Revealed: first ever eGaming Review B2B Awards shortlist

THE shortlist for the first ever eGaming Review B2B Awards has been published, which includes the finalists for the Innovation In Sports Betting Software trophy, one of the most hotly contended categories ahead of the World Cup this summer.

The shortlist for the B2B Awards, published today, sees Denmark’s EveryMatrix, Switzerland’s Runningball and Italian Finsoft-owners GTech G2 go up against UK contenders including FSB Tech, Orbis and Zukido for the coveted prize.

Rivals Microgaming and Playtech, meanwhile, have made it through to the finals for a prestigious six and 10 awards respectively including Bingo Network of the Year, Slot Provider of the Year and both Poker Network of the Year and Poker Software Supplier of the Year.

Contenders also include the B2B arms of operators including 888’s Dragonfish and the Betsson Business Solutions arm launched in February, who will battle entrants including EveryMatrix, GTech G2, Centrebet and NeoGames for White Label Partner of the Year.

eGaming Review publishing director Seb Timpson said: “The World Cup is a giant event for this industry and has made the Innovation in Sports Betting award one of the most fought-over trophies.

“With more than 200 entries in total there have been some great entries for that and all of our inaugural B2B Awards, and the expert panel of judges will have a tough time picking the winners from such a strong shortlist.”

Launched by popular demand, the eGaming Review B2B Awards are open to all companies that offer a B2B product, and will be presented at a gala dinner on 14th June this year at London’s Old Billingsgate on the first night of eGaming Review ‘s free conference and exhibition, EGR Live 2010.

The categories have been split into two groups, ‘software/network’ and ‘services’, with an additional Rising Star award for a growing company predicted to grown in either sphere.

The full eGaming Review B2B Awards shortlist can be read here.