Industry recognition is rarely accidental. It is the result of deliberate leadership, disciplined execution and a clear vision of where the market is heading.
VeliPlay is proud to share that both its leadership and its brand evolution have been shortlisted at the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026.
Yevheniia Bocharova, CEO of VeliPlay, has been shortlisted for the Woman in Gaming award. At the same time, The Dare Society – our bold new brand identity – has been shortlisted in the Marketing Campaign category.
Together, these nominations reflect more than a milestone. They signal momentum.
Leadership Built on Conviction
Leadership in iGaming requires more than growth metrics. It demands strategic clarity, operational discipline and the courage to evolve when the market shifts.
Under Yevheniia Bocharova‘s direction, VeliPlay has sharpened its focus on crash and instant games, strengthened its positioning in emerging markets and refined its identity to reflect a more decisive and confident brand.
The Woman in Gaming shortlist recognises individuals who contribute meaningfully to the industry’s development. For VeliPlay, this nomination represents the steady work behind the scenes: building strong teams, making long-term decisions and investing in innovation where it matters.
As Yevheniia’s notes:
“Recognition is always meaningful, but it reflects the strength of the team behind it. Leadership is not about visibility; it is about responsibility. I am proud of what we are building together.”
This leadership approach has guided VeliPlay through a period of brand transformation and strategic expansion across Africa, Asia and LATAM.
The Dare Society: A Bold New Identity
The second nomination highlights VeliPlay recent brand evolution.
The Dare Society was not created as a campaign. It was designed as a statement of intent.
In a competitive market saturated with generic messaging, VeliPlay chose to articulate a distinct identity built around calculated risk, controlled intensity and respect for players who make bold decisions.
The Marketing Campaign shortlist recognises the launch of this new identity across digital channels, events and operator communications. It marked a shift from traditional supplier messaging to a sharper, more confident voice.
The result is a brand that reflects the studio’s focus on high-performance crash and instant games while reinforcing credibility with operators and partners.
Brand identity in iGaming is often underestimated. Yet for operators evaluating long-term partners, clarity of positioning and consistency of communication signal stability and direction.
The Dare Society launch demonstrated that brand building and commercial performance are not separate conversations. They reinforce one another.
Momentum Across the Ecosystem
VeliPlay recognition is part of a broader ecosystem achievement.
Velitech has been shortlisted for Best Platform, and VeliGames for Rising Star at the same awards ceremony.
This collective momentum highlights the strength of the wider group and its commitment to building scalable, performance-driven solutions across multiple verticals of the iGaming industry.
For partners and operators, ecosystem strength matters. It signals depth of expertise, operational resilience and long-term strategic alignment.
Shortlists do not define success. But they do reflect consistency.
Looking Ahead to SiGMA Africa 2026
SiGMA Africa continues to be one of the most important gatherings for operators, suppliers and innovators focused on high-growth markets.
For VeliPlay, the event represents an opportunity not only to celebrate recognition but to continue meaningful conversations around product performance, mobile-first design and the evolution of crash and instant mechanics in emerging markets.
The team will be present at the event, ready to share insights and explore new partnerships.
Public and delegate voting for the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026. is currently open.
Recognition may be the headline.
But leadership, identity and disciplined growth remain the foundation.
VeliPlay looks forward to what comes next.
