Nominations Open for the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards
Nairobi, January 26, 2026 – The iGaming AFRIKA Summit (iGA Summit) has opened nominations for its 2026 Industry Awards, recognising the companies and individuals shaping Africa’s gaming industry and its growing influence on the global market.
The awards will be presented during the iGaming AFRIKASummit 2026, taking place from 4th–6th 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.
Heldunder the theme “Celebrating Gaming Excellence inAfrica,” the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards mark theinaugural edition ofthe ceremony and willtake place on 5th May 2026. The awards will feature a carefully curated set of categories that reflect how the industry has evolved in practice. Beyond commercial performance, the awards will recognise leadership in compliance, payments infrastructure, responsible operations, and sustainable growth.
“Recognizing the brands and professionals that are leading the way in the gaming industry in Africa is essential for fostering growth within theindustry,” said Jeremiah Maangi, CEO,iGamingAFRIKA. “We are confidentthatthese awards will inspire more to pursueexcellence and investin their development.”
Nominations are open through a self-nomination process, allowing companies and individuals to submit entries across relevant categories with submissions closing on 29th January 2026. All entries willthen be reviewed by a panel ofindustry experts and stakeholders against predefined criteria. Shortlisted nominees will be notified by 31stJanuary and invited to submit supporting statements outlining their achievements,innovations, and marketimpact over the past year.
Judging andvoting willtake place between1st and10th March2026,followedbya public shortlist reveal on 13th March 2026. Winners will be announced during the live awards ceremony on 5th May 2026in Nairobi.
Nominations are submitted online through the iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards website: https://awards.igasummit.com/ through the link https://awards.igasummit.com/awards. To enter, applicants click the “Submit a Nomination” button, and complete the set out nomination form with the required details.
Awards Categories
1. Sports Betting Operator of the Year
Recognizing the (retail and/or online) operator in Africa that has delivered an exceptional sports bettingexperience over the past 12monthswhile focusing onproductinnovation, user experience, Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsible Marketing, Compliance and Responsible Gaming.
2. Sports BettingSupplier of theYear
Honoring the provider that hasmade themost significantimpactin Africa onthe sportsbetting industry in the past 12months through its cutting-edge technology and innovative products.
3. Casino of the Year
Recognizing the land-based casino operator that has delivered an exceptional guest experience, shown strong commercial performance, and demonstrated innovation in both gamingandnon gaming offerings.
4. Casino Supplier of theYear
Celebrating the supplier thathas deliveredoutstanding products and services (innovative gaming machines, systems,table technology, and other essential solutions) to the land-based casino sector across.
5. Online Casino of the Year
Honoring the operator that hasdelivered anexceptional online gaming experience through a strong game portfolio, user-friendly platform,innovative features, anda commitmenttoRG.
6. Online Slot of theYear
Celebrating the most outstanding slot game, launched in the African region over the past 12 months, which captivated players with its unique themes, immersive mechanics and rewarding bonus structures.
7. Online Slot Supplier of the Year
Celebrating the supplier that has delivered outstanding slot game products in the African region over the past12months, which captivated players with itsunique themes,immersive mechanics and rewarding bonus structures.
8. Affiliate Platform of the Year
A company that has showcased the development of affiliate platforms delivering highly exceptional performance, innovation, and outstanding service within the African iGaming affiliate marketing space over the past year.
9. Affiliate Program of the Year
Honoringtheaffiliatemarketing program that showed a strong commitmentto buildingmutually beneficial relationships with affiliates in Africa.
10. Platform Provider of the Year
Celebrating the supplier that empowers operators with robust,flexible, and secure solutions to manage their online andland-based gaming operations effectively.
11. Service Provider of the Year
Honoring the providers offering expert services such as consultancy, legal, marketing, compliance, payment solutions, customer support, or other specialised areas that help operators and suppliers thrive.
12. Crash Game of the Year
Celebrating the game thathas captivated players with its fast-paced, high-risk, high-reward gameplay, offering an exciting experience in the rapidly growing crash game segment.
13. Crash Game Provider of theYear
Celebrating a company that has offered punters in Africa the crash game that has captivated players withits fast-paced, high-risk, high-reward gameplay, offeringanexcitingexperiencein the rapidly growing crash game segment.
14. Marketing Campaign of the Year
Celebrating a companythathasexecutedahighly creativemarketing campaign withintheAfrican gaming industry over the past year, achieving outstanding success in engaging the market and delivering measurable results such as increased sales or brand awareness, all while ensuring high levels of player protection throughoutthecampaign.
15. New Operation Launch of the Year
Spotlighting anewly launched operation(land-based or online) thathas significantly enhanced the player experience, drivenoperator growth,or advanced industry standards.
16. EmergingCompany of the Year
Recognising the company(new tothemarket or experiencingrapidgrowth) thathas disrupted the status quo with innovative products and ideas, and bold strategic moves.
17. Rising Star in Responsible Gambling
Honouring the company that puts greateffortin playerprotection, community engagement, sustainability.
18. Overall Corporate Responsibility Award
Honoringa company for comprehensively integrating ethical, social, andenvironmental stewardship into its core strategy and operations, demonstrating a significant positive impact on community development, beyond mere profit generation.
19. CEO of the Year Award
Celebrating the chief executive who has driven significant business growth, fostered innovation, and inspired their team to achieve excellence in a highly competitive and evolving gaming marketin Africa.
20. iGamingAFRIKA Choice – Person of the Year (Male)
Celebrating a male individual who is driving positive change in the iGaming industry across Africa.
21. iGamingAFRIKA Choice – Person of theYear (Female)
Celebrating a female individual who is driving positive change in the iGaming industry across Africa.
22.iGamingAFRIKA Choice – Fairplay Star of theYear
Celebrating organizations advocating for proper regulation and fair play in African iGaming.
About the iGaming AFRIKA Summit
The iGaming AFRIKA Summitis Africa’s mega gaming event, created to bring together the full spectrum of global gamingindustry stakeholders in oneplace, Nairobi,Kenya, from 4–6 May2026. at the Sarit Expo Centre.
