SBC has announced the shortlist for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, with nominees drawn from across the betting and gaming industry in North and Latin America. The awards are part of SBC Summit Americas and are scheduled for June 10, 2026.
The shortlist marks the next step for the second edition of the awards. SBC says the event is designed to recognise standout companies across the Americas market, covering operators, suppliers and affiliates.
Awards are tied to the wider SBC Summit Americas event
The awards ceremony will take place during SBC Summit Americas, which runs in June. SBC’s event page says the awards are part of the group’s broader Americas-facing programme and are meant to highlight leading companies across the regional industry.
That gives the shortlist added visibility. Rather than standing alone, the awards sit inside one of SBC’s larger industry events, where shortlisted companies are likely to use nominations as part of their broader market positioning.
Shortlist highlights well-known brands across the sector
Public posts from nominated companies show that the shortlist includes a mix of operators and gaming brands already active across the Americas. BetMGM was shortlisted in four categories, including Employer of the Year, Casino of the Year and Sportsbook Operator of the Year. Hard Rock Bet received four nominations, including Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Casino Operator of the Year for North America.
Industry coverage around the shortlist has also pointed to a broad spread of nominees across the market. SBC Americas said the 2026 shortlist highlights standout performers across the region’s gaming landscape.
Awards cover several parts of the gaming business
The shortlist is split across multiple award groups rather than one single list. SBC’s event page shows categories for operators, suppliers, affiliates, tribal gaming, and payment and compliance, alongside individual awards such as Rising Star of the Year and Employer of the Year.
That structure gives the event a wider reach across the industry. It also means the shortlist is not only about sportsbook and casino operators, but also about the support businesses that sit behind the gaming market.
Winners will be announced in June
SBC’s event page lists June 10 as the date for the 2026 awards ceremony. The shortlist now shifts the focus from nominations to the final judging stage and the live event itself.
