SBC Awards Europe Reveals 2026 Finalists

The inaugural SBC Awards Europe has unveiled its 2025 finalists, acknowledging the very best and brightest forming the future of wagering and video gaming in Europe.


As part of the upcoming SBC Summit Malta, the freshly rebranded SBC Awards Europe reflects the event's wider focus, moving beyond its CasinoBeats Summit roots to represent every corner of the market. Happening on Thursday, 12 June at the Hilton Malta, the distinguished ceremony will welcome 300 industry guests.


This year's awards include 34 classifications identifying quality among operators, affiliates, game developers, payment companies, and other providers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with seven elections, carefully followed by Campeon Gaming with 5.


The ceremony marks SBC's very first awards event fully dedicated to the European area, and has actually drawn in a record-breaking variety of entries, producing an extremely competitive choice process for the independent evaluating panel.


Maintaining its predecessor's tradition of honouring development in game development, five dedicated 'Game Developer Awards' will be provided. EveryMatrix will want to protect its 'Game Aggregator of the Year' title, while the coveted 'Game of the Year' award will be chosen by a public vote.


The video game designer classifications likewise see several 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' categories. Play 'n GO and Fortune Factory Studios will want 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 contenders for the 'Game Studio of the Year - Medium' award.


Affiliation will likewise 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 dedication to player security, the 'Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year' award features nominations for 1win, BetBlocker, EPIC Global Solutions, iGaming Academy, Mindway AI, and Play 'n GO, amongst others.


Contenders for the distinguished 'Em ployer of the Year' title consist of companies Alea, BGaming, Fast Lane, RubyPlay, and SOFTSWISS.


In the operator classifications, Novibet stands apart with four nominations, 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 might be in for a landmark night, chosen in both locations. The company deals with stiff competition from BetComply, NexaCompliance, and for 'Compliance & KYC Partner of the Year' and will fight business such as Nuvei, OKTO, Paysafe, and Trustly for 'Payment Solution of the Year.'


It might likewise be a memorable night for Sportradar and EveryMatrix, each shortlisted in four supplier categories, while Soft2Bet, Playtech, and BetConstruct are each chosen throughout 3 awards.


Additionally, the evening will shine a light on emerging talent with 4 dedicated 'Rising Star awards'. The awards will be presented to prominent operators and providers making waves in the gambling establishment and sports wagering realm.


The total list of shortlisted business is readily available on the SBC Awards Europe website.


Please note that a separate ticket is needed for attending the ceremony. Table and ticket choices can be found here.