Emerging-markets gaming aggregator scoops prestigious prize at key East African summit in Tanzania

QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has won the Leader in Online Casino award for 2025 at the annual Sports Betting East Africa (SBEA+) Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, fending off strong competition from other leading lights, such as Pragmatic Play, SA Gaming and DST Gaming.

This sought-after award is perennially given to the best all-round online casino platform provider in the African space, one that has tailored innovative solutions for the East African igaming industry over the past 12 months and excelled in user engagement and sustained growth.

These SBEA+ Eventus Awards always recognise excellence and advancements in the East African igaming and sports betting sector. And this year was no different, celebrating a plethora of pioneers from outstanding operators, through progressive technological innovators and regulatory leaders, and on to distributors with the requisite scope and localised expertise to reliably ensure the provision of the most engaging and varied content for the planet’s second-most populous continent.

QTech Games’ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re thrilled to have walked off with another notable award for the best overall digital casino provision in East Africa. Being shortlisted in such good company was already a result, but victory provides the real validation, particularly after running a great campaign at recent Eventus events in Africa.

“This win is testimony to our diligent team at QTech, and to the constantly growing group of innovative suppliers that our offering represents. It’s a truly collaborative effort. We’ve made our name as the go-to aggregator for emerging markets and we remain committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our worldwide partners across Africa and beyond.”

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named Best Regulatory Intelligence Solution at the RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2025.

Organised by the A-Team Group, the RegTech Insight Awards celebrate excellence in regulatory technology across the financial services industry. Winners are selected through votes cast by members of the RegTech Insight community, representing a diverse range of financial institutions, compliance professionals, and industry experts.

“This award is especially meaningful because it was decided by the people who use and trust our solutions every day,” said Mike Woolfrey, CEO, Vixio. “We are incredibly grateful to our clients, partners, and community for their continued support. This recognition reinforces our mission to equip businesses with the tools and insight they need to navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape with confidence.”

As market leaders in regulatory intelligence since 2006, Vixio’s regulatory intelligence platform provides actionable, real-time updates and in-depth analysis to help organisations stay ahead of shifting regulations, manage compliance risk, and make informed decisions.

Compliance teams find themselves in an increasingly challenging environment, facing an unprecedented level of regulatory change and growing enforcement from regulators. Thus, they can no longer rely on manual research to stay ahead of the curve – that’s why they partner with Vixio.

While rules differ from one jurisdiction to the next and for each product or service, Vixio provides comprehensive, time-sensitive and actionable intelligence in 180+ jurisdictions globally to make compliance a competitive advantage.

In April 2025, Vixio also announced the expansion of its platform with Vixio Workspace, an innovative new tool that turns Vixio’s regulatory intelligence into actionable steps to help clients simplify tackling regulatory change and market expansion. Vixio Workspace enhances Vixio’s current RegTech platform by offering task management, checklists, and a real-time dashboard to track implementation and provide an auditable trail for attestation.

Vixio’s innovative offering has also recently been awarded Best RegTech Solution at the MPE Awards 2025 and Best RegTech Platform at the FinTech Breakthrough Awards 2025.

The iGaming industry thrives on constant innovation, where yesterday’s breakthroughs quickly become today’s baseline. In this fast-moving landscape, ProgressPlay has firmly positioned itself at the forefront, earning a prestigious shortlist spot for “Industry Innovation of the Year” at the SBC Awards Europe 2025.

This isn’t just another nomination; it’s the culmination of years of challenging conventions, rewriting playbooks, and delivering technology that doesn’t just keep up with the industry; it propels it forward.

The story behind this recognition begins with a simple but radical idea: what if operators weren’t constrained by their platform? While many providers offered rigid solutions, ProgressPlay bet on flexibility, building a standalone system that hands operators the keys to their own destiny; customisable branding, agile market entry, and tools to adapt to regulations in real time.

The industry took notice. From the moment the platform launched, partners reported 40% faster deployment in new regions and unprecedented control over player experiences, proving that innovation isn’t about flashy features, but real-world empowerment.

But the SBC nomination speaks to something deeper: impact. This year, ProgressPlay’s technology became the backbone for operators navigating Europe, Latin America and Asia’s most complex markets. Meanwhile, the multi-brand deployment toolkit turned what was once a logistical nightmare into a seamless process, letting partners launch tailored experiences for diverse audiences, all from a single, unified system.

Marina Nahhas, Head of B2B Sales and Marketing, explains: “What sets this nomination apart is its timing. The iGaming industry stands at a crossroads, where scaling responsibly is no longer optional. ProgressPlay’s recognition by SBC underscores that the future belongs to platforms that marry innovation with integrity, where cutting-edge tech serves not just profits, but sustainability.”

Whether it’s real-time fraud detection, slashing chargebacks or localised payment integrations boosting conversion, every breakthrough has been measured by one metric: operator success.

At the heart of ProgressPlay’s standalone technology is its unparalleled flexibility. Unlike traditional white-label offerings, this standalone platform is a true turnkey solution, allowing operators to craft their own brand identity, select their preferred gaming content, and integrate the most effective payment methods suited to their target audience.

With full autonomy over the gaming portfolio, operators can curate a mix of casino games, live dealer experiences, and sportsbook markets tailored to the preferences of players in their chosen markets. This ability to fine-tune every aspect of the standalone platform ensures that businesses remain ahead of the curve, delivering experiences that resonate deeply with local players while maintaining a globally competitive edge.

ProgressPlay CEO Itai Lowenstein said: “As the awards night approaches, this shortlist is more than a milestone, it’s validation for every partner who took a chance on reimagining what an iGaming platform could be. For the ProgressPlay team, it’s a reminder that the boldest ideas often start as whispers before they become benchmarks.”