Kaizen Gaming Named Operator of the Year for Third Consecutive Year at SBC Awards 2026

Kaizen Gaming has secured the “Operator of the Year – Large” title at the SBC Awards 2026, marking the third consecutive year the GameTech company has received the accolade.

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The company, which owns the Betano online sports betting and gaming brand, also picked up the “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” award for the second year running.

The awards were presented in Lisbon on October 1 as part of the SBC Awards 2026.

Kaizen Gaming Extends Operator of the Year Run

Kaizen Gaming’s third consecutive “Operator of the Year – Large” award follows the continued expansion of its operations across Europe, the Americas and Africa.

The company has placed technology, innovation and its workforce at the centre of its operations, while developing a product used by millions of customers across its markets.

Alongside its commercial growth, Kaizen Gaming maintains a social responsibility framework aimed at generating a positive impact in the communities where it operates, while responsible gaming remains part of its wider approach.

Betano Takes Sportsbook Operator Award

Betano was also named “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” for the second consecutive year.

The award recognises the development of the sportsbook platform, including the introduction of new features and functionalities, as well as Betano’s growing presence across global sport.

During 2026, Betano served as an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and announced partnerships with Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and the Argentine National Football Team.

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These agreements added to an existing sponsorship portfolio that includes the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, FC Bayern München, Club Atlético River Plate, Aston Villa F.C. and Portugal’s “Big Three.”

Kaizen Gaming and Betano also work with athletic clubs, federations, Paralympic organisations and NGOs through their partnerships, using sport as a platform to support social inclusion.

Julio Iglesias Hernando, Chief Commercial Officer at Kaizen Gaming, commented:

“Being named Operator of the Year for a third consecutive year might start feeling like a habit, but I can guarantee that we don’t take things for granted and we are as proud and honoured as the first time we received this distinction. Our commitment is to keep building upon what we have achieved so far and to become better every day. The path is not an easy one, there are obstacles along the way, but we have navigated them in the past and we will keep emerging stronger. Congratulations must always go to our people, who are the backbone of all our achievements, along with a big thank you to our customers for their trust and our partners for their invaluable support”.

SBC Awards 2026 Held in Lisbon

Now in their 13th year, the SBC Awards recognise achievements across the betting and gaming industry, covering operators, affiliates and suppliers in areas including payments, marketing, platforms and data.

The 2026 ceremony was held at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on the final day of SBC Summit, which brought together more than 40,000 industry professionals and 800 exhibitors.

Former English footballer John Terry and broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher hosted the awards ceremony.

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