Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Announces Official Nominees for the 2nd Annual EKG Slot Awards Show
Event to be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, Dec 9, 2019— Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) is excited to announce the award categories for the 2ndAnnual EKG Slot Awards including new categories for the interactive sector. In addition to announcing award categories, EKG has also secured several key sponsors for the event. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a Platinum sponsor and is hosting the event. Macquarie Capital is sponsoring the pre-event Cocktail Reception and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufactures (AGEM) is a Sliver sponsor. Finally, we note that both Fantini Research and Global Gaming Business (GGB) are Media Sponsors for this year’s event.
Ticketing & Sponsorship Info
Please RSVP via e-mail to tnorton@ekgamingllc.comif you are interested in purchasing a ticket and/or table to this year’s event or if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities.
EKG Slot Awards Agenda:
Thursday, February 27, 2020
6:00pm – Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – Dinner and Networking
8:00pm – 9:30pm – Awards Show
9:30pm – 10:30pm – After Party
Attire: Black Tie Attire Suggested
1. Top Performing Core Video Reel Game
Buffalo Gold – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Dancing Drums – Scientific Games
Fate Of The 8 Power Wheel – Incredible Technologies
Fortune Coin – IGT
Fu Nan Fu Nu – AGS
Selexion – Konami
Super Charged 7’S – Quick Spin – Ainsworth
2. Top Performing Core Mechanical Reel Game
88 Fortunes – Scientific Games – 2019 WINNER
Black Diamond – Everi
Quick Hit Triple Blazing 7s Super Wheel – Scientific Games
Red Hot Tamales – IGT
Triple Double Diamonds Free Games – IGT
3. Top Performing Premium Game
Buffalo Diamond – Aristocrat
Dragon Link – Happy And Prosperous – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Jin Ji Bao Xi – Rising Fortunes – Scientific Games
Smokin Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel – Everi
Wheel of Fortune: Exotic Far East – IGT
4. Top Performing NEW Video Reel Core Game
Buffalo Gold Revolution – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Coin O Mania – IGT
Fu Dai Lian Lian Dragon – Aristocrat
Fu Dao Le Riches – Scientific Games
Griffins Throne – IGT
Heidi & Hannahs Bier Haus – Scientific Games
Money Ball Inferno – Everi
Multiplay Super Charged 7s – Ainsworth
Rakin Bacon – AGS
Treasure Ball – Lion Carnival – Konami
5. Top Performing NEW Mechanical Reel Core Game
Cash Flurry – Aristocrat
Cash Machine – Everi – 2019 WINNER
Cash Flurry – Aristocrat
Easy Riches – Everi
Triple Double Diamond Progressive Free Games – IGT
6. Top Performing NEW Premium Game
Buffalo Diamond – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Dancing Drums Explosion: Casino Royal – Scientific Games
Farmville – Aristocrat
Jin Ji Bao Xi – Rising Fortunes Sparkle – Scientific Games
Shark Week – Jaws Of Steel – Everi
Wheel Of Fortune – Exotic Far East – Cash Link:
7. Top Performing NEW Cabinet – Core
Infinity Summit – Incredible Technologies
Kx 43 – Konami
Mars X – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Muso Curve 43– Aruze
Orion Slant – AGS
Twinstar Wave Xl– Scientific Games
8. Top Performing NEW Cabinet – Premium
Crystalcurve True 4D – IGT
Edge X – Aristocrat
Empire 5527 – Everi
Flame 55 – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Infinity Pilot – Incredible Technologies
Twinstar Wave Xl – Scientific Games
9. Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game
Farmville– Aristocrat
James Bond: Casino Royal – Scientific Games
Shark Week – Jaws of Steel – Everi – 2019 WINNER
Tarzan– Aristocrat
Wheel of Fortune – Triple Gold Gold Spin – IGT
10. Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game
Buffalo Diamond– Aristocrat
Colossal Diamonds – AGS
Crazy Money Deluxe– Incredible Technologies
Dragon Link – Happy And Prosperous – Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
Fortune Gong Phoenix – IGT
Jin Ji Bao Xi – Rising Fortunes – Scientific Games
Lightning Link – Aristocrat
Ultimate Fire Link: By the Bay – Scientific Games
11. Top Performing Electronic Table Game (ETG)
Interblock – Roulette – 2019 WINNER
IGT – Roulette
Aruze – Craps
Interblock – Baccarat
Alfastreet – Roulette
Scientific Games – Blackjack
Scientific Games – Roulette
12. Top Performing Video Poker game
All Star Poker 2 – IGT
Double Double Match Card Draw Poker – Scientific Games
Ultimate X – IGT – 2019 WINNER
Winners World Multigame – Aristocrat
13. Top Performing Interactive Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM)
GemFlux! – Gamblit – 2019 WINNER
MahJong – Synergy Blue
Multiplayer Arena – GameCo
Running Rich Reels – Competition Interactive
14. Most Improved Supplier – Core Sponsored by Gaming Analytics
IGT – 2019 WINNER
All Suppliers Considered
15. Most Improved Supplier – Premium
Everi – 2019 WINNER
All Suppliers Considered
16. Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content
Aristocrat – 2019 WINNER
All Suppliers Considered
17. Best New Social Casino Game
Cash Frenzy Slots Casino – Bole Games
Double Win Casino Slots – Avid.ly
Game of Thrones Slots Casino – Zynga – 2019 WINNER
Tycoon Casino – Vegas Slots – Triwin Games
Video Poker by Pokerist – KamaGames
18.Most Innovative Social Slot Game
Huuuge Games – Huuuge Casino
Scatter Slots – Murka – 2019 WINNER
POP! Slots – PlayStudios
MONOPOLY Slots – SciPlay
Game of Throne Slots Casino – Zynga
19. Best Use of Land-Based Content in a Social Slot Game
Cashman Casino featuring Aristocrat content (published by Product Madness)
DoubleDown Casino featuring IGT content (published by Double Down Interactive)
High 5 Casino featuring High 5 Games content (published by High 5 Games)
Jackpot Party Casino featuring SciGames content – SciPlay
my KONAMI featuring Konami content (published by PlayStudios) – 2018 WINNER
20. Top Social Casino Company – Sponsored by Aarki
Aristocrat
Bole Games
Huuuge Games
PlayStudios
Playtika
SciPlay – 2019 WINNER
21. Best Overall Supplier of Online Table Games
Evolution – 2019 WINNER
IGT
NetEnt
22. Best New Online Slot
Fu Nan Fu Nu– AGS
Goldstruck – High 5 Games
Halloween Jack – NetEnt
Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasures – Scientific Games
Quick Hit Ultra Pays Sun Dragon – Scientific Games – 2019 WINNER
Star Watch Fire – Konami
Wolf Ridge – IGT
23. Top Performing Online Slot
88 Fortunes – Scientific Games – 2019 WINNER
Black Diamond – Everi
Bonanza Megaway’s – Big Time Gaming
Cleopatra – IGT
Divine Fortune – NetEnt
Maximus Soldier of Rome – Inspired
Merlin’s Millions Superbet – NextGen Gaming