AGEM UPDATE AGEM Member Profiles

Gold Member Profile

Ainsworth Game Technology agtslots.com

Ainsworth Game Technology is a global company with offices located around the world. Ainsworth is committed to a vision of delivering excellence in gaming solutions focusing on the design, development and manufacturing of gaming machines, software and related equipment and supplies.

Bronze Member Profile

Eclipse Gaming Systems eclipsegamingsystems.com

With a focus on the Native American gaming market, as well as select commercial and international gaming markets, Eclipse Gaming Systems develops top-performing games and innovative solutions that engage players and deliver measurable results for their casino partners.

Associate Member Profile

Carmanah Signs carmanahsigns.com

Carmanah Signs offers a variety of products and services designed to optimize lottery retail and gaming experiences. Carmanah’s offerings include digital signage content management and distribution software, media player and display hardware, interactive touch tablets, jackpot and gaming signs, and a complete suite of digital sign services.

AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, lotteries and components for the gaming industry. The association works to further the interests of gaming equipment manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, trade show partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM and its member organizations have assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a positive business environment.

AGEM January 2023 Meeting Recap

• The January 2023 AGEM monthly meeting, which also served as the association’s 2023 Annual Meeting, kicked off with the election of AGEM officers for upcoming terms. The slate of officers, as recommended by the Board of Director’s voting members, was approved for new terms. Bob Parente (Light & Wonder) was elected president and will serve a two-year term, while the following officers were approved to serve one-year terms: Ryan Comstock (Ainsworth), treasurer; Tom Jingoli (Konami), secretary; Dave Lucchese (Everi), vice president; Elaine Hodgson (Incredible Technologies), vice president; Luke Orchard (IGT), vice president; and Tom O’Brien (Aristocrat), vice president. Outgoing president Dave Lucchese thanked his colleagues, noting how proud he was to lead AGEM for the past two years, and also recognized Hector Fernandez (Aristocrat) for his service as AGEM treasurer during his tenure.

• With ICE fast approaching, Clarion representatives Stuart Hunter and Alex Pratt presented an update to AGEM members about the show, including some registration and exhibitor statistics. Although a few weeks out from the show, and with registration activity expected to increase by two thirds, the current pace of registrations is indicating an actual attendance back to pre-pandemic levels for an international show with global attendees. New highlights for 2023 include My ICE Gateway, a new and improved lead generation tool; a Hosted Buyer Program; and the full opening of the Queen Elizabeth train service, providing new, fast accessibility to ExCeL directly from central London and also Heathrow Airport.

• Brian Sullivan of the Indian Gaming Association provided a brief update about the 2023 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, which is being held March 27-30 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. This location is the most popular choice for the event, and will be the site for future shows. Sullivan shared that this year’s event is growing with even more exhibitors and will also include a newly formatted golf event, being organized by former AGEM President Tom Neiman.

Forthcoming Events

• AGEM will have a booth at the ICE London expo, located in ExCeL’s North Halls at N1-241. Daron Dorsey and Tracy Cohen look forward to welcoming new and existing members to the show. Please feel welcome to come and say hello.

• AGEM will host a legislative reception on March 7 in Carson City, Nevada. The reception will be open to all legislators and elected officials in Carson City for the session, along with industry friends and colleagues. Final details will be communicated in February, and AGEM members are invited to attend the event.