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SBC has announced the shortlist for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, recognising leading operators, affiliates and suppliers across the North and Latin American gaming markets.
The ceremony will take place on June 10 at the Broward County Convention Center as part of SBC Summit Americas 2026, bringing together about 600 industry professionals. This year’s awards feature 34 categories spanning operations, technology, marketing, payments, compliance, and player engagement.
Rush Street Interactive leads the shortlist with eight nominations, followed by Betting Hero with six. Optimove, Wazdan, and Betsson Group have five nominations each.
Rasmus Sojmark, Chief Executive and Founder of SBC, said: “The SBC Awards Americas continue to grow in stature because the competition across the region keeps getting stronger.
“This year’s shortlist brings together companies that are not only performing at a high level, but also pushing standards forward across operations, technology, marketing, payments, compliance, and player engagement. Being shortlisted is a real achievement, and every finalist should be proud of the recognition.”
In the North American operator categories, FanDuel will look to defend its Sportsbook Operator of the Year title against rivals including BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment and Hard Rock Bet. In the casino segment, BetMGM is aiming to retain its title amid competition from Caesars Entertainment, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet Casino, and Rush Street Interactive.
Across Latin America, companies including Betsson Group, Kaizen Gaming, Megapari and Rush Street Interactive have been shortlisted in key operator categories, highlighting their expansion in the region.
In affiliate categories, Flashscore Network will seek to retain its LATAM sports affiliate title, facing competition from Better Collective, Betting Hero and MediaTroopers, which are also nominated in North America.
Supplier categories feature strong representation from companies such as Optimove and Wazdan, alongside Sportradar, SoftConstruct and OpticOdds, reflecting the growing role of data, platforms and content in the sector.
In payments and compliance, OKTO and Trustly will look to defend their respective regional titles, while GeoComply, Gaming Laboratories International, and OpenBet are among those shortlisted for compliance awards.
Emerging companies, including Octoplay, BETER, OpticOdds, and WagerWire, have been nominated in the rising star categories.
The complete list of shortlisted companies is available on the SBC Awards Americas website.
Attendance at the ceremony requires a separate ticket, with SBC Summit Americas offering a range of passes, including a free expo pass, as well as conference pass, networking, business, and VIP options with varying levels of access to sessions, networking events, and premium areas.