The movie industry has the Academy Awards and the music world has the Grammy’s, and don’t think that the online gaming industry doesn’t have a prestigious awards show either. The International Gaming Awards is set for January 23, 2012, and will be held that the luxurious Sheraton Park Lane Hotel in London.
This is the fifth year that the awards have been in operation, and industry insiders have until October 18 to submit their nominations. There are a slew of categories for the event that honor everything from best bingo website to best poker room to best overall casino.
This year’s awards will also feature a new category, according to Online Casino News. Best mobile operator will be making its first appearance at the event signaling the increased prevalence of online gaming in the mobile market.
Of course, the top prize is the one for online casino operator of the year, which goes to the person who best demonstrates branding, growth of and variety of games offered, the news source reports.
