The global gaming elite gathered to celebrate the 2026 International Gaming Awards (IGA), recognizing the most innovative and responsible companies across the iGaming and land-based sectors.
As one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, the IGAs highlighted a year of significant technological advancement and market expansion.
BetMGM cemented its status as a market leader by taking home the coveted Brand of the Year Operator award, signaling its continued dominance in the North American market. On the supplier side, Pragmatic Play was crowned Brand of the Year Supplier, reflecting its relentless output of high-quality content and widespread operator adoption.
Operators Leading the Way
Entain enjoyed a stellar evening, securing a double victory as both Online Casino Operator of the Year and Online Games Operator of the Year. These awards underscore the group’s robust portfolio and its ability to deliver superior player experiences on a global scale.
In the sports betting vertical, 1xBet was named Sports Betting Operator of the Year, while LeoVegas reaffirmed its “King of Mobile” reputation by winning Mobile Operator Of The Year. Betsson received critical industry acknowledgement for its dedication to player protection, winning the Safer Gambling Award.
Innovation and Technology
The awards also spotlighted the technology driving the industry forward. BetConstruct was honored as the Global Gaming Company of the Year, a testament to its comprehensive ecosystem of igaming solutions. SPRIBE, the creator of the crash game phenomenon, took home Best Crash Game Developer of the Year, while Soft2Bet and RocketPlaywere recognized as Innovators of the Year in the Supplier and Operator categories, respectively.
Other notable 2026 International Gaming Awards winners included PearFiction Studios, winning Game of the Year for Squealin Riches 2, and Continent 8 Technologies, which secured the Technology Provider/Supplier winner title for its infrastructure excellence.
