Hall of Game Africa

As part of the SiGMA system, the Hall of Game Africa is an honour for those whose leadership and governance have influenced the development of games in Africa. The Hall of Game Africa exists at the crossroads of regulation, innovation, and business; and therefore, a Hall of Game will honour individuals, not only for being part of the overall growth of iGaming in Africa, but also for playing a significant role in the architecture of its future. Regulatory reforms and digital transformation signify an avenue of evolution, thus demonstrating that every honouree is a high standard of excellence, resilience, and tangible contributions to the gaming ecosystem and community in the African continent.

The Awards

The Hall of Game is hosted at the esteemed SiGMA Awards, a major component of each SiGMA summit held globally. The Awards celebrate outstanding corporate achievements, technological breakthroughs, operational excellence, and individual accomplishments from around the world within both traditional gaming and new/emerging technologies. During this time, when the gaming and emerging technology industries celebrate success as a whole, the Hall of Game shines a light on the courage and foresight exhibited by select individuals who have greatly affected not only their personal or business success but also contributed to the long-term health and success of the entire industry.

Aligning the Hall of Game with the SiGMA Awards validates the purpose of supporting those who lead and impact how their business models will inform government policies, create compliant structures that will serve as safeguards for players, and create economic opportunities throughout Africa’s regulated gaming environment.

Recognising Outstanding Achievements

We are looking for candidates that have shown exemplary traits and achieved notable milestones, such as:

Regulations

Advocated for smart regulation that promotes responsibility, trust, and transparency.

Stakeholders

Supported key stakeholders in navigating new regulatory frameworks.

Jurisdictions

Set the gold standard for other jurisdictions to follow by building strong and lasting foundations.

Solutions

Pioneered new solutions to support the sector’s infrastructure.

Experience

Long-standing experience within the iGaming sector.

Hall of Game: Africa 2026 Honourees

The Hall of Game Africa recognises a distinguished group of leaders whose governance, strategic oversight, and executive influence have strengthened Africa’s regulated gaming landscape.

Mabutho Zwane

HoG 2026

CEO, Eastern Cape Gambling Board

Vusi Mtsweni

HoG 2026

CEO, Mpumalanga Economic Regulator

Peter Mbugi

HoG 2026

Director General, Kenya’s Gaming Regulatory Authority

Ulrik Bengtsson

HoG 2026

Global gaming executive

Great accomplishments are being recognised

Those who regulate iGaming in Africa have set the standard for effective and sustainable regulation by demonstrating integrity and a vision for the future. The Hall of Game awards those who have improved the credibility of the institutions for which they work, provided transparency in the oversight of their industry, and provided accountability in the complex and dynamic environment of iGaming. The efforts made by these individuals have provided confidence to investors and have raised the level of regulatory standards throughout the continent.

Moving towards the digital age and modernising

The movement away from analogue oversight and into the world of digital monitoring systems marks a pivotal moment in the history of gaming in Africa. This award recognises the executives who have led technology-driven oversight, who have implemented data-driven enforcement of compliance, and who have streamlined the licensing process through technology. In doing so, these executives have improved the efficiency of their operations, reduced their risk exposure, and ensured that domestic regulations are aligned with globally accepted standards.

Policy reform and the advancement of regulation

• A stable, growing gaming sector in Africa depends on a strong and sustainable legal and regulatory foundation.
• Key industry figures have driven landmark regulatory reforms across multiple jurisdictions.
• Modern legislation has been introduced to reflect current market realities.
• Governance structures have been strengthened and aligned with evolving industry standards.
• Clearer compliance pathways have been established for operators and stakeholders.
• Greater transparency has been achieved regarding gaming revenue across the continent.

Socio-economic Impact and Responsible Gambling

Gaming is not only a source of revenue but also significantly supports socio-economic development. Moreover, this has resulted in all leaders who have developed responsible gaming strategies, promoted local community upliftment initiatives, and created realistic public value by implementing responsible gambling within the gaming industry being identified as leaders in the gaming industry. Their impacts can also be found in education, social investment, and advocacy for responsible gaming.

Influence Across the Continent, Reputation Across the Globe

The leaders of the regulation of gaming in Africa are increasingly leading discussions beyond their own countries. The Hall of Gaming will honour gaming industry leaders whose knowledge informs the regional and global conversations and advances the African gaming industry through the development of regional cooperation and the expansion of Africa’s place in the global gaming industry. The recognition of leaders through the awards will demonstrate to the world how mature and ambitious the African gaming industry is on the continent and in the global forums.