Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Winners Announced
26.05.2009
LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2009)
Casino Journal is pleased to announce the winners of its Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards for 2008. These companies and their products will be profiled in the May issue of Casino Journal.
"Unlike past years' contests in which one or two technologies tended to dominate the winners' circle, this year's results indicate operators are seeking solutions in a variety of different areas," said James Rutherford, editor of Casino Journal. "While server-based and downloadable solutions remain important, other innovations in areas such as marketing, community gaming, biometrics, game security and peripheral technology also are top of mind."
The Top 20 winners are (in alphabetical order):
| Company | Product
| | Acuity Mobile | Rio Text Offers | | Bally Technologies | Display Manager iVIEW | | Bally Technologies | Cartela Bally Power | | Bally Technologies | Download Configuration Manager | | Bally Technologies | Identificare Biometrica Bally | | Bally Technologies | iVIEW Software Design Kit | | CashCode, a Crane Co. Company | CashCode One | | Casino Sports Marketing | All Star Fantasy Challenge | | International Game Technology | AVP Dynamic Game Menu | | International Game Technology | REELdepth | | International Game Technology | sbX Media Manager | | NICE Systems | Table Game Management System | | Shuffle Master Inc. | i-Table | | SPIELO/Video King | Pick N' Play Bingo and Slots
| | Strategy 9 | Slot Tournament Management System | | TCSJOHNHUXLEY | TouchTable MultiPLAY Roulette | | WMS Gaming | Reel 'em In! Compete to Win! | | WMS Gaming | Ultra Hit Progressive | | WMS Gaming | POWERBALL Power Seat | | WMS Gaming | BLUEBIRD2 |
A panel of expert judges evaluated more than 80 entries from industry vendors showcasing their newest, most creative products and services to decide Casino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards for 2008. The judges were: - Lyle Bell, senior vice president, information technology, Seminole Gaming Operations in Florida, and chairman, Gaming Standards Association
- Jay Fennel, principal, Pfie Gaming Consulting
- David Paster, principal, Yarbrough Planning LLC, and professor, tourism management, University of Southern Mississippi
- Troy Simpson, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
- Sheleen Quish, Chief Information officer, Ameristar Casinos
The Top 20 winners will be honored and plaques will be awarded at the Thursday keynote luncheon at the seventh annual Gaming Technology Summit, slated for May 19-21 at the Green Valley Ranch casino-resort in Las Vegas. The winners of the Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards, along with the winner of the contest's newest honor, the Attendee Choice Award, also will be announced at the luncheon. Show attendees will vote during the Summit for the Attendee Choice Award winner, selecting from among the Top 20 winners. These top four award winners also will be featured in the July issue of Casino Journal.
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