A definite highlight of the CAP Euro conference in London was the CAP awards ceremony. And I definitely came away with a whole new concept of what the term "Golden Girl" could mean. I'll simply never have the same mental image ever again when I hear that phrase. In fact, I'm not even sure I should show you what I mean (since I'm pretty certainly violating our code of conduct by doing so), but I will .....
The "Golden Girls"
The inagural CAP awards ceremony took place at the Chelsea Football Club. There were over 500 in attendance including affiliates, operator and affiliate program representatives, and more.
The evening began with champaign served by the golden girls, followed by some fabulous vocal entertaiment.
Champaign and some fabulous vocal (and visual) entertainment
Then there was a delicious five course dinner. A big thanks to CWC affiliates who invited Steven, Eric, and I to join them at their table.
Debbee of CWC and CityGuard, Nicole of CWC and Bryan Bailey (CasinoMeister), and one of the CWC tables
As dinner wound down comedian Rhod Gilbert took to the stage and gave us all a good laugh. Then we were off to the serious matter at hand - the actual award ceremony. Michael Caselli was the master of ceremonies and the winners were.....
Best Poker Affiliate Program - PKR
Best Casino Affiliate Program - Casino Rewards
Best Bingo Affiliate Program - BingoProgram
Best Sports Betting Affiliate Program - Ladbrokes
Best Skill Gaming Affiliate Program - Rummy Royal
Best iGaming software for affiliates - Microgaming
Best Poker Affiliate - RakeTheRake
Best Casino Affiliate - CasinoMeister
Best Bingo Affiliate - Dominique
Best Sports Betting Affiliate - Betbrain
Best Payment system for affiliates - Neteller
Best Affiliate Manager - Renee (Casino Rewards)
Best Overall Affiliate Program – Referback
Best Overall Affiliate - J. Todd
A big contratulations to everyone!
Photos include Michael Caselli as MC, J. Todd and Bryan Bailey (CasinoMeister), Grant Laubscher of Referback, Shay Shevach of Rummy Royal, and Frank Tornatore of BingoProgram
I believe the awards ceremony is a testament to how much the iGaming industry has grown and matured over the past decade. I, for one, was proud to be in attendance.
To see all of my pictures of the award ceremony, visit my CAP Awards photo album on facebook.
Michael