Betsson Group has secured seven nominations at the EGR Europe Awards 2026. The EGR Europe Awards shine a spotlight on the trailblazers shaping the iGaming landscape. These awards recognise operators, affiliates and suppliers that set new benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, customer experience and product development across Europe.

Betsson Group has been shortlisted for the following awards:

• European Employer of the Year

• European ESG Initiative of the Year

• European Responsible Gambling Initiative of the Year

• Operator of the Year – Central and Eastern Europe

• Operator of the Year – The Balkans and Southern Europe

• Operator of the Year – The Nordics and Baltics

• Operator of the Year – Western Europe

Last year, Betsson Group claimed wins in the categories of European Employer of the Year, European ESG Initiative of the Year, Operator of the Year – The Nordics and Baltics and Operator of the Year – The Balkans and Southern Europe.

The EGR Europe Awards are judged by an independent panel of external experts, refreshed annually to ensure a diverse range of in-depth iGaming expertise. Judges are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest and to treat all submitted information with strict confidentiality. To safeguard the integrity of the process, the full list of judges is published only after the judging has concluded.

The winners of the EGR Europe Awards 2026 will be announced on 18 February in Malta.

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R. Franco Digital, the leading Spanish iGaming provider, has been officially shortlisted for Casino Platform Supplier of the Year at the prestigious EGR Europe Awards 2026. The nomination recognizes a landmark year for the company, characterized by the explosive growth of its IRIS Open Omnichannel Platform and a major commercial breakthrough into the Italian market.

The winners will be announced during a gala ceremony on February 18, 2026, at the Hilton Malta, where the industry’s top-tier operators and suppliers gather to celebrate European gaming excellence.

IRIS: The Engine of Omnichannel Growth

The core of R. Franco Digital’s success lies in its IRIS platform, a highly scalable, multi-jurisdictional solution that unifies casino, sports betting, and retail management.

IRIS Platform Milestones (2025-2026):

• Jurisdictional Reach: Certified in 6 jurisdictions and operational in over 10 regulated markets.

• Content Depth: Seamlessly integrated with over 1,600 games from global third-party providers.

• Operational Stability: Provides 24/7 multilingual support and advanced real-time analytics for operators.

• Commercial Momentum: Secured 50+ new operator partnerships and entered three new markets within the last 12 months.

Performance Highlights: 4 Billion Game Rounds

R. Franco Digital’s games portfolio has seen a massive surge in engagement, bolstered by 20 new high-performance slot releases in 2025. Standout titles such as Strange Spins, Aphrodite, Zorro: Final Duel, Ovomon, and The Phantom contributed to a record-breaking year.

Strategic Italian Market Entry

A major factor in the EGR shortlisting was R. Franco Digital’s successful entry into Italy. The provider rapidly localized its content to meet the specific demands of Italian players through tier-one partnerships:

• Stanleybet.it: Launched 19 games, including the Italian-exclusive debut of Strange Spins.

• 888.it: Successfully rolled out the popular Super 7 3×3 title.

“We’re proud to be shortlisted for this award, which reflects the strength of our IRIS platform and the quality of the content we’ve delivered over the past year,” said Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital. “Our team has worked hard to support operators with reliable, innovative solutions… we are delighted to see that effort recognised.”

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Editor’s Take

Why this matters: In the B2B sector, awards are often dismissed as vanity metrics, but the EGRs (especially the “European” edition) remain a rigorous benchmark. For Atlaslive to land nominations in both the Casino Platform and Software Supplier categories, it signals that the market is responding well to their recent pivot towards modularity and stability. It validates their strategy of prioritizing “boring” backend performance over flashy, unused front-end gimmicks.

The Full Story

Atlaslive, the B2B software development company, has been confirmed as a double finalist for the upcoming EGR Europe Awards 2026, one of the continent’s most competitive industry showcases.

The company will contest two of the night’s heavyweight service provider categories: European Casino Platform Supplier and European Software Supplier. The winners will be announced at a ceremony held at the Hilton Malta on February 18, 2026.

Validation of a “No-Nonsense” Strategy The double shortlisting follows a 12-month period defined by significant architectural upgrades to the Atlaslive platform. Rather than chasing trends, the company focused on expanding core modules, reinforcing platform uptime/stability, and introducing granular configuration options that allow operators to tailor the backend to specific market needs.

Management Commentary Anastasiia Poltavets, CMO at Atlaslive, described the nominations as a vindication of their pragmatic development philosophy:

“We don’t build features for the sake of features. Every development cycle starts with an operator challenge and ends with real impact on performance and operations. Being shortlisted in these categories tells us that the market sees value in that approach.”

The Context Organized annually by EGR Global, the Europe Awards are designed to recognize companies that drive the sector forward through commercial success and technical innovation. By securing spots in both the “Platform” and broader “Software” categories, Atlaslive is positioning itself as a comprehensive infrastructure partner rather than just a niche tool provider.

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