ICE Landmark Awards distinguish the highest achievements in the gaming industry

The ICE Landmark Awards have completed another edition with the industry’s very best companies recognized for their tangible contributions to the sector and their respective field of expertise.

Among the winners were suppliers, developers, and innovators from diverse geographies and backgrounds, indicating the diversity and ingenuity of the industry.

Many of the most recent winners have been in the industry for decades and have helped shape it today. In a statement, Clarion Gaming detailed the winners:

• Players Publishing - 15 years of sustained contribution as an independent publisher.
• Philippe Vlaemminck, Managing Partner at Vlaemminck Law - nearly three decades of influence in shaping gambling regulation and legal frameworks.
• Carlos Cardama, CEO of GMB Brasil - almost 50 years of leadership and advocacy in the LatAm sector.
• GoldenRace - two decades of innovation in virtual sports and gaming content.
• Play’n GO, 20 years of game development excellence, setting creative and technical benchmarks in online gaming.
• Novomatic - 45 years since its founding and recognising the group’s long-term impact on global gaming.
• IGT - reflecting half a century of technological and industry leadership.
• Global Gaming Expo (G2E) - held its 25th edition in 2025, underlining its role as a key event for the international gaming industry.
• Club de Convergentes - in recognition of a decade as a leading Spanish association.
• Asensi Abogados - 20 years of specialist legal support to the gaming sector.
• Electrocoin - 50th anniversary in 2026, acknowledging its longevity and contribution to the UK and European amusement sectors.
• Ficom Leisure - 30-year anniversary in 2026, reflecting three decades of operational experience in leisure and gaming.
• Amusnet - marks a decade of international growth and product development.
• Miquel Suqué Mateu, President of Casinos Grup Peralada, (1962-2025) - honouring one of the most influential figures in the Spanish and international gaming and hospitality industry.
• Pablo Zuppi, Director at Yogonet Group - The David Orrick Award for outstanding contributions to gaming journalism.

In a statement, ICE Portfolio Director Margaret Dunn added: "The Landmark Awards were created to recognize the personalities and businesses setting new standards and inspiring others across the gaming sector. Based on industry recommendations and proudly endorsed by ICE they shine a spotlight on the people and organizations that are shaping the business."

The event, first introduced back in 2019, has been a meeting place for sector companies to demonstrate advancements across game design, technology, innovation, safer gambling, sustainability, and community impact.

"Above all, this year’s recipients reflect the creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurialism that underpin the global gaming business. In that sense, the Landmark Awards celebrate not just success, but the spirit of the industry itself," Dunn concluded.

The event is set to return as part of ICE Barcelona at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via on January 18-20, 2027.

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