Every year the Isle of Man announces the Isle of Man Newspapers Award. Microgaming, as one of the top software development companies in the world, is always a nominee there. Microgaming's previous Newspapers Awards include the Business Person of the Year and the award for New Business and Program Development. This year is not an exception for the company.

Despite a serious competition this year, Microgaming won the 2009 Innovation and Independent Thinking Award. Voters have definitely taken into consideration the company's commitment to strong and innovative gaming content where the latest industry technologies have been used and the company's commitment to responsible gaming.