by Renee Israel
The iconic online casino software provider, Microgaming added yet another
award to its trophy cabinet this week, after scooping a lucrative online
gambling industry award at the 2012 EGR B2B Awards in London.
Microgaming Wins RNG Casino Supplier of the Year
The group was named RNG Casino Supplier of the Year. The awards, which are
held annually, are designed to celebrate online gambling industry leaders who
make a contribution to the success of internet wagering each year. Over 400
people attended the event, making it the biggest B2B Awards ceremony yet.
This is the third year that the awards have been held, which according to a
recent press release from Microgaming, "recognise the achievements of suppliers
from across all the major egaming disciplines."
The 2012 EGR B2B Awards, which were held at the Atrium in Wembley Stadium,
are open to all gambling companies which offer business to business products.
Speaking about Microgaming winning the gambling industry award, the
group's Chief Executive Officer, Roger Raatgever: "We are delighted to receive
the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year award. We constantly strive to provide
market leading software and this award recognises our commitment to always stay
one step ahead of our peers in the egaming industry."
Microgaming Shortlisted for Eight Awards
RNG Casino Supplier of the Year was not the only area that Microgaming was
recognised in at the 2012 EGR B2B Awards, with eight nominations to its name.
Microgaming 2012 EGR B2B Award Nominations:
- Poker Network of the Year
- Poker Software of the Year
- Bingo Network of the Year
- Innovation in Mobile
- Mobile Supplier of the Year
- Live Casino Supplier of the Year
- RNG Casino Supplier of the Year
- Slot Provider of the Year
In addition, Microgaming was also highly recommended for its online poker
software.
Other 2012 EGR B2B Award Winners
Playtech also did exceedingly well in the awards, taking home three top
prizes. The online casino software provider won awards for its bingo network,
slot provider and poker networks. In addition, Mobenga, which was acquired last
year by Playtech, took the award for Mobile Supplier of the Year.
Net Entertainment, the Swedish online gambling group, took home 2012 EGR B2B
Awards for innovation in slots provision and innovation in RNG Casino.