THE SBC AWARDS 2026 BROUGHT THE GLOBAL BETTING AND IGAMING INDUSTRY TOGETHER IN LISBON, CELEBRATING THE COMPANIES, PRODUCTS, TEAMS, AND INDIVIDUALS MAKING AN IMPACT ACROSS THE INDUSTRY.
At iGamity, we would like to extend our congratulations to every winner recognised at this year's awards. The ceremony highlighted achievements across operators, game development, technology, payments, innovation, compliance, responsible gaming, and industry leadership.
SBC AWARDS 2026 WINNERS ACROSS OPERATORS
Kaizen Gaming had a standout evening, taking home Operator of the Year - Large and Sportsbook Operator of the Year. Betsson Group was recognised as Casino Operator of the Year, while Coolbet won Operator of the Year - Medium and Vegas Legends received Operator of the Year - Small.
The SBC Awards 2026 winners also included companies recognised for innovation and growth across the operator category. Novibet won Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment, while 1xBET received Marketing Campaign of the Year.
The Rising Star categories recognised emerging companies, with Interplay Tech named Rising Star in Casino and Megapari taking Rising Star in Sports Betting.
GAME DEVELOPERS AND IGAMING SUPPLIERS
The game development categories recognised companies creating new products and experiences for the iGaming industry.
Pragmatic Play received both Casino / Slots Developer of the Year - Large and Live Casino Supplier, while Pascal Gaming won Casino / Slots Developer of the Year - Medium and Gameburger Studios took Casino / Slots Developer of the Year - Small.
SPRIBE's Aviator was recognised as Crash Game of the Year, while Soft2Bet won Innovation in Casino Entertainment.
Other SBC Awards 2026 winners included Amusnet, which received the Multi-Channel Supplier award, White Hat Gaming, recognised as White Label Supplier of the Year, SOFTSWISS, named Aggregator of the Year, and Digitain, which received Platform Provider of the Year.
The awards also recognised specialised products and services across the wider iGaming ecosystem. Oddin.gg won Esports Supplier of the Year, Playbook Fusion received Virtual Sports Supplier, and Stats Perform was recognised for Sports Data Product.
Sportradar received two awards, winning Live Betting Product and Marketing & Services Provider of the Year.
BetConstruct AI was also recognised in two categories, winning Sportsbook Supplier of the Year and Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product. Optimove took home Industry Innovation of the Year, while Kanggiten won Innovation in Mobile and Xtremepush was recognised as Acquisition & Retention Partner.
PAYMENTS, COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIBLE GAMING
The SBC Awards 2026 also recognised companies supporting the infrastructure and responsible development of the iGaming ecosystem.
Yaspa was named Payment Solution of the Year, while OKTO Payments won Payment Innovation of the Year.
Incode received Fraud & Compliance Solution of the Year, recognising its contribution to identity and compliance technology.
In responsible gaming, EPIC Global Solutions received the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year award, highlighting the importance of player protection and responsible practices across the industry.
RISING STARS IN IGAMING
The Rising Star categories highlighted companies bringing new products, ideas, and technologies to the industry.
Insightplay AI was recognised as Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation / Software, while TaDa Gaming received Rising Star in Casino Innovation / Software.
The recognition of these companies reflects the continued development of new iGaming technology, products, and software solutions across different areas of the industry.
EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS
The SBC Awards 2026 winners also included organisations and individuals recognised for their contribution to teams, leadership, and the wider industry.
Alea was named Employer of the Year - Supplier, while Allwyn Hellas received Employer of the Year - Operator.
The Leader of the Year award recognised Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT Digital, alongside Alina Mihaela Popa, CCO of ICONIC21.
David Natroshvili received the Nico Jansen Vision to Reality Award, recognising his contribution and vision within the industry.
CONGRATULATIONS FROM IGAMITY
The SBC Awards 2026 provided an opportunity to recognise achievements across almost every part of the iGaming ecosystem, from game development and technology to payments, compliance, player protection, marketing, and leadership.
At iGamity, we would like to congratulate every winner recognised in Lisbon. Each award represents the work of teams, leaders, developers, designers, technology specialists, operators, and many others contributing to the continued development of the industry.
Congratulations to all the SBC Awards 2026 winners from iGamity.
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