SiGMA B2B Awards: “Best iGaming Media” award goes to Focus Gaming News for seventh consecutive time
Focus Gaming News has once again been named “Best iGaming Media” at the SiGMA B2B Awards, as the media outlet approaches its 10th anniversary.
Italy.- Focus Gaming News has been named “Best iGaming Media 2025” at the SiGMA B2B Awards in Rome, for the seventh time in a row. The recognition comes as the media outlet nears its 10th year, underscoring a long‑term strategy built on reliable reporting, clear context and global reach across regulated markets.
Victoria Coates, managing director of Focus Gaming News, said: “We are deeply honoured to receive this award. It represents the dedication and professionalism that define our team and the trust our partners and readers have placed in us. This recognition encourages us to continue raising the standards of gaming industry journalism.”
Fernando Saffores, founder and CEO of Focus Gaming News, commented: “This award is a meaningful milestone for Focus Gaming News as we approach our 10th anniversary. It reflects our continued commitment to providing reliable, high-quality content and fostering valuable connections across the global gaming community. We are truly grateful for this recognition.”
A record of consistency
The outlet had already secured the same honour at the previous three editions of the SiGMA Europe B2B Awards. It also won at the SiGMA Americas Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024. This latest accolade brings the total to seven, consolidating Focus Gaming News’s position as a reference source for regulatory developments, corporate activity, market performance and enforcement actions across the gaming sector.
The organisers of the award said: “‘Best iGaming Media 2025’ recognises Focus Gaming News for redefining industry journalism through timely, data-driven storytelling and a deep understanding of the markets it covers.
“From its daily digital newspaper to comprehensive analytics and regional expansions, Focus Gaming News remains a go-to platform for operators, suppliers and regulatory professionals across the global igaming ecosystem.
“Warm congratulations to Focus Gaming News on this standout recognition!”
The outlet currently operates five digital editions — International, Latin America, Asia, Brazil and Africa — and remains committed to delivering reliable and timely content every day.
In addition to this, this year the media outlet launched its own podcast channel on Spotify with two programmes: “The Weekend Conversation Corner“, a weekly programme in which hosts Oliver and Charlotte provide an engaging summary of the week’s most important news, and “Game Changers”, which features exclusive interviews with some of the most influential figures in the gaming industry.
The visionaries driving progress and positive change across the region
This year’s ceremony celebrated excellence across 30 categories. Winners were selected through a combination of public votes and expert input from a panel of judges representing various corners of the industry, including Roger Strickland (director at CSB Group), Mark Knighton (advisory board member at Compianza AB), Sergio Muscat (founder at Oxygia Consulting), Emilio Takas (head of SEO at Kingbet Media), Dmytro Palients (CEO at RX Media), Ekaterina Mikhailova (chief strategy officer at Zillion Games), Gleb Chernov (owner at PlatformGuru), Sebastian Jarosch (director at Mithrilium Media Ltd), Tamas Kusztos (COO at Playson), and Alessio Crisantemi (editor at ItalianGamingNews.it and founder at IGE).
Guests attending the SiGMA Central Europe B2B Awards at Cinecitta Studios were welcomed with a theatrical experience reminiscent of Ancient Rome. The atmosphere was enhanced by stirring musical scores from popular films, including Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, performed by a six-piece band under the direction of Italian composer Dario Vero.
Auctioneer Rick Goddard opened the event with a celebratory limoncello toast, and guests were treated to a surprise video message from musician Sting, who extended his best wishes to the nominees.
Among the evening’s winners were PopOK Gaming, named “Best Slot Game Provider 2025”, Pragmatic Play, awarded “Best Casino Provider 2025”, and BETBY, recognised as “Best Sportsbook Provider 2025”. The “Best Marketing Campaign 2025” went to SOFTSWISS for “Hungry for Success”, while BetConstruct received “Innovative Sportsbook Solution 2025”.
Other recipients included Imagine Live (“Live Dealer Technology Award 2025”), Frogo (“Anti‑Fraud Innovation of the Year 2025”) and Altenar (“Best Workplace 2025”). EGT Digital was recognised as “Fastest Growing Aggregator 2025”, ReferON won “Best Affiliate Software 2025”, FastTrack took “Best Customer Retention Partner 2025”, and REDCORE secured “Transformation of the Year 2025”. Vardges Vardanyan, founder of Digitain Group, received a special award for outstanding contributions to the igaming sector this year.
SiGMA Central Europe 2025 has officially opened today (November 4) at Fiera Roma, Italy, marking an important chapter for the region’s gaming industry. Spanning three days from November 4 to 6, this year’s event covers more than 75,000 sqm of exhibition space, hosting over 30,000 professionals and more than 1,200 sponsors and exhibitors.
As usual, Focus Gaming News welcomes SiGMA Central Europe participants at Booth 3097 G and in the Media Zone G!
