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CEE iGaming Leader of the Year

(Executive demonstrating strategic vision, measurable growth, and lasting impact across the CEE iGaming ecosystem.)

Gal Ehrlich — CEO of BETER
26.32%
Irina Veselkova — Head of Marketing at Endorphina
23.68%
Ivan Kravchuk — Evoplay
23.68%
Andrzej Hyla — CCO of Wazdan
13.16%
Anton Eshtokin — CMO at Boomerang Partners
10.53%
Daniel Heywood — CEO at NUXGAME
2.63%

CEE Rising Star in iGaming

(Emerging professional showing exceptional performance, leadership potential, and industry influence early in their career.)

Olga Pronak — Evoplay
28.95%
Irina Veselkova — Endorphina
21.05%
Vladyslav Vitrenko — BETER
10.53%
Uliana Korobeynikova — iAffiliate
10.53%
Alex Kozachenko — Turbo Stars
10.53%
Olesea Naidion — Nightrush
10.53%
Arnav Dutta — iCatalyft
7.89%

CEE Innovator of the Year

(Individual or company driving breakthrough ideas, products, or business models that redefine market standards.)

Irina Veselkova — Endorphina
28.95%
Andrii Nekrutov — BETER
26.32%
Ivan Kravchuk — Evoplay
21.05%
Olesea Naidion — Nightrush
13.16%
Anton Eshtokin — Boomerang Partners
10.53%

CEE iGaming Influencer of the Year

(Industry voice shaping conversations, trends, and community engagement through thought leadership and visibility.)

Ivan Kravchuk — Evoplay
23.68%
Valentina Bagniya — SOFTSWISS
21.05%
Gal Ehrlich — BETER
18.42%
Mark McGuinness
15.79%
Olesea Naidion — Nightrush
15.79%
Uliana Korobeynikova — iAffiliate
5.26%

Best iGaming CEO in CEE

(Chief executive delivering strong financial performance, strategic clarity, and organizational excellence.)

Ivan Kravchuk — Evoplay
28.95%
Gal Ehrlich — BETER
23.68%
Vlastimil Venclik — Oddin.gg
21.05%
Ondrej Lapides — Tom Horn Gaming
13.16%
Michal Imiolek — Wazdan
13.16%

Outstanding Contribution to iGaming in CEE

(Individual recognized for long-term impact, mentorship, and transformative contributions to the regional industry.)

Ivan Kravchuk — Evoplay
28.95%
Andrii Nekrutov — BETER
23.68%
Mark McGuinness
18.42%
Uliana Korobeynikova — iAffiliate
15.79%
Olesea Naidion — Nightrush
13.16%

CEE Legal & Regulatory Advisor of the Year

(Legal expert providing strategic guidance, regulatory clarity, and compliance leadership within the CEE gaming landscape.)

Alina Tace — WH Simion & Partners
31.58%
Valeriia Tarchynska — BETER
26.32%
Justyna Grusza-Głęblicka, PhD
10.53%
Marek Plota — Gaming in Poland
10.53%
Petr Kozák — IFGR
10.53%
Ana-Maria Baciu — Baciu Partners
5.26%
Dr. Robert Skalina — WH Partners
2.63%
Andrei Cosma — Baciu Partners
2.63%
Ewa Lejman — WH Partners
0.00%
Petrus Partene — WH Simion & Partners
0.00%
Dr. HelembaI Gábor
0.00%

CEE Gaming Law Firm of the Year

(Law firm demonstrating excellence in gaming regulation, licensing, cross-border advisory, and industry representation.)

WH Simion & Partners
28.95%
Law Firm Justyna Grusza-Głęblicka
21.05%
IFGR
15.79%
Havel & Partners
7.89%
Baciu Partners
7.89%
DLA Piper
5.26%
WH Partners
5.26%
Kinstellar
5.26%
Dentons
2.63%
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