The national gaming market further consolidated its international strength last Wednesday (10).
The industry celebrated Brazil’s strong prominence at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, recognizing the transformative impact of the country’s leaders.
The Association of Women in the Gaming Industry (AMIG) and businessman Leonardo Baptista, CEO of Pay4Fun, took to the stage to welcome two of the main categories of the night, proving, in this way, that the regulated market in Brazil has started to dictate global trends.
They won, respectively, the “Women’s Empowerment Initiative of The Year” and “Leader of The Year” awards.
What is the impact of AMIG on Brazilian prominence at the SBC Awards
AMIG’s presence at the ceremony earned the entity the trophy for “Women’s Empowerment Initiative of The Year”, an achievement that immensely values inclusion and professional training
The association works to increase the participation of women through continuous training and encouraging the creation of new leaders in an ecosystem that is in the midst of a regulatory phase.
The group’s co-founder, Natalia Nogues, represented the institution when receiving the trophy.
On its Instagram, the association celebrated the award and highlighted the grandeur of this historic milestone for the development of the sector.
“Receiving the Women’s Empowerment Initiative of The Year award at the SBC Awards is an honor that reinforces the importance of our mission.
This recognition is not just for AMIG, but for all the women who daily build, innovate, lead and transform the IGaming industry.
We remain committed to creating more diverse, inclusive and representative spaces, expanding opportunities, promoting connections and strengthening the female presence at all levels of the sector.”
Career at Pay4Fun honors executive with Leader of the Year trophy
To complete the victorious scenario, the awards honored Leonardo Baptista, founder and CEO of Pay4Fun.
The businessman won the “Leader of the Year” category, which evaluates executives responsible for vital contributions to the evolution of the market over the last few months.
Under his command, the payments institution assumed a central position in the financial infrastructure of legalized platforms operating in Brazilian territory.
This action by the businessman directly boosts the development of a safe transaction environment, helping to strengthen all licensed operators while helping to combat financial activities linked to illegal websites.
On his Linkedin, the businessman celebrated the achievement:
“I receive this recognition with great gratitude and humility, representing not just me, but the entire Pay4Fun team, our customers, partners and friends who walk with us every day.
After more than 20 years dedicated to the iGaming industry, I continue to believe that long-term relationships, ethics, innovation and hard work continue to be the pillars to build something lasting”, he said.