SOFTSWISS Celebrates Dual Success at CEE Awards 2026

SOFTSWISS made notable strides in the iGaming sector across Central and Eastern Europe by capturing two prestigious awards at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, a highlight of the HIPTHER Prague Summit held in the Czech Republic on March 24, recognized significant contributions in the industry. The company’s Game Aggregator was honored with the title of Best Casino Aggregator, affirming its role as a pivotal content distribution platform for operators in numerous jurisdictions. Additionally, the company's Chief Marketing Officer, Valentina Bagniya, was acknowledged as the CEE Influencer of the Year, in recognition of her extensive input into industry discussions and her role in disseminating knowledge.

Game Aggregator's Network and Performance

The Best Casino Aggregator accolade underscored the extensive scope and steadfast performance of the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator. This platform boasts a vast library of over 40,000 games from more than 300 suppliers, covering 24 regulated markets. Its infrastructure is designed for optimal stability, maintaining impressive uptime rates of 99.999% even during peak traffic. This new accolade follows the aggregator’s earlier recognition, having previously secured the Best Aggregator 2026 award at the SiGMA Eurasia event in Dubai. Such repeated honors highlight a growing demand among operators for robust aggregation solutions capable of managing high volumes while ensuring consistent reliability.

Valentina Bagniya's Industry Influence

Valentina Bagniya's recognition as CEE Influencer of the Year highlights her proactive involvement in iGaming throughout 2025. Her work included spearheading the 2026 iGaming Trends report, which gathered insights from over 350 industry professionals and employed AI to analyze more than 120,000 media headlines. She also led the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon at SiGMA Central Europe, capturing audience interaction alongside traditional presentations. The marketing campaigns she orchestrated, such as the live assembly of an Alfa Romeo 4C at SiGMA Central Europe's 2025 summit, were also acknowledged by the awards jury. Beyond these achievements, Bagniya is a noted speaker and judge at industry events and contributes regularly to iGaming and business media. Bagniya remarked on her and her team’s success by stating, "Winning ‘Best Casino Aggregator’ reflects what our partners already know – our product approach works across diverse regulated markets, and Central and Eastern Europe is no exception. We will continue to invest in product development here. As for the Influencer of the Year award, it belongs to the entire SOFTSWISS team, whose expertise and dedication made this title possible." This recognition builds on her prior accolades, including being honored as Woman in iGaming at the SiGMA Africa Awards. Bagniya's contributions, alongside the successful iGaming Trends report, signify SOFTSWISS's ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence and product range across Central and Eastern Europe's regulated markets. Source: "SOFTSWISS Wins Double at GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026", Press Release, March 27, 2026. [https://lcb.org/news/softswiss-secures-two-wins-at-cee-awards-2026] By GamesAndCasino