Presented on the show floor during the world’s biggest ever gathering of gambling industry professionals, the Landmark Awards recognised watershed events, milestone achievements and contributions from a cross-section of progressive organisations and individuals. 

Explaining the background to the Awards, Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming said:  “We felt that there was a place for a totally original Awards program which was accessible, open to everyone in the industry and which recognised a very significant milestone or achievement. 

“The first edition of the Landmarks to be held in Barcelona represents a stellar line-up of winners all of whom have made a major contribution to the industry. I am delighted to confirm that the 2025 Landmark Award winners are: EvenBet Gaming (20th Anniversary); Win Systems Group(30th Anniversary); International Betting Integrity Association (20th Anniversary); Novomatic Group (45th Anniversary); Aristidis Tsikouras, CEO of GeWeTe (25-years of service with the MERKUR Group); Pieter Remmers, founder-chairman of Assissa G4 (35-years dedicated to responsible gambling); Tracy Cohen, director of marketing at TCSJOHNHUXLEY (30-years’ service to the industry) and Jan Jones Blackhurst, board member at Caesars Entertainment and CEO-in-residence at the International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada Las Vegas (Pioneering leadership in gaming, politics and philanthropy).

Reflecting on his Landmark, Pieter Remmers confirmed: “I’m very happy to receive this award. I’ve been in this business a very long time. When you look at my resumé, it seems like my career has been dedicated to responsible gambling, so it’s very gratifying to have my work recognised in this way.”

Jason Foley-Train, head of International Development at the International Betting Integrity Association added: “We’re delighted to receive this prestigious Landmark Award from Clarion Gaming. ICE is a cornerstone of the gaming industry, and it’s an honour to be recognised by an event with such a rich history and enduring impact.”

Since their introduction in 2019 over 50 individuals and organisations have been recognised with an ICE Landmark Award. Recipients have included the innovators, developers, entrepreneurs, pioneers and personalities who make the international gambling industry truly unique.