Microgaming, the world’s largest provider of online gaming software, is delighted to announce that it is the winner of the 2012 Isle of Man Awards for Excellence award for Corporate Social Responsibility.
The award, sponsored by Baker Tilly Isle of Man, was open to entries from any local organisation which could demonstrate an embedded culture of building cooperation across public and/or private sectors for the benefit of the Island and the community.
Microgaming places great importance on its corporate social responsibility through conducting business in a professional and responsible way. Firstly, Microgaming focuses on managing the business in a way that addresses the needs of customers, suppliers and employees. Microgaming has a strong reputation for product excellence, superior customer service, award-winning initiatives and working in close partnership with our suppliers. It sets the highest standard in the gaming industry, notably in fair gaming, responsible operator conduct and player protection.
Microgaming extends its corporate social responsibility through its local community involvement. This includes extensive sponsorship deals with Manx sports clubs and societies, such as the National Cycling Team, Team Microgaming Isle of Man. In addition, the Microgaming Health & Care Trust, established in 2002, to date, has donated over £700,000 to Isle of Man registered charities. Most recent donations include £4,880 to The Children’s Centre’s popular Community Farm to develop a poly-tunnel greenhouse for disabled access and the purchase of an Ultrasound Scanner, Phototherapy Fibre Optic System and a Panda Infant Resuscitating Monitor to Noble’s Hospital.
Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming comments: “To be recognised as a social and responsible company is a great honour for us. We believe that responsible gaming, which players trust and respect, is essential to the online gaming industry. We aim to achieve the highest standards in this area. Furthermore, we are extremely proud to be an Isle of Man based company, and we are delighted to be able to support the Island’s local community through various sponsorships and donations.”
The Isle of Man Awards for Excellence is held annually at the Villa Marina and celebrates achievement, dedication and excellence across all sectors of business and community in the Isle of Man.
