Global Gaming Awards Executive of the Year Nominations Announced

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September 10^t2024

The buzz around the Global Gaming Awards Americas heats up this time of year, with the awards ceremony taking place on October 7 during a gala luncheon at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the first day of G2E.

This is 11^t an annual event during which the best gaming companies from the last 12 months are recognized and awarded.

The assessment is carried out according to strict rules – which is why they enjoy recognition and trust.

G2e First Day Awards Ceremony

Winners are selected by a committee of over 100 senior industry executives, and KPMG independently reviews the voting process to ensure fairness and transparency.

The full list of GGA Americas Award nominees will be released soon, but 25 nominations for the American Executive of the Year Award have already been announced.

The nominees are: Dana Jackel, Vice President of Commercial and Managing Director, US iGaming, Light & Wonder; Brooke Fiumara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, OPTX; Chris Hill, Chief Legal Officer, Aristocrat Gaming; John Connelly, Global CEO, Interblock Gaming; Kenji Hall, CEO, Yaamava Resort & Casino in San Manuel; Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM; Robert Willenborg, CEO, J&J Ventures Gaming; Jordan Levin, CEO, OpenBet; Jennifer Aguiar, Chief Compliance Officer, DraftKings; Kim Barker, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Bally’s Corporation; Mary Cheeks, President and CEO, Jamul Casino; Andre Carrier, Eureka Casinos; and Ray Pineault, President and CEO, Mohegan.

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Also nominated are: Kerry Hemphill, sports betting product manager at Oregon Lottery; Steven Salz, co-founder and CEO of Rivalry; Heidi Grant, senior executive director of commerce at Choctaw Nation; Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel; David Horn, vice president and general manager of Durango Casino & Resort; Diallo Gordon, CEO of Passport Technology; Paul Pellizzari, vice president of global social responsibility at Hard Rock International; Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital; Zoe Ebling, vice president of interactions at AGS; Brian Gullbrants, chief operating officer, North America, Wynn Resorts; Maureen Adams, executive vice president of gaming operations at Churchill Downs Incorporated; and Brian Christopher, president and CEO of BC Ventures.

Last update:
September 10^t2024