Product Innovation of the Year 2026

Interblock - AMUSE - AMUSE introduces a new category of entertainment-driven gaming, expanding the traditional casino floor beyond slots, live table games, and ETGs. The portfolio transforms familiar casino play into immersive experiences where players sink enemy ships, encounter invading UFOs, and launch rockets into space. Designed to entertain first, each title combines wagering with cinematic themes, interactive bonus features, and social gameplay that appeal to both seasoned players and new audiences. Since debuting on the Las Vegas Strip in May 2026, AMUSE has expanded to 30+ properties across the US, with deployments increasing approximately 170% in three months. One installation recorded more than 340,000 games played in under two months, while per-unit wagering on its flagship title increased 230% between months two and six, demonstrating sustained player engagement and repeat play.

Galaxy Gaming - MONOPOLY Table Game Progressives - MONOPOLY Table Game Progressives represents a breakthrough in branded table game innovation, combining one of the world's most recognizable licenses with scalable progressive technology. Developed with Hasbro, the product transforms classic table games through a dynamic paytable mechanic, where MONOPOLY bonus awards randomly multiply 3x to 10x, increasing anticipation without changing the core game. Integrated MONOPOLY theming, familiar iconography, and simple bonus mechanics appeal to both casual and experienced players while driving incremental wagers and extended play. Since launch, the product has demonstrated strong operator adoption, expanding branded progressives beyond slots into live table games.

Incredible Technologies - SuperSync Progressive - SuperSync Progressive provides operators unprecedented customization and configurability to create a property-wide progressive. It links up to 100 games across multiple game families and cabinets, while allowing operators to configure reset values from $4,000 to $105,000 with automatic odds scaling. Available at any bet level, SuperSync enables operators to tailor jackpot frequency and values to suit different floor environments, creating greater player excitement while remaining easy to configure and manage. Its operator-friendly controls allow properties to generate more frequent jackpot celebrations or build larger headline prizes, making the system adaptable to everything from smaller casinos to large destination resorts.

Paysafe - Pay with Crypto - Following research showing 83% of US bettors want to fund wagers using cryptocurrency or stablecoins where permitted, Paysafe launched Pay with Crypto in April 2026. Powered by MoonPay, the solution enables players to fund sportsbook accounts directly from their crypto wallets within seconds through a seamless cashier integration. Paysafe's research also found 64% of American bettors own cryptocurrency, while multiple operators are already integrating the product across regulated sports betting, DFS, and iGaming. As more jurisdictions embrace crypto funding, Pay with Crypto gives operators a simple way to meet evolving consumer payment preferences while remaining within regulated environments.

Aristocrat - Awager - Awager’s innovative digital product is changing the way casinos reach players and the way players interact with their favorite casinos and games. By visiting their favorite casino's website, players can experience an authentic, land-based casino experience online. Awager's state-of-the-art technology enables live-streamed physical slot machines and ETGs from dedicated studios, combining authentic camera views, real-time sound, and an interface that gives online players a genuine casino experience. Awager products are accessible through partner online casinos and gaming platforms, livestreamed from casinos across the US and Canada. Players can choose from live slot machines and ETGs, enjoying full machine control as if they were on the casino floor. Awager helps operators create a seamless bridge between the retail and online gaming experience. 

Pavilion Payments - Tap2Play™ - Tap2Play™ addresses one of the biggest barriers to cashless gaming adoption: friction. Unlike many cashless solutions, it enables secure funding through a simple tap or QR code interaction at the slot machine, without requiring players to download an app or complete lengthy enrollment. Players authenticate on their phone and securely fund play in seconds, eliminating trips to an ATM, kiosk, or cage while gaining immediate access to funds exactly where they want to play. By integrating with existing gaming infrastructure, Tap2Play helps operators streamline funding at the point of play, reduce cash handling, and meet growing consumer demand for intuitive digital payment experiences.

Rush Street Interactive & Sightline Payments – BetRivers Debit - BetRivers Debit, by RSI and powered by Sightline Payments, is the world's first integrated banking solution for regulated gaming. Traditional payment journeys force repeated deposit and withdrawal cycles, creating up to $1.75bn in excess annual costs and driving payment costs up to 4.5x those of traditional e-commerce. BetRivers Debit breaks that cycle by allowing eligible patrons to deposit once and use their funds to wager or spend anywhere Visa® is accepted, without a traditional withdrawal step. A player with $1,000 in their wagering account can buy a $20 lunch with their BetRivers Debit card and see the balance update in real time, with no withdrawal step required. The solution reduces transaction costs, strengthens KYC and AML oversight, supports RG, and gives players immediate access to their wagering funds.

Ainsworth - Just Chillin' - Just Chillin' represents a breakthrough in game development through Ainsworth's use of AI-assisted math modeling and graphics generation. The new development approach accelerates production, improves creative efficiency, and brings games to market faster while maintaining quality. The innovation has already delivered commercial success, with Just Chillin' reaching #12 on the Eilers & Krejcik Top New Core Games list. The methodology is now being expanded across additional titles, marking a broader shift in Ainsworth's game development strategy. The success of Just Chillin' demonstrates that AI-assisted development can deliver both greater efficiency and strong commercial performance.

Inspired Entertainment - Cash Bank™ mechanic - Cash Bank™ has redefined player engagement in North America, creating a recognizable slot mechanic built around visible rewards, progression, and character-driven gameplay. Titles including Wolf It Up Again™ and Bigger Piggy Bank™ rank among the region's top-performing online slots, helping Inspired reach its highest-ever position of #4 supplier in the Eilers US Online Game Performance Report during Q1 2026 with three games in the Top 25 Slots and two Cash Bank titles among the market leaders. The mechanic has been successfully adapted across multiple themes and brands, demonstrating its versatility, longevity, and strong commercial performance. Its continued evolution across seasonal and branded releases has established Cash Bank as one of the industry's most recognizable slot mechanics.

Cammegh - Mercury 360 - Cammegh's Mercury 360 intelligent roulette wheel was further enhanced through a collaboration with MGM Resorts to create a US-specific configuration tailored to the demands of North American casino floors. Developed for high-volume environments, large gaming spaces, and challenging climates, the platform features a 32-inch double-sided display system that maximizes visibility and player engagement across expansive casino floors. It also incorporates Cammegh's proprietary Voustone composite bowl technology, engineered to deliver greater dimensional stability and consistent ball performance in environments such as Nevada's extreme desert climate. By working directly with one of the world's leading casino operators, Cammegh has adapted its flagship roulette platform to deliver meaningful operational and player benefits for the North American market.