SBC has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 edition of the SBC Awards Europe, set to take place at Xara Lodge, Malta, on Thursday, 30 April.

Closing the final day of SBC Summit Malta 2026, the ceremony will combine 400 industry specialists to commemorate excellence across the European betting and video gaming market.

This year's edition features 35 classifications, identifying standout achievements from operators, affiliates, market leaders, video game designers and other providers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with seven nominations, followed carefully by Sportradar with 6.

"Success in this market is about more than profits. It is specified by resilience, creativity, and a desire to take risks," stated SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark. "The SBC Awards Europe are not about identifying the most significant companies, but the boldest. I want to extend a substantial congratulations to every business that has been shortlisted."

In the operator classifications, Novibet will want to protect its titles for 'Operator Innovation in Gaming' and 'Sportsbook Operator of the Year'. Meanwhile, 1xBet faces competition from GG.BET, Allwyn, and Peter & Sons to keep the 'Marketing Campaign and Sponsorship of the Year' award.

Elsewhere, Megapari Partners, Parimatch Affiliates, and Vegas Legends will challenge ruling winners Betsson Group Affiliates for the 'Best Affiliate Program' title.

Alea will look to hold onto the title of 'Em ployer of the Year', dealing with competition from Altenar, BETBY, GR8 Tech, and SOFTSWISS.

Recognising the industry's dedication to gamer defense, contenders for 'Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year' consist of 8888, EPIC Global Solutions, Play 'n GO, and Stars Partners.

In the 'SlotCatalog' classifications, Pragmatic Play and Hacksaw Gaming will be aiming to protect their titles of of the Year - Large' and 'Game Studio of the Year- Medium'. Gamzix, Octoplay, Penguin King and Dream Play are among the names fighting for the 'Game Studio of the Year - Small' award.

The extremely prepared for 'Leader of the Year' and 'Manager of the Year' awards will be kept under wraps up until the night, with nominees and the winner to be exposed live during the ceremony.

In the 'Game Developer Award' categories, Bragg Gaming Group, Evoplay, Funky Games, and TaDa Gaming are all chosen across numerous categories.

In the affiliate classifications, Flashscore and Casino Guru will seek to maintain their titles for 'Sports Affiliate of the Year' and 'Casino Affiliate of the Year', respectively. They deal with competition from the similarity Catena Media, BETANDEAL, Gentoo Media, Better Collective, Clever Advertising, and MediaTroopers.

Across the supplier categories, BetConstruct and Sportradar blaze a trail with four nominations each, followed by Delasport and Kanggiten with three elections apiece.

It could be a memorable night for Trustly, having secured elections for both 'Compliance & KYC Partner of the Year' and 'Payment Solution of the Year'. They will face competition from the similarity BridgerPay, Paysecure, Paytently, BetComply, and GBG.

Additionally, the night will highlight emerging talent through four devoted Rising Star awards, acknowledging standout operators and providers making an effect in gambling establishment and sports betting.

Please note that a different ticket is required to go to the ceremony. Table and ticket options can be found here.