As a core highlight of the GGC exhibition, this ceremony aims to recognize outstanding companies across Asia and globally that have made remarkable contributions to the iGaming industry, driving technological innovation and market growth.

A Premier Industry Event Witnessing Moments of Glory

This grand event received strong official support from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. During the two-day event, leading global iGaming platforms, game operators, API providers, payment solution providers, and compliance experts gathered together.

The awards ceremony is not only a summary of the industry’s achievements over the past year but also a forward-looking perspective on future trends. As the gaming landscape in South Asia continues to expand, the GGC Awards are gradually becoming a new benchmark for measuring industry excellence in the region. From AI applications to blockchain payment solutions, from traffic acquisition to user retention, this year’s awards cover all key segments of the industry chain, highlighting GGC’s unique appeal as a mid-sized professional exhibition deeply focused on vertical sectors.

The following is the list of winners of GGC Awards 2026 (in no particular order):

Cloud Services

Best Multi-Region SMS Communication Partner —— Laaffic

Laaffic won this award for its globally covered communication network and highly stable technical support. Its multi-region SMS solutions provide solid security and communication assurance for enterprises.

Best Global Cloud Infrastructure Provider —— Cloudflare

As a leading global cloud infrastructure provider, Cloudflare ensures stable operations for the iGaming industry with unmatched security and acceleration performance, and is widely recognized as a technological backbone of the industry.

Traffic & Marketing

Best Customer Engagement Platform —— EngageLab

EngageLab stood out with its outstanding user engagement solutions, significantly enhancing operator user retention and conversion rates through precise data insights and multi-channel reach tools.

Best Traffic Acquisition Partner —— TIDB

TIDB earned this honor through its precise traffic acquisition strategies and efficient delivery models, helping multiple partners achieve explosive growth in a highly competitive market.

Best Performance Marketing Platform —— Propeller Ads

Propeller Ads set a new paradigm in performance marketing with its innovative ad technology and data-driven platform, delivering outstanding results in improving ROI.

Best Real-Time Streaming Technology Provider —— Nanocosmos

Nanocosmos, with its low-latency and highly reliable real-time streaming technology, delivers top-tier audio-visual experiences for live gaming and interactive entertainment, becoming a preferred technology provider in the industry.

Payment

Best Comprehensive Payment Solution Provider —— UnitedPay

UnitedPay was recognized for its diversified payment ecosystem and seamless integration capabilities, significantly optimizing the global player payment experience with efficient settlement processes.

Best Emerging Payment Solution Provider —— Starpago

As a rising star in the payment sector, Starpago has quickly established strong competitiveness in vertical markets through innovative technical architecture and flexible payment models.

Turnkey Solutions

Fast-Growing Regional Operator —— 24Betting

24Betting demonstrated strong growth potential by achieving rapid expansion in user scale and market share within a short period, driven by sharp market insights and efficient operational strategies.

Most Flexible Live Gaming Solution —— Ezugi

Ezugi gained industry recognition for its highly customizable live gaming solutions, offering flexible configurations tailored to cultural preferences in different markets, greatly enhancing player immersion.

Best Integrated Gaming Ecosystem —— Gamingsoft

Gamingsoft received this award in recognition of its comprehensive gaming ecosystem, where its one-stop service solutions greatly simplify game deployment and management processes.

Best Game Aggregation & Integration Solution —— Zenith

Zenith provides massive high-quality game resources to platforms with its strong API aggregation capabilities and rapid integration efficiency, becoming a key connector within the industry.

Game Providers

South Asia Fastest-Growing Game Provider —— Inout

Inout delivered impressive performance in the South Asian market, with localized product design and rapid iteration capabilities making it the fastest-growing game provider in the region.

South Asia Best Game Provider —— JILI

JILI once again proved its dominance in the South Asian market, ranking at the top with high-quality graphics and themes tailored to local preferences.

Most Promising Global Game Provider —— JDB

JDB was named the most promising global provider due to its global strategic expansion and continuous innovation in high-quality content, demonstrating strong brand potential.

Global Best Game Provider —— PG Soft

PG Soft earned the title with its exceptional mobile experience and innovative game mechanics, gaining a large and loyal global user base.

Global Market Performance Game Provider —— Pragmatic Play

Pragmatic Play continues to lead the global market with outstanding market coverage and highly stable product performance, remaining one of the most consistent industry leaders.

Official Recognition and Strategic Significance

The successful hosting of GGC Awards 2026 marks a new stage of development for the iGaming industry in South Asia. By recognizing these outstanding pioneers, we not only see the continuous expansion of technological boundaries but also witness the formation of a more standardized, efficient, and dynamic global gaming ecosystem.

GGC is committed to helping industry professionals maintain competitive advantages and optimize business models. This event not only provided high-value networking opportunities but also facilitated deeper integration between international capital and local markets. With the successful conclusion of the inaugural event, calls for the second edition of GGC are growing stronger, and its position as a South Asian iGaming hub is steadily taking shape.

About Global Game Connect (GGC)

GGC is a professional iGaming exhibition hosted by HUIDU.io, dedicated to connecting global gaming resources and promoting industry compliance and technological innovation. It is a highly influential business matchmaking platform across Asia and South Asia.