Note no more than one nomination per company per category to be selected.
Division 1: NON-GAMING OPERATOR OFFERINGS
Elements of Asia-Pacific based Integrated Resorts other than gaming.
1. Best Visual Appeal of an IR
Awarded to the integrated resort with the most striking exterior and interior visual appeal in the Asia-Pacific region. This award acknowledges broad design and features and sheer overall impact externally as well as the ambience of internal spaces.
- Crown Resorts for Crown Sydney
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau
- Marina Bay Sands
- Sands China for The Londoner Macao
- SJM Resorts for Grand Lisboa Palace
2. Best IR Resort Attraction
Awarded to the best non-gaming attraction in an integrated resort in the Asia-Pacific region, judged on innovation, popularity and to what extent the product attracts guests to the resort and diversifies its offerings. Any offering in an IR other than gaming is eligible, including F&B outlets, retail offerings, entertainment, spa and wellness and architectural spaces.
- City of Dreams Macau for House of Dancing Water
- INSPIRE Entertainment Resort for Aurora
- Marina Bay Sands for SkyPark Observation Deck
- MGM China for Macau 2049
- Resorts World Sentosa for Oceanarium
3. Best Overall Retail Offering by an IR
Awarded to the Asia Pacific-based integrated resort with the best overall retail offering. Criteria includes the array of retail options on offer, general appeal of the facilities provided and popularity among shoppers.
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Promenade
- Marina Bay Sands for Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
- NUSTAR Resort & Casino for The Mall
- Sands China Limited for The Shoppes at Venetian
- Wynn Macau Limited for The Shops at Wynn Palace
4. Best Overall F&B Offering by an IR
Awarded to the Asia Pacific-based integrated resort acknowledged as having the best overall food and beverage offering across its total footprint, taking into consideration the breadth of offering as well as the overall quality of all F&B outlets at the resort.
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau
- Marina Bay Sands
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment for City of Dreams Macau
- Sands China Limited for The Venetian Macao
- SJM Resorts for Grand Lisboa
5. Best Hotel in an IR
Awarded to the best hotel offering in an Asia Pacific-based integrated resort, taking all relevant aspects into consideration. Criteria includes range and quality of rooms and suites, facilities on offer and overall service provided.
- Capella at Galaxy Macau
- Crown Sydney
- Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts
- Londoner Court at The Londoner Macao
- The Marina Bay Sands hotel
Division 2: GAMING OFFERINGS
Gaming elements of Asia-Pacific based Integrated Resorts.
6. Best Slot Solution
Awarded to the industry supplier with the slot solution acknowledged as the best in the industry. Criteria includes innovation, player appeal and proven performance across key Asia-Pacific markets.
- Aristocrat for Dragon Link
- Aruze for Triple Treasure Pot
- IGT for Rising Rockets Link
- Sega Sammy for Super Burst Link
- Light & Wonder for Dragon Trio
7. Best ETG Solution
Awarded to the industry supplier with the electronic table game solution acknowledged as the best in the industry. Criteria includes innovation, player appeal and proven performance across key Asia-Pacific markets.
- Alfastreet for V8
- Interblock for Dragon SicBo
- Jumbo Technology for S-27
- Light & Wonder for Quartz Nova
- Spintec for Charisma Roulette
8. Best Table Game Solution
Awarded to the industry supplier with the best system solution as acknowledged by the industry. Criteria includes ease of use, value, features and quality of management reports.
- Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- Konami Gaming for Synkros
- Light & Wonder for GM ATLAS
- Tangam for Table Games Yield Management
- Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay
9. Best System Solution
Awarded to the industry supplier with the best system solution as acknowledged by the industry. Criteria includes ease of use, value, features and quality of management reports.
- Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- IGT for IGT ADVANTAGE
- Konami for SYNK Vision
- Light & Wonder for Engage AI
- Mongterang for iBonus
10. Best Sports Betting Solution in an IR
Awarded to the industry supplier with a sports betting solution located within an Asian integrated resort acknowledged as the best in the industry. Criteria includes layout, innovation, player appeal and proven performance.
- MacauSLOT at Grand Lisboa
- MegaSportsWorld at Winford
- Tabcorp at The Star Sydney
11. Best Poker Room in an IR
Awarded to the IR operator with most outstanding poker room in the Asia-Pacific region.
- MGM COTAI Poker Room
- Newport World Resorts Poker Room
- PokerStars at Okada Manila
- The Venetian Macao Poker Room
12. Best IR Membership Program
Awarded to the IR operator with the best membership program in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Privilege Club
- MGM China for Mlife
- Newport World Resorts for Epic Rewards
- Sands China Limited for Sands Rewards
13. Best IR Gaming Floor
Awarded to the IR operator with most outstanding gaming floor in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Bloomberry Resorts for Solaire Resort Entertainment City
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau
- Marina Bay Sands
- MGM China for MGM COTAI
- Sands China Limited for The Londoner Macao
14. Best Individual CSR Initiative
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier that developed the best single CSR initiative over the past year, judged on innovation and positive impact for the community.
