Worldwide Gaming Honors Celebrate Industry Leaders in Las Vegas

The Wynn Resorts gambling enterprise received recognition as the premier Terrestrial Operator during the 2017 Worldwide Gaming Honors in Las Vegas.

Numerous gaming sector specialists were present at the Venetian Ballroom ceremony to witness Wynn and 11 other firms accept accolades. The Worldwide Gaming Honors commenced the yearly Worldwide Gaming Expo, with victors determined following an extensive process of nominations, shortlisting, and evaluation.

The event received backing from IGT, NetEnt, SB Tech, Betradar, AGS, UltraPlay, Agilysys, Ganapati Malta, Authentic Gaming, NYX, Microgaming, Scientific Games, and Konami. BetConstruct assumed the role of principal sponsor for the awards.

The Worldwide Gaming Honors acknowledged the diligent efforts of all nominated companies, extending gratitude to the nomination panel, judging panel, and KPMG for their commitment to the awards procedure. The Worldwide Gaming Honors serve as a commemoration of the ongoing expansion and prosperity of the gaming sector.

Wynn Resorts secured the sought-after “Land-Based Operator of the Year” accolade, primarily due to an exceptional year culminating in the triumphant launch of Wynn Palace. This victory was particularly noteworthy as it unseated MGM Resorts International, which had retained the title for three straight years.

**Online Operator**

**Victor: bet365**

A dominant force in internet gaming, bet365 continues to bolster its standing for quality and advancement. With a vast user base spanning over 200 nations, bet365 remains dedicated to providing an unmatched digital sports wagering experience.

**Physical Product**

**Victor: IGT – Cardless Connect**

This honor acknowledges the individual product that has exerted the most substantial influence on the brick-and-mortar gaming sector in the preceding year. IGT captured the award once more this year with Cardless Connect, its mobile-centric loyalty initiative. Selected as the basis for MGM’s M life program, it has garnered extensive praise from both patrons and casino proprietors.

**Virtual Product**

**Victor: Evolution Gaming – Dream Catcher**

Reflecting its physical counterpart, the “Digital Product of the Year” award recognizes a single offering introduced by a company that elevates the online gaming sphere. This year, Evolution Gaming’s Dream Catcher took center stage. This novel product utilizes technology to furnish a genuinely distinctive and engaging gaming experience.

This groundbreaking offering captivated the interactive entertainment sector, fundamentally altering how we engage with games such as “Wheel of Fortune.”

**Customer Devotion Program of the Year**

And the victor is… **MGM Resorts – M life Rewards**

Gaming establishments prevailed in this classification, with MGM Resorts securing the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. Their M life Rewards initiative, renowned as the most favored in Las Vegas, acknowledges patrons for essentially every dollar expended across 15 MGM Resorts locations. The M life Mastercard further enhances this already remarkable program, and the unique M life Moments encounters truly captivated the adjudicators.

**Online Acquisition Initiative**

The accolade is bestowed upon… **LeoVegas Affiliate Program**

With associate marketing assuming an increasingly crucial function in the expansion of the internet gaming sector, this award recognizes the marketing scheme or offering that generated the most visits to a digital provider in the preceding 12 months. LeoVegas, a close contender to Unibet in 2016, claims the prize this year.

**Physical Industry Provider**

And the recipient is… **Scientific Games**

This award evaluated the provider’s comprehensive product assortment, in addition to fresh business acquisitions and fiscal performance. Scientific Games has experienced a remarkable year.

International gaming providers collaborate with this organization to utilize its gaming material, technology, customized initiatives, and hosting solutions, which continually engage modern gamers in novel ways.

**Online Sector Provider**

**Recipient: NYX Gaming Group**

NYX Gaming Group receives the sought-after industry leader accolade for online gaming product provision. In the previous year, both NYX Gaming Group and OpenBet were nominated; nonetheless, the transformative merger considerably strengthened NYX’s sports betting offerings, solidifying its position as the Online Sector Provider of the year.

**Terrestrial Gaming Advancement**

**Recipient: IGT – SPHINX 4D**

IGT persistently aims to revolutionize the gaming sector by introducing products that establish new benchmarks for creativity within the land-based market. IGT’s SPHINX 4D game embodies the degree of ingenuity the provider delivers, generating a novel era of gaming encounter. Our judging committee was remarkably impressed with this game, considering it a genuine trailblazer in its domain.

**Online Gaming Advancement**

**Recipient: Betgenius – Esports Trading**

Betgenius has secured the Online Gaming Advancement of the Year award for its esports trading platform. A genuine esports trading forerunner, the firm provides up to 50 live markets spanning 15 games.

## The eSports and digital gaming realm is flourishing, with Betgenius at the forefront! Their groundbreaking strategy serves as a guide for any organization aiming to leverage this rapidly expanding sector.

## Advocating for Ethical Practices: Sportradar

This year’s accolades witnessed a varied selection of contenders, spanning both physical and virtual domains. Sportradar secured the award for their exceptional efforts in tackling deception within sports wagering. They have conducted workshops and conferences on game manipulation, empowering entities with the insights to safeguard themselves and the sector from these detrimental activities.

## Paving the Path: Mor Weizer, Playtech’s Visionary Leader

Mor Weizer received well-earned acclaim this year for his remarkable leadership of Playtech. Under his direction, the company experienced a profit surge of almost 20% in 2016, all while boldly venturing into new and promising areas. Playtech delved into the UK horse racing scene, secured a significant agreement with Warner Brothers, and became the first provider to successfully enter the Czech Republic’s online gaming market.