Land-Based Supplier (Class III) of the Year 2026

Aristocrat Gaming - Aristocrat Gaming continued to lead the Class III market, ranking #1 across multiple Eilers performance reports throughout the past year, including Top Indexing Core Overall Game, Top Indexing Core Low Denom Video Reel Game and, for 11 of the last 12 months, Top Indexing Core Mid Denom Video Reel Game. The supplier also led the premium segment, ranking #1 in Top Indexing Premium Leased Games, Premium Lease & WAP Games, and had #1 Share of Top Performing Premium Lease & WAP Games (64.5%). Titles including Spooky Link Grand: Go Ghost, Spooky Link Grand: Yo Yeti, Phoenix Link and Buffalo Mega Stampede were among the industry's top performers, while the Baron Upright and Baron Portrait topped their respective hardware categories.The company also continued to build momentum behind its flagship franchises, with Spooky Link becoming the fastest-scaling Game Sales game in Aristocrat's history.

NOVOMATIC - NOVOMATIC continued to strengthen its position across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America through a growing portfolio of cabinets, linked progressives, ETG solutions and game content. Products including RISING TREASURES™ LINK, ULTRA BOOST™ 3 TREASURES LINK, BOOK OF RA™ TREASURE GODS™ and the DIAMOND X™ 1.55 Quattro cabinet expanded the company's presence across casinos in the region. The supplier also introduced new premium merchandising concepts and immersive progressive jackpot products tailored to North American players, while continuing its expansion in the VGT sector. Through ongoing investment in product development and regional growth, NOVOMATIC further increased its footprint across the Americas and reinforced its position as one of the industry's leading land-based suppliers.

IGT - IGT enjoyed a standout year following a renewed focus on Class III content, delivering back-to-back quarterly market share gains and strengthening its position across multiple product categories. In June, it secured 10 of the top 25 positions in the Eilers New Core Video games rankings, led by King Khufu, King Khufu Dawn, Stink Link Hawaii and Stink Link Wild West. In the premium segment, Magic Treasures Gold and Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels drove strong performance. IGT also celebrated the 30th anniversary of its iconic Wheel of Fortune Slots franchise by launching 10 new games, while maintaining more than 90% market share in video poker. The company further expanded its omnichannel offering by bringing Cash Eruption to land-based casinos and surpassing $100m in total Powerbucks jackpots awarded in Canada.

Light & Wonder - Light & Wonder delivered another strong year through a combination of successful game releases and product innovation. Titles including HUFF N' EVEN MORE PUFF GRAND™, PIGGY BANKIN' BREAK IN'™ and DRAGON SPIN SAGA™ generated strong operator demand across Class III casinos, while ULTIMATE FIRE LINK – TRIPLE NOVA brought one of the industry's most beloved franchises into the Three-Pot space for the first time. Light & Wonder standout innovation this year is LIGHTWAVE™, the industry's first fully synchronized, bank-wide immersive display platform. By integrating LCDs and Micro LED surround displays into one seamless digital canvas, LIGHTWAVE creates shared bonus events and celebration moments never before possible on a slot floor, driving player dwell time and operator floor engagement simultaneously. 

Bluberi - Bluberi continued its rapid growth, building on the success of breakout titles including Devil's Lock, Cash Racoons, Berry Bucks and Smokin' Train. The supplier expanded its hardware portfolio with the Beacon+, Beacon Elite, Beacon+ Lighthouse and Beacon Jumbo cabinets, while securing Nevada licensure in 2025 as part of its continued North American expansion. Bluberi now holds 340 active licences across 227 jurisdictions worldwide and increased company revenue by 52% between 2023 and 2025, cementing its emergence as one of the industry's fastest-growing suppliers. The company's transformation over recent years has established Bluberi as a significant challenger in the Class III gaming market.

EGT - EGT continued to expand its presence across the Americas with major installations in Panama, Mexico, Peru and Colombia during the past year. The supplier also strengthened its position in Argentina following the opening of a new office in 2025, securing installations at venues including Bingo King Casino in San Fernando, Maverick Casinos in Neuquen province, and Slots Group casinos in San Luis province. The company's continued regional expansion reflects its growing influence across Latin America's land-based gaming market. With a focus on both established and emerging jurisdictions, EGT has continued to build a broader footprint throughout the region.

LT Game - LT Game has emerged as a rising force in the Class III land-based gaming sector through its commitment to innovation, product differentiation, and player engagement. Its standout launch of the year, SeeSaw Craps, introduced a unique mechanical dice-launching system that combines the excitement of live craps with the efficiency of electronic gaming, creating a distinctive player experience. The company also expanded its range of multi-game solutions, slot hardware and flexible gaming platforms, further strengthening its presence across regulated gaming markets. By combining innovative product design with commercial growth, LT Game has continued to establish itself as an increasingly influential supplier in the sector.

TCSJOHNHUXLEY - A standout achievement for TCSJOHNHUXLEY over the past year was supporting the opening of Resorts World New York City, supplying more than 300 customized gaming tables, alongside Saturn™ Roulette Wheels, Ora Grande Displays, Wheelmate consoles, and other advanced table game technology for the first commercial casino in New York City to offer live dealer table games. The company also expanded its manufacturing operations in Mexico, while the acquisition of the Gaming Partners International dice manufacturing business added the renowned TK and Paulson brands to its portfolio. Innovation remained a key focus, with new products including Chipper Champ 3, Roulette Xtra, the A Plus Shuffler, Ora Blackjack Vue, and T-Connect, further strengthening TCSJOHNHUXLEY's leadership in live gaming technology.

Interblock - Interblock continued strengthening its leadership in ETGs through investment across product innovation, commercialization, and customer support. Building on the legacy that established ETGs as a staple of casino floors worldwide, the company further enhanced its portfolio of Stadiums, Universal Cabinets, Smart Pit, and Standalone products, delivering greater flexibility and performance for operators. Interblock also expanded the casino floor with the introduction of AMUSE, a new category of entertainment-driven gaming, with active deployments increasing approximately 170% in just three months. Beyond product innovation, the company strengthened its organization by expanding its Field Service team, enhancing technical training, opening a dedicated testing lab, and incorporating customer feedback more directly into product development, reinforcing its commitment to both customers and long-term innovation.

Konami Gaming - Konami Gaming continued delivering innovation across gaming systems, hardware, and content during the past year. Its award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system expanded across all 29 Carnival Cruise Line ships, building on its deployment with Holland America Line and providing personalized rewards, cashless integration, and cruise-specific player experiences. Konami also strengthened the SYNKROS ecosystem through a new 10-year strategic partnership with Gift & Go, making it the preferred integrated gifting solution. On the product side, the Solstice 49C™ was ranked the industry's #1 Top Indexing Portrait Upright Cabinet, while Money in the Bank Bacon Blvd.™ debuted as the #1 Top Indexing New Core Video Reel Game in the Eilers & Krejcik rankings. The company also introduced new premium titles including BOMBERMAN and Red Fortune Rail™, reinforcing its commitment to delivering dependable innovation for casino operators.