(AsiaGameHub) – SBC has released the nominees for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, showcasing the top performers throughout the gaming sector in the Americas.
Scheduled for June 10 at the Broward County Convention Center during SBC Summit Americas 2026, the event will host 600 industry leaders honoring excellence in North and Latin American gaming. The 2026 edition includes 34 categories that honor exceptional work by operators, affiliates, key industry figures, and various suppliers, ranging from payment experts and platform providers to game developers.
Rush Street Interactive tops this year’s list with eight nominations, while Betting Hero follows with six. Optimove, Wazdan, and Betsson Group are close behind, each securing five nominations.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, stated: “The SBC Awards Americas continue to grow in stature because the competition across the region keeps getting stronger. This year’s shortlist brings together companies that are not only performing at a high level but also pushing standards forward across operations, technology, marketing, payments, compliance and player engagement. Being shortlisted is a real achievement, and every finalist should be proud of the recognition.”
For North American operator categories, FanDuel seeks to defend its 2025 Sportsbook Operator of the Year title against competitors like BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, and Hard Rock Bet. In the casino sector, BetMGM hopes to keep its title, facing stiff competition from Caesars Entertainment, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet Casino, and Rush Street Interactive.
Regarding Latin America, major firms including Betsson Group, Kaizen Gaming, Megapari, and Rush Street Interactive have been nominated in key operator categories, demonstrating their ongoing expansion and impact in the area.
In the affiliate sector, Flashscore Network attempts to hold onto its Sports Affiliate of the Year – LATAM award, competing against Better Collective, Betting Hero, and MediaTroopers. All four are also nominated in the Sports Affiliate of the Year – North America category.
Among supplier categories, Optimove and Wazdan are front-runners with five nominations apiece. Sportradar, SoftConstruct, and OpticOdds also appear frequently, emphasizing the increasing significance of data, platforms, and content for operators in the Americas.
Alea aims to repeat its Employer of the Year win from last year. Competing against Betsson Group, Rush Street Interactive, and BetMGM, the category is expected to be fiercely contested.
In payments and compliance, OKTO strives to keep its Payment Solution of the Year – Latin America title, and Trustly looks to defend its North American counterpart. Additionally, GeoComply, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), and OpenBet are vying for the Compliance Solution of the Year award.
The awards will also highlight new brands influencing the sector, with Octoplay, BETER, OpticOdds, and WagerWire appearing in the Rising Star in Casino and Rising Star in Sports Betting categories.
The full roster of shortlisted companies can be found on the SBC Awards Americas website.
Attendees should be aware that a specific ticket is needed for the awards ceremony. Details on table and ticket purchases are available here.
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