Industry leaders gathered in London for one of the most anticipated and prestigious events in the global gambling calendar, the annual Vixio Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs).
With more than 300 regulatory and compliance professionals in attendance, the GRAs once again shone a spotlight on the individuals, teams, and organisations driving the highest standards in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling.
Celebrity presenter Ellie Taylor announced the winners of the Global Regulatory Awards across 22 star-studded categories.
"This year has seen significant regulatory change across the industry, making the quality of entries even more impressive," said Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. "Our winners truly represent the highest standards in regulatory compliance. Congratulations to all!"
The full list of Global Regulatory Award 2025 winners is as follows:
AML OR MLR PROFESSIONAL
OF THE YEAR
Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS
AWARD FOR COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE
BY A SUPPLIER
GeoComply
AWARD FOR COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE
BY AN OPERATOR
Tipico Games
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
OF THE YEAR
Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group
COMPLIANCE INNOVATOR
OF THE YEAR
Sharp Vision
COMPLIANCE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
SPECIAL AWARD
Wes Himes
COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL
OF THE YEAR
Bill Curtis, DraftKings
COMPLIANCE RISING STAR
SPECIAL AWARD
Medisha Moodley, Games Global
COMPLIANCE TEAM
OF THE YEAR
Playtech
HEAD OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS OR
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OF THE YEAR
Devon Dalbock, GLI
LEGAL TEAM
OF THE YEAR
Kambi
MARKETING COMPLIANCE TEAM
OF THE YEAR
Catena Media
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO
SAFER GAMBLING
Casino Guru
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO
SPORTS BETTING INTEGRITY
ALTENAR
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION TO
SAFER GAMBLING
Dr. Michael Auer, Neccton
PAYMENT SERVICE OR
SOLUTION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
Paysafe
REGTECH PROVIDER
OF THE YEAR
Mindway AI
REGULATORY INITIATIVE
OF THE YEAR
Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH SK)
REGULATORY LAW FIRM
OF THE YEAR
Bird & Bird
REGULATORY LAWYER OR
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR
Behnam Dayanim, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING SERVICE
OR SOLUTION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
BetBlocker
TESTING SERVICE OR SOLUTION
PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
BMM Innovation Group
