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NOMINEE INFORMATION

Division 1: NON-GAMING OPERATOR OFFERINGS

Elements of Asia-Pacific based Integrated Resorts other than gaming.

1. Best Overall Architectural Impact of an IR
Awarded to the integrated resort with the best architectural design and features in the Asia-Pacific region. This award acknowledges broad visual appeal by way of sheer overall impact externally as well as the ambience of internal spaces.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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5. Best Hotel Attached to an IR
Awarded to the best hotel attached to 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.

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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.

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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.

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8. Best Table Game Solution
Awarded to the industry supplier with the table game solution acknowledged as the best in the industry. Criteria includes innovation, player appeal and proven performance across key Asia-Pacific markets.

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9. 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.

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10. Best Poker Room in an IR
Awarded to the IR operator with most outstanding poker room in the Asia-Pacific region.

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11. Best IR Membership Program
Awarded to the IR operator with the best membership program in the Asia-Pacific region.

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12. Best IR Gaming Floor
Awarded to the IR operator with most outstanding gaming floor in the Asia-Pacific region.

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DIVISION 3: CORPORATE AWARDS

Elements that relate to overall governance and activities of companies that operate Asia-Pacific based Integrated Resort businesses.

13. Best CSR Initiative
Awarded to the Asia-Pacific integrated resort operator or industry supplier that developed the best individual CSR initiative over the past year, judged on innovation and positive impact for the community.

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  • Galaxy Entertainment Group for Youth Science and Technology Village Program [view PDF]
  • MGM China for Embracing Diversity for a Better Community [view PDF]
  • Aristocrat Gaming for Partnering with Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas [view PDF]
  • Light & Wonder for Game Changers Volunteer Program [view PDF]
  • Melco Resorts & Entertainment for Simple Acts of Kindness [view video] [view PDF]

14. 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.

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15. Best Legal and Compliance Program
Awarded to the IR operator or industry supplier with the best legal and compliance program in the Asia-Pacific region. Nominees will be judged on how well they balance their gaming operations with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions within which they operate.

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16. 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.

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17. 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.

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DIVISION 4: INDUSTRY AWARDS

Elements relating to the wider industry of and serving Integrated Resorts in the Asia-Pacific region.

18. 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.

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19. 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.

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20. 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.

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21. 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.

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22. Best Integrated Resort
Awarded to the most outstanding Integrated Resort (with gaming) in the entire Asia-Pacific region.

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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.

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Outstanding CEO
Awarded to the industry CEO (or equivalent management officer in an industry organization) who, in the opinion of the judges, has shown the most innovation, creativity, leadership and original thinking leading to positive outcomes and incremental value for his or her organization in the prior 12 months. Winners of previous Outstanding CEO awards may be nominated in subsequent years.

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  • Mr Daesik Han, Hann Philippines Inc
  • Mr Francis Lui, Galaxy Entertainment Group [view PDF]
  • Mr Enrique Razon, Bloomberry Resorts Corporation [view PDF]
  • Mr Matt Wilson, Light & Wonder [view PDF]

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. With three industry icons inducted in 2021, none in 2022 due to the pandemic, and three in 2023, the 2024 Awards will see the total number of industry icons grow to eight, as one of the existing six industry icons will be inducted as an industry legend.

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Industry Legend
To be awarded for the first time in 2024, this category will see one person from the pool of Industry Icons being voted as an Industry Legend.

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  • Dennis Andreaci
  • Ciarán Carruthers
  • Michael Cheers
  • Hakan Dagtas
  • Ken Jolly
  • Olivia Lee

VOTING SECTION

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