{"id":24511,"date":"2026-05-10T16:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=24511"},"modified":"2026-05-11T07:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:20:29","slug":"igaming-afrika-awards-2026-industry-champions-crowned-across-25-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/igaming-afrika-awards-2026-industry-champions-crowned-across-25-categories","title":{"rendered":"iGaming AFRIKA Awards 2026: Industry champions crowned across 25 categories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Operators, suppliers, regulators and innovators from across Africa were recognised during the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Press release.- The iGaming AFRIKA Summit <\/strong>(IGA Summit 2026) concluded with a landmark awards ceremony, where gaming operators, suppliers, regulators and innovators from across the continent were recognised across 25 categories<\/strong>. The awards honoured achievements spanning sports betting, casino gaming, responsible gambling, affiliate marketing, payments and corporate social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by media personalities Maina Chege and Nyawira Maina, the ceremony at Hyatt Regency in Nairobi, Kenya formed part of the inaugural IGA Summit 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening the evening ceremony, iGaming AFRIKA CEO\/Founder Jeremiah Maangi<\/strong> welcomed all the guests acknowledging that all those shortlisted were winners. \u201cYou are all winners; we just had to choose one winner per category. Congratulations to all the different teams receiving awards tonight,\u201d said Maangi.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From rising stars to established companies, the awards painted a comprehensive picture of a continent<\/strong> whose gaming industry is maturing at speed and on its own terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winners announced during the ceremony were: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Advertising Network of the Year \u2013 Kadam<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Affiliate Platform of the Year \u2013 Affilka by SOFTSWISS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Affiliate Program of the Year \u2013 22Bet Partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. CEO of the Year Award \u2013 Mutua Mutava, Betika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Casino Supplier of the Year \u2013 EGT Digital<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Casino of the Year \u2013 Sun City Casino, South Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Crash Game Provider of the Year \u2013 Split The Pot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Crash Game of the Year \u2013 JetX by SmartSoft<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Emerging Provider of the Year \u2013 TaDa Gaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. iGaming AFRIKA Choice \u2013 Fairplay Organization of the Year \u2013 Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. iGaming AFRIKA Choice \u2013 Person of the Year (Female) \u2013 Lois Bright, Founder, Women in Gaming Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. iGaming AFRIKA Choice \u2013 Person of the Year (Male) \u2013 John Mutua, CEO, Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Marketing Campaign of the Year \u2013 Play with Champions by SportyBet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. New Operation Launch of the Year \u2013 ChopWin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Online Casino of the Year \u2013 Mozzart Casino<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Online Slot of the Year \u2013 Wild Hot 40 by FAZI<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Online Slot Supplier of the Year \u2013 Amusnet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Overall Corporate Social Responsibility Award \u2013 SportPesa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Payment Service Provider of the Year \u2013 Flexifai<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Platform Provider of the Year \u2013 BetConstruct<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Retail Provider of the Year \u2013 Stellar Bets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Rising Star in Responsible Gambling \u2013 Denis Mudene, CEO, National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)-UG<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Service Provider of the Year \u2013 Sumsub<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Sports Betting Operator of the Year \u2013 Betway Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Sports Betting Supplier of the Year \u2013 OddsMatrix by EveryMatrix<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Driving Africa\u2019s gaming future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    IGA is the continent’s premier igaming industry platform, convening operators, regulators, investors, and technology providers <\/strong>to accelerate the responsible growth of Africa’s digital gaming sector. Through its conferences, CSR initiatives, and advocacy work, IGA is shaping the future of gaming on the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The IGA Summit 2026 is Africa\u2019s premier gathering for gaming professionals, regulators, operators, and innovators. Created to unite the continent\u2019s rapidly evolving gaming ecosystem<\/strong>, IGA brings together industry leaders to shape the future of African gaming through meaningful connections, forward-thinking ideas, and unforgettable shared experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2026 marks the inaugural edition of the summit, setting the stage for a new era of collaboration, innovation, and growth across Africa\u2019s gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n\t\t\tSee also:<\/span><\/p>\n
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    \n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Uganda regulator CEO recognised for responsible gaming leadership<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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