When it comes to recognition in the field of online gambling, the International Gaming Awards are definitely something that all operators and game developers strive for. The award show is quickly approaching its 10th year anniversary, gathering international providers and industry professionals, as well as determining who are the best in a variety of categories. The 10th annual IGA will be held on the 6th of February 2017, at the Intercontinental London Park Lane. There is a total of 24 categories announced, with the nominees yet to be determined. A few days ago, it was announced that the official sponsor for the event will be none other than Mr Green – one of the most reputable online casino operators in the UK.
If you are not familiar with Mr Green, allow me to tell you a bit about it, since it is one of my favourite online casinos of all time. It’s a fully licensed operator that is one of the most easily recognised on the market, due to its unique and effective branding and marketing. Their website has an abundance of great games, including titles developed by the best companies in the business – NetEnt, Microgaming, Evolution Gaming, IGT, and many others. They also offer outstanding customer care and many bonuses, both for new and regular player. Mr Green has always sponsored the IGA in recent years, but this is the first show with the operator as an official sponsor.
When it comes to awards, Mr Green has definitely received its fair share. Its first award from the IGA came in 2013, when the casino won the prestigious Online Casino Operator of the Year award. Mr Green would go on to win this award two more times – in 2014 and in 2015. The casino was also honoured at the 2014 EGR awards, winning the Highly Commended Slots Operator of the Year and the Casino Brand of the Year awards. Overall, Mr Green stands out from other UK casino operator with its impeccable reputations and abundance of awards.
For the upcoming year, both the IGA and Mr Green will focus their efforts on charity and giving back to the community, as all socially responsible corporations should. The event donates to a variety of organisations, including the international humanitarian agency CARE, the Children with Cancer group, and the Responsible Gambling Trust. Operators at the event raise funds for those organisations by holding auctions for valuable items at the awards. Mr Green is expected to do the same, even though the items for sale are yet to be announced.