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BetMGM Wins Sports Betting Operator and Employer of the Year at EGR North America Awards 2024
BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, was recognized as Sports Betting Operator of the Year and Employer of the Year at the EGR North America Awards 2024. The EGR North America Awards, hosted in New York City on June 27, celebrate excellence in the North American online gaming industry and are considered the premier gaming awards.
âWinning two EGR North America Awards is a tremendous honor. We have a passionate team at BetMGM dedicated to delivering best-in-class betting experiences which saw exponential leaps in capability this year with unparalleled omnichannel opportunities, enhanced user interface and increased brand visibility. These awards are a tribute to all the hard work and the strong culture that we are building at BetMGM,â Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, said.
Sports Betting Operator of the Year is awarded to the operator that brought innovation to the sports betting sector, provided a high-quality player experience and showed evidence of real growth via mobile and web. BetMGM was acknowledged for its ability to innovate and differentiate in a crowded industry, successfully forming strategic partnerships with X and Marriott Bonvoy and capitalizing upon its unique omnichannel advantage in Las Vegas during Super Bowl LVIII. BetMGM parent company Entainâs acquisition of sports pricing and analytics firm Angstrom in 2023 fueled the expansion of BetMGMâs betting library, allowing the operator to produce a broader and more exciting product for the customer.
The Employer of the Year award recognizes the operator or affiliate that demonstrated its commitment to organizational performance improvement through investment in the recruitment, personal and skills development, and motivation of every employee. On the heels of being recognized as a one of this yearâs Best Workplaces in New York by Great Place To Work and Fortune, BetMGM once again proved it is building a workplace to attract and retain top talent in the rapidly growing iGaming and sports betting industry. BetMGM prides itself on being an inclusive, value-driven organization that prioritizes true transparency and two-way communication with weekly, virtual all-hands forums and active employee resource groups. In 2023, BetMGM optimized onboarding, enhanced training programs, continued diversity and inclusion learning, and focused on career development and strategic in-sourcing.
The wins mark the first time that BetMGM received EGR North America Awards for Sports Betting Operator and Employer of the Year. The company was previously awarded Casino Operator of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
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Konami Gaming CEO Steve Sutherland Awarded AGEM Memorial Award for Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism
Konami Gamingâs President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Sutherland has received the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturersâ (AGEM) 2024 Jens Halle Memorial Award during the official awards ceremony at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. He was selected for excellence in commercial gaming professionalism, as the embodiment of business success, attention to detail, evident humanity, willingness to âgo the extra mile,â and long-lasting dedication to the health of the industry as a whole. Investing more than three decades of his career in the gaming supplier sector, Steve Sutherland is a central figure and longtime advocate in responsible gaming industry advancement.
âThroughout his entire career, Steve has been someone with an executive mindset who knows how to lead, manage, and operate a business at an extremely high level. He brought his knowledge from the technology industry into the gaming supplier sector and made a lasting impact on the companies he has led, all while helping mentor countless other commercial executives who now are themselves leaders of gaming supplier companies with global reach. Heâs the real deal when it comes to our industry and epitomizes excellence in commercial gaming professionalism. Our supplier sector salutes Steve for all he continues to accomplish and happily presents this yearâs Jens Halle award to him,â Bob Parente, chair of the board at AGEM, said.
The Jens Halle Memorial Award was established in 2015 by AGEM to acknowledge the lasting impact of longtime industry executive Jens Halle, following his unexpected passing. Steve Sutherland is the ninth honoree to receive this award since its inception. This recognition comes as Sutherland nears his 25th year at Konami Gaming, including seven years as president and chief executive officer.
âThe dedication, acumen, and conscientiousness that Steve Sutherland brings to his role as head of Konami Gaming is a consistent positive force. It strengthens industry partnerships and relationships reaching across the globe, as well as within our organization. Speaking on behalf of countless individuals inspired by Steveâs enduring leadership, it is a great joy to recognize his prominent influence, success, and service, as AGEMâs 2024 Jens Halle Memorial Award recipient,â Tom Jingoli, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, said.
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Aristocrat Gaming Honored by Gaming Industry with Supplier of the Year, Best Slot, and Best Land-Based Product at the Global Gaming Awards Americas
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.
âWe are humbled to once again be recognized by our peers for our ongoing commitments to moving the gaming industry forward,â said Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.
Innovation is in the DNA of Aristocrat Gaming and the companyâs 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 NFLâs 32 clubs. The game has a 63â 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.
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 55â 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 â top and sides, expanding the branding and providing a seamless player experience for customers.
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IGT Executive Shondra DeLoach-Perea Honored by Global Gaming Women with Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award
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 Womenâs (GGW) 2024 âPatty Becker Pay it Forward Awardâ. The annual award program honors women in the gaming industry who have contributed to GGWâs initiatives and helped support women in their organization and community.
âGlobal 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 GGWâs vision of creating a culture of inclusiveness and diversity that empowers women to succeed, and we look forward to celebrating Shondraâs contributions at our annual âKick Up Your Heelsâ event,â said GGW President Lauren Bates.
âIGT congratulates Shondra DeLoach-Perea on receiving Global Gaming Womenâs Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award. This outstanding recognition reflects Shondraâs 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,â 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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