SiGMA has unveiled the final shortlists for the SiGMA Africa Awards 2025, to take place on March 10th at the GrandWest Complex, Market Hall in Cape Town, as part of the SiGMA Africa summit. The shortlists are the result of an extensive voting process, open to both the public and a panel of judges.
The annual event celebrates outstanding achievements and innovations within the African iGaming industry, recognizing individuals and organizations that contribute to its growth and success. The program encompasses a diverse range of categories, with 24 awards up for grabs.
The shortlists for the SiGMA Africa Awards are as follows:
Best on Mobile
- Nominees: Betway, 1xBet, SportPesa, Hollywoodbets
Best Game Provider
- Nominees: Pragmatic Play, SA Gaming, Mancala Gaming, Gamingtec, Galaxsys, Booming Games
Best Innovation in Sports Betting
- Nominees: SOFTSWISS, BETER, BetConstruct, PlaylogiQ, Delasport, Betapi
Emerging Markets Payment Solution
- Nominees: Wewireafrica, BitLipa, SPAYZ.io, Bitpace, Dalapay
Best Virtual Sports Provider
- Nominees: Kiron, Golden Race, EveryMatrix, ibd
Industry Rising Star
- Nominees: Stellar Bets, Vatan Platform, Global betting platform PariPesa, BetStarters, Afropari
Best Casino Operator
- Nominees: BetAndYou Africa, Melbet, PlayOJO, Bet9ja, PremierBet
Best Sportsbook Operator
- Nominees: 1xbet, PariPesa, Yesplay, 1win, Betwinner
Best Online Sportsbook Prover
- Nominees: WA. Technology, Altenar, PlaylogiQ, Gamingtec, Digitain
Best Casino Provider
- Nominees: Betcore, Relum, ImagineLive, Winfinity, WA. Technology, Veli Tech
Best Platform
- Nominees: Velitech, SOFTSWISS, Gamingtec, Betstarters, EveryMatrix, DST gaming
Best Esport Platform
- Nominees: Oddin.gg, Betby, WA. Technology, Platform, Parimatch
Live Casino Provider Rising Star
- Nominees: Vivo Gaming, SA Gaming, BetGames TV, Allbet, BETER Live
Best Slot Game Provider
- Nominees: Tada Gaming, Pragmatic Play, SA Gaming, Netgame, Playtech, EGT
Best Sportsbook Affiliate
- Nominees: Mighty Tips, Hub Affiliations, bets.co.za, Flashscore, Sofascore
Best Crypto Casino
- Nominees: Bitcasino, BC.Game, Robot, Betika, CoinPoker
Best Affiliate Program
- Nominees: PariPesa Partners, YesPlay Affiliate Program, Melbet Partners, Springbok Casino Affiliate Program, betway Partners
Most Played Game
- Nominees: 20 Golden Coins, by Amusnet, Make it Gold by Belatra Games, Tower Rush by Galaxsys, Egypt Sphere: Hold the Spin by Ganzix
Best Marketing Campaign
- Nominees: Lego Collection by Aviatrix, Cheers to 15 years by SOFTSWISS, BitStarz Treasures by Belatra Games, Africa SMS Marketing Promotion bx Laaffic SMS
Best Crash Game
- Nominees: Vatan Platform, Alea, Fast Track, SOFTSWISS, Mancala Gaming
Best Workplace
- Nominees: Sumsub, SEOON, GBG, LexisNexis
Best KYC Solution
- Nominees: Sumsub, SEON, GBG, LexisNexis
Slot Game Newcomer
- Nominees: Tada Gaming, mancala Gaming, Expanse Studio, Simple Play, CP Games, JDB Gaming
Innovative Testing Solutions
- Nominees: iTech Labs, GlobaLab, RiskCherry, Quinel