Focus Gaming News wins ninth consecutive Best iGaming Media award
The SiGMA World Awards recognition in Rome caps Focus Gaming News’ 10th-anniversary year, following wins in São Paulo and Mexico.
Key takeaways:
- Focus Gaming News won Best iGaming Media at the SiGMA World Awards 2026 in Rome on November 2.
- It is the outlet’s ninth consecutive win in the category globally.
- CEO and founder Fernando Saffores said the win adds to recognition in São Paulo and Mexico, where the outlet was named LatAm’s best media outlet.
- Focus Gaming News has more than 100,000 monthly readers across six editions: Global, LatAm, Brasil, Asia Pacific, Africa and UAE.
Focus Gaming News has been named Best iGaming Media at the SiGMA World Awards 2026 in Rome, marking its ninth consecutive win in the category globally. The award was presented on November 2 at Corsie Sistine, in the year the media outlet celebrates its 10th anniversary. Company leaders said the recognition reflects the team’s growth and its expanding editorial and AI-driven initiatives for readers and industry partners.
Italy.- Focus Gaming News has been named Best iGaming Media at the SiGMA World Awards 2026 in the year it marks its 10th anniversary, its ninth consecutive win in the category globally. The awards were held on November 2 at Corsie Sistine as part of the SiGMA World Summit, which runs until November 5 at Fiera Roma.
Fernando Saffores, CEO and founder of Focus Gaming News, said: “Being named Best iGaming Media of the Year at the SiGMA Awards in Rome adds another title to a track record Europe already knows well, and comes on top of our wins in São Paulo and Mexico, where we were named LatAm’s best media outlet.
“It also caps a year in which we celebrated our 10th anniversary, kept growing our team and stood out as one of the few media outlets in the world using AI to build tools that genuinely serve our readers. As I always say, we are only getting started: new editorial formats are on the way to help readers find better, sharper answers on everything happening in online gaming, and to give our partners stronger ways to build their brands.”
Victoria Coates, managing director of Focus Gaming News, commented: “What an incredible way to celebrate our 10th anniversary! I’m so proud of our team and everything we’ve achieved together. There’s so much hard work, passion and dedication behind Focus Gaming News, and it’s wonderful to see that recognised.
“We have some really exciting ideas coming for 2027, and we’ll keep challenging ourselves to do better, bring something new to the industry and give our readers and partners the very best.
“But above all, I hope we never lose what makes us special: the people, the relationships we’ve built and the way we support each other. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey.”
The ceremony was hosted by Mark Anthony Borg, sales manager and voice of SiGMA, and Trudy Kerr.
A year of launches and growth
Focus Gaming News was founded in 2016 and has more than 100,000 monthly readers across its six editions: Global, LatAm, Brasil, Asia Pacific, Africa and UAE.
In January, the media outlet marked its 10th anniversary with a rebrand of its visual and editorial identity. In February, it launched myFocus, an AI-powered reading experience that adapts content to each user’s interests. It has also launched Focus Gaming News Weekly Pulse, a LinkedIn newsletter with strategic analysis and market insights for industry executives; “Voices of the World Cup”, an interview series on how the sports betting and igaming industry prepared for the FIFA World Cup 2026; “5 Leaders – 1 Question”, a content series in which five experts analyse a single, defining industry challenge; and From the Ground Up, an original series exploring the founding stories, strategic vision and evolution of the companies and key leaders shaping the online gambling landscape. In June, Focus Gaming News also launched Ask FocusAI, an AI-driven tool that provides personalised responses based on content published over the past 10 years at Focus Gaming News.
In the coming weeks, the outlet will launch a podcast aimed at the Latin American market and a series of special reports analysing the state of the industry and the challenges the sector faces ahead. Further developments are planned for 2027.
Who else won at the SiGMA World Awards 2026?
This year’s ceremony recognised companies and people whose work continues to shape the gaming landscape, spanning everything from casino and sportsbook operations to platform development, player engagement, marketing and responsible gaming.
The organisers of the event said: “With 35 award categories, this year’s programme reflected the breadth of an industry increasingly defined by technological progress, evolving player expectations and international collaboration. Among the winners were established industry names and emerging companies, with recognition extending across both B2B and B2C segments.”
The 2026 awards were organised into five categories: Player Champions, Content Masters, Architects, Pacesetters, and Growth Makers. According to the organisers, together, these categories showcased the diverse contributions that are driving the sector forward, ranging from player-facing experiences and entertainment to the technology, partnerships and commercial strategies that underpin the industry.
Other winners at the ceremony included 1xBet, named Best Sportsbook; 1xSlots, Best on Mobile; CT Interactive, Best Slot Game Provider; Pascal Gaming, Best New Game Release (Avinho R10); Amusnet, Best Live Casino Game Provider; Alea, Best Aggregator; BetConstruct AI, Best Sportsbook Platform; Digitain, Best B2B Native Mobile App Provider; Frogo, Best AI & Innovation Solution; BETBY, Best Innovative Sportsbook Feature; Altenar, Most Innovative Sportsbook Provider; EGT Digital, Fastest Growing Sportsbook Provider; RedCore, Best Workplace; Imagine Live, Outstanding Contribution; and SOFTSWISS, Game Changer Marketing Excellence.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- What award did Focus Gaming News win at SiGMA World Awards 2026? Focus Gaming News won Best iGaming Media at the SiGMA World Awards 2026 in Rome. The award was presented on November 2 at Corsie Sistine and recognised the outlet’s work in iGaming industry media.
- How many times has Focus Gaming News won Best iGaming Media? The Rome award is Focus Gaming News’ ninth consecutive win in the Best iGaming Media category globally. It also received recognition in São Paulo and Mexico, where it was named LatAm’s best media outlet.
- When was Focus Gaming News founded and how large is its audience? Focus Gaming News was founded in 2016 and has more than 100,000 monthly readers. It publishes six editions: Global, LatAm, Brasil, Asia Pacific, Africa and UAE.
- What new products has Focus Gaming News launched during its 10th-anniversary year? During 2026, the outlet launched myFocus, an AI-powered personalised reading experience; Ask FocusAI, an AI tool using a decade of published content; Weekly Pulse on LinkedIn; and interview and expert-analysis series. A Latin America-focused podcast is planned.
