At the annual Global Gaming Awards Americas, the industry awarded Aristocrat Gaming as the Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year. The company was also recognized for Slot of the Year for the seventh year in a row for NFL Super Bowl Jackpots, and the MarsX Flex and Cyclone Sign Package was awarded Best Land-Based Product, the second time the company has received the recognition.

“We are humbled to once again be recognized by our peers for our ongoing commitments to moving the gaming industry forward,” said Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.

Innovation is in the DNA of Aristocrat Gaming and the company’s customer-centric approach delivers top-performing game titles, unique mechanics, groundbreaking sports partnerships and player favorite licenses. Aristocrat Gaming recently announced the second season of NFL Slots which will incorporate three new titles, the House of the Dragon slot game based off of the hit TV series and a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Super Bowl Jackpots on the new King Max cabinet launched a new era in gaming. It was the most anticipated game of the year and was the first of several NFL-themed games in the NFL Slots lineup. Players can select their favorite team from any of the NFL’s 32 clubs. The game has a 63” high-definition display, integrated LED edge lighting and feature-rich gameplay including game footage, licensed fan-favorite stadium anthems and a $1 million dollar progressive jackpot.

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The MarsX Flex and the Cyclone Sign Package is the next level of innovation in both placement configuration and premium quality content. Its large box top cabinet has an expansive 55” top monitor that towers over the casino floor visible for all to see and can be placed anywhere. The all-new 4-pod LED sign package completely surrounds each game in the pod – top and sides, expanding the branding and providing a seamless player experience for customers.

International Game Technology PLC announced that Shondra DeLoach-Perea, IGT Vice President Field Services, Call Centers and Technology Operations, has been named a recipient of Global Gaming Women’s (GGW) 2024 “Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award”. The annual award program honors women in the gaming industry who have contributed to GGW’s initiatives and helped support women in their organization and community.

“Global Gaming Women is thrilled to recognize Shondra DeLoach-Perea as a recipient of the Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award. The award recipients are individuals in the gaming industry who embody GGW’s vision of creating a culture of inclusiveness and diversity that empowers women to succeed, and we look forward to celebrating Shondra’s contributions at our annual ‘Kick Up Your Heels’ event,” said GGW President Lauren Bates.

“IGT congratulates Shondra DeLoach-Perea on receiving Global Gaming Women’s Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award. This outstanding recognition reflects Shondra’s exemplary leadership at IGT and beyond, and her unwavering commitment to advancing women in gaming, elevating DEI programs across the sector, and mentoring the next generation of leaders,” said Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT.

With a gaming career that extends more than 25 years, DeLoach-Perea has worked in multiple facets of the gaming and lottery sectors, including technology, compliance, the call center, operations, employee training, and manufacturing. She started her career at IGT in 2008 as the field services manager for southern Nevada. In her current position, DeLoach-Perea oversees a global team that spans North America, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Comanche Nation Casino has been recognized as the No. 1 Casino in the state at Oklahoman’s annual Community Choice Awards. The awards program recognizes destinations throughout Oklahoma that provide exceptional service and experiences to the community and guests.

Award finalists were invited to an awards gala at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City. In attendance to accept the award on behalf of Comanche Nation Casino was Shandi Tahhahwah, General Manager, and Megan Norberto, Marketing Manager.

“We are incredibly honored to have received this recognition from our community. We are grateful for our team members’ hard work to give all our guests a fun and exciting experience, including our newest addition of blackjack tables. This recognition reflects our dedicated family, friends and fans and their continued support,” said Tahhahwah.

Comanche Nation Casino, one of six Comanche Nation Entertainment properties, is located in Lawton and features over 800 games, including the latest addition of blackjack tables.

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The casino and its team members also spearhead a community giving initiative known as the Comanche Cares Foundation. Through the initiative, team members organize charitable events year around, with drives for school supplies, food and toys. Regularly donating to local organizations throughout the community, Comanche Cares serves youth, students, hospitals and local community members.