Held as part of the Rome Summit, the Italia Awards ceremony will bring together leading figures from across Italy to celebrate excellence within the iGaming industry. Across a diversity of categories, companies, media organisations, and policy makers will be recognised for their efforts in driving meaningful progress.
This prestigious evening, curated specifically for the Italian market, blends high-level networking with a strong charitable focus, setting the tone for the summit’s opening night.
Guests will be welcomed with an elegant reception, followed by a seated dinner, before the awards presentation takes centre stage. The evening will also feature an art auction in support of the SiGMA Foundation’s initiatives, along with an interactive quiz offering attendees the chance to win exceptional prizes.
Join us in shaping the future of the sector nationwide.
🏆 Awards ceremony
🍷 Elegant reception and dinner
🎶 Entertainment, quiz, and raffle
👏 Charity Auctions
🤝 High-level networking
Do you know a standout professional whose work is elevating the industry? Give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate a leader whose impact resonates across Italy.
Nominations open on 03 August.
The SiGMA Italia Awards Venue
Timeline
Seating Options
Join your friends or treat your colleagues to a table.
1 Seat at the SiGMA Italia Awards – €550
1 Table of 10 seats at the SiGMA Italia Awards – €5,000
Award Sponsor – €6,000
Title Sponsor – €50,000
Awards Night Reception – €12,500
Awards
Give recognition where it’s due by nominating someone whose work has created a positive impact on the industry.

Best Retail Betting Operator & Betting Corner 2026

Champion of Regulated Markets 2026

Best Entertainment Equipment Manufacturer 2026

Best Technological Platform for Betting 2026

Best Casino & Slot Provider 2026

Technology Partner 2026

Best Gaming & Betting Information Portal 2026

Player Engagement & Loyalty Award 2026

Company of the Year 2026

Industry Leadership Award 2026

Breakthrough Product 2026

Miglior Operatore Scommesse Sportive 2026

Miglior Casinò Online Italiano 2026

Migliore Soluzione di Pagamento 2026

Brand Gaming Più Innovativo 2026
Meet Our Past Hosts And Judges
You can see all the judges here. They have been meticulously chosen from a crowd of experts, industry veterans, and business leaders from the sector! Want to get involved as one on the judges? Kindly contact Emily
B2B Awards Hosts
Elisa Martinotti
Head of Sales America & UAE
Jon Thompson
SiGMA Host
B2C Awards Hosts
Olga Yaroshevsky
Managing Director At SiGMA AIBC
Mark Borg
Sales Manager and VO Artist
Our Judges
Roger Strickland
Director at CSB Group
Mark Knighton
Advisory Board Member at Compianza AB
Sergio Muscat
Founder at Oxygia Consulting
Emilio Takas
Head of SEO at Kingbet Media
Dmytro Palients
CEO at RX Media
Ekaterina Mikhailova
Chief Strategy Officer at Zillion Games
Gleb Chernov
Owner at PlatformGuru
Sebastian Jarosch
Director at Mithrillium Media Ltd.
Tamas Kusztos
CCO at Playson
Alessio Crisantemi
Editor at ItalianGamingNews.it / Founder at IGE
Charity Auction Items
A live auction will take place during the awards ceremony, with luxury items and specially commissioned artworks going under the hammer for charity. All proceeds are diverted towards SiGMA Foundation projects
SiGMA Foundation
The SiGMA Foundation is a registered member of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. As the philanthropic arm of SiGMA Group, our mission is to empower underserved individuals and communities around the world through fundraising activities, charity work, education programs, and skills training. Take a moment to learn more about the impact we’re making. Together, we can create transform lives for the better and forge a lasting legacy of positive change.
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FAQs
Anyone working in the gambling industry can nominate a company, project, or person in one of the listed categories. The five best nominations will be shortlisted with the winner to be selected through a combination of judges (70% votes) and the public (30%).
Voting dates to be announced.
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