Industry Awards
Meet the Nominees: SBC Awards 2024 Shortlists Revealed
SBC has announced the shortlists for the 11th edition of the SBC Awards 2024, the first ceremony to take place in Lisbon, as part of the inaugural SBC Summit.
This year’s shortlist, once again, highlights the outstanding achievements of leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers across all industry verticals, including payments, marketing, platform providers, and esports. The coveted awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, 26th September at the MEO Arena, on the final day of SBC Summit.
Notable nominees include Betsson Group and SOFTSWISS, each garnering an impressive eight nominations, with EveryMatrix and OpenBet following closely behind with six nominations each. Additionally, Campeón Gaming, Genius Sports, BetConstruct, Sportradar, and Soft2Bet all boast five nominations in their respective categories.
Building on the incredible success of the 2023 edition in Barcelona, this year’s awards ceremony received a record-breaking number of applications, providing ample deliberation for the independent roster of judges as they shortlisted the 38 categories.
In the Affiliate categories, both FairPlay Sports Media and Kingbet Media are nominated for the Affiliate Product Innovation and Sports Affiliate of the Year awards. Meanwhile, Mr Gamble and Slotsjudge have each been nominated for the Affiliate Product Innovation and Casino Affiliate of the Year awards. Better Collective will seek to retain their title in the Sports Affiliate of the Year category for the third consecutive year.
In the Operator awards, Betsson Group has been nominated for an impressive six out of ten categories as they strive to protect their titles for both the Marketing Campaign of the Year and Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment awards.
Additionally, Betsson Group will be competing against defending champions Kaizen Gaming for the coveted Casino Operator of the Year award, bet365 for the Best Affiliate Program and Sportsbook Operator of the Year awards, and seven other operators for the newly introduced Operator of the Year – Large award.
This year’s ceremony will also introduce two more operator categories. In addition to the Operator of the Year – Large award, there will be the Operator of the Year – Medium and Operator of the Year – Small awards.
In the Payment & Compliance categories, IDnow and Nuvei will return to defend their titles of Fraud & Compliance Solution of the Year and Payment Solution of the Year, respectively. Monnet Payment Solutions, OKTO, Pagsmile and Pay4Fun are among the brands battling for the esteemed Payment Innovation of the Year award.
The Supplier Awards will feature 19 distinct categories, covering a wide range of verticals including casino/slots, esports, sportsbook, mobile, land-based, live betting, marketing and services, sports data, and platform providers, to name a few.
Amusnet, Pragmatic Play, Playson, ELA Games, and Pascal Gaming are among the brands nominated for the prestigious Casino/Slots Developer of the Year award. This year, to better represent the breadth of industry offerings, the award has been expanded into three new subcategories: Large, Medium, and Small.
The Sportsbook Supplier of the Year category will see Digitain compete against 14 industry peers to retain the title, while OpenBet will face 15 brands in a bid to defend their Platform Provider of the Year award.
Shining a light on the future of the industry, the awards ceremony will feature four ‘Rising Star’ categories: Rising Star in Casino, Rising Star in Casino Innovation / Software, Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation / Software and the newly established Rising Star in Sports Betting awards.
In the Operator & Supplier Awards, LiveScore Group, PIN-UP Global, Playson, and SOFTSWISS are among the contenders for the Employer of the Year award. Meanwhile, Entain Foundation U.S. will compete against 12 industry heavyweights to hold onto the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year award.
The complete list of shortlisted companies is available on the SBC Awards website.
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Compliance Updates
Betsson Group shortlisted for 4 awards at the Global Regulatory Awards
Betsson Group has managed to secure four award nominations for the 8th edition of the Global Regulatory Awards. Held annually since 2017, the awards hosted by Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, recognise the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gaming industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gaming.
According to the official website of the Global Regulatory Awards, Vixio received a record number of submissions this year, making 2024 their most competitive year by far.
The 2024 Global Regulatory Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on 4th December 2024.
Betsson Group is shortlisted for three company awards and one individual award.
