iGaming AFRIKA SUMMIT AWARDS 2026: Industry Champions Crowned Across 25 Categories at the Hyatt Regency, Nairobi

iGaming AFRIKA 2026 closed on a glittering high note, as the continent's most influential gaming operators, suppliers, regulators, and innovators gathered for a landmark Awards Ceremony at Nairobi's Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening honored excellence across Africa's fast-maturing gaming industry, with 25 awards presented across categories spanning sports betting, casino gaming, responsible gambling, affiliate marketing, payments, and corporate social responsibility.

Hosted with effortless charm and energy by celebrated Kenyan media personalities Maina Chege and Nyawira Maina, the iGaming AFRIKA Awards Ceremony was the centrepiece of the evening's glittering occasion that blended the excitement of a world-class industry event with the warmth of an African celebration. From rising stars to established titans, the awards painted a comprehensive picture of a continent whose gaming industry is maturing at speed and on its own terms.

Opening the evening ceremony, iGaming AFRIKA’s CEO/Founder Jeremiah Maangi heartily welcomed all the guests acknowledging that all those shortlisted were winners. “You are all winners; we just had to choose one winner per category. Congratulations to all the different teams receiving awards tonight,” Mr. Maangi remarked.

Full List of Winners

1. Advertising Network of the Year | Kadam

2. Affiliate Platform of the Year | Affilka by SOFTSWISS

3 . Affiliate Program of the Year | 22Bet Partners

4. CEO of the Year Award | Mutua Mutava, Betika

5. Casino Supplier of the Year | EGT Digital

6. Casino of the Year | Sun City Casino, South Africa

7. Crash Game Provider of the Year | Split The Pot

8. Crash Game of the Year | JetX by SmartSoft

9. Emerging Provider of the Year | TaDa Gaming

10. iGaming AFRIKA Choice – Fairplay Organization of the Year | Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB)

11. iGaming AFRIKA Choice – Person of the Year (Female) | Lois Bright, Founder, Women in Gaming Africa

12. iGaming AFRIKA Choice – Person of the Year (Male) | John Mutua, CEO, Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK)

13. Marketing Campaign of the Year | Play with Champions by SportyBet

14. New Operation Launch of the Year | ChopWin

15. Online Casino of the Year | Mozzart Casino

16. Online Slot of the Year | Wild Hot 40 by FAZI

17. Online Slot Supplier of the Year | Amusnet

18. Overall Corporate Social Responsibility Award | SportPesa

19. Payment Service Provider of the Year | Flexifai

20. Platform Provider of the Year | BetConstruct

21. Retail Provider of the Year | Stellar Bets

22. Rising Star in Responsible Gambling | Denis Mudene, CEO, National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)-UG

23. Service Provider of the Year | Sumsub

24. Sports Betting Operator of the Year | Betway Africa

25. Sports Betting Supplier of the Year | OddsMatrix by EveryMatrix

About iGaming AFRIKA

iGaming AFRIKA is the continent's premier iGaming industry platform, convening operators, regulators, investors, and technology providers to accelerate the responsible growth of Africa's digital gaming sector. Through its conferences, CSR initiatives, and advocacy work, iGaming AFRIKA is shaping the future of gaming on the African continent.

About IGA Summit

The iGaming Afrika Summit 2026 is Africa’s premier gathering for gaming professionals, regulators, operators, and innovators. Created to unite the continent’s rapidly evolving gaming ecosystem, IGA brings together industry leaders to shape the future of African gaming through meaningful connections, forward-thinking ideas, and unforgettable shared experiences.

2026 marks the inaugural edition of the summit setting the stage for a new era of collaboration, innovation, and growth across Africa’s gaming industry.

To register your 2027 interests in the 2027 IGA awards visit: https://awards.igasummit.com