Gaming Stars to Dazzle at 2024 American Gambling Awards

Finalists revealed for the 2024 American Gambling Awards. (Image: Courtesy of American Gambling Awards)

New York is gearing up for a glamorous night that promises to be the highlight of the gambling industry calendar.

Gambling.com Group Limited has unveiled the highly anticipated finalists for its 2024 American Gambling Awards, which are set to take centre stage this November at a new, lavish venue in the heart of the Big Apple. 

Celebrating the Crème Dela Creme of the Gambling Industry 

Taking place on November 21st at the illustrious Torrisi, this prestigious event will celebrate the cream of the crop in the gaming sector, showcasing innovation, dedication, and excellence across various categories.  

Charles Gillespie, CEO and Co-Founder of Gambling.com Group, expressed his excitement for the upcoming ceremony, highlighting the remarkable growth of the regulated online casino industry in America. 

"This is shaping up to be our biggest year yet, with more nominations than ever before! We can’t wait to honour the standout companies and leaders who are pushing the industry forward," Gillespie stated. 

Winners Will Receive Coveted Golden Eagle Trophy 

With over 50 finalists spanning 12 distinct categories, the competition is fierce. Industry giants will vie for the coveted Golden Eagle trophy—an exquisite 11-inch, gold-plated statuette designed by Gambling.com Group and created by the renowned Society Awards, a name synonymous with high-profile accolades like the Emmys® and the MTV Movie Awards. 

This iconic award features an American Bald Eagle proudly perch amongst a pile of glittering casino chips.

The awards will culminate in a sumptuous dinner celebrating the accomplishments of award winners, judges, and esteemed guests, marking a fitting tribute to a year of extraordinary success in the gaming realm. 

Finalists Include Giants of the Gambling Industry 

The finalists have been carefully selected by a panel of distinguished judges—many of whom are the founders and CEOs of leading gaming operators and technology innovators in the United States. Here are just a few of the deserving nominees across the award categories: 

• Online Sportsbook of the Year: BetMGM Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook 
• Online Casino of the Year: BetMGM Casino, Caesars Palace Online Casino, FanDuel Casino 
• Gaming Product of the Year: 9 Coins Grand Gold Edition by Wazdan, Crazy Time by Evolution, Fire Blaze by Playtech, among others. 
• Responsible Gaming Award: Connecticut Council of Problem Gambling, DraftKings, FanDuel, and several more noteworthy organizations making strides in responsible gaming. 

 Winners will be revealed over two exciting weeks, starting September 30th, building to an electric atmosphere as the industry holds its breath in anticipation of who will claim the esteemed accolades. 

For anyone eager to learn more about the awards, including the full lineup of judges and categories, visit the official awards website.

This autumn, watch as the stars of the gaming industry converge in New York City for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and recognition—where only the best will take home the prestigious Golden Eagle!

The finalists for the 12 award categories for 2024 are: 

Online Sportsbook of the Year 

• BetMGM Sportsbook 
• DraftKings Sportsbook 
• FanDuel Sportsbook 

Online Casino of the Year 

• BetMGM Casino 
• Caesars Palace Online Casino 
• FanDuel Casino 

Gaming Product of the Year 

• 9 Coins Grand Gold Edition from Wazdan 
• Crazy Time from Evolution 
• Fire Blaze from Playtech 
• Jackpot Royale from White Hat Studios 
• Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey from AGS 

Betting Product of the Year 

• OddsJam 
• Outlier 
• Sportradar 
• WagerWire 

Platform Provider of the Year 

• Kambi 
• OpenBet 
• White Hat Gaming 

Data Service Provider of the Year 

• MetaBet 
• OpenBet 
• Sportradar 
• XPoint 

Payment Service Provider of the Year 

• Nuvei 
• PayNearMe 
• Paysafe 
• Trustly 

Responsible Gaming Award 

• Connecticut Council of Problem Gambling 
• DraftKings 
• Entain Foundation U.S. 
• FanDuel 
• ProhiBet by IC360 
• OpenBet 

Dealmaker of the Year 

• Apollo Funds Acquisition of IGT Gaming and Everi Holdings (Deutsche Bank) 
• DraftKings Acquisition of Jackpocket (Goldman Sachs) 
• LeoVegas Acquisition of Tipico (Moelis & Company) 

Policymaker of the Year 

• Del. Vanessa Atterbeary (MD) 
• Rep. Bob Davis (WY) 
• Rep. Jason Saine (NC) and Rep. Zack Hawkins (NC) 
• Rep. Zack Stephenson (MN) 
• Sen. Eliot Bostar (NE) 

Regulator of the Year 

• Henry Williams, Michigan Gaming Control Board 
• Jamie Eads, Kentucky Racing and Gaming Corporation 
• Stephen Durrell, Kansas Lottery 
• Sterl Carpenter, North Carolina Lottery Commission 

C-Suite Executive of the Year 

• Adam Greenblatt, BetMGM CEO 
• Amy Howe, FanDuel CEO 
• Andy Whitworth, White Hat Studios CEO 
• Jacob Claesson, Evolution CEO 
• Jordan Levin, OpenBet CEO 
• Manu Gambhir, XPoint CEO 
• Matt Holt, IC360 CEO 
• Matt Restivo, OddsJam CEO 
• Michał Imiołek, Wazdan CEO 
• Shimon Akad, Playtech COO