Groove makes first Ace Alliance Awards 2026 shortlist for iGaming aggregator

Groove has been shortlisted for Best iGaming Aggregator at the inaugural Ace Alliance Awards 2026, the company said. The awards program is debuting this year and has published its first shortlist.

According to Groove, the nomination recognises its approach to aggregation built around what it calls “Unseen Architecture,” including predictive auto-scaling, atomic transactions, and a real-time compliance mesh designed to support multi-jurisdiction operations.

“Being shortlisted in the very first Ace Alliance Awards is a meaningful validation of our architectural philosophy,” said Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove. “We have always believed that aggregation, done properly, is not a commodity. It is infrastructure. This recognition affirms that the industry sees the difference between platforms that simply connect content and platforms that build the unseen systems enabling partners to grow without breaking.”

Groove also pointed to 2026 market expansion activity, including securing a Brasilian operating licence and building a “dual-hub” Latin America strategy alongside its Argentine infrastructure. In Africa, the company said it deepened its presence via partnerships with studios including Black Lagoon Games.

The aggregator said its platform now offers over 20,000 games from approximately 150 providers through a single API, managed via its Groove Command back office. It also highlighted the launch of Instant Tournaments, described as a self-service gamification tool for operators.

“The conversations were incredibly forward-leaning. We engaged with operators who have concrete plans for 2027 and beyond, from new market entries in Latin America to strategic expansions in Europe. The market is telling us that aggregation has evolved. It is no longer about who has the most games. It is about who makes them playable, fast, and stable,” said Giusy Campo, Business Development Director at Groove.