BEGE Awards 2015 distinguished the leading companies and their innovations in the gaming industry
With a number of new product developments, technological solutions and various entertaining features, some of the exhibiting companies at the 8th edition of the Balkan Gaming and Entertainment Expo (BEGE Expo) were awarded. Traditionally, the BEGE Awards are presented to the leading companies in the industry for their contributions and outstanding performance. 2015 category winners have distinguished themselves with creativity, innovation and genuine ideas, earning a recognition within the industry and contributing to the gaming technology advancement around the world. The awards cover a variety of categories with several companies nominated in each one of them. On a glamorous ceremony, the winning companies were presented by Milena Tzankarska, Marketing and Sales Manager of BEGE Expo.
The ceremony started with The Most Innovative Product of 2015 nomination where the ARCH slot machine by Casino Technology stood out among VIP by Novotatic and the Luxury Touch Tablee Roulette by Euro Games Technology. The ARCH™ slot machine is a premium product of Casino Technology distinguished with its unique, horizontally positioned, 42" full HD, curved, gaming customized display.
At BEGE Expo 2015, the exclusive ARCH™ was presented for the first time with its dedicated multigame series GAMOPOLIS ARCH. For the most successful multi-game product for 2015 four companies were nominated as follows: EGT Premier Series by Euro Games Technology, GAMOPOLIS HIGHWAY™ series by Casino Technology, Diversity by Spielo and Premium V+ by NOVOMATIC Group. The award was presented to EGT Premier Series. United Dreams Multigame by JPL was recognized as the most successful positioning of a new product brand with its installations in Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Romania and Moldova during 2015.
Traditionally, BEGE Expo organizers present an award for the Most Loyal Components Supplier. SUZOHAPP took the award and addressed its gratitude for the recognition. Online gaming was included with the Most Comprehensive Platform for Online Betting and Remote Games nomination awarded to NYX OGS by Nyx Gaming Group.
The local operators market was also distinguished by presenting Most effective operations marketing strategy for 2015 to Efbet, Operator with the best concept for a complete gaming and entertainment complex for the year to Royale Palms Casinos as well as the operator offering the best selection of versatile gaming equipment to SESAME gaming clubs.
Additional awards for companies with special merits for the gaming industry development in Bulgaria for 2015 were also presented. The most popular product in the gaming industry for 2015 went to New Games and Eurobet. The leading sports betting operator in Bulgaria with its two socially responsible initiative “Ready for Success“ providing scholarships to disadvantaged children as well as „Win and help“ social project took the award for Social responsible company for 2015. The annual award for the Most progressive international company was presented to Novo Invest Bulgaria, a part of NOVOMATIC Group of companies and Alfastreet Trade BG was recognized as the company providing the Most versatile mix of imported gaming equipment.
BEGE Expo - the most important exhibition in the gaming, entertainment and leisure industry in the Balkans and Eastern Europe that has been bringing together exhibitors and visitors from around the world for eighth consecutive years. The exhibiting companies present products and services used in the operation of hotels and casinos, entertainment centers, shopping centers, restaurants, bars and etc. as well as solutions from the marketing sector, digital technologies, mobile applications, security and control systems, vending equipment and others.