Gambling.com Group Announces American Gambling Awards Winners

The eagerly awaited Gambling.com Group American Gambling Awards for 2024 have unveiled this year’s best online casino and other exceptional industry accomplishments. 

Determining the honourees was no small feat for the expert panel of judges, which comprised 20 industry veterans. The competition was intense, with over 50 finalists vying for top honours across 12 categories, including Online Sportsbook of the Year, Online Casino of the Year, and C-Suite Executive of the Year.  

Winners Receive Coveted Gold Plated American Bald Eagle 

Winners in each category will receive a striking 11-inch gold-plated, cast pewter sculpture of the American Bald Eagle, elegantly displayed atop a pile of casino chips. 

Prestigious trophies are crafted by Society Awards, known for designing awards for the Emmys, American Music Awards, and the MTV Movie Awards.

CEO Looking Forward to Hosting Winners at Lavish Dinner 

Charles Gillespie, the CEO and co-founder of Gambling.com Group, praised the innovation, dedication, and hard work present in the U.S. regulated online gambling industry. He pointed out that the 2024 finalists list was the largest in the awards’ history, with the first Golden Eagle awards having been introduced in 2019. 

The Gambling.com Group, the producer of the American Gambling Awards, will celebrate the winners, judges, and invited guests at an exclusive VIP dinner held at Torrisi, a Michelin Star restaurant in New York City, on November 21. 

Speaking to the audience, Gillespie remarked, "With American online gambling expanding rapidly and boasting more nominations than ever before, we are excited to host our annual celebration in a new venue.” 

He added, “My team and I look forward to honouring the remarkable companies and leaders propelling this industry forward at Torrisi in November.” 

Here are 2024 American Gambling Awards winners:

Online Sportsbook of the Year - FanDuel Sportsbook 

With 17 million customers, the FanDuel Group, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, offers cutting-edge options, including online sports betting, daily fantasy sports, and advance deposit wagering. 

Online Casino of the Year - BetMGM Casino 

Based in Nevada, BetMGM’s iGaming offerings feature a diverse array of casino games, enhanced by an exclusive partnership with Brian Christopher Slots.  

Gaming Product of the Year - Jackpot Royale from White Hat Studios 

As a leading U.S. iGaming supplier, White Hat Studios presents Jackpot Royale, the North American version of its renowned multi-game Jackpot King system, which includes three progressive jackpots. 

Betting Product of the Year - Sportradar 

Founded in 2001, Sportradar is a global leader in providing live sports data, virtual sports betting, sports information, media services, and digital sports solutions. 

Data Service Provider of the Year - Sportradar 

The company delivers valuable solutions to sports federations, media, consumer platforms, and sports betting operators, covering nearly a million sports events annually.  

Platform Provider of the Year - Kambi 

Operating globally, Kambi offers innovative solutions for operators looking to upgrade their sportsbook operations or launch new sports betting products. 

Payment Service Provider of the Year - Nuvei 

Based in Montréal, Nuvei provides modular, flexible, and scalable technology that enables businesses to accept payments and offer various payout options in the U.S. and beyond. 

Responsible Gaming Award - ProhiBet by IC360 

This Las Vegas-based company’s innovative technology allows professional and collegiate sports entities and sportsbook operators to ensure compliance with state regulations governing sports betting. 

Dealmaker of the Year - Apollo Funds Acquisition of IGT Gaming and Everi Holdings (Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Capital) 

This all-cash transaction of IGT’s Gaming and Digital Business to Apollo Funds valued the acquired businesses at $6.3 billion, allowing IGT to enhance its core offerings. 

Policymaker of the Year - Maryland Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary, D-Howard County 

Delegate Atterbeary's advocacy for legalizing online casino games such as slots advanced successfully through the House, although it faced challenges in the Senate. 

Regulator of the Year - Henry Williams, Michigan Gaming Control Board 

Appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2021, Williams oversees the board as executive director, dedicated to ensuring fair and honest gaming for Michigan residents.  

C-Suite Executive of the Year - Amy Howe, FanDuel CEO 

Since taking the helm as CEO in February 2021, Howe has propelled FanDuel to new heights. A Wharton School graduate, she brings extensive experience, having previously held positions as president and COO of Ticketmaster and as a partner at McKinsey & Co.