JUDGES VOTING WEB PAGE
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Crown Resorts for Crown Sydney
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands for Marina Bay Sands [view video] [view PDF]
- Sands China Limited for The Londoner Macao [view PDF]
- Sands China Limited for The Parisian Macao [view PDF]
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- City of Dreams Manila for DreamPlay [view video] [view PDF]
- Galaxy Macau for The Grand Resort Deck [view PDF]
- INSPIRE Entertainment Resort for Aurora [view video] [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands for SkyPark Observation Deck [view PDF]
- Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment for the Fountain at Okada Manila [view video] [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Promenade [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands for Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands [view PDF]
- Sands China for Shoppes at Londoner [view PDF]
- Sands China for Shoppes at Venetian [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands for Marina Bay Sands [view PDF]
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment for City of Dreams Macau [view PDF]
- SJM Resorts for Grand Lisboa [view PDF]
- Wynn Macau Limited for Wynn Palace [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts [view PDF]
- Londoner Court at The Londoner Macao [view PDF]
- The Marina Bay Sands hotel [view video] [view PDF]
- Raffles at Galaxy Macau [view PDF]
- The Wynn Palace hotel [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Aristocrat for Dragon Link [view video] [view PDF]
- FBM for Jin Qian Link [view video] [view PDF]
- IGT for Jie Cai Shen Link [view video] [view PDF]
- Konami for All Aboard
- Light & Wonder for Dragon Trio [view video] [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Interblock for Live Craps [view PDF]
- Interblock for Dual Baccarat [view PDF]
- LT Game for live multi-game stadiums
- Novomatic for Novo Unity PRO [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Angel for Angel Eye Complete [view PDF]
- IDX Games for X-Trend [view video] [view PDF]
- Light & Wonder for The Card Recycler [view video] [view PDF]
- Tangam Systems for TYM (Table Games Yield Management) [view PDF]
- Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- MacauSLOT at Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino
- MegaSportsWorld at Winford Hotel and Casino [view video] [view PDF]
- NUSTAR Sports Max by Jade Sportsbet [view video] [view PDF]
- Tabcorp at Star Sydney
10. Best Poker Room in an IR
Awarded to the IR operator with most outstanding poker room in the Asia-Pacific region.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- MGM COTAI Poker Room
- Newport World Resorts Poker Room [view PDF]
- PokerStars at Okada Manila [view video] [view PDF]
- Star Poker Gold Coast [view video] [view PDF]
- Wynn Macau Poker Room
11. Best IR Membership Program
Awarded to the IR operator with the best membership program in the Asia-Pacific region.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Privilege Club [view PDF]
- MGM China for Mlife
- Newport World Resorts for Epic Rewards [view PDF]
- Okada Manila for Rewards Circle [view video] [view PDF]
12. Best IR Gaming Floor
Awarded to the IR operator with most outstanding gaming floor in the Asia-Pacific region.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Bloomberry Resorts Corporation for Solaire Entertainment City [view video] [view PDF]
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands for Marina Bay Sands
- Sands China Limited for The Venetian Macao [view PDF]
- Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment for Okada Manila [view video] [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- 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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- FBM Foundation [view video] [view PDF]
- Galaxy Entertainment Group [view PDF]
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment [view video] [view PDF]
- MGM China [view video] [view PDF]
- Newport World Resorts [view video] [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Marina Bay Sands
- MGM China Limited
- Newport World Resorts [view PDF]
- Sands China Limited [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Aristocrat [view video] [view PDF]
- Hann Philippines Inc for Hann Casino Resort [view PDF]
- Light & Wonder [view PDF]
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment for City of Dreams Macau [view PDF]
- MGM China for MGM Cotai
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Bloomberry Resorts Corporation [view video] [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands [view video] [view PDF]
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment [view PDF]
- Newport World Resorts [view PDF]
- Sands China Limited
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Angel Group for Angel Eye Complete [view PDF]
- Aristocrat for Dragon Link [view video] [view PDF]
- IGT for IGT ADVANTAGE System [view video] [view PDF]
- Light & Wonder for TableView Web [view PDF]
- Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Angel Group for Angel Eye Complete [view PDF]
- Casino Plus for PIGO Solution [view video] [view PDF]
- Interblock for Live Craps [view PDF]
- Light & Wonder for The Card Recycler [view video] [view PDF]
- Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Angel [view PDF]
- Aristocrat [view video] [view PDF]
- IGT [view video] [view PDF]
- Interblock [view PDF]
- Light & Wonder [view video] [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Bloomberry Resorts Corporation for Solaire [view video] [view PDF]
- Crown Resorts for Crown Sydney
- Mohegan for INSPIRE Entertainment Resort [view video] [view PDF]
- Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment for Okada Manila [view video] [view PDF]
- Travellers International for Newport World Resorts [view PDF]
22. Best Integrated Resort
Awarded to the most outstanding Integrated Resort (with gaming) in the entire Asia-Pacific region.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau [view PDF]
- Marina Bay Sands [view video] [view PDF]
- Sands China Limited for Londoner Macao [view PDF]
- Sands China Limited for Venetian Macao [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Michael Barsin [view PDF]
- Jack Curtis [view PDF]
- Luke Middleton
- Lon Ng [view PDF]
- Jade Sienna Ricciardi [view video] [view PDF]
- Takashi Saino [view PDF]
- Joe Sam [view video] [view PDF]
- Ryan Shand [view PDF]
- Ankur Sharma [view PDF]
- Kenny Tai [view PDF]
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- 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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Kevin Benning [view PDF]
- Tian Han
- Michael Hu [view PDF]
- Richard Longhurst
- Frederic Luvisutto [view PDF]
- Andrew MacDonald
- Panos Makridis
- Chen Si [view PDF]
- Rashid Sulliman
- Harold Tsakmaklis
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.
OFFICIAL NOMINEES:
- Dennis Andreaci
- Ciarán Carruthers
- Michael Cheers
- Hakan Dagtas
- Ken Jolly
- Olivia Lee
VOTING SECTION
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