AGS, known for its exemplary corporate culture, has once again been recognized for its outstanding workplace environment, making it to the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For list by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is the eighth consecutive year that AGS has received this prestigious recognition, showcasing its commitment to creating a healthy, supportive, and successful workplace for its employees.
In addition to this national recognition, AGS has also been named to several regional Top Workplaces lists, including those by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Business Press, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, and The Oklahoman. These accolades highlight AGS’ dedication to fostering an organizational culture that values employee well-being, innovation, and purpose.
Aristocrat Gaming has unveiled its latest game innovation, Phoenix Link, as a new addition to its popular Dragon Link game series. The Phoenix Link game, featured on the Neptune Single cabinet, offers players a fresh and exciting gaming experience with new features and enhanced winning opportunities. The game will debut at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas before hitting casino floors across North America.
The gaming industry mourns the loss of veteran communicator David Orrick, who passed away at the age of 75. Orrick, known for his work with industry giants like Novomatic and Merkur Gaming, was a well-respected figure in the gaming media and communications sector. His contributions to the industry were recognized in 2020 when he received the prestigious Peter Mead Memorial Award for Excellence in Gaming Media & Communications.
Konami Gaming, Inc. and Xailient have expanded their SYNK Vision facial recognition technology to include player recognition at table games. This innovative solution revolutionizes player tracking and harm minimization by offering instant recognition capabilities for both known and anonymous players, eliminating the need for traditional player loyalty cards.
Inspired Entertainment, in partnership with William Hill, has launched a new slot game, William Hill Vegas Gold Cash Free Spins, designed to deliver an immersive gaming experience to players. The game features popular mechanics from Inspired’s Gold Cash Free Spins theme, combined with iconic William Hill imagery, offering players a captivating gameplay experience with the potential for big wins.
JCM Global has received a gaming license in Colorado, allowing the company to sell its TITA Table Game System directly to customers in the state. The TITA system optimizes casino operations, enhances funds access, and improves cash flow by providing players with a seamless and efficient way to redeem tickets, access funds, and convert winnings directly at the table.
KingMidas Games has partnered with iGaming platform NGX to expand its presence in the Latin American market, offering tailored gaming solutions to operators in the region. This strategic collaboration underscores KingMidas Games’ commitment to delivering localized and engaging gaming content, while also supporting NGX’s mission to provide cutting-edge iGaming solutions in the LATAM region.
Dr. Rory A. Pfund has been honored with the 2024 ICRG Scientific Achievement Award for his significant contributions to gambling studies and research on gambling disorder and responsible gaming. Pfund’s work has set new standards in the field by applying advanced methodologies to evaluate the efficacy of treatments for gambling harm, paving the way for improved understanding and support for individuals affected by gambling disorders.
Shondra DeLoach-Perea, Vice President of Field Services at IGT, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award by Global Gaming Women (GGW). This prestigious award recognizes DeLoach-Perea’s contributions to GGW’s initiatives and her support for women in the gaming industry, highlighting her extensive career in various sectors of the gaming and lottery industries.
