The Best iGaming Experts Annual Awards has officially opened applications and nominations for its 2026 edition. From today until July 15, anyone in the industry can put forward an expert — or apply directly — in any of the three award categories.
Three categories, one standard
The 2026 edition will recognise excellence across three categories:
- Best iGaming Expert 2026 — for consistent, verifiable expertise that practitioners across markets rely on.
- Voice of the iGaming Industry — for the publications, talks and commentary that carried the industry conversation this year.
- Rising Star — a dedicated category for fresh voices and young talent entering the field.
The Rising Star category reflects one of the award's founding principles: the nominee list should include not only established industry names, but the people who will define the next decade of iGaming.
Key dates
- June 10 — applications and nominations open
- July 15 — applications close
- July 17 — shortlist announced
- July 17 – 31 — jury deliberation in three rounds
- August 1 — winners announced
How to take part
Nominations are open to the entire industry — analysts, publishers, consultants, designers, speakers and advocates from any market. The award is built on openness and an international outlook: contribution matters, geography does not.
To nominate an expert or submit an application, use the contact form or write to the awards team directly. Each submission should briefly describe the nominee's area of expertise and their most significant public work over the past year.
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