1xBet Was Named Sports Betting Operator of the Year at the International Gaming Awards 2026

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The International Gaming Awards 2026 ceremony was held in Barcelona, bringing together leading operators, technology suppliers and iGaming developers from around the world. The event took place on the eve of the ICE Barcelona exhibition.

Based on the evaluation by an independent expert jury, the winners in the main nominations were:

• Sports Betting Operator of the Year — 1xBet
• Online Casino Operator of the Year — Entain
• Brand of the Year (Operator) — BetMGM
• Brand of the Year (Supplier) — Pragmatic Play
• Best Crash Game Developer of the Year — SPRIBE (developer of Aviator)
• Global Gaming Company of the Year — BetConstruct
• Mobile Operator of the Year — LeoVegas
• Sports Betting Platform of the Year — Digitain

Founded in 2008, the International Gaming Awards annually recognise achievements across the iGaming industry. Winners are selected by a professional jury comprising industry experts and representatives.

Judging criteria include business scale, technological solutions, innovation, product quality and international presence. The awards are organised by Clever Duck Media.

Gambling Park reported that 1xBet was also named Best Online Sportsbook at the SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025.