Winners

Best Gaming Operator

A highly coveted award, the winner in this category is determined based on achievements in the areas of corporate governance and best practices, financial performance, strategy, vision and implementation, as well as brand recognition and loyalty as a casino operator.

Winner: Galaxy Entertainment Group

Nominees

  • Bloomberry
  • Galaxy Entertainment Group
  • Melco Resorts & Entertainment
  • MGM China
  • NagaCorp
  • Sands China
  • Wynn Resorts

Best Integrated Resort

As competition continues apace across Asia, casinos are being encouraged and mandated to provide more than just gambling as a form of entertainment. This award recognizes the best overall offering and performance of an integrated resort. Nominees are judged on the diversity of entertainment options, quality of F&B and retail offerings, and mix of revenue streams.

Winner: Galaxy Macau – GEG

Nominees

  • Galaxy Macau – GEG
  • Genting Highlands – GENM
  • Studio City Macau – MPEL
  • Wynn Palace – Wynn
  • Marina Bay Sands – LVS
  • The Parisian – SCL
  • The Venetian Macao – SCL

Best Gaming Property

Small is beautiful and the current industry outlook favors a streamlined operation that can do more with less. This award recognizes casino operations outside of an IR that excel in the areas of corporate governance and best practices, financial performance, strategy, vision and implementation, as well as brand recognition and loyalty from a casino operator.

Winner: StarWorld Hotel – GEG

Nominees

  • Grand Lisboa – SJM
  • StarWorld Hotel – GEG
  • The Grand Ho Tram – ACDL
  • Widus Resort and Casino

Best Gaming Area Design

So many factors contribute to the appeal of a gaming space, from its layout to its proximity to other amenities, to its Feng Shui. This award goes to the venue that most resonates with the market from an architectural, construction and design perspective and how the sum of the parts has added value to the property’s performance and success.

Winner: Wynn Palace – WYNN

Nominees

  • Galaxy Macau – GEG
  • Grand Lisboa – SJM
  • New Sky Casino – GENM
  • Solaire Resort and Casino – BLOOM
  • Studio City Macau – MPEL
  • The Venetian Macao – SCL
  • Wynn Palace – WYNN

Best Table Game Solution

This award recognizes the product that has played a key role in enhancing the casino table games experience, factoring in added value and reliability, service and support, functionality, customer experience and revenue generation.

Winner: Scientific Games

Nominees

  • Angel
  • GPI
  • Paltronics
  • Scientific Games
  • SuzoHapp
  • TCS Johnhuxley
  • Walker Digital

Best Slot Solution

This award recognizes the supplier which embodies the best offer in their field for slot machines, factoring in product added value and reliability, service and support, functionality, customer experience and revenue generation.

Winner: Aristocrat – Lightning Link

Nominees

  • Aristocrat – 5 Dragons
  • Aristocrat – Lightning Link
  • Aruze – Cube-X Video
  • IGT – True 3D Slots
  • LT Game – Virtual Sports
  • Scientific Games – Du Fu Duo Cai
  • Scientific Games – Lock it Link

Best Electronic Gaming Solution

This award recognizes the supplier which embodies the best offer in their field for electronic gaming machines and automated electronic table games, factoring in product added value and reliability, service and support, functionality, customer experience and revenue generation.

Winner: Aruze Gaming

Nominees

  • Alfastreet
  • Aristocrat
  • Aruze Gaming
  • IGT
  • Interblock
  • LT Game
  • Scientific Games

Best Industry Supplier

This competitive category is open to all suppliers of land-based gaming. It recognizes and acknowledges the contribution of a supplier that stands for the quality of its products and memorable services that help operators thrive.

Winner: Angel

Nominees

  • Angel
  • Asia Pioneer Entertainment
  • GPI
  • Paltronics
  • RGB
  • SUZOHAPP

Best Online Casino Solution

This award recognizes the best online casino product/ and or service, be it a platform, game, or service, that stands out for its aesthetics and player experience; integration and innovation, reputation, reliability and support; and its financial performance.

Winner: SA Gaming

Nominees

  • BBIN
  • BetConstruct
  • MicroGaming
  • Oriental Game
  • Playtech
  • SA Gaming

Best Online Sportsbetting Solution

This award recognizes the best online sportsbetting product/ and or service, be it a platform or service that stands out for its aesthetics and player experience; integration and innovation, reputation, reliability and support; and its financial performance.

Winner: BBIN

Nominees

  • BBIN
  • Ladbrokes
  • OneWorks
  • Paddy Power Betfair
  • UltraPlay
  • William Hill

Best Online Solution

This award recognizes the best online product, be it a platform, service or software that stands out for its reputation, reliability and support; market penetration versus growth; competitiveness and differentiation; integration and innovation; and revenue generation ability.

Winner: Asia Gaming

Nominees

  • Asia Gaming
  • BetConstruct
  • OrientalGame
  • Play N Go
  • Playtech
  • SA Gaming

Best Mobile/Social Solution

This award covers everything from a platform, game, provider, app, service or solution for mobile offerings. The product stands out for its aesthetics and player experience; integration and innovation, reputation, reliability and support; and its financial performance.

