AGA announces Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2022
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2022, honouring three leaders for their noteworthy contributions to the industry. The fi rst is Gavin Isaacs, former President and CEO,
Scientifi c Games Corporation and current Chairman, Games Global. Isaacs helped form the American gaming landscape by serving as a top executive at several of the country’s largest casino suppliers and leading multiple industry-shaping mergers. He most recently served as president and CEO of Scientifi c Games (now Light & Wonder), where he oversaw the company’s acquisition of Bally Technologies. Prior to joining Scientifi c Games, he held positions as CEO of SHFL Entertainment and Executive Vice President and COO of Bally Technologies, facilitating signifi cant revenue growth, global expansion, and improvements to the slot businesses at both companies. He began his career in gaming with Aristocrat Technologies, where he grew the company’s Americas business to record revenue.
The second is Virginia McDowell, former President
and CEO, Isle of Capri Casinos and current Non- Executive Director, Entain plc and co-founder, Global Gaming Women. Named Gaming Executive of the Year for 2009 by Casino Journal Magazine, McDowell served as the only female president and CEO of a major gaming operating company from 2007 until her retirement from Isle of Capri Casinos in April 2016. She now serves as a non-executive director of Entain plc, where she chairs the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and serves as the designated workforce director. McDowell is also the cofounder of Global Gaming Women, a non-profi t she established in 2016 with a mission to support, inspire and infl uence the development of women in the gaming industry through education and mentoring. Her career in gaming spans 40 years, with additional stints in casino operations in a number of regional and destination markets. The third is Michael Rumbolz, former CEO and current Executive Chairman of the Board, Everi
Holdings. Rumbolz served as CEO of the company from February 2016 to April 2022. For the past
40 years, he has been involved in all aspects of the gaming industry. Mike has been a member of the Board of
Managers of Seminole Hard Rock International since 2008 and a member of the Board of Directors of VICI Properties Inc. since 2017. He also formerly served as Chief Deputy Attorney General of Nevada and Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. “Gavin, Virginia and Mike have each helped
transform the gaming industry in their own signifi cant ways,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “From leading casino and manufacturing operations across the country to serving in a multitude of board and advisory roles, their infl uence has spanned the US and global gaming industry—and we are all better off for it.”
NOVOMATIC launches the DIAMOND X 1.55J
Following the launch of the DIAMOND X 2.32 multi-screen cabinet in March 2022, NOVOMATIC has unveiled the brand-new DIAMOND X 1.55 J-curve version of the video slot cabinet. Its J-curved 1.55” UHD PCAP touchscreen and LED silhouette makes the DIAMOND X 1.55 a safe bet for curve screen game presentation and maximum player appeal. Refi ned details like the large foot well, two XL start
buttons and the indirect LED lighting concept with game-synched colour effects contrasting the black metro fi nish create a sophisticated blend of ergonomics and ambiance. Further design elements, which the DIAMOND X 1.55J shares with its sister
cabinet are the modern front door panel with the characteristic facelift of the grill and the player interface options: button deck as a standard and a 15.6” TouchDeck player interface complemented by two extra-large physical buttons as an option. The improved maintenance concept for the
DIAMOND X 1.55J includes a monitor mounting that can be hydraulically lifted, granting excellent access to the key components as well as a folding mechanism for space-optimized, safe transport. The DIAMOND X™ 1.55J now launches with
the exclusive XTENSION LINK for the international markets. Jakob Rothwangl, VP Global Sales NOVOMATIC AG,
said: “The DIAMOND X 1.55J is our fi rst NOVOMATIC cabinet with the J-curved screen and in any case a successful premiere. It perfectly complements the 2.32 multi-screen version, delivering a highly intriguing presence on the gaming fl oor, thanks to its stunning indirect LED lighting concept against the backdrop of the black fi nish. This hardware achievement is complemented by exciting and dedicated content utilizing the big upright screen format. I dare says that the DIAMOND X 1.55J defi nitely has the makings of a new bestseller.”
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