The winners were announced today, September 28, during a sold-out ceremony at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, bringing together senior executives from across the industry to kick off G2E week.
The ceremony followed an extremely well-received 2026 Shortlist, which generated a fantastic response from across the industry when it was revealed earlier this month. In particular, the Executive of the Year nominees and the inaugural Industry Influencer of the Year Shortlist sparked widespread engagement, with companies, colleagues and peers coming together to celebrate those recognized.
Now in their 13th year, the Global Gaming Awards Americas are widely regarded as the most prestigious Awards in the gaming industry. Each company and individual is shortlisted based on achievements during the eligibility period, with every nomination supported by a detailed reason explaining why they deserve their place among the industry's best.
The winners were chosen by a Judging Panel made up of senior executives from across the Americas gaming industry, with one executive per company permitted to participate. Judges were excluded from voting in categories where a conflict of interest existed, and the entire voting process was independently adjudicated by KPMG US.
This year's Awards reflected another remarkable 12 months for gaming across the Americas. New markets are opening, new destinations are being built, and established businesses continue to evolve, while innovation across both the land-based and digital sectors is changing how the industry operates and how players engage with it.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mariya Savova, Marketing Director at Global Gaming Insider, said:
"For a few years now, we've proudly described the Global Gaming Awards as the most prestigious Awards in our industry. That's a big claim to make, but it is one we take incredibly seriously.
"Every company, product and individual on our Shortlist has earned their place through what they have achieved over the past 12 months. There are no paid nominations and no shortcuts. Our winners are chosen by some of the most respected executives in the industry, with the entire process independently adjudicated by KPMG US.
"But ultimately, these Awards are about celebrating the people behind the progress we see across our industry. Behind every new market, new property, new product and record result are talented teams and individuals pushing this industry forward, and it is a privilege to recognize their achievements today."
The Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026 are powered by Global Gaming Insider, with Interblock serving as Lead Partner.
Gold Sponsors of this year's Awards were Aristocrat Gaming, NOVOMATIC, Soft2Bet, Playtech and Light & Wonder, while Silver Sponsors were SPRIBE, Greentube, MGR Casino Chairs, BettingJobs, BETER, LT Game, Games Global, IGT, FIRST.bet and Sightline Payments.
Below is the full list of winners and runners-up of the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026:
Land-Based Operator of the Year
Winner: Hard Rock International
Runner-up: Wynn Resorts
Third: Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Digital Operator of the Year
Winner: BetMGM
Runner-up: FanDuel
Third: Rush Street Interactive
Land-Based Supplier (Class II) of the Year
Winner: Aristocrat Gaming
Runner-up: Light & Wonder
Third: AGS
Land-Based Supplier (Class III) of the Year
Winner: Aristocrat Gaming
Runner-up: Bluberi
Third: IGT
Digital Supplier of the Year
Winner: Evolution
Runner-up: White Hat Studios
Third: AGS Interactive
Digital Product of the Year
Winner: Ice Fishing Live (Evolution)
Runner-up: Triple Cash Eruption (IGT PlayDigital)
Third: Aviator (SPRIBE)
Sportsbook Supplier of the Year
Winner: Kambi
Runner-up: OpenBet
Third: Sportradar
Property of the Year
Winner: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Runner-up: Hard Rock Casino Tejon
Third: Graton Resort & Casino
Customer Loyalty Program of the Year
Winner: Station Casinos - my|Rewards Boarding Pass
Runner-up: MGM Resorts - MGM Rewards
Third: Fanatics - FanCash
Casino Services Supplier of the Year
Winner: IGT
Runner-up: OPTX
Third: Agilysys
Slot of the Year
Winner: MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks (Aristocrat Gaming)
Runner-up: Smokin' Train (Bluberi)
Third: Wheel of Fortune Slots (IGT)
Product Innovation of the Year
Winner: MONOPOLY Table Game Progressives (Galaxy Gaming)
Runner-up: BetRivers Debit (Rush Street Interactive & Sightline Payments)
Third: AMUSE (Interblock)
Responsible Business of the Year
Winner: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Runner-up: Hard Rock International
Third: BetMGM
Industry Influencer of the Year
Winner: Hillary McAfee
Runner-up: Brian Christopher
Third: Francine Maric
Executive of the Year
Winner: Andrew Burke (Bluberi)
Runner-up: Dawn Clayton (Thunder Valley Casino Resort)
Third: Richard Schwartz (Rush Street Interactive)
The nominations window for the Global Gaming Awards Europe, Middle East & Africa 2027 is still open, but companies only have a few days left to submit their entries.
