Poker provider Connective Games will sponsor the Digital Operator of the Year Award at the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2020.

The Awards, in their seventh year but going virtual for the first time in their history due to the COVID-19-enforced cancellation of G2E 2020, will see companies battle it out across 12 categories.

Established in 2006, Connective Games specialises in developing highly localised products and powers some of the most successful brands in the industry.

Focusing mainly on online poker, Connective Games has also expanded its online casino solution in recent years, developing slots, casino and table games in-house.

The Digital Operator of the Year category is filled with both successful and up-and-coming US brands that are spearheading the country’s digitalisation.

Gambling Insider COO Julian Perry said: “We welcome Connective Games to our list of sponsors with pride, as it bolsters an already stellar line-up of brands.

“Connective Games has also picked a fantastic category to sponsor, as online gaming is very much on the rise within the US market.”

Confirmed members of our prestigious Judging Panel helping decide this year’s Awards are: Renato Ascoli, CEO Global Gaming, IGT, Brooks Pierce, president & COO, Inspired Entertainment, Greg Carlin, co-founder & CEO, Rush Street Gaming, Dr Laila Mintas, CEO, PlayUp US and Ray Pineault, COO, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.

The Awards are powered by Gambling Insider and Gaming America, in association with G2E, with BetConstruct returning as Lead Partner of the Awards for the fourth time.

The Awards are independently adjudicated by KPMG to ensure total fairness and transparency, while all shortlisted companies have already been contacted.