SBC Awards Europe 2025
SBC Awards 2025

On 12 June 2025, all roads lead to the Hilton Malta, Malta, for the SBC Awards Europe 2025, where excellence in the online gaming industry will be rewarded. This event, which was put together to further the industry's growth, was born to recognise the importance of operators, affiliates, game developers, and other key stakeholders.

As part of the scheduled SBC summit in Malta, the organisers have announced that we will be getting tough competition for the top spots this year. So, they are bringing in a reputable panel to oversee the selection process for the 34 viable categories.

This leads to the critical question: Who are the top names vying to be recognised? Which brand names are on the shortlists? This article will address these and many other questions.

Leading Nominees at the SBC Europe Award 2025

With the nominations already locked in place as of 10 April 2025, the event is set to bring in gladiators in 34 categories. However, some of these categories are sporting names that cut across different sectors and celebrate different achievements.

Just like Max Francis, CEO and Founder at Black Cow Technology, said: 'I can't think of a better way to celebrate our successes through our technology than by being nominated for an SBC Europe award.'

One of the most notable names is the Bettson Group, which leads the pack with seven nominations. Other top-nominated groups include Campeon Gaming and the pair of Sportradar and EveryMatrix, which have 5 and 4 nominations, respectively.

Key Categories and Nominees at SBC Europe Award 2025

To further expand on the nominees and their categories, here's a list of the top categories:

Casino Operator of the Year

To reward some of the names that have pushed the mandate of online gambling to a larger audience, the SBC Awards 2025 will recognise top casino operators for a successful year. Judging by the list, it's evident that these brands are household names and are all worthy of the spot. The nominees for these categories are:

  • Bally's
  • Betinia (Soft2Bet)
  • Betsson Group
  • Campeon Gaming
  • Coolbet
  • Lottofy
  • Mate Affiliates
  • Megapari
  • Novibet
  • Omnigame
  • Playfina Casino
  • Winbet

While these operators top the list of nominees, platforms such as StoneVegas Casino are also winning the hearts of many players with their amazing offers. This brand continues to gain momentum with its vibrant selection of slot machines, demo slots, Irish bonuses and exciting offers.

SBC Awards Europe 2025
SBC Awards 2025

Judging by the reviews and high praise from Slotsjudge experts about this brand, it won't be a surprise to see them on the list of top casino operators next year.

Game Developer Awards

The Game Developer Awards have five subcategories. They aim to celebrate companies that have innovated the industry. In these categories, we see names like Belatra Games, Slotmill, Gamzix, and Bragg Gaming.

These guys would compete for categories like Game Aggregator of the Year, Game Design and Art Direction, and Feature of the Year. However, the top award—Game of the Year—would be decided by public vote.

And just like American author Jonathan D. Casper said, 'The freedom to express varying and often opposing ideas is essential to a variety of conceptions.'

Affiliate Categories

For the affiliate categories, SBC has decided to honour the brands that have pushed and driven traffic and growth across the online gambling industry. They will give out two awards in this category: the Sports Affiliate of the Year and the Casino Affiliate of the Year. We have names like Casino Guru, Gentoo Media and Gambling.com Group in these categories.

However, one brand that has led the pack is Slotsjudge, which was nominated for Best Casino Affiliate of the Year. This brand has helped drive traffic, reviewed platforms, and created content to help reel punters into the online casino market.

Other Categories

Aside from these three, other top categories include the following:

  • Payment and Compliance
  • Slot Catalog
  • Supplier Award
  • Operator and Supplier Award

Conclusion

With the SBC Europe Awards just around the corner, the nomination would serve as a boost to motivate more stakeholders. This would, in turn, help the industry grow exponentially and reach unimaginable heights.