Shortlist For Global Gaming Awards Exec of The Year Announced

The buzz around the Global Gaming Awards Americas intensifies this time of the year, with the lead up to the awards ceremony during a luncheon ceremony Oct. 7 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Day 1 of G2E.

This is the 11^th year for the event, which recognizes and rewards the gaming industry’s strongest performers over the previous 12 months. 

There are strict rules behind the judging – that’s why they are recognized for their prestige and trust worthiness.

Award Ceremony During Day 1 Of G2e

A panel of over 100 C-level industry executives decide the winners, with KPMG independently adjudicating the voting process to ensure fairness and transparency.

The full shortlist for the GGA Americas will be out soon but the 25 nominees for American Executive of the Year have already been released.

Those nominees are Dana Jackel, VP Commercial & Managing Director, US iGaming, Light & Wonder; Brooke Fiumara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, OPTX; Chris Hill, Chief Legal Officer, Aristocrat Gaming; John Connelly, Global CEO, Interblock Gaming; Kenji Hall, General Manager, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM; Robert Willenborg, CEO, J&J Ventures Gaming; Jordan Levin, CEO, OpenBet; Jennifer Aguiar, Chief Compliance Officer, DraftKings; Kim Barker, EVP & Chief Legal Officer, Bally’s Corporation; Mary Cheeks, President & General Manager, Jamul Casino; Andre Carrier, Eureka Casinos, and Ray Pineault, President & CEO, Mohegan.

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Also nominated: Kerry Hemphill, Sports Betting Products Manager, Oregon Lottery; Steven Salz, Co-Founder & CEO, Rivalry; Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce, Choctaw Nation; Amy Howe, CEO, FanDuel; David Horn, Vice President and General Manager, Durango Casino & Resort; Diallo Gordon, CEO, Passport Technology; Paul Pellizzari, Vice President, Global Social Responsibility, Hard Rock International; Eric Hession, President, Caesars Digital; Zoe Ebling, VP, Interactive, AGS; Brian Gullbrants, COO North America, Wynn Resorts; Maureen Adams, EVP of Gaming Operations, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and Brian Christopher, President and CEO, BC Ventures.