SBC Awards Europe Reveals 2026 Finalists
The inaugural SBC Awards Europe has unveiled its 2025 finalists, identifying the very best and brightest forming the future of betting and video gaming in Europe.
As part of the upcoming SBC Summit Malta, the freshly rebranded SBC Awards Europe shows the occasion's more comprehensive focus, moving beyond its CasinoBeats Summit roots to represent every corner of the industry. Occurring on Thursday, 12 June at the Hilton Malta, the distinguished event will welcome 300 industry visitors.
This year's awards include 34 classifications identifying excellence among operators, affiliates, game designers, payment service providers, and other providers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with 7 nominations, closely followed by Campeon Gaming with 5.
The ceremony marks SBC's very first awards occasion completely dedicated to the European area, and has actually attracted a record-breaking number of entries, developing a highly competitive choice procedure for the independent evaluating panel.
Maintaining its predecessor's tradition of honouring development in game advancement, 5 devoted 'Game Developer Awards' will exist. EveryMatrix will want to safeguard its 'Game Aggregator of the Year' title, while the desirable 'Game of the Year' award will be decided by a public vote.
The video game designer classifications also see multiple elections for companies such as Bragg Gaming, Light & Wonder, Belatra Games, Games, Gamzix, and Slotmill.
Another returning feature 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 among the competitors for the 'Game Studio of the Year - Medium' award.
Affiliation will also take centre stage with classifications such as 'Casino Affiliate of the Year' and 'Sports Affiliate of the Year,' where Blue Window Ltd, Gambling.com Group, and Gentoo Media are amongst those nominated across both awards.
Highlighting commitment to player protection, the 'Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year' award functions nominations for 1win, BetBlocker, EPIC Global Solutions, iGaming Academy, Mindway AI, and Play 'n GO, to name a few.
Contenders for the prominent 'Em ployer of the Year' title consist of companies Alea, BGaming, Fast Lane, RubyPlay, and SOFTSWISS.
In the operator categories, Novibet stands out with 4 elections, whilst Mate Affiliates and Megapari will go head-to-head for 3 different awards: 'Best Affiliate Program', 'Casino Operator of the Year, and 'Sportsbook Operator of the Year'.
In the payment and compliance classifications, PAYSTRAX could be in for a landmark night, chosen in both areas. The business deals with 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 special night for Sportradar and EveryMatrix, each shortlisted in 4 supplier categories, while Soft2Bet, Playtech, and BetConstruct are each chosen throughout three awards.
Additionally, the evening will shine a light on emerging talent with four devoted 'Rising Star awards'. The awards will exist to prominent operators and suppliers making waves in the gambling establishment and sports betting world.
The complete list of shortlisted companies is readily available on the SBC Awards Europe website.
Please note that a separate ticket is needed for participating in the ceremony. Table and ticket choices can be discovered here.