2020
IGT Wins “Sustainable Business Award” in 2020 Industry Community Awards
IGT won the "Sustainable Business Award" for gaming industry suppliers in the 2020 Industry Community Awards. In its inaugural year, the Industry Community Awards recognizes companies and individuals within the gaming industry that have gone above and beyond in helping others and in tackling major issues brought on by the pandemic.
IGT Recognized in All-In Diversity Project’s Workplace Inclusivity Report
IGT was been recognized by the All-In Diversity Project (“AIDP”) as one of the highest-ranking participants in AIDP’s 2019 All-Index™ report, an annually published benchmarking tool that measures the global gaming and betting industry’s progress toward inclusion in the workplace.
Global Gaming Business Names Jennifer Palumbo Fales to 40 Under 40 Class of 2021
Jennifer Palumbo Fales, IGT Vice President of Global Brand Licensing, was named to Global Gaming Business Magazine’s Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2021. The annual awards program recognizes young professionals making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry.
Three IGT Products Named Casino Journal’s 2020 “Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Product Awards”
IGT’s Hexbreaker 3 slots game, PeakBarTop cabinet and PlaySports Bank and PlaySports Pod were all winners of Casino Journal's 2020 "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards." IGT was the only gaming supplier to win three positions on the esteemed 20-product list of gaming innovations.
Scott Gunn Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Scott Gunn, IGT's Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, was inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020. The Lottery Industry Hall of Fame was founded by PGRI in 2005 as a means of honoring those who have done the most to make the lottery industry the great success that it is today. Membership is reserved for lottery professionals who have promoted excellence and integrity throughout their careers.
IGT Listed as Finalist in 2020 CR Reporting Awards for Sustainability Reporting Excellence
IGT’s latest Sustainability Report has ranked in the Top 10 worldwide in the Credibility Through Assurance category of the 2020 CR Reporting Awards. IGT’s annual report was selected by a voting jury of registered CRRA stakeholders for seventh place among entries from multiple industries and sectors around the world. The CRRA is the only independent annual global awards program recognizing organizations that set new standards of excellence and leadership in corporate social responsibility reporting.
Tuan Dang Named to PBN’s 40 Under Forty
Providence Business News honored IGT’s Director of Corporate Finance Tuan Dang with its 40 Under Forty Award. Tuan was one of 40 Rhode Islanders recognized for their hard work in the office and in their local communities.
Wendy Montgomery Honored with PBN’s C-Suite Award
IGT Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Marketing and Communications Wendy Montgomery was honored with Providence Business News’ C-Suite Award for her excellence in leadership at the Company. The annual awards program honors top executives in the public, private and nonprofit sectors for their efforts as innovators, trailblazers, role models and leaders in the community.
Eilers & Krejcik Honor IGT with Two Awards
IGT’s Ultimate X™ Poker was named Top Performing Video Poker Game and IGT was named Most Improved Supplier-Core at the 2020 EKG Slot Awards held in March. The awards recognize excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry and were determined using a data-driven process in consultation with a distinguished advisory board.
Three IGT Leaders Named to iGaming Post’s “26 Influential Women for 2020”
iGaming Post named IGT’s Rachel Barber, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer; Jennifer Bowman, Senior Director of Marketing; and Vanessa Chan, Vice President of Business Development, Asia Pacific to its gaming industry’s 26 Influential Women for 2020. The list, independently compiled by the publication’s editors, celebrates women leaders who have made a significant impact on the gaming business.
IGT’s Fortune Coin™ Video Slots Wins “Best Slot Game”
IGT’s Fortune Coin™ Video Slots was named the Best Slot Game at the British Casino Awards held in conjunction with the 2020 ICE London trade show. The British Casino Awards' Best Slot Game award goes to a game launched in 2019 that gained popularity in the British gaming sector. The category shortlist was determined by an online industry vote, with independent industry experts selecting the winning title.
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year"
IGT was named the Slot Provider of the Year at the International Gaming Awards held in conjunction with the 2020 ICE London trade show. The International Gaming Awards' Slot Provider of the Year distinction goes to the company that has shown innovation through products with exciting games that have engaged customers over the last year. The winners were determined by a panel of international gaming industry experts.
IGT Selected for 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
IGT was one of 325 companies across 50 industries selected for the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the Company’s commitment to progressing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index distinguishes companies committed to advancing women’s equality and transparently reporting gender data.
Kim Lee Named 25 People to Watch in 2020 by Global Gaming Business
IGT Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Kim Lee was named to Global Gaming Business Magazine’s “20 People to Watch in 2020.” The magazine honored Kim as one of the gaming industry’s most visible proponents of diversity and inclusion.