As the grand finale to the SBC Summit, the Awards Ceremony showcased the companies and individuals who have set the standard in 2024. The competition was fierce, but Kaizen Gaming dominated with victories in both Casino Operator of the Year and Operator of the Year – Large. Betsson Group secured their place among the best betting sites as Sportsbook Operator of the Year, while Campeón Gaming and Retabet took home the Operator of the Year – Medium and Small titles respectively.
Emerging stars also had their moment, with Vegas Legends and Boomerang Partners claiming the awards for Rising Star in Casino and Rising Star in Sports Betting. Meanwhile, bet365 Partners once again secured Best Affiliate Program, affirming their leading role in the affiliate space.
Innovation was front and centre at this year’s SBC Awards. Soft2Bet stole the spotlight with wins for Innovation in Mobile and Innovation in Casino Entertainment, showcasing their cutting-edge approach. Coolbet took home the award for Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment, while Novibet received the Marketing Campaign of the Year recognition.
The leadership awards recognised those steering the industry forward, with SOFTSWISS crowned Employer of the Year, and Corinne Valletta (Betsson), Marina Ostrovtsova (BGaming), and Uri Poliavich (Soft2Bet) sharing the coveted Leader of the Year award.
Technology and supplier categories were hotly contested, with IDnow securing Fraud & Compliance Solution of the Year for the second consecutive year. Pay4Fun and Noda stood out in the payments arena, winning Payment Innovation and Payment Solution of the Year. Slot development also saw top names rewarded, with Pascal Gaming, Wazdan, and Pragmatic Play taking home honours in their respective developer categories.
Noteworthy winners included:
The 2024 SBC Awards were the perfect way to close an exciting week at the SBC Summit, where over 25,000 industry professionals gathered to exchange ideas and celebrate success. The event honoured the top innovators, visionaries, and companies that have made an impact in the iGaming industry. With such incredible talent on display, the future of iGaming is bright and full of promise.
