Casino Guru received the Safer Gambling Initiative award for the fourth consecutive year at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026, which took place during iGB Live on July 1-2. This recognition underscores the company's commitment to enhancing safety in the gambling sector by equipping players with the tools needed for informed decision-making and promoting responsible gambling behaviors.
The award reflects several significant initiatives implemented over the past year. Notably, Casino Guru introduced the Online Self-exclusion Recommended Code of Practice, which establishes evidence-based standards for self-exclusion in online gambling. This framework encourages a cohesive effort to minimize gambling-related harm and is designed for immediate application across the industry to bolster player protection systems.
Additionally, Casino Guru formed a partnership with Gamecheck to integrate its verification system, which enables users to determine if online casinos provide verified games certified directly by the game developers through the Gamecheck framework.
These initiatives align with Casino Guru's broader aim of fostering transparency within the gambling space, empowering players to make safer and more informed choices.
Šimon Vincze, the Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, stated, "Over the past year, Casino Guru has launched or completed some of its most ambitious safer gambling initiatives to date. Our collaboration with Gamecheck and the publication of the Online Self-Exclusion Scheme – Recommended Code of Practice are important milestones that build on our long-standing commitment to player protection. We are honored that the iGB Affiliate Awards has recognized these efforts and the work that goes into advancing safer gambling standards across the industry."
Achieving this fourth accolade at the iGB Affiliate Awards further highlights Casino Guru's dedication to fostering a safer gambling environment, motivating other companies to enhance their player protection measures. Through cross-sector collaboration, Casino Guru continues to leverage diverse expertise to elevate industry standards.
