Finalists Unveiled for 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas

The Global Gaming Awards Americas has revealed its shortlist of finalists for 2026, recognizing top performers across operators, suppliers, and industry leaders in North and South America. The winners will be announced at an exclusive luncheon on Monday, September 28, coinciding with the opening day of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Las Vegas.

Selection and Next Steps

The shortlist was culled from hundreds of self-nominations and recommendations from a panel of industry consultants and experts following an extensive review process. Shortlisted companies and individuals will be contacted within the next two to three weeks and asked to provide a brief supporting statement highlighting additional achievements. These statements will be incorporated into the voting process.

"The caliber of this year's nominations was exceptional," said Mariya Savova, Marketing Director of Global Gaming Insider. "Every company and individual on this year's Shortlist has earned their place through an incredibly competitive selection process."

Distinction and Transparency

Billed as the industry's most prestigious accolades, the Global Gaming Awards are the only program that publishes the rationale behind each nomination. Those reasons will appear in the official shortlist magazine, set for release on Global Gaming Insider’s website in early September. An independent panel of C-level executives from across the Americas will determine the winners, with the voting independently adjudicated by KPMG US to ensure fairness.

Sponsorship and Event Details

The invite-only ceremony takes place on September 28, 2026, at the Venetian Las Vegas. The awards are powered by Global Gaming Insider, with Interblock as Lead Partner. Aristocrat Gaming, NOVOMATIC, Playtech, and Soft2Bet are Gold Sponsors, while SPRIBE, Greentube, and MGR Casino Chairs are Silver Sponsors. KPMG US serves as the official voting adjudicator.