1. Commitment to Compliance by an Operator
This award celebrates a leading compliance initiative by a gambling operator that has significantly improved internal expertise and set a new standard for industry best practices. The judges will look for an initiative that demonstrates transformative improvements in processes, technology, reporting, and training, while also promoting best practices across the sector.
2. Chief Compliance Officer of the Year – Corinne Valletta
This award celebrates an exceptional compliance leader who consistently exceeds expectations, expertly navigates regulatory challenges, and has significantly elevated the compliance standards within their organisation through pragmatic solutions, operational transformation, and thought leadership. The award seeks a leader who actively collaborates with management, their team, and regulatory bodies to foster a culture of compliance. Judges will look for concrete examples of the nominee’s impact, including industry conference appearances, introduced training initiatives, and demonstrations of thought leadership.
3. Compliance Team of the Year
This award honours a compliance team within an organisation that actively fosters a culture of compliance, responding effectively to regulatory changes and driving their organization to lead in new compliance standards. Judges will evaluate how the team has cultivated a compliance-focused culture, collaborated across the organisation, initiated training, and influenced business practices and industry engagement, including with trade associations. Special consideration will be given to teams that have led their organisation into new compliance jurisdictions in emerging markets.
4. Legal Team of the Year
This award recogises a legal team that protects the company’s reputation by ensuring compliance with regulations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills, and proactively advising management. Judges will assess how the team promotes best practices, keeps the business ahead of regulatory changes, and minimises the impact on both the bottom line and daily operations.
In conclusion, the above nominations highlight Betsson’s strong compliance culture and commitment to raising its standards in compliance to ensure a safe and stable business.
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Industry Awards
Megapari Nominated for the SBC Awards 2024
Megapari has secured two nominations at the prestigious SBC Awards 2024. The company is nominated for both “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” and “Casino Operator of the Year.” The awards ceremony will take place on 26th September 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
SBC is a news, media and events company that works with industry leaders to develop the betting and gaming industry. This year, the SBC Awards are celebrating their 11th edition, uniting representatives from the leading igaming operators alongside companies that specialize in essential support services.
In 2024, Megapari successfully secured a spot on the shortlist for two major categories – “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” and “Casino Operator of the Year”
The first nomination is a recognition earned through the company’s significant contributions to the development of sports betting. Megapari boasts over 16,000 sporting and non-sporting events, along with enhanced odds on top matches. Additionally, Megapari’s retention team meets player needs with unique promotions, like this summer’s EURO MEGA DRIVE, offering a Mercedes G-Class as the grand prize.
Megapari has also been nominated for “Casino Operator of the Year”. The company offers 20,000 slots from 140 industry-leading providers and continues to expand, regularly adding new games to the platform. In June 2024, Megapari successfully partnered with Jilito to introduce even more exciting slots.
Megapari is honored to be recognized among the nominees for such a prestigious award, a testament to his dedication and continuous evolution. Last year, Megapari received nominations in the “Rising Star in Sports Betting” and “Rising Star in Casino” categories at the 2023 SBC Awards.
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Industry Awards
ELA Games has received 2 nominations for the prestigious SBC Awards 2024
ELA Games, the innovative iGaming supplier studio, announces a double nomination for the landmark SBC Awards 2024. Being shortlisted in the ‘Casino/Slots Developer of the Year – Small’ and ‘Casino Entertainment Innovation’ categories confirms the studio’s commitment to producing the most visually rich slots, betting, and skill-based games with engaging gamification mechanics.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at ELA Games, remarked on the shortlisting, “We are grateful to be recognised by such a respected industry award. Our team has strengthened significantly in the area of creating more games with a maximum focus on player and operator demand, and we are delighted to receive confirmation of the team’s progression.”
ELA Games will also participate in the upcoming SBC Summit 2024 in Lisbon, showcasing their latest and upcoming titles at stand B350 from September 24-26. Attendees can expect first-hand demonstrations of new games like Madshow Circus, Devils’ Treasures, Aqua Mafia, and Farm Hunt. The studio confirms its ambitious plans to maintain a steady release cadence of 2 new games per month, underlining its dedication to enriching the player experience.
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