SBC Awards Europe Reveals 2026 Finalists
The inaugural SBC Awards Europe has unveiled its 2025 finalists, recognising the very best and brightest shaping the future of wagering and gaming in Europe.
As part of the upcoming SBC Summit Malta, the newly rebranded SBC Awards Europe reflects the occasion's wider focus, moving beyond its CasinoBeats Summit roots to represent every corner of the market. Occurring on Thursday, 12 June at the Hilton Malta, the prominent ceremony will welcome 300 industry guests.
This year's awards feature 34 categories recognising quality amongst operators, affiliates, video game designers, payment providers, and other providers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with 7 elections, carefully followed by Campeon Gaming with 5.
The event marks SBC's very first awards occasion completely committed to the European region, and has brought in a record-breaking variety of entries, producing a highly competitive choice process for the independent evaluating panel.
Maintaining its predecessor's custom of honouring innovation in video game advancement, five devoted 'Game Developer will be presented. EveryMatrix will look to protect its 'Game Aggregator of the Year' title, while the desired 'Game of the Year' award will be decided by a public vote.
The video game developer classifications also see multiple nominations for companies such as Bragg Gaming, Light & Wonder, Belatra Games, Booming Games, Gamzix, and Slotmill.
Another returning function at SBC Awards Europe will be the 'SlotCatalog' classifications. Play 'n GO and Fortune Factory Studios will seek to defend their titles of 'Game Studio of the Year - Large' and 'Game Studio of the Year - Small' respectively, while Push Gaming, Relax Gaming, Spribe, and Wazdan are amongst the contenders for the 'Game Studio of the Year - Medium' award.
Affiliation will likewise take centre stage with categories such as 'Casino Affiliate of the Year' and 'Sports Affiliate of the Year,' where Blue Window Ltd, Gambling.com Group, and Gentoo Media are among those chosen throughout both awards.
Highlighting commitment to player defense, the 'Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year' award functions elections for 1win, BetBlocker, EPIC Global Solutions, iGaming Academy, Mindway AI, and Play 'n GO, among others.
Contenders for the prestigious 'Em ployer of the Year' title consist of companies Alea, BGaming, Fast Track, RubyPlay, and SOFTSWISS.
In the operator classifications, Novibet sticks out with four nominations, whilst Mate Affiliates and Megapari will go head-to-head for three separate awards: 'Best Affiliate Program', 'Casino Operator of the Year, and 'Sportsbook Operator of the Year'.
In the payment and compliance categories, PAYSTRAX could be in for a landmark evening, chosen in both areas. The company faces stiff competitors from BetComply, NexaCompliance, and OpenBet for 'Compliance & KYC Partner of the Year' and will battle business such as Nuvei, OKTO, Paysafe, and Trustly for 'Payment Solution of the Year.'
It could likewise be a momentous night for Sportradar and EveryMatrix, each shortlisted in 4 supplier categories, while Soft2Bet, Playtech, and BetConstruct are each chosen throughout 3 awards.
Additionally, the night will shine a light on emerging talent with 4 devoted 'Rising Star awards'. The awards will exist to popular operators and providers making waves in the gambling establishment and sports wagering world.
The complete list of shortlisted business is offered on the SBC Awards Europe website.
Please note that a different ticket is needed for participating in the ceremony. Table and ticket alternatives can be found here.