The European Casino Association (ECA) closes out 2025 with an important announcement. Today, 30 December 2025, the names who will compete for the first edition of the ECA Slot Floor Excellence Awards were revealed. The competition to elect the best slot machine professionals in Europe gets underway.
The appointment is scheduled for 20/1 at ICE Barcelona. At 5pm, on the Enterprise Stage of the Fira Gran Via, the envelopes will be opened. It will be a public ceremony to celebrate those who work in direct contact with the customer.
Erwin van Lambaart, President of the ECA, underlined the heart of the initiative. It’s not just a question of technology or machinery. Excellence in operations depends on people. This award serves to give visibility to figures who are often overlooked but fundamental to the success of a casino: the floor staff.
An independent jury selected the finalists after a rigorous evaluation process. Here’s who will compete in the three categories:
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Best Team (Outstanding Slot Team): A battle between giants. In the running are Casinos Austria (Austria), Melco – City of Dreams Mediterranean (Cyprus), the famous Hippodrome Casino (United Kingdom) and Holland Casino (Netherlands).
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Impiegato dell’Anno: La sfida individuale water protagonist Halim Ajjouch (Holland Casino), Rosie Brooks (Hippodrome Casino) and Eeva Sirkka (Veikkaus Casino Helsinki).
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Rising Star: Space for young slot talents with Storm Bertelkamp (Holland Casino), Christiakis Elia (Melco Cyprus) and Ruth Waxenegger (Casinos Austria).
Holland Casino dominates the nominations, present in all three categories. The partnership with ICE Barcelona guarantees a global showcase for these professionals. All that remains is to wait three weeks to find out who will lift the trophy in the Catalan city.
