SiGMA Awards recognize excellence in gaming
The first of two award ceremonies saw a positive turnout, welcoming just under 700 individuals from gaming and tech companies, with the gala evening also serving to officially kick off celebrations for our 10th anniversary.
The night also acted as the launchpad for a special announcement introducing new destinations and dates for 2025: SiGMA Central Europe runs from the 23rd to 26th of November in Milan and SiGMA Euro-Med, rebranding from SiGMA East Europe, moves to a September slot at the MMH in Malta.
Making an impact through charitable auctions
“Today we feel there is no SiGMA without the SiGMA Foundation,” remarked SiGMA Group founder Eman Pulis when thanking H.E the President of Malta following the on-stage presentation of a donation to the MCCF on behalf of SiGMA.
Since its launch in 2021, the SiGMA Foundation has gone from strength to strength, bringing its philanthropy to a number of global projects. Between 2023 and 2024, SiGMA raised just under a million Euros through its charity auctions.
At this year’s B2B charitable auction, the highest bid item, “Bronze Lady” by Tommy Zegan, sold for €65,000 to iGaming technology provider SoftConstruct. The B2C auction, powered by VBET, saw “Ace Beyond Limits” by Veronika Bjurfjäll sell for €12,000 to Highbet, an online sportsbook and casino operator.
Visits from government officials, sporting and diplomatic ambassadors
President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono; Robert Abela, Prime Minister of Malta; Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, government officials and international ambassadors, including a delegation from Ghana, received an official tour on the second day of the event.
In her keynote, the President of Malta lauded SiGMA’s commitment to philanthropy and its global impact, stating: “SiGMA exemplifies Malta’s leadership in the gaming sector and its dedication to meaningful progress.”
Meanwhile, football legend Ronaldinho caused a stir, making an appearance as an ambassador for Betify, while Boomerang was represented by AC Milan icons Massimo Ambrosini and Serginho, who also made their presence felt at the company’s booth. UFC champ Alex Pereira attended as a representative for Spribe.
Sporting competitions, poker tournaments and an MMA fight night
The event kicked off with sports activities, including a fun run, golf and poker tournament, football match, and a boat cruise, seeking to help participants bond while promoting health and wellness. These activities helped set the tone for vibrant networking opportunities throughout the week, SiGMA says.
Centurion Fighting Championship brought MMA action to Malta, with intense bouts that added a unique energy to the event. Thiago Lima emerged as the champion his team anticipated him to be.
Next up is the SiGMA Eurasia summit, which is being held in Dubai from the 23rd to the 25th of February. 2025 promises a full calendar lineup, with events planned in Cape Town, South Africa, São Paulo, Brazil, Manila, Philippines, Valletta, Malta, Milan, Italy, and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Publish date : 2024-11-25 06:38:00
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