The 2026 edition of the SiGMA Africa Awards brought together key players in gaming, fintech, digital innovation, and online entertainment for a night of recognition in Cape Town, South Africa. Held on March 3 as part of the wider SiGMA Africa Summit, the ceremony honoured companies and individuals shaping Africa’s fast-growing iGaming ecosystem.
From platform providers to payment solutions and content creators, the awards reflect the scale and increasing sophistication of the continent’s digital gaming industry.
The SiGMA Africa Awards are organised under the global SiGMA World event series, which hosts summits across multiple regions focused on iGaming, emerging technology, blockchain, and digital payments.
The Africa edition specifically spotlights the continent’s expanding market, recognising excellence across categories such as: Casino and sportsbook operators, Game and slot providers, Payment and KYC solutions, Marketing innovation, Workplace culture, Influencers and streamers.
Winners are selected through a combination of industry judging panels and, in some categories, public voting. The awards ceremony forms part of a multi-day summit featuring keynote sessions, exhibitions, networking events, and investor meetings.
One of the standout moments of the night was the announcement of Shankcomics as Best Streamer 2026.
The award recognises excellence in live streaming, audience engagement, and overall impact within the gaming and digital entertainment ecosystem.
Full Winners List – SiGMA Africa Awards 2026
Below is the complete list of winners announced at the ceremony:
Emerging Markets Payment Solution 2026 — Bitlipa
Best Affiliate Program 2026 — Linebet Partners
Best Casino Provider 2026 — Pragmatic Play
Crash Game Newcomer 2026 — Skypilot by Aardvark
Best KYC Solution 2026 — Sumsub
Best Casino Operator 2026 — Melbet
Best Virtual Sports Provider 2026 — Kiron Interactive
Slot Game Newcomer 2026 — Mineslot by Inoutgames
Best Innovation in Sports Betting 2026 — Digitain
Best Game Provider 2026 — EGT Digital
Best On Mobile 2026 — 1xBet
Best Online Sportsbook Provider 2026 — BetConstruct AI
Industry Rising Star 2026 — Veligames by Velitech
Best Slot Game Provider 2026 — Amusnet
Most Played Game 2026 — Avion Supersonic by Lambda Gaming
Best Marketing Campaign 2026 — Partnerships With Global Sports Giants by Spribe
Best Streamer 2026 — Shankcomics
Best Sportsbook Operator 2026 — 22Bet
Live Casino Provider Rising Star 2026 — Choice Gaming
Best Workplace 2026 — Alea
Best Platform 2026 — SoftSwiss
Women in Gaming 2026 — Valentina Bagniya
Best Testing Lab Innovation 2026 — Global Lab
Game Innovation Award 2026 — Arcade Heist Hit&Win by Golden Race
Best Influencer 2026 — Dr Thembi Shilenge