Industry Leaders Set To Judge 2025 American Gambling Awards

Article By Larry Henry Last Updated: Aug 28^th, 2025 · 3 min read

Industry Leaders Set To Judge 2025 American Gambling Awards

Several new judges will participate in this year’s American Gambling Awards program, adding fresh perspectives and deep expertise to the selection process.

The new judges are Jay Deuskar, co-founder and CTO of PrizePicks; George Rover, executive director of the Responsible Gaming Affiliate Association (RGAA); Ryan Spoon, president of Yahoo Media Group; and Thomas Winter, the driving force behind Golden Nugget’s online success and now a member of the Board of Directors at Rush Street Interactive.

These judges join a respected panel featuring returning industry leaders from last year's American Gambling Awards, including Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings; Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel; and Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. Their insights and discernment ensure a fair and thorough selection process that reflects the highest standards of excellence in the field.

To view the full 2025 panel of judges, click here.

‘Excellence And Innovation’

Nominations are now open for the 2025 American Gambling Awards, hosted by the Gambling.com Group, a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry. The nomination form is available here.

Established in 2019 as the first awards dedicated exclusively to the online gambling market in the United States, this annual event celebrates excellence and innovation in the industry.

“The American Gambling Awards were created to recognize the people and organizations driving progress in the U.S. online gambling industry,” said Charles Gillespie, co-founder and CEO of the Gambling.com Group. “Now in our fifth year, the program has evolved into an elite celebration of leadership, innovation, and excellence. We’re proud to continue shining a spotlight on the individuals and companies pushing our industry forward.”

The Gambling.com Group's 2025 American Gambling Awards features 12 distinct categories, spotlighting top-performing sports betting and iGaming operators, industry service providers, policymakers, regulators, and other key figures shaping the American online gambling sector.

This year’s program introduces the reimagined Advisor of the Year category, replacing the previous Dealmaker of the Year award. It honors the organization whose strategic, financial or legal advisory contributions have made the most lasting impact on the U.S. online gambling industry, recognizing leadership that shapes the sector’s future beyond transactions alone.

Each American Gambling Awards winner receives a Golden Eagle trophy engraved with their details. Produced by Society Awards--the firm that has produced awards for the Golden Globes® and Emmys®—the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips.

The Gambling.com Group will again host a celebratory dinner in New York City for winners, judges, and partners. Following the success of last year’s memorable evening, the 2025 event will once again be held at Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Torrisi, one of New York’s most in-demand and acclaimed restaurants. This exclusive gathering is the highlight of the awards program, celebrating another year of outstanding industry achievements in a truly unforgettable setting.

Watch the 2024 sizzle reel to see highlights from last year’s celebration.