G2E Preview: All roads lead to Vegas

It has been another memorable year of innovation within the American gaming market, as new technologies and transformations have helped to elevate and reshape the industry over the past 12 months. Therefore, once again, all roads lead back to Las Vegas for the 11th iteration of the Global Gaming Awards Americas, as the industry looks to celebrate the very best that American gaming has had to offer over the last year. 

On day one of G2E 2024, Gaming America and Gambling Insider are proud to once again host the Global Gaming Awards Americas for the 11th time, at the The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. 

Hitting over a decade of being held in Sin City, the Global Gaming Awards are the most prestigious and coveted awards in the industry and, thanks to the strict rules and procedures put in place, have gained respect among industry heavyweights. Companies are nominated based on their industry performance over the previous 12 months, with the decision process behind their nomination being made public in the official Shortlist magazine. A panel of over 100 C-level executives from across the industry contribute toward the decision process behind the winners, with KPMG in the Crown Dependencies independently adjudicating the voting process to ensure full transparency and fairness.

The voting process…

Self-nominations for the 2024 Global Gaming Awards Americas were held between March 1 and April 26, giving operators and suppliers alike the opportunity to be considered for as many categories and the chance to be honored come the ceremony on October 7. The Shortlist was finalized on August 1 and is  set to be revealed on September 6, with  all nominated companies now contacted. 

The Awards are set to take place October 7 at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas during a luncheon ceremony situated in the middle of day one during the G2E event. Furthermore, the different categories companies may be honored for include Land-Based Operator of the Year, Digital Operator of the Year, North American Property of the Year and Sportsbook Supplier of the Year, with many other prestigious Awards set to be handed out. 

Voting commences after the Shortlist is made available to the public. The Judging Panel will be asked to cast their votes for a winner and runner-up across all categories. Of course, any Awards categories in which one of the judges could hold a conflict of interest will be identified, with the given executive being removed from the voting  process for that specific category. 

This year in gaming

The past 12 months have helped revolutionize the gaming industry and enhance the offerings it provides for players. The Global Gaming Awards Americas ensures recognition for only the very best of what the industry has brought forward over the last calendar year. There has been a plethora of new launches and potential honorees leading up to October, including products conceived from Interblock’s acquisition of Aruze’s table game assets. Further, Interblock also made its first expansion into the iGaming space after forming a strategic partnership with Black Cow Technology. 

In terms of property development, Station Casinos opened its new Durango Casino and Resort location in early December 2023 in the Summerlin, Las Vegas area. At the 2023 Global Gaming Awards Americas, Wynn Resorts took home the Land-Based Operator of the Year Award and will look to repeat the honor among a number of worthy properties that have provided best-in-class experiences for its patrons. 

This Awards season, a number of exciting possibilities have arisen as to which companies will be honored at this year’s ceremony. The past 12 months have seen industry-defining transactions and advancements, including Apollo Game Management’s acquisition of International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi for $6.3bn. Moreover, Evolution also entered into an agreement to acquire Galaxy Gaming in July of 2024 for approximately $85m. With so many new developments currently taking place, the gaming industry continues to expand and looks to incorporate the very best products for its consumers. 

The transactions listed above certainly hold relevance to awards such as Digital Operator of the Year, Product Innovation of the Year, Slot of the Year and many more. The Global Gaming Awards Americas will look to evolve in tandem with the companies it honors each year, which is why it has garnered a reputation of being the most prestigious and trusted awards ceremony by industry heavyweights. 

An impressive list of notable names have already been included in this year’s Judging Panel, ranging from top leaders in the gaming space currently to the people who oversee some of the most successful casino resorts operating today. Members of the 2024 Global Gaming Awards judging panel include Mohegan CEO Ray Pineault, FanDuel CEO Amy Howe, the Awards’ first-ever two-time winner of the American Executive of the Year category, IGT President of Global Gaming Nick Khin, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol President Allie Evangelista and Light & Wonder Gaming CEO Siobhan Lane. The industry leaders listed represent a fraction of the prestige and experience this year’s judging panel has to offer. 

The 2024 Global Gaming Awards Americas are privileged to return to the Entertainment Capital of the World for an incredible 11th year, as the event continues to build a storied history of celebrating the best and brightest in the gaming industry, alongside the accomplishments it sees every year. As the Shortlist for this year’s Awards is set to be released, the anticipation from operators and suppliers for the opportunity to come together at the Venetian Resort  Las Vegas is quickly building. 

Gaming America and Gambling Insider look forward to once again powering the Global Gaming Awards Americas and can’t wait to see which companies are honored in Las Vegas on October 7.

Kirk Geller

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