• FIRST - In under two years, FIRST has gone from a challenger brand to powering 35+ operators across Latin America, Europe, South Africa and Ontario. It has achieved this fast adoption through valuable innovations such as SnapBet™, GMFY and SportOS. With a team of over 500 members and a strong expansion initiative planned for Europe, FIRST combines speed, flexibility and proven results to reshape the B2B sports betting industry for the next decade.

• BETBY - Since launching in 2018, Betby has continued to push the boundaries of sports betting. In Q1 2025, the company saw 160% GGR growth year-on-year, a 133% increase in players and 172% more bets. Betby Games’ GGR surged 212%, thanks to localised content such as the Vaquejada simulator. The supplier also signed major partnerships, including those with Cactus Gaming, Mobado, CSGO Empire and chess legend Magnus Carlsen. Betby additionally pioneered its esports Betting Tips and its AI-based entertainment feed.

• Elantil - Elantil has achieved remarkable traction in its first year: five operators live, over 50 integrations with market-leading content and sportsbook suppliers, and rapid time-to-market with the fastest integration completed under two hours. By rolling out advanced features such as multi-wallet architecture, multi-currency support, multi-bonus options, and a truly personalised player-lobby experience, Elantil empowers operators with control and agility.

• Atlaslive - Over the past 12 months, platform provider Atlaslive has seen 3x growth in total bets made, triple-digit GGR growth and achieved 74% NPS, all while maintaining a 99.8% average uptime and 99.9% SLA compliance rating. New gamification tools have boosted weekly conversion rates by 30% and the dedicated customer support team holds an average response time of under five minutes. 

• iGP - iGP recently completed a two-year transformation that solidified its place as a full-suite solutions behemoth. It now delivers platform, aggregator, turnkey, crypto, retail and lottery products; with its iGaming deck handling 10,000+ games and more than 200 million bets monthly, while its lottery division navigates over 70 global jackpots of €100m+ each. 

• Odds88 - Odds88 has emerged as a breakthrough force in the EMEA gaming industry over the past 12 months. Rebranding from TradeArt, the company redefined its offering with a limitless sports betting platform built on innovation, speed and customisation. Partnering with operators like BetRadar, Turbo Stars and more, Odds88 rapidly scaled in EMEA by delivering more than 120+ sports, 4,000 daily live events and AI-driven risk automation through BetRank.

• LEBOM - After its launch in 2022, LEBOM has navigated the challenges of start-up life to reach 60,000 UK users. Allowing players to face each other rather than "the bookie," LEBOM encourages a safe, fun and responsible gaming environment where it takes a small share of the pot without encouraging anyone to lose. Indeed, it imposes a maximum stake per user and this community approach has been a big hit among players, resulting in a high average revenue per user and strong retention.

• Titans - In just four years, Titans has grown from 20 people to a global powerhouse with offices in Romania, Bulgaria, and remote teams worldwide. Uniting seven leading affiliate programs under one brand - including Mate Affiliates, Boss Partners, and Bro Partners - Titans has redefined collaboration and scalability in affiliate marketing. Backed by cutting-edge technology and real-time analytics, Titans continues to set new benchmarks for innovation, partnership, and people-first growth in the iGaming industry.

• Upgames - In 2025, Upgames evolved from an internal mini-games portfolio at Upgaming into a fully fledged sub-brand with its own identity. Since launch, Upgames titles such as Icefield, Dino and Aero have generated more than 1.2 billion rounds played and $11bn in bets in EMEA markets, with localised versions in 15+ languages and 50+ currencies ensuring seamless integration for regional operators. These mini-games recorded an average of 19% uplift in retention and a 21% increase in cross-vertical engagement for operators.

• 1Spin4Win - Since 2021, 1spin4win has evolved into a powerhouse with 180+ classic online slots and partnerships with over 800 operators worldwide. In H1 2025, the company ranked among the top five providers at SOFTSWISS Aggregator, achieving a 46% surge in total bets, 30% growth in GGR, and 21% increase in bet count. This rapid momentum, global reach, and consistent performance cement 1spin4win’s reputation as one of online gaming’s most dynamic and breakthrough success stories.

The Breakthrough Company of the Year award is sponsored by Aristocrat Gaming: 
Aristocrat Gaming is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company’s mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company’s website at aristocratgaming.com/emea.