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Digital Operator of the Year 2026

We present to you the 2026 Shortlist for the Digital Operator of the Year award.

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DigiPlus - In 2025, DigiPlus regained momentum across its digital platforms despite a shifting regulatory landscape, with online gross gaming revenues steadily improving through targeted operational initiatives. The company also accelerated the migration of players to its proprietary app based platforms, strengthening security, resilience and overall user experience.Entering 2026, DigiPlus further enhanced its brand portfolio through a high profile partnership with Manny Pacquiao, launching a series of co branded games across BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone.

BET88 - Over the past year, BET88 significantly strengthened its platform, offering more than 4,000 games from 36 providers alongside over 100 promotions and 14 active sportsbook campaigns. Its sportsbook delivered extensive global coverage, featuring more than 210,000 events across 125 sports.The operator also expanded its poker presence by hosting several successful online tournaments and sponsoring its poker champions to compete in 17 live events. Combined with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, platform innovation and player engagement, BET88 continued to drive sustained growth and customer loyalty.

The Lottery Office - As a purely digital, Australian owned operator, The Lottery Office competes against entrenched global giants. In the last 12 months, The Lottery Office has delivered exceptional growth in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, leveraging innovation and customer first thinking to cement its position as Australia's leading online international lottery provider. A genuine underdog story with outstanding results.

BK8 - In 2025, BK8 strengthened its position in Asia-Pacific with the launch of BK8.io, a cryptocurrency-enabled platform, alongside major partnerships including Gresini Racing MotoGP, Burnley FC and the Badminton World Federation. The operator delivered strong performance, with GGR up 86%, new depositing members increasing 210% and active players rising 76%. BK8 also adopted an exclusivity-led content strategy, launching seven bespoke slot titles with leading studios and co-creating premium environments such as BK8 Salon Privé with Evolution Gaming and BK8 Lounge with Pragmatic Play, enhancing engagement and driving sustained player growth.

Tabcorp - In 2025, Tabcorp strengthened its digital offering with the launch of a new multilingual sports betting platform, allowing customers to access its TAB app in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese, a first for the Australian market. The initiative enhances accessibility and supports a more inclusive, customer focused experience. The operator also continued to advance its omnichannel strategy, integrating digital, retail and media assets, while delivering strong financial growth with digital revenue reaching AU$536.9m in 1H26.

Sportsbet - In 2025, Sportsbet continued to strengthen its leadership in Australia’s digital wagering market through product innovation and customer focused enhancements. Backed by Flutter’s global technology and expertise, the operator delivered a seamless and engaging user experience across sports and racing, supported by a broad range of betting options and personalised features. The company maintained strong momentum despite challenging market conditions, leveraging advanced data and marketing capabilities to drive customer acquisition and retention.

GGPoker - GGPoker experienced a landmark year in 2025, with over 5 billion hands played via its platform, and over $4bn awarded in tournament prizes. Indeed, these astronomical figures were largely driven by the operator’s fast-growing presence across the Asian market. After entering the Philippines in 2024, GGPoker has invested in expanding its local footprint, as well as unifying global players with its GGPass system, which debuted late last year. 

Casino Plus - Casino Plus has gone from strength-to-strength over the course of the last year. It recorded a record-breaking PHP 102.5m ($5 million) online baccarat jackpot in the Philippines and further reinforced player trust with the launch of a PHP 1bn fund dedicated to protecting user balances. Early 2026 saw Casino Plus hold a first-of-its-kind Angpao Rain Gala for Filipino video content creators, further enhancing its on-the-ground engagement and local outreach in the fast-moving SEA market.