Wazdan earns triple nomination at AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026

Wazdan earns triple nomination at AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, CC0
Key Takeaways
- Wazdan shortlisted in three AffPapa iGaming Awards categories
- Nominations cover branding, slot content and overall game delivery
- Supplier also recognised by EGR B2B Awards and SlotsCalendar Awards
Wazdan has received three nominations at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026. The organisation has been recognised across its slot portfolio, branding strategy and game delivery operations.
The supplier has been shortlisted for:
- Game Provider of the Year.
- Branding of the Year.
- Slots Provider of the Year.
The awards recognise performance across multiple areas of the iGaming industry. These include content development, marketing and product innovation.
Wazdan recognised across three award categories
The triple nomination shows how Wazdan has continued expansion within the global iGaming market. Suppliers are now competing more heavily on both product output and brand visibility.
Branding of the Year is all about the company’s market identity. It includes campaign execution, visual communication and messaging tied to launches and industry events.
Slots Provider of the Year shows the brand’s strength and consistency in its slot games portfolio. There are established game series, proprietary mechanics and its ongoing product roadmap included.
Game Provider of the Year considers wider operational performance. It’s about player engagement, commercial delivery and the ability to adapt products for regulated markets.
Company highlights portfolio growth and team contribution
Andrzej Hyla, chief commercial officer at Wazdan, said the nominations reflected progress across several parts of the business:
“We are proud to see Wazdan recognised across three categories at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026. These nominations reflect the journey we are on as a company, from strengthening our portfolio and expanding our slot offering to building a brand that stands out in an increasingly competitive industry. […] What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it touches several areas of our work.” Andrzej Hyla, CCO at Wazdan
Further nominations at EGR and SlotsCalendar Awards
Wazdan has also received recognition in other industry award programmes this year.
The company was shortlisted in the Most Innovative Slot Studio category at the SlotsCalendar Awards 2026. This is made up of voting and feedback from players across the iGaming sector.
Wazdan has also been nominated in two categories at the EGR B2B Awards 2026. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year and Innovation in Mobile.
About Wazdan
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Established |
2010 |
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Supplies content to |
Europe, North America and Latin America |
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Known for |
Proprietary mechanics like Hold the Jackpot, Cash Infinity, Sticky to Infinity and Collect to Infinity |
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Portfolio |
200+ games (primary focus on slots) |
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Licenses/certification |
UK, Malta, Sweden, Greece, several US states (New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania) |
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