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The 2020 edition of the EGR Operator Awards will be hosted online this year. Pragmatic Play has been selected to be the sponsoring partner of the event. Along these lines, they will essentially be helping to host the event. They’re looking to use this to build relationships and show off upcoming releases.
Pragmatic Play Sponsoring the EGR Operator Awards
A variety of award shows are used in the online gambling industry for different reasons. While there are several of them, they are mostly used to offer positive feedback to companies doing good things. Since we have no international standards for the industry, these events help to reinforce good behavior and innovation.
One of the most important of these award ceremonies is the EGR Operator Awards. This year, it has been announced that this event will be hosted online. It’s also been announced that Pragmatic Play will be the headline sponsor for the whole thing.
The history that has led to this moment for Pragmatic Play is pretty important and impressive. However, what’s also important is the weight that these particular awards have. They are often looked toward as the most prestigious awards that can be awarded in the industry.
What Makes the EGR Operator Awards So Important
This particular awards ceremony has been around for a long time. Their decisions have always been seen as fair, and their process is transparent. That’s a bit different than what you often see with some of the other events that give awards.
It’s also worth noting that their events in general have always been successful overall. A big part of this is that they are more than an awards ceremony. Along these lines, they have speeches and presentations from industry leaders. A variety of speaking panels are usually involved, and this year’s online event will be no exception.
One such speaking engagement will be with a Vice President of Pragmatic Play Lena Yasir. Yasir has a wealth of experience in the industry, and getting that perspective is interesting, entertaining, informative and helpful for anyone involved in any aspect of online gambling.
Pragmatic Play’s Rise to Prominence
Years ago, there was a software provider named Topgame that has a pretty bad reputation. They were known for having their games offered at casinos that were particularly shady. This included everything from running unfair games to stealing player funds.
That company was taken under new management and renamed to Pragmatic Play in 2015. Since then, the leadership there has completely turned the company around. At this point, they have fully rehabbed their reputation and are seen as an industry leader in certain areas of the online casino software side of things. This includes their focus on live dealer games and their extensive slot release schedule.
For Pragmatic Play to find themselves in this position is a pretty big deal. They are one of the true redemption stories in the business as a whole, and it’s a rare type of thing to see.
What to Expect at This Year’s EGR Operator Awards
The format for this year will be a bit different than previous years. On November 11, 2020, the biggest brands in the industry will be waiting to see if they pick up one of the approximately two dozen awards that are being given.
The speaking panels and the awards will likely be the extent of the event this year, but that doesn’t mean that it will be dull by any stretch of the imagination. They have a tremendous reputation for putting on great events that have been highly rated across the board. While they do have a different format this year, we still expect a great event overall.
For industry professionals, it’s an important time to keep your finger on the pulse of the industry. This can allow you a look at what the trends are and where things are headed. For players, it’s a chance to see what’s new and which releases and features are coming up next.
No matter who you are or what your position is in things, there’s a lot of information to be had.