SiGMA South America Awards 2026: Focus Gaming News named “Best iGaming Media”
Focus Gaming News has been recognised as the best igaming media outlet at the SiGMA South America Awards 2026, further establishing its position as a leading voice in the global gaming industry.
Brazil.- Focus Gaming News has been named “Best iGaming Media” at the SiGMA South America Awards 2026, held in São Paulo, Brazil. The award is the media outlet’s fourth consecutive regional title and its eighth in the same category globally.
The recognition comes in the year Focus Gaming News celebrates a decade since its founding in 2016. With over 100,000 monthly readers, five editions — Global, LatAm, Asia, Brazil, and Africa — and more than 30,000 subscribers to its daily newsletters, Focus Gaming News has established itself as one of the leading specialist outlets in the sector.
In January 2026, the media outlet celebrated its tenth anniversary with a rebrand of its visual and editorial identity, alongside the launch of “MyFocus”, a personalised reading experience powered by AI that adapts content to each user’s interests. It also launched “Focus Gaming News Weekly Pulse”, an exclusive LinkedIn newsletter featuring strategic analysis and market insights aimed at senior executives in the sector.
The other winners of the night
The SiGMA South America Awards 2026 ceremony celebrated excellence across 29 categories. Among the other winners on the night were MelBet Partners (Best Affiliate Program 2026), Altenar (Best Online Sportsbook Provider 2026), PopOK Gaming (Most Played Game 2026 – Yo Dragon), Imagine Live (Best Live Casino Provider 2026), BetConstruct (Best Interactive Sportsbook Experience 2026), ReferOn (Best Affiliate Software 2026), BETBY (Best Esports Product 2026), Amusnet (Best Game Studio 2026), SOFTSWISS Sportsbook (Best Innovative Sportsbook Feature 2026), 1xBet (Best Sportsbook Operator 2026), Comtrade Gaming (Best International Market Debut in Brazil 2026), and EGT Digital (Top Performing Slot Portfolio 2026).
The full list of winners:
- Best Affiliate 2026 – Better Collective
- Best iGaming Media 2026 – Focus Gaming News
- Best Aggregator 2026 – Broadhub
- Best Esports Operator 2026 – BetBoom
- Emerging Markets Payment Solution 2026 – OKTO PAYMENTS
- Best Affiliate Program 2026 – MelBet Partners
- Best Online Sportsbook Provider 2026 – Altenar
- Most Played Game 2026 – Yo Dragon by PopOK Gaming
- Best Influencer 2026 – Lucas Tylty
- Best Gaming Experience 2026 – JetX
- Best Casino Operator 2026 – Brazino777
- Best Live Casino Provider 2026 – Imagine Live
- Best Interactive Sportsbook Experience 2026 – BetConstruct
- Best Sports Affiliate 2026 – Super AfiliadosBest Streamer 2026 – EL GATO
- Best Affiliate Software 2026 – ReferOn
- Best Esports Product 2026 – BETBY
- Best Game Studio 2026 – Amusnet
- Industry Rising Star Brazil 2026 – Apostou
- Best Innovative Sportsbook Feature 2026 – SOFTSWISS Sportsbook
- Best Platform 2026 – NGX
- Best Customer Retention 2026 – Optimove
- Best Slot Game Provider 2026 – CP Games
- Best Sportsbook Operator 2026 – 1xBet
- Best International Market Debut in Brazil 2026 – Comtrade Gaming
- Top Performing Slot Portfolio 2026 – EGT Digital
- Best Marketing Campaign 2026 – Lambda Gaming
- Industry Game Changer 2026 – Aviator
- Responsible Gaming Leadership Award 2026 – Bet365