- Aristocrat for International Women’s Day
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for GEG Youth Sci-tech Empowerment Program
- Melco Resorts for Simple Acts of Kindness
- MGM China for POLY MGM Museum
- Newport World Resorts for Original Pilipino Performing Arts (OPPA) Foundation
15. Best Overall CSR Program
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier that has offered the strongest overall contribution in all areas of Corporate Social Responsibility, with the most positive impact for the communities in which it operates as well as broader societies in the Asia-Pacific region.
- FBM for FBM Foundation
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Community at Heart, Empathy in Action
- Marina Bay Sands for Sands Cares
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment for CSR at Melco
- MGM China for Create a Better Tomorrow Today
16. Best Technological Innovation
Awarded to the IR operator or industry supplier with the best single innovation utilising technology to create an external or internal industry solution. Nominees will be judged on innovation, creativity, practicality and cost saving or revenue generation.
- Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- Light & Wonder for Engage AI
- MGM for MGM Theatre – L-ISA Immersive Audio System
- Mongterang for iTax
- Tangam for Table Games Yield Management
17. Best Workplace
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier that provides the best workplace for its employees. Criteria includes overall corporate culture, training, workplace health and safety, and opportunities provided for career advancement.
- Angel
- Aristocrat
- Light & Wonder
- Marina Bay Sands
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment
18. Best Overall Marketing Program
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier whose overall brand marketing program best personifies its overall unique selling proposition in a creative, impactful and effective manner. Careful consideration will be given to the breadth of communications tools deployed.
- Aristocrat
- Bloomberry Resorts
- Galaxy Entertainment Group
- Marina Bay Sands
- MGM China
Division 4: INDUSTRY AWARDS
Elements relating to the wider industry of and serving Integrated Resorts in the Asia-Pacific region.
19. Best IR or Supplier Solution
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier which has developed the best industry land-based solution. This solution can serve either gaming or non-gaming operations and can be a long-standing solution.
- Angel for Table Game Supplies
- Aristocrat for Dragon Link
- Light & Wonder for CANVAS
- Paltronics for Paltronics Jackpot Display and Management Products
- Spintec for ETG solutions
20. Best IR or Supplier Innovation
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier which has developed the best recent industry land-based innovation. This innovation can serve either gaming or non-gaming operations and should be a relatively new development.
- ACP Gaming for ACP Display Audit Device
- Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- Aristocrat for MarsX Slim Cabinet
- GameWorkz
- IDX Games for X-Signage
21. Best Industry Supplier
Awarded to the industry supplier offering the most outstanding products and/or services to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort industry over the last year, considering all relevant factors including product range, service delivery and value to the industry as a whole.
- Angel
- Aristocrat
- IGT
- Light & Wonder
- Walker Digital Table Systems
22. Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR
Awarded to the best Integrated Resort (with gaming) in the Asia-Pacific region not located in the multibillion-dollar investment hubs of Macau and Singapore.
- City of Dreams Mediterranean
- Crown Sydney
- INSPIRE Entertainment Resort
- Newport World Resorts
- Solaire Resort Entertainment City
23. Best Integrated Resort
Awarded to the most outstanding Integrated Resort (with gaming) in the entire Asia-Pacific region.
- Galaxy Macau
- Marina Bay Sands
- MGM COTAI
- The Londoner Macao
- Studio City
HALL OF FAME
Rising Stars
Awarded to three industry performers turning 40 or younger in the year of the Awards (date of birth 1 Jan 1984 or later), who have demonstrated consistent leadership and innovation, with great potential for more to come. Previous IAG Academy Rising Star Award winners are ineligible.
- Matthew Ankenmann (Tangam)
- Michael Barsin (Ainsworth)
- Maksim Gojković (Spintec)
- Gabriel De Jesus Adlawan (Light & Wonder)
- Eren Kereci (Tecnet)
- Prasanth Kumar (Angel)
- Jayden Ieong (LT Game)
- Fresh Lo (Wynn)
- Luke Middleton (Konami)
- Meisy Ng (APE)
Industry Icons
Awarded to three senior industry executives who have demonstrated consistent contribution to the overall growth and success of the industry with lasting results, through great leadership, innovation and/or other activities, and who have gained the respect of their industry peers.
- David Croft (Tangam)
- Trevor Hammond (NUSTAR)
- Stephen Ho (MacauSLOT)
- Michael Hu (Interblock)
- Keijiro Kan (Angel)
- Richard Longhurst (Galaxy)
- Panos Makridis (MGM)
- Kylie Rogers (Paltronics)
- Chen Si (INSPIRE)
- Harold Tsakmaklis (Crown)
Industry Legend
Given to just one person each year from 2024 onwards, this award recognizes senior executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision and impact over the decades, leaving a lasting mark on the industry. It is intended for individuals who have spent a significant portion of their careers leading day-to-day industry operations: driving strategy, motivating teams, and navigating complex challenges, rather than those in founder or owner roles. Industry legends have consistently contributed to the growth, innovation, and success of their businesses and the broader sector through hands-on, executive-level leadership.
- Dennis Andreaci
- Tom Arasi
- Ken Jolly
- Michael Mecca
- George Tanasijevich
The public call for candidates for the 2025 IAG Academy IR Awards closed at midnight Manila time at the end of 30 July 2025.