SiGMA World Awards 2026 Crown Industry Leaders At Historic Corsie Sistine Gala In Rome

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on November 3, 2026 Europe
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Grand gala dinner and awards ceremony at the historic Corsie Sistine in Rome during the SiGMA World Summit
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Prestigious Roman venue — Held on November 2 at the historic Corsie Sistine within the Santo Spirito in Sassia Museum Centre, the awards gala celebrated the pinnacle of the international gaming industry
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Comprehensive recognition — Spanning 35 categories across five core pillars, Player Champions, Content Masters, The Architects, The Pacesetters, and The Growth Makers, the programme honored elite B2B and B2C contributors
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Top operational winners — Industry giants like Campeon Gaming and 1xbet took home top operator and sportsbook honors, alongside innovators such as CT Interactive, Broadway, and SoftGamings
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Philanthropic impact — The evening featured a live charity art and collectibles auction supporting the vital community and educational initiatives of the SiGMA Foundation
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The international gaming community gathered in the heart of Rome for the prestigious SiGMA World Awards 2026. Hosted on November 2 at the magnificent Corsie Sistine, part of the historic Santo Spirito in Sassia Museum Centre near the Vatican, the gala kicked off the broader SiGMA World Summit running from November 2–5 at Fiera Roma.

Moderated by Mark Anthony Borg, Sales Manager and Voice of SiGMA, alongside well-known personality Trudy Kerr, the evening combined a lavish awards dinner, live harp performances, and charity auctions supporting the SiGMA Foundation.

Spanning 35 competitive categories organized into five overarching groups, Player Champions, Content Masters, The Architects, The Pacesetters, and The Growth Makers, the ceremony recognized organizations and individuals shaping the modern gaming landscape.

Casino, Sportsbook and Player Experience

  • Best Casino 2026 – Campeon Gaming
  • Best Sportsbook 2026 – 1xbet
  • Best on Mobile 2026 – 1xslots
  • Best Player Engagement 2026 – Aviator by SPRIBE
  • Best Customer Loyalty Programme 2026 – RocketPlay
  • Best Affiliate 2026 – TrafficStars
  • Best Influencer 2026 – Andrew Wave
  • Best Streamer 2026 – Bakaprase
  • Best iGaming Media 2026 – Focus Gaming News

Game Development and Content Providers

  • Best Slot Game Provider 2026 – CT Interactive
  • Best Game Studio 2026 – Ela Games
  • Best New Game Release 2026 – Avinho R10 by Pascal Gaming
  • Best Casino Provider 2026 – Felix Gaming
  • Best Live Casino Game Provider 2026 – Amusnet
  • Best Aggregator 2026 – Alea

Platforms, Technology and Innovation

  • Best Casino Platform 2026 – Broadway
  • Best Sportsbook Platform of 2026 – BetConstruct AI
  • Best Emerging Platform Provider 2026 – Kanggiten
  • Best Payment Solution 2026 – Qore
  • Best B2B Native Mobile App Provider 2026 – Digitain
  • Most Innovative Platform 2026 – SoftGamings
  • Best AI & Innovation Solution 2026 – Frogo
  • Best Innovative Sportsbook Feature 2026 – Betby
  • Fastest Growing Aggregator 2026 – BroadHub
  • Most Innovative Sportsbook Provider 2026 – Altenar

Industry Leadership, Growth and Responsible Gaming

  • Outstanding People and Culture Award 2026 – Betsson Group
  • Fastest Growing Sportsbook Provider 2026 – EGT Digital
  • Industry Game Changer 2026 – SmartSoft
  • Responsible Gaming Initiative 2026 – bet365
  • Best Workplace 2026 – RedCore
  • Outstanding Contribution 2026 – Imagine Live

Affiliates and Marketing Excellence

  • Best Affiliate Programme 2026 – V.Partners
  • Best Affiliate 2026 – TrafficStars
  • Best Marketing Campaign 2026 – Football Festival by Betsson Group
  • Best Influencer 2026 – Andrew Wave
  • Game Changer Marketing Excellence 2026 – SOFTSWISS
  • Best Streamer 2026 – Bakaprase
  • Best iGaming Media 2026 – Focus Gaming News

Philanthropy at the historic Corsie Sistine

The gala evening also served a noble philanthropic purpose, featuring a live charity auction of elite items and custom artworks to support the SiGMA Foundation. Featured pieces included The Destiny in One Hand by Zed1, Divine Fortune by Roberto Paolini, Matterhorn Glacier by Sevan Garo, The Casinò by Duccio Bombardini, Lesbia E Catullo by Quirino De Ieso, and exclusive designer hats by Henry Galea.

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