AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE
Company / Ainsworth Game Technology Web address /
www.agtslots.com AGEM Membership level / Gold
Description / 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 supplies.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
AGEM January 2023 Recap l Te 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. Te slate of Officers, as recommended by the BOD / 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 recognised Hector Fernandez (Aristocrat) for his service as AGEM Treasurer during his tenure.
l With the recent election of Joe Lombardo as Governor in Nevada, the industry awaits announcements for his new appointments to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission. During the transition, AGEM's Officers were able to have a meeting and discussion with Governor Lombardo about the supplier industry, which proved to be productive and engaging.
MEMBER PROFILE Company / Eclipse Gaming
Web address /
www.eclipsegamingsystems.com AGEM Membership level / Bronze
Description / With a focus on the Native American gaming market, as well as select commercial and international gaming markets, Eclipse Gaming develops top-performing games and innovative
solutions that engage players and deliver measurable results for their casino partners.
l 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 improved lead generation tool; a Hosted Buyer Programme; and the full opening of the Elizabeth train service, providing new, fast accessibility to ExCeL directly to central London and also Heathrow Airport.
l Brian Sullivan of the Indian Gaming Association Trade Show and Convention (IGA) also provided a brief update about the 2023 event, which is being held from March 27-30 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Tis location is the most popular choice for the event and will be the site for future shows later this decade. Brian shared that this year’s event is growing with even more exhibitors and will also include a newly formatted golf event, organised by former AGEM President, Tom Neiman.
MEMBER PROFILE Company / Carmanah Signs
Web address /
www.carmanahsigns.com AGEM Membership level / Associate
Description / Carmanah Signs offers a variety of products and services designed to optimise lottery
retail and gaming experiences, including digital signage content management and distribution software, media player and display hardware, interactive touch tablets, jackpot and gaming signs.
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index decreased by 66.85 points in December 2022 to 839.10, a 7.4 per cent decline from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index was down 132.49 points, or 13.6 per cent. During the latest month, 10 of the 12 AGEM Index companies reported stock price decreases, resulting in 10 negative contributions to the AGEM Index and two positive contributions. The largest positive contribution was sourced to Agilysys, whose 19.2 per cent increase in stock price led to an 8.69-point gain to the index. The largest negative contribution was sourced to Aristocrat Leisure, whose 12.9 percent decrease in stock price resulted in a 39.68- point loss for the AGEM Index.
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, tradeshow partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organisation. Together, AGEM and its member organisations have assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a positive business environment.
P38 WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS
Forthcoming Events l AGEM will have a booth at the ICE London expo, located in the 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.
l AGEM will host a legislative reception on March 7, 2023 in Carson City. Te 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.
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