Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Announces Official Nominees for the 3rd Annual EKG Slot Awards
Event will not be held in person this year, Winners to be announced via social media & press release
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, March 2, 2021 — Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) is excited to announce the official award category nominees for the 3rd Annual EKG Slot Awards. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we will not be hosting an in-person event. Instead, EKG will be announcing the award winners in late March via social media and press release.
“After consulting with our Board of Advisors and Sponsors, we have made the tough decision to forgo a live event this year,” said Todd Eilers, Principal at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC. “Nevertheless, we want to continue to recognize excellence in game development within the slot machine sector. As always, the list of nominees is very impressive and includes some amazing new games.”
“Once again we will also recognize some of the leading social casino companies as well as some of the best real-money online slot games this year,” said Adam Krejcik, Principal at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC.
Sponsorship Info
Interested in our 2021 sponsorships for the 3rd Annual Slot Awards Show. Contact Tatum Norton at tnorton@ekgamingllc.com.
The EKG Slot Awards
The EKG Slot Awards Show is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC and is designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry. More info and highlights from last year can be found at www.ekgslotawards.com
The EKG Slot Awards Categories
The EKG Slot Award categories are determined by EKG principals and EKG Slot Awards Board of Advisors. Individual award winners will be determined by utilizing a data-driven approach to include both proprietary game performance data as well as a survey of qualified slot managers for land-based categories. For award categories where proprietary data is not available, the award winner will be solely determined by the survey responses. For the Social Casino and iGaming segments, winners will be determined by a distinguished panel of industry experts combined with EKG proprietary data.
A complete listing of the EKG Slot Awards categories is provided below. All nominees are listed in alphabetical order.
Land-based Awards
1. Top Performing NEW Video Reel Core Game
- Buffalo Chief – Aristocrat
- Diamond Trails Safari Winnings – Konami
- Drop & Lock – Deep Sea Magic – Scientific Games
- Money Storm Classic Hits – IGT
- Red Silk – AGS
- Roller Wheel Jungle Roll – Incredible Technologies
- Wicked Wheel Panda – Everi Holdings
2. Top Performing NEW Mechanical Reel Core Game
- 3x Wild Diamonds – IGT
- Dancing Drums Reels – Scientific Games
- Jixing Gaozhao – Aristocrat
- Triple Wild Dragon – Everi Holdings
3. Top Performing NEW Premium Game
- All Aboard – Dynamite Dash – Konami
- Cash Express Luxury Line Buffalo – Aristocrat
- Fortune Coin Boost – IGT
- Golden Wins Deluxe – AGS
- Hong Kong Double Deluxe – Incredible Technologies
- The Vault Egypt Gems – Everi Holdings
- Willy Wonka – Everlasting Gobstopper – Scientific Games
4. Top Performing NEW Cabinet – Core
- A Star Curve – Ainsworth
- Empire Flex – Everi Holdings
- Infinity Summit – Incredible Technologies
- Orion Curve – AGS
- Twinstar Matrix – Scientific Games
5. Top Performing NEW Cabinet – Premium
- Dimension 49j – Konami
- Infinity Pilot – Incredible Technologies
- Mars X – Aristocrat
- Orion Starwall – AGS
- Peak Slant 49 – IGT
- Twinstar J43 Motion Wheel – Scientific Games
6. Top Performing Core Video Reel Game
- Buffalo Gold Revolution – Aristocrat
- Dancing Drums – Scientific Games
- Fortune Coin Free Games – IGT
- Rakin Bacon – AGS
- Super Charged 7’S – Quick Spin – Ainsworth
- Wheel Of Prosperity Dragon – Aruze
- Wicked Wheel Fire Phoenix – Everi Holdings
7. Top Performing Core Mechanical Reel Game
- 88 Fortunes Diamond – Scientific Games
- Buffalo Gold – Aristocrat
- Cash Machine – Everi Holdings
