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IGT Leaders Honoured at 2021 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards

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International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that two of its leaders were recently recognised in the 2021 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards. The 11th annual awards programme rewards and recognises individuals and organisations for outstanding devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion.

Jennifer Bowman, IGT Senior Director EMEA and LAC Marketing, Gaming, was honoured with the “Outstanding Contribution” award. With more than 20 years’ experience in the gaming industry, Bowman has held various leadership roles spanning compliance, product management, event production, sales enablement and marketing. As an advocate for the advancement of women in the workplace, Bowman is the IGT ambassador to the U.K. chapter of The United Nations Global Compact —Target Gender Equality programme and frequently speaks at industry events where she shares insights acquired throughout her lengthy career in the gaming industry.

IGT Vice President Field Services, Call Centre & Technology Operations, Shondra Deloach-Perea was honoured with the “Innovation in Employee Engagement” award. With a 13-year career in the gaming industry that spans the regulator and supplier sides of the business, Deloach-Perea is a proven leader, diversity and inclusion champion and an advocate of “the power of we.” In addition to her duties as a global IGT executive, Deloach-Perea is a hands-on advisor who is involved in many IGT-led employee engagement programmes such as: the Global Diversity & Inclusion Council; the Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN with IGT) (former co-chair); NexGen diversity and inclusion group (sponsor); IGT Las Vegas Leadership Council (member); and member of the company’s talent retention and acquisition programme that prioritises underrepresented dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

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“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jennifer Bowman and Shondra Deloach-Perea for several years now and both individuals are experts in their fields, genuinely care about their colleagues and leverage their skills and passions for the advancement of IGT and others. IGT is fortunate to have employees as talented and committed as Jennifer and Shondra, and I am grateful to see the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards recognize them for their contributions to IGT and beyond,” Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming, said.

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IGT Mystery of the Lamp Wins “Top Performing New Premium Game” Among Multiple Company EKG Slot Awards

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International Game Technology PLC announced that its high-performing and widely deployed Mystery of the Lamp multi-level progressive (MLP) game was named “Top Performing NEW Premium Game” among multiple awards at the 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show. This awards program is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry.

IGT’s popular Super Hot Roll Poker game won the “Top Performing Video Poker Game” distinction and continued the Company’s six-year winning streak of the category, while IGT PlayDigital’s Multihand Blackjack Poker & Pairs game won “Top Performing NEW Online Table Game.”

“IGT winning multiple categories at the 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show is a terrific honor that exemplifies the Company’s commitment to excellence and performance across our omnichannel game portfolio. IGT’s Mystery of the Lamp capturing the title of ‘Top Performing NEW Premium Game’ was a milestone achievement that reinforces our leadership in quality premium content, momentum in the MLP space and the vast talents of IGT’s game design teams,” Nick Khin, Chief Operating Officer of Gaming at IGT, said.

IGT’s Mystery of the Lamp game debuted in 2023 as the launch title for the Company’s high-performing PeakCurve49 cabinet. With a distinctive, vibrant art package and proven persistence mechanics, Mystery of the Lamp quickly topped EKG game performance charts and became a must-have on casino floors. Today, IGT has approximately 1500 Mystery of the Lamp games in casinos across North America, supports four base-game themes and is extending the game’s success to iGaming and international markets this year.

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Zitro Wins EKG Top Performing Game – Latin America Award with Epic Kingdom

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Zitro is proud to announce its recent win of the EKG Top Performing Game – Latin America award for Epic Kingdom. This prestigious recognition reaffirms Zitro’s position as key player in the Latin American gaming scene, further corroborated by the LatAm Game Performance Report 2024 by Eilers & Krejcik – Fantini, which positioned Epic Kingdom as the number-one performing game in the region.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this award and see Epic Kingdom recognized as the number-one performing game in Latin America,” the founder of Zitro, Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, said. “This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and it reinforces our commitment to developing innovative and engaging games that resonate with players across the region. I also want to express my gratitude to all our clients in Latin America, who support us not only by purchasing our products but also with their affection, knowing that we stand by them.”

Zitro’s remarkable success in Latin America can be attributed to several key factors including the consistent high quality and appeal of Zitro’s game offerings, which have contributed significantly to its long-standing positive reputation. This, coupled with its dedication to building strong relationships with its clients in Latin America, has positioned Zitro as a trusted leader in the region’s gaming market. This dedication is further underscored by the recent reception of the EKG Top Performing Game award, which solidifies the company’s position as the leading supplier in the market.

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Mohegan Sun Arena Named “Casino Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards

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Mohegan Sun Arena was named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards on Wednesday, February 7th in Los Angeles, CA. The Pollstar Awards recognize and support the live entertainment business’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours, and executives. “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” is an inaugural category for the award ceremony, making Mohegan Sun Arena the first to receive the prestigious recognition.

“With over 1200 casinos in the US, to be singled out as the best by Pollstar is a tribute to the men and women who run our entertainment venues. When you put people first, great things happen. This is the second national recognition Mohegan Sun has received for entertainment this year. Both accolades are a validation of excellence for the Mohegan brand, and our dedication to programming some of the best entertainment in the industry. Thank you to Pollstar, our partners at Live Nation, and the experts who voted for us,” Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment at Mohegan, said.

Pollstar has served as “The Voice of Live Entertainment” for over 40 years, providing the most up-to-date, relevant, and useful data available for the global concert industry, and serving as the industry leader in covering live entertainment worldwide. This recognition from Pollstar’s panel of experts and members marks the 20th national, entertainment-focused award received by Mohegan Sun. In December 2023, Mohegan Sun was named the 2024 “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in Newsweek’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

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