SiGMA South America Awards 2026: A Landmark Night for the Regulated Brazilian Market

The Transamerica Expo Center was transformed into a beacon of industry excellence last night for the SiGMA South America Awards 2026.

Against the backdrop of Brazil’s fully formalized iGaming market and SiGMA BiS, the ceremony, headline sponsored by BetConstruct AI, honored the innovators, operators, and technology providers setting the gold standard for Latin America’s digital future.

BetConstruct AI and Altenar Dominate Sportsbook Categories

The evening’s top sportsbook honors were split between two industry titans. BetConstruct AI secured the title of “Best Interactive Sportsbook Experience 2026.” With over two decades of innovation and 85+ international awards, the win validates their commitment to building an ecosystem that grants operators total granular control. This category was supported in association with Betinvest.

Meanwhile, Altenar reinforced its reputation for stability and range, taking home “Best Online Sportsbook Provider 2026” (in association with CP Games). The judges noted Altenar’s unique ability to serve both “lightweight” software users and those requiring full managed services.

The Rise of “Crash” and Slot Innovation

The “Most Played Game 2026” was awarded to Yo Dragon by PopOK Gaming (in association with InPlaySoft), celebrated for its 5,000x max win and vibrant Chinese temple aesthetics. In the provider space, CP Games (in association with Blokotech) took the trophy for “Best Slot Game Provider 2026,” while EGT Digital claimed “Top Performing Slot Portfolio 2026” in association with BETBY.

The “Crash” game phenomenon, which has taken Brazil by storm, was well represented:

• JETX won “Best Gaming Experience 2026” (in association with Comtrade Gaming), proving the longevity of the original 2018 barrier-breaker.
• Aviator Studio by SPRIBE was named “Industry Game Changer 2026” (in association with Imagine Live). The title recognizes Aviator’s unprecedented success, including a record-breaking month where it processed over $14 billion in global wagers.
• Lambda Gaming took home “Best Marketing Campaign 2026” (in association with Wicked Games) for their “Avion Supersonic” launch.

Spotlight on the Brazilian National Market

Local pioneers and international debuts specific to the Brazilian region were key highlights of the gala:

• Apostou was named “Industry Rising Star Brazil 2026” (in association with NGX Platform Provider). A pioneer in Paraná state lottery operations, Apostou’s triple ISO certification has set a new national benchmark for compliance.
• Comtrade Gaming clinched “Best International Market Debut in Brazil 2026” (in association with VeliTech), recognized for providing the open, standards-based infrastructure the new regulated market demands.
• Brazino777 Brasil was crowned “Best Casino Operator 2026” (in association with Alea), while 1xBet secured “Best Sportsbook Operator 2026” (in association with SOFTSWISS).

Technological Edge and Operational Excellence

Technical providers solving the complexities of modern digital commerce were also in the spotlight:

• NGX Platform Provider: “Best Platform 2026” (in association with SEON).
• OKTO PAYMENTS: “Emerging Markets Payment Solution 2026” (in association with PopOK Gaming).
• Optimove: “Best Customer Retention 2026” (in association with QORE).
• BroadHub: “Best Aggregator 2026” (in association with BGaming).

SiGMA South America 2026 Award Winners List

Commitment to Responsibility and Media

In a standout moment, bet365 took home the “Responsible Gaming Leadership Award 2026” (in association with Apostou). Despite serving over 100 million customers, the operator’s rigorous protection of minors and problem gambling detection proved that scale does not preclude safety.

In the media sector, Focus Gaming News was recognized as “Best iGaming Media 2026” (in association with Amusnet), cementing its status as the premier intelligence source for international gaming executives.

Esports and Emerging Verticals

BETBY won “Best Esports Product 2026” (in association with BetBoom LATAM) for its AI-driven B2B platform. The operator honor for the same vertical went to BetBoom LATAM, which won “Best Esports Operator 2026” for its high-profile partnerships with FURIA and the UFC.

The night concluded with Imagine Live winning “Best Live Casino Provider 2026” (in association with ELA Games) and Amusnet taking “Best Game Studio 2026” (in association with Lambda Gaming), capping off a celebration that defined the current trajectory of the global iGaming industry.