American Gambling Awards 2025 Launches With New Advisory Category

2025 program adds ‘Advisor of the Year’ category and returns to Michelin-starred Torrisi for exclusive New York City celebration

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB), (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry, today announced the launch of the 2025 program of the American Gambling Awards. Nominations are now open, and the nomination form is available here. This year’s program features a new category: Advisor of the Year.

Established in 2019 as the first awards dedicated exclusively to the online gambling market in the United States, this annual event celebrates excellence and innovation in the industry.

“The American Gambling Awards were created to recognize the people and organizations driving progress in the U.S. online gambling industry,” said Charles Gillespie, Co-Founder and CEO of Gambling.com Group. “Now in our fifth year, the program has evolved into an elite celebration of leadership, innovation, and excellence. We’re proud to continue shining a spotlight on the individuals and companies pushing our industry forward.”

Gambling.com Group's 2025 American Gambling Awards features 12 distinct categories, spotlighting top-performing sports betting and iGaming operators, industry service providers, policymakers, regulators, and other key figures shaping the American online gambling sector. This year’s program introduces the reimagined Advisor of the Year category, replacing the previous Dealmaker of the Year award. It honors the organization whose strategic, financial, or legal advisory contributions have made the most lasting impact on the U.S. online gambling industry, recognizing leadership that shapes the sector’s future beyond transactions alone.

The nominations for each award category will be evaluated by a panel of 20 judges, each bringing extensive U.S.-specific experience. This esteemed panel features returning industry leaders from last year's American Gambling Awards, including Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings; Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel; and Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. Their insights and discernment ensure a fair and thorough selection process, reflecting the highest standards of excellence in the field.

Several new judges are joining this year’s panel, bringing fresh perspectives and deep expertise to the selection process: Jay Deuskar, Co-Founder and CTO of PrizePicks; George Rover, Executive Director of the Responsible Gaming Affiliate Association (RGAA); Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Media Group; and Thomas Winter, the driving force behind Golden Nugget’s online success and now a member of the Board of Directors at Rush Street Interactive.

Each winner of the American Gambling Awards receives a Golden Eagle trophy engraved with their details. Produced by Society Awards – the firm that has produced awards for the Golden Globes® and Emmys® – the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips.

Gambling.com Group will again host a celebratory dinner in New York City for winners, judges, and partners. Following the success of last year’s memorable evening, the 2025 event will once again be held at Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Torrisi, one of New York’s most in-demand and acclaimed restaurants. This exclusive gathering serves as the highlight of the awards program, celebrating another year of outstanding industry achievements in a truly unforgettable setting. Watch the 2024 sizzle reel to see highlights from last year’s celebration.

Nominations are now open across 12 categories:

Online Sportsbook of the Year
Online Casino of the Year
Gaming Product of the Year
Betting Product of the Year
Platform Provider of the Year
Data Service Provider of the Year
Payment Service Provider of the Year
Responsible Gaming Award
*NEW* Advisor of the Year
Policymaker of the Year
Regulator of the Year
C-Suite Gaming Executive of the Year

Key dates include:

August 8, 2025: Nominations due
August 26, 2025: Finalists announced
October 6, 2025: Winners announced
November 19, 2025: Invitation-only celebration

For more information, please visit the official awards: www.gambling.com/us/awards

About Gambling.com Group Limited

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Group”) is a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry. Founded in 2006, the Group operates globally, primarily from offices in the United States and Ireland. The Group helps online gambling operators, including for iGaming and sports betting, acquire new customers in 19 national markets across more than ten languages through a portfolio of premier branded websites including Gambling.com, Bookies.com, and Casinos.com. Under OddsJam, OpticOdds and RotoWire brands, the Group’s sports data services assist consumers and powers enterprises to succeed in sports betting and fantasy sports.