The Global Gaming Awards is an event that acknowledges the efforts of the most innovative and efficient members of the gaming industry. These Awards take pride in being the most reliable within the world of gaming, with this year’s version being the ninth edition of the event. The Awards’ purpose is to analyze the performance and products throughout the year of different work teams from the Americas in terms of creativity, functionality, and practicality. The team or person who exhibits the best solutions will be granted one of the 14 different prizes.
The Global Gaming Awards has gained the reputation of being the most trustworthy and respected event in the industry. Even big companies acknowledge it as an event that must not be missed, hence why it is the act that commences the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), where winners are announced. The Awards are brought to the public thanks to the collaboration of the publications Gaming America and Gambling Insider, two of the most well-known news portals related to gaming. BetConstruct is in the main organizing team as well, being considered the event’s most important partner.
What categories are awarded?
As mentioned before, there are 14 categories that participants can be nominated in. The categories are:
Land-based Operator of the year
It is granted to the company that has exceeded the expectations of quality customer service. This award is sponsored by IGT (International Game Technology).
Land-based Product of the year
It awards the product that enhances the performance of casino operators or the quality of customer experience.
Land-based Industry Supplier of the year
Awarded to the supplier who encouraged the evolution of brick-and-mortar casinos the most.
Digital Operator of the year
It is granted to the operator who worked hardest on boosting the developing online gaming sector. This award is sponsored by BRAGG.
Digital Product of the year
It acknowledges the game or system that significantly improved the online gaming industry. This award is sponsored by RELA Gaming.
Digital Industry Supplier of the year
A recognition given to the main provider of online gaming operators.
Customer Loyalty Program of the year
It rewards the company that puts customer rewards at the heart of its operation.
Product Innovation of the year
This award is conferred to the most innovative product developed by digital or land-based companies. It is sponsored by Interblock Luxury Gaming Products.
Property of the year – North America
As it states in its name, this award is given to the property that has gone over the top with user experience in North America’s land-based gaming industry. This prize is sponsored by Aruze Gaming.
Property of the year – LATAM
In addition to the last award, this is given to the property that has gone over the top with user experience in Latin America’s land-based gaming industry.
Slot of the year
It is assigned to the slot game that is distinct from others on the casino floor. This award is sponsored by CasinoTrac.
Payment Solution of the year
A prize that is bestowed upon projects that developed the safest and most efficient payment processors in this sector.
Responsible Business of the year
This award is given to the company that has had the greatest commitment to CSR. It is sponsored by EGT (Euro Gaming Technology).
American Exclusive of the year
Finally, the last award recognizes the executive who has worked hardest on growing and improving the industry. This is sponsored by WhiteHat Studios.
It is in the hands of KPMG to deliberate and judge the execution of the nominees in the last 12 months and determine who is worthy of each prize.
However, the voting process was different last year.
Global Gaming Awards: 2021
In the 8th version of the Global Gaming Awards, KPMG was not part of the deliberation yet. Instead, important people from the gaming sector were electing projects virtually. As a result, the participant with the most achievements was Aristocrat, who was granted Land-based Industry Supplier, Slot of the Year, and Land-based Product of the year. MGM Resorts International followed, winning first place in the Digital Operator category and second place in Responsible Business of the Year and Customer Loyalty Program.
Additionally, the most innovative product was granted to IGT with its Resort Wallet, a solution for cashless purchases, and also third place in the Digital Product category thanks to their development of a new sports betting system. On another note, the Land-based Operator Award was assigned to Wynn Resorts. Finally, the excellent performance of Soo Kim at making Bally’s Corp a gaming leader granted him the American Executive prize.
Last but not least, this year the Awards will take place during the first day of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, USA. The winners of each category will be released to the public on October 10, 2022.