Gambling.com Group Announces 2025 American Gambling Awards Program

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Larry Henry

Last Updated: Jun 26^th, 2025

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Gambling.com Group Announces 2025 American Gambling Awards Program

The Gambling.com Group, a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry, today announced the launch of the 2025 program of the American Gambling Awards. Nominations are now open, and the nomination form is available here. This year’s program features a new category: Advisor of the Year.

Established in 2019 as the first awards dedicated exclusively to the online gambling market in the United States, this annual event celebrates excellence and innovation in the industry.

“The American Gambling Awards were created to recognize the people and organizations driving progress in the U.S. online gambling industry,” said Charles Gillespie, co-founder and CEO of the Gambling.com Group. “Now in our fifth year, the program has evolved into an elite celebration of leadership, innovation, and excellence. We’re proud to continue shining a spotlight on the individuals and companies pushing our industry forward.”

The Gambling.com Group's 2025 American Gambling Awards features 12 distinct categories, spotlighting top-performing sports betting and iGaming operators, industry service providers, policymakers, regulators and other key figures shaping the American online gambling sector. This year’s program introduces the reimagined Advisor of the Year category, replacing the previous Dealmaker of the Year award. It honors the organization whose strategic, financial or legal advisory contributions have made the most lasting impact on the U.S. online gambling industry, recognizing leadership that shapes the sector’s future beyond transactions alone.

The nominations for each award category will be evaluated by a panel of 20 judges, each bringing extensive U.S.-specific experience. This esteemed panel features returning industry leaders from last year's American Gambling Awards, including Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings; Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel; and Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. Their insights and discernment ensure a fair and thorough selection process, reflecting the highest standards of excellence in the field.

Several new judges are joining this year’s panel, bringing fresh perspectives and deep expertise to the selection process: Jay Deuskar, co-founder and CTO of PrizePicks; George Rover, executive director of the Responsible Gaming Affiliate Association (RGAA); Ryan Spoon, president of Yahoo! Sports; and Thomas Winter, the driving force behind Golden Nugget’s online success and now a member of the Board of Directors at Rush Street Interactive.

Each winner of the American Gambling Awards receives a Golden Eagle trophy engraved with their details. Produced by Society Awards--the firm that has produced awards for the Golden Globes® and Emmys®--the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips.

The Gambling.com Group will again host a celebratory dinner in New York City for winners, judges and partners. Following the success of last year’s memorable evening, the 2025 event will once again be held at Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Torrisi, one of New York’s most in-demand and acclaimed restaurants. This exclusive gathering serves as the highlight of the awards program, celebrating another year of outstanding industry achievements in a truly unforgettable setting. Watch the 2024 sizzle reel to see highlights from last year’s celebration.