The award followed a reported year of product expansion by Altenar. Its 2026 sportsbook enhancements included new Bet Builder capabilities, early-payout features such as Super Early Payout and Ice Hockey Early Payout for 1X2 markets, and the World Cup Lobby.
The World Cup Lobby was described as a dedicated football experience bringing together match information, statistics, promotional content and outright markets. The feature formed part of a broader effort to give operators more flexibility and additional ways to engage players.
Gaming And Media reported that the ceremony was held in Rome at the Corsie Sistine, part of the Santo Spirito in Sassia Museum Centre. The exact calendar date is not provided in the supplied evidence; the publication, dated November 3, 2026, described the event as having taken place the previous night.
Giannis Papakonstantinou, Altenar’s Product Director, commented on the company’s approach to sportsbook innovation and product development. He said the focus had been on expanding the sportsbook’s capabilities while maintaining flexibility and stability for partners.
The available reports present the award as recognition of Altenar’s continuing product development and its stated ability to adapt sportsbook technology to different regulated markets, operator strategies and player preferences. Both reports identify the same core award and product developments, although the supplied evidence notes that they may draw on closely related press-release material rather than fully independent reporting.