The inaugural SBC Awards Europe has revealed its 2025 finalists, acknowledging the very best and brightest shaping the future of betting and gaming in Europe.

As part of the upcoming SBC Summit Malta, the newly rebranded SBC Awards Europe shows the event's broader focus, moving beyond its CasinoBeats Summit roots to represent every corner of the market. Occurring on Thursday, 12 June at the Hilton Malta, the prominent event will invite 300 market visitors.

This year's awards feature 34 classifications recognising excellence among operators, affiliates, game developers, payment companies, and other providers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with seven nominations, closely followed by Campeon Gaming with 5.

The event marks SBC's first awards occasion fully dedicated to the European region, and has attracted a record-breaking variety of entries, developing an extremely competitive selection procedure for the independent evaluating panel.

Maintaining its predecessor's tradition of honouring innovation in game advancement, five devoted 'Game Awards' will exist. EveryMatrix will aim to protect its 'Game Aggregator of the Year' title, while the sought after 'Game of the Year' award will be decided by a public vote.

The game designer categories also see multiple elections for companies such as Bragg Gaming, Light & Wonder, Belatra Games, Booming Games, Gamzix, and Slotmill.

Another returning function at SBC Awards Europe will be the 'SlotCatalog' categories. Play 'n GO and Fortune Factory Studios will aim to protect their titles of 'Game Studio of the Year - Large' and 'Game Studio of the Year - Small' respectively, while Push Gaming, Relax Gaming, Spribe, and Wazdan are among the contenders for the 'Game Studio of the Year - Medium' award.

Affiliation will likewise take centre stage with classifications such as 'Casino Affiliate of the Year' and 'Sports Affiliate of the Year,' where Blue Window Ltd, Gambling.com Group, and Gentoo Media are amongst those chosen across both awards.

Highlighting commitment to player defense, the 'Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year' award features nominations for 1win, BetBlocker, EPIC Global Solutions, iGaming Academy, Mindway AI, and Play 'n GO, to name a few.

Contenders for the prestigious 'Em ployer of the Year' title include companies Alea, BGaming, Fast Lane, RubyPlay, and SOFTSWISS.

In the operator classifications, Novibet sticks out with 4 nominations, whilst Mate Affiliates and Megapari will go head-to-head for three different awards: 'Best Affiliate Program', 'Casino Operator of the Year, and 'Sportsbook Operator of the Year'.

In the payment and compliance categories, PAYSTRAX could be in for a landmark night, chosen in both locations. The company faces stiff competitors from BetComply, NexaCompliance, and OpenBet for 'Compliance & KYC Partner of the Year' and will battle business such as Nuvei, OKTO, Paysafe, and Trustly for 'Payment Solution of the Year.'

It could likewise be a special evening for Sportradar and EveryMatrix, each shortlisted in four provider classifications, while Soft2Bet, Playtech, and BetConstruct are each nominated throughout 3 awards.

Additionally, the evening will shine a light on emerging talent with four devoted 'Rising Star awards'. The awards will be presented to popular operators and suppliers making waves in the gambling establishment and sports wagering world.

The total list of shortlisted companies is offered on the SBC Awards Europe website.

Please keep in mind that a separate ticket is needed for going to the ceremony. Table and ticket alternatives can be discovered here.