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Jdigital Awards 2026 Reveals Finalists for Spanish iGaming

Spain's premier iGaming awards programme announces finalists across eight categories, with winners to be revealed at June ceremony in Ceuta.

Oleksandra Yukalchuk
Oleksandra Yukalchuk

Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Jdigital Awards 2026 Reveals Finalists for Spanish iGaming

The Premios Jdigital 2026 have unveiled its finalists across eight categories, recognising the leading players in Spain's online gambling sector. Winners will be announced on 17 June at the Parador La Muralla de Ceuta, with comedian and actor Pedro Llamas presenting the ceremony as part of BET ON CEUTA.

Selection Process and Categories

The organisation employed a mixed voting system combining input from industry associates and the general public, with votes cast through the awards' official website. The finalists represent excellence across diverse aspects of Spain's regulated online gambling market.

Voting Mechanics

The mixed voting system allows both industry professionals and general public participation through the official awards website. This dual approach ensures recognition reflects both expert judgment and broader community opinion within Spain's regulated gambling market.

Finalists by Category

Best Betting Information Website/Affiliate

The Best Betting/Poker Information Website/Affiliate category features Betbrothers, Casasdeapuestas.com, and Flashscore competing for recognition.

Best Game Promotion Activity

Four campaigns earned Best Game Promotion Activity nominations: "Antipoker Face" from Casino Barcelona, "Where There's Football, There's Luckia!" from Luckia, "El Zambombazo" from PokerStars, and "Pulso" from bwin.

Best Product

The Best Product category showcases "El Bandido Explosivo 2" from MGA Games, "Spin & Go Live Barcelona" from PokerStars, and "Voltage Blitz Vortex" from Casino Barcelona.

Technology and Service Providers

Asensi Technologies, Playtech, and Pragmatic compete for Best Technology Provider, while Ángel Jiménez Anguita, Asensi Abogados, and Braida vie for Best Service Provider.

Responsible Gaming and Innovation

The Best CSR Initiative category recognises Casino Pause&Play, Fundación Flutter, and Paf. Innovation honours pit Casino Gran Madrid, Evolution, and YoSports in Best Technology Innovation Initiative.

Operator of the Year

bet365, Casino Barcelona, and PokerStars compete for the prestigious Operator of the Year award.

Judging and Special Recognition

A professional jury will deliberate and select winners across all eight categories. Additionally, the awards will present the Personality of the Year recognition – a special distinction for individuals or entities that have excelled in public outreach about the sector, for which candidates cannot apply.

Award Strategy

The Personality of the Year distinction operates differently from other categories - candidates cannot apply directly, making it purely merit-based recognition for exceptional public outreach contributions. This suggests the jury actively monitors industry advocacy and educational efforts throughout the year.

Industry Significance

With over a decade of history, the Premios Jdigital has established itself as one of Spain's most relevant online gambling events, highlighting talent, innovation, and commitment to responsible practices. These awards demonstrate the industry's maturity and ability to evolve in a constantly transforming market while maintaining excellence and trust as fundamental pillars.

Oleksandra Yukalchuk

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Oleksandra Yukalchuk

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Oleksandra joined We–Right™ Factory in 2022, bringing sharp communication skills and a copywriting foundation to client-facing content work. She works closely with iGaming teams to translate business goals into actionable content briefs. On iGamingWriter.blog, Oleksandra shares insights on content localization, market entry strategies, and how editorial processes work behind the scenes.

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