrating a standout collaboration that delivered exceptional value and turned heads within the industry.
Category Criteria
Synergy: How well did the collaboration leverage the strengths of both parties?
Outcomes: What tangible results were achieved through the collaboration?
Innovation: Did the partnership result in a novel product, service, or solution?
Longevity and Impact: Potential for long-term value or transformation in the industry.
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.
Category Criteria
Investor Diversity: Variety and relevance of investors (e.g., industry experts, institutional investors, etc.).
Strategic Fit: How well do the investors align with the company’s goals and mission?
Impact of Investors: Evidence of how investors have contributed to the startup’s success beyond funding.
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.
Category Criteria
Efficiency: How effectively has the startup utilized limited resources to achieve its goals?
Traction: Evidence of growth, market penetration, or customer acquisition.
Resilience: Demonstrated ability to overcome challenges without external capital.
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.
Category Criteria
Creativity: How unique or innovative was the campaign concept?
Impact: Measurable success (e.g., engagement, brand recognition, or ROI).
Execution: Quality and coherence of campaign delivery across platforms.
Relevance: How well did the campaign resonate with its target audience?
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.
Category Criteria
Innovation: How novel or groundbreaking is the technology compared to existing solutions?
Functionality: How effective and reliable is the technology in solving the problem it addresses?
Industry Impact: How has the technology influenced or has the potential to influence the real-money gaming industry?
Scalability: How well can the technology scale to accommodate future growth or broader adoption?
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.
Category Criteria
Challenges Faced: The magnitude and complexity of the obstacles the company faced.
Innovation in Problem Solving: Creative solutions implemented to overcome challenges.
Resilience and Perseverance: Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive under pressure.
Results: Tangible success achieved despite the odds.
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.