Winner: Playstudios

Nominees

  • High 5 Games
  • Oriental Game
  • Play’n GO
  • Playstudios
  • SA Gaming
  • Tencent

Outstanding Contribution in the Field of CSR

This award recognizes the most meaningful CRS campaign, or activity, by an entity actively engaged in the Asian Gaming industry, be it an operator, supplier, regulator or other. We look at the impact the campaign and/ or activity has had in the local community, its reach, depth, and creativity, regardless of budget or scale.

Winner: MGM China

Nominees

  • Aristocrat
  • Galaxy Entertainment Group
  • Melco Entertainment
  • MGM China
  • Bloomberry
  • Wynn Macau

Emerging Leaders

Winners:

  • Nathan Carle, VP of Slot Operations, MGM China
  • Long Jiawei Jace, Assistant Casino Manager, Marina Bay Sands
  • Rui Proença, Partner, MdME

Sponsors

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX100 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in 240 gaming jurisdictions and operate in 90 countries around the world, with a team of over 3000 employees who deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology.
BBIN, founded in 1999, is the leading iGaming software supplier in Asia. Our development of promises are maintaining the position as the top system provider in Asia and providing a wide range of entertainment services in the future.
1999年成立，BBIN宝盈集团是亚洲首屈博彩系统供应商，我们将持续发扬身为亚洲博彩市场领导者之使命，期盼与世界各国合作，朝向多元化的娱乐服务发展。
BetConstruct is an award-winning developer and provider of online and land-based gaming solutions with development, sales and service centers in 15 countries.
BetConstruct’s innovative and proven offerings include an extensive range of market-leading products and services, including Sportsbook, eSports, Sports Data Solutions, Retail Betting Shop Solutions, RNG Casino Suite & Live Dealer Casino, Poker, Skill Games, Fantasy Sports, Social Platform and more.
Gaming Partners International (GPI) has been a gaming provider since 1925 and is a leading manufacturer of playing cards, gaming currency, dice, table layouts and table game accessories to casinos worldwide. Under the brand names of Bourgogne et Grasset (BG), Bud Jones, Gemaco, Paulson, and Dolphin, we offer a full range of chips, plaques, and jetons.
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) is one of the world’s leading hospitality and gaming companies. Developing and operating hotels, gaming and integrated resort facilities in Macau, GEG is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a member of the Hang Seng Index.
Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928) is the leading developer, owner and operator of multi-use integrated resorts and casinos in Macao. Our business strategy is to develop Cotai and to leverage our integrated resort business model to create Asia’s premier business, leisure, convention and gaming destination.
As Asia’s leading Las Vegas-style integrated resort, Wynn Macau holds the distinct honor of being the only Resort in the world with 7 Forbes Five-Star Awards. It features two luxurious towers which boast more than 1,000 exquisitely furnished rooms and suites, Michelin-star restaurants, two lavish spas, luxury retail and exciting entertainment.
Angel is a Pioneer in the manufacture of superior casino grade playing cards. Through a total commitment to quality and an unsurpassed customer focus, Angel has become a top global supplier of casino playing cards. Our innovative products are the industry standard globally, especially for baccarat games.
Aruze Gaming is a global entertainment company that designs, develops, and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. Aruze Gaming’s principles are to create fun and entertaining experiences and challenge conventional wisdom by thinking out-of-the-box with no compromises.
This year is a landmark for APE as we transform from a small local supplier to provide a wider range of technical services, consulting and repairs to casino customers. We would like to acknowledge our customers the casino operators who have been the driving force of this growth and innovation on the gaming floor.
The Interblock brand is globally recognized for diamond-quality gaming solutions and technical support in more than 166 jurisdictions. Our exclusive collection of fully and semi-automated electronic gaming tables and video gaming solutions provide casinos, racinos, arcades and gambling halls with superior product performance and provide their guests with a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable gaming experience.
Scientific Games Corporation is a leading developer of technology-based products, services and content for the global gaming, lottery and interactive markets. We offer a diverse portfolio of gaming technology solutions designed for Asian players.
Macau Gaming Information Association (MGIA) is a market pioneer in providing a discussion and information exchange platform across the gaming industry, and confident to make a difference to the gaming industry.
Our goal is to support Macau gaming industry so it can develop healthily and to enhance our image in the market to become competitive. In order to protect the investors, we give advice and encourage the gaming industry to grow healthily.
Since its inception in Macau 13 years ago, Paltronics Macau has focused on building a customer friendly approach to its brand, a brand that is recognised as being robust, reliable and accommodating all over the world. Our core product ONE LINK, offers the creativity in linking the gaming operation with digital media across your entire property.
Paltronics Macau booth #295
SUZOHAPP provides highly engineered component solutions for interactive self-service hardware to more than 25,000 customers throughout the world. Services customers operating in a variety of markets including amusement, gaming, industrial, transportation and vending markets and serving both equipment operators and original equipment manufacturers.
WESTAR Architects International, Macau, is pleased at having the opportunity to collaborate with the Asia Gaming Awards Team for the second annual Awards Gala. WESTAR Architects specializes in master planning, architecture, interior design and branding for Integrated Casino Resorts worldwide. Our motto is Passion, Creativity and Service. We believe each project is an equal balance of design, product, operations, service and marketing. WESTAR has maintained longstanding relationships with many of you here tonight at the Awards. It is our pleasure to be a part of honoring your achievements in the Asia Gaming Industry.

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