Nairobi — Africa’s prime gaming operators, suppliers, regulators and innovators took middle stage on the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards 2026, with trade leaders topped throughout 25 aggressive classes throughout a glittering gala on the Hyatt Regency Resort in Nairobi.
The awards ceremony, held because the climax of the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, celebrated excellence in sports activities betting, on line casino gaming, internet online affiliate marketing, funds, accountable playing and company social accountability, underscoring the fast evolution of Africa’s digital gaming ecosystem.
Hosted by Kenyan media personalities Maina Chege and Nyawira Maina, the occasion introduced collectively gaming executives, regulators and expertise suppliers from throughout the continent for what organisers described as a landmark second for the African gaming sector.
Opening the ceremony, iGaming AFRIKA Founder and CEO Jeremiah Maangi praised all shortlisted nominees, saying the popularity mirrored the rising maturity of Africa’s gaming trade.
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“You might be all winners; we simply had to decide on one winner per class. Congratulations to all of the totally different groups receiving awards tonight,” Maangi mentioned.
Among the many headline winners, Betway Africa clinched the Sports activities Betting Operator of the 12 months award, whereas OddsMatrix by EveryMatrix emerged as Sports activities Betting Provider of the 12 months. SportPesa secured the General Company Social Duty Award, highlighting growing trade give attention to group affect and accountable gaming initiatives.
Within the on line casino phase, Solar Metropolis On line casino of South Africa was named On line casino of the 12 months, whereas Mozzart On line casino received On-line On line casino of the 12 months. EGT Digital took dwelling the On line casino Provider of the 12 months accolade.
The affiliate and advertising classes additionally drew vital consideration, with Affilka by SOFTSWISS successful Affiliate Platform of the 12 months and 22Bet Companions named Affiliate Program of the 12 months. SportyBet’s “Play with Champions” marketing campaign secured Advertising and marketing Marketing campaign of the 12 months honours.
Rising applied sciences and innovation had been additionally recognised throughout the awards, with TaDa Gaming successful Rising Supplier of the 12 months and BetConstruct taking the Platform Supplier of the 12 months title. Flexifai was named Fee Service Supplier of the 12 months, reflecting the rising significance of seamless fintech integration inside Africa’s gaming trade.
Particular person honours featured prominently throughout the night, with Betika CEO Mutua Mutava successful CEO of the 12 months, whereas Lois Brilliant, founding father of Girls in Gaming Africa, and AGOK CEO John Mutua earned the Feminine and Male Individual of the 12 months awards respectively.
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Accountable playing and regulatory excellence additionally featured strongly among the many classes, with Denis Mudene of Uganda’s Nationwide Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board receiving the Rising Star in Accountable Playing award, whereas the Affiliation of Nigerian Bookmakers received the Fairplay Group of the 12 months recognition.
Organisers mentioned the inaugural summit marked the start of a brand new period of collaboration, innovation and funding throughout Africa’s quickly increasing gaming market.