Peter Schmeichel Returns as SBC Awards 2026 Host as Finalists Are Announced
Celebrating excellence throughout the international wagering and gaming industry, the ceremony will highlight standout accomplishments from operators, market leaders, and suppliers throughout a broad spectrum of sectors, including payments, marketing, and platform development.
This year's edition has actually currently exceeded, with the greatest number of elections ever received across its 37 diverse classifications, reflecting the industry's growing dedication to delivering exceptional efficiency.
Leading the shortlist are Pragmatic Play and Sportradar, each earning 7 elections. Close competitors include BetConstruct and Betsson Group with six nominations apiece. Other standout candidates include Bragg Gaming, Campeon Gaming, Novibet, Playtech, and Top Bet, each securing five elections.
Returning to co-host the ceremony is football legend Peter Schmeichel, previous Manchester United goalkeeper and UEFA European Championship winner, who formerly brought his hallmark charisma to the phase in 2024.
The 2025 edition of the SBC Awards will likewise mark the very first year without devoted affiliate categories. Instead, SBC will host a committed and expanded Affiliate Leaders Awards on Wednesday, 17th September, at the exact same venue.
Talking about the upcoming SBC Awards event, Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, stated: "This industry never stands still. New skill, concepts, and innovations are continuously changing the game. The SBC Awards are our method of acknowledging those who are making a genuine effect and providing the neighborhood a minute to celebrate together."
In the operator classifications, along with Betsson Group's noteworthy 6 nominations, TotoGaming also stands apart with four elections, consisting of Marketing Campaign of the Year and Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment. Meanwhile, Kaizen Gaming and Campeón Gaming go back to protect their titles in the Operator of the Year - Medium and Large categories, respectively.
The hotly contested Casino Operator of the Year classification consists of names such as LeoVegas, Bally's, Codere Online, and Winbet. 1xBet, EstrelaBet, and Sportsbet.io are among the frontrunners for Sportsbook Operator of the Year.
In the operator and supplier categories, competition for Employer of the Year includes Alea, Flutter Entertainment, Parimatch, and Play 'n GO, all aiming to take the crown from reigning champions SOFTSWISS. The Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year classification features nominees such as Associação de Mulheres da Indústria do Gaming (AMIG), BGaming, EveryMatrix, and Pay4Fun.
The highly prepared for Leader of the Year award will be kept under covers until the night, with nominees and the winner to be exposed live throughout the ceremony.
In the payments and compliance categories, Noda and payabl. lead the way with nominations in all three awards: Payment Solution of the Year, Payment Innovation of the Year, and Fraud & Compliance Solution of the Year. MiFinity, Monnet Payments, OKTO, Pay4Fun, Paysecure, and Trustly have actually also made multiple nods throughout the categories.
The provider categories, which will span 22 awards, will include numerous brand-new additions this year, such as Aggregator of the Year and Crash Game of the Year.
Fast Track and BETBY will aim to keep their titles in Acquisition & Retention Partner and Esports Supplier of the Year, respectively. Meanwhile, Delasport, Evolution, Evoplay, iGP, Optimove, and Spotlight Sports Group are among the fifteen companies competing for the Industry Innovation of the Year award.
Soft2Bet will return in pursuit of back-to-back wins for Innovation in Casino Entertainment and Innovation in Mobile, while Digitain will intend to defend its title as Sportsbook Supplier of the Year.
The sought-after Platform Provider of the Year award includes a strong field of contenders, consisting of EGT Digital, GiG, GR8 Tech, Sportingtech, and White Hat Gaming.
Continuing SBC's commitment to shining a light on the future stars of the market, the night will as soon as again include four 'Rising Star' awards: Rising Star in Casino, Rising Star in Sports Betting, Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation/ Software, and Rising Star in Casino Innovation/ Software.
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