The great and the good of the international gambling industry have been recognised in the annual ICE Landmark Awards.
Taking place at ICE Barcelona ‘26, the Awards celebrate key events and outstanding contributions made by organisations and individuals, spanning industry leadership, business development and community impact.
ICE Portfolio Director Margaret Dunn said: “The Landmark Awards were created to recognise 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 organisations that are shaping the business.
“First introduced at ICE 2019, the ‘Landmarks’ have celebrated excellence across every discipline, from game design and technology innovation to sustainability, safer gambling 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.”
This year’s recipients are:
• 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.
IMAGE: Novomatic’s Executive Board Member Stefan Krenn collects a Landmark Award at ICE Barcelona, recognising the gaming technology group’s 45 years of industry impact.
