{"id":19844,"date":"2026-01-26T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igamingeuropa.com\/?p=19844"},"modified":"2026-01-26T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:00:00","slug":"nominations-open-for-the-2026-igaming-afrika-summit-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamingeuropa.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/nominations-open-for-the-2026-igaming-afrika-summit-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations Open for the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nairobi, January 26, 2026 &#8211; The iGaming AFRIKA Summit (iGA Summit) has opened nominations for&nbsp; its 2026 Industry Awards, recognising the companies and individuals shaping Africa\u2019s gaming&nbsp; industry and its growing influence on the global market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards will be presented during the iGaming AFRIKASummit 2026, taking place from 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u20136<sup>th<\/sup> May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Positioned as The Heart of Gaming in Africa,the summit brings together African and global iGaming stakeholders for three days of discussion,insight-sharing, and networking, with afocus on understandinghow Africanmarkets operatein practice. At a time when localization and cultural awareness areincreasingly importantto the industry,the summit provides a setting where these perspectives are part ofthe conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heldunder the theme \u201cCelebrating Gaming Excellence inAfrica,\u201d the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit&nbsp; Awards mark theinaugural edition ofthe ceremony and willtake place on 5<sup>th <\/sup>May 2026. The awards&nbsp; will feature a carefully curated set of categories that reflect how the industry has evolved in&nbsp; practice. Beyond commercial performance, the awards will recognise leadership in compliance,&nbsp; payments infrastructure, responsible operations, and sustainable growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRecognizing the brands and professionals that are leading the way in the gaming industry in Africa is&nbsp; essential for fostering growth within theindustry,\u201d said Jeremiah Maangi, CEO,iGamingAFRIKA. \u201cWe&nbsp; are confidentthatthese awards will inspire more to pursueexcellence and investin their&nbsp; development.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations are open through a self-nomination process, allowing companies and individuals to&nbsp; submit entries across relevant categories with submissions closing on 29<sup>th <\/sup>January 2026. All entries&nbsp; willthen be reviewed by a panel ofindustry experts and stakeholders against predefined criteria.&nbsp; Shortlisted nominees will be notified by 31<sup>st<\/sup>January and invited to submit supporting statements&nbsp; outlining their achievements,innovations, and marketimpact over the past year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judging andvoting willtake place between1<sup>st <\/sup>and10<sup>th <\/sup>March2026,followedbya public shortlist reveal on 13<sup>th <\/sup>March 2026. Winners will be announced during the live awards ceremony on 5<sup>th <\/sup>May 2026in Nairobi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations are submitted online through the iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards website:&nbsp; https:\/\/awards.igasummit.com\/ through the link https:\/\/awards.igasummit.com\/awards. 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industry in the past 12months through its cutting-edge technology and innovative products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Casino of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing the land-based casino operator that has delivered an exceptional guest experience,&nbsp; shown strong commercial performance, and demonstrated innovation in both gamingandnon gaming offerings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Casino Supplier of theYear&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the supplier thathas deliveredoutstanding products and services (innovative gaming&nbsp; machines, systems,table technology, and other essential solutions) to the land-based casino&nbsp; sector across.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Online Casino of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honoring the operator that hasdelivered anexceptional online gaming experience through a strong&nbsp; game portfolio, user-friendly platform,innovative features, anda commitmenttoRG.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>Online Slot of theYear&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the most outstanding slot game, launched in the African region over the past 12 months,&nbsp; which captivated players with its unique themes, immersive mechanics and rewarding bonus&nbsp; structures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. <\/strong><strong>Online Slot Supplier of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the supplier that has delivered outstanding slot game products in the African region&nbsp; over the past12months, which captivated players with itsunique themes,immersive mechanics and&nbsp; rewarding bonus structures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. <\/strong><strong>Affiliate Platform of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company that has showcased the development of affiliate platforms delivering highly exceptional&nbsp; performance, innovation, and outstanding service within the African iGaming affiliate marketing&nbsp; space over the past year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. <\/strong><strong>Affiliate Program of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honoringtheaffiliatemarketing program that showed a strong commitmentto buildingmutually&nbsp; beneficial relationships with affiliates in Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. <\/strong><strong>Platform Provider of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the supplier that empowers operators with robust,flexible, and secure solutions to&nbsp; manage their online andland-based gaming operations effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11. <\/strong><strong>Service Provider of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honoring the providers offering expert services such as consultancy, legal, marketing, compliance,&nbsp; payment solutions, customer support, or other specialised areas that help operators and suppliers&nbsp; thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12. <\/strong><strong>Crash Game of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the game thathas captivated players with its fast-paced, high-risk, high-reward&nbsp; gameplay, offering an exciting experience in the rapidly growing crash game segment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13. <\/strong><strong>Crash Game Provider of theYear&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating a company that has offered punters in Africa the crash game that has captivated&nbsp; players withits fast-paced, high-risk, high-reward gameplay, offeringanexcitingexperiencein the&nbsp; rapidly growing crash game segment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>14. <\/strong><strong>Marketing Campaign of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating a companythathasexecutedahighly creativemarketing campaign withintheAfrican&nbsp; gaming industry over the past year, achieving outstanding success in engaging the market and&nbsp; delivering measurable results such as increased sales or brand awareness, all while ensuring high&nbsp; levels of player protection throughoutthecampaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15. <\/strong><strong>New Operation Launch of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spotlighting anewly launched operation(land-based or online) thathas significantly enhanced the&nbsp; player experience, drivenoperator growth,or advanced industry standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>16. <\/strong><strong>EmergingCompany of the Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognising the company(new tothemarket or experiencingrapidgrowth) thathas disrupted the&nbsp; status quo with innovative products and ideas, and bold strategic moves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>17. <\/strong><strong>Rising Star in Responsible Gambling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honouring the company that puts greateffortin playerprotection, community engagement,&nbsp; sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>18. <\/strong><strong>Overall Corporate Responsibility Award&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honoringa company for comprehensively integrating ethical, social, andenvironmental&nbsp; stewardship into its core strategy and operations, demonstrating a significant positive impact on&nbsp; community development, beyond mere profit generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>19. <\/strong><strong>CEO of the Year Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the chief executive who has driven significant business growth, fostered innovation,&nbsp; and inspired their team to achieve excellence in a highly competitive and evolving gaming marketin&nbsp; Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20. <\/strong><strong>iGamingAFRIKA Choice \u2013 Person of the Year (Male)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating a male individual who is driving positive change in the iGaming industry across Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>21. iGamingAFRIKA Choice \u2013 Person of theYear (Female)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating a female individual who is 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