- Quick Hit Triple Blazing 7s Super Wheel – Scientific Games
- Red Hot Tamales – IGT
8. Top Performing Premium Game
- Colossal Diamonds – AGS
- Dancing Drums Explosion – Scientific Games
- Dragon Link – Happy And Prosperous – Aristocrat
- Jin Ji Bao Xi – Rising Fortunes – Scientific Games
- Lightning Link – High Stakes – Aristocrat
- Smokin Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel – Everi Holdings
- Wheel Of Fortune – Exotic Far East – Cash Link – IGT
9. Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game
- Game Of Thrones – Winter Is Here – Aristocrat
- Smokin Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel – Everi Holdings
- The Price Is Right – Triple Showcase Showdown – IGT
- Wheel Of Fortune – Exotic Far East – Cash Link – IGT
- Wizard Of Oz – Munchkinland – Scientific Games
10. Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game
- All Aboard – Dynamite Dash – Konami
- Crazy Money Deluxe – Incredible Technologies
- Dollar Storm – Ninja Moon – Aristocrat
- Dragon Link – Happy And Prosperous – Aristocrat
- Jin Ji Bao Xi – Rising Fortunes – Scientific Games
- The Vault Egypt Gems – Everi Holdings
- Ultimate Fire Link – China Street – Scientific Games
11. Top Performing Electronic Table Game (ETG)
- Baccarat – Interblock
- Baccarat Maximum Fortune – Sega Sammy
- Casino Wizard – Gaming Arts
- Craps – Aruze
- Fortune Cup – Konami
- Roulette – Alfastreet
- Roulette – IGT
- Roulette – Interblock
12. Top Performing Video Poker game
- All Star Poker 2 – IGT
- GameKing – IGT
- Match Card Draw Poker – Scientific Games
- Super Star – IGT
- Ultimate X – IGT
- Winners World – Aristocrat
13. Top Performing Interactive Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM)/Skill
- Bust-A-Move – Next Gaming
- Cannon Beards Treasure – Gamblit Gaming
- Sweet Spot Golf – Gameco
14. Top Performing Game from an Emerging Supplier
- Dice Seekers Heroes and Villains – Gaming Arts
- Flags of Fortune – Castle Hill
- Fortune Feast – Bluberi
- Fruit Jackpots Progressive – Lightning Gaming
- Money Party Link Fruity Fruity – Novomatic
- Wealth Rush Incredible Coins – Sega Sammy
15. Most Improved Supplier – Core
- All Suppliers Considered
16. Most Improved Supplier – Premium
- All Suppliers Considered
17. Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content
- All Suppliers Considered
Social Casino Awards
18. Best Use of Land-Based Content in a Social Slot Game
- 88 Fortunes featuring Scientific Games content – SciPlay
- DoubleDown Casino featuring IGT content – published by Double Down Interactive
- High 5 Casino featuring High 5 Games content – published by High 5 Games
- Lightning Link featuring Aristocrat content – published by Product Madness
19. Top Social Casino Company
- Aristocrat
- Bole Games
- Playtika
- Zynga
iGaming Awards (Real-Money Online Gaming)
20. Best New Online Slot
- Extra Chili — Big Time Gaming
- Hypernova Megaways — Reel Play
- Fortune Coin — IGT
- Rise Of The Mountain King — Scientific Games
21. Top Performing Online Slot
- 88 Fortunes – SG Digital
- Bonanza – Big Time Gaming
- Cleopatra – IGT
- Divine Fortune – NetEnt
Hall of Fame
The EKG Slot Awards Hall of Fame Inductees
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Game Development
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Slot Operations
In Memoriam Recognition
About Eilers & Krejcik Gaming:
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC is a boutique market research and consulting firm focused on servicing the gaming equipment, interactive gaming, and sports betting sectors within the global gaming industry. Our products and services primarily include market research, company research, and consulting and advisory services designed specifically for land based & online casino operators, equipment & technology suppliers, social gaming operators & suppliers, gaming regulators, and institutional investors. Additional information regarding our research products and advisory services can be obtained calling Todd Eilers at (949) 387-7701, or visiting our website at www.ekgamingllc.com.
