Tag: AGEM
ECA selects its winning team line-up for the challenging times ahead
The European Casino Association has elected new three new board members and appointed Bettina Glatz-Kremsner as joint vice-chair.
AGEM delivers major boost for ICE London 2022
In a further sign that the international gaming industry has its sights firmly set on ICE London 2022, the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) – whose membership of leading gaming suppliers...
Merkur Gaming’s David Orrick honoured by AGEM
Gaming industry veteran David Orrick, director of industry relations at Merkur Gaming, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Peter Mead Memorial Award for Excellence in Gaming Media and Communications.
Global Gaming Expo Announces Las Vegas Event Cancellation
The American Gaming Association (AGA), with partner Reed Exhibitions, formally announced the cancellation of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the gaming..
AGEM announces Jens Halle and Peter Mead Memorial Awards recipients
The AGEM has announced the recipients of its Jens Halle and Peter Mead Memorial Awards. These are to be presented on 16 October at G2E.
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced the to-be recipients of two memorial awards.
Tom Nieman has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Jens Halle Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism,...
AGEM highlights top 12 success stories of 2019
Ahead of G2E 2019, the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has outlined its top 12 success stories of the past year.
No. 1: Gaming suppliers create powerful economic impact
AGEM released a comprehensive report in April showing the global gaming supplier industry generated a total economic impact of $55.8 billion, supported more than 202,000 employees, including 61,700 direct employees, and supported...
AGEM Index drops 4.4 percent in August
The AGEM Index decreased in August 2019 by 21.60 points to 473.36 points, a 4.4 percent drop from July 2019.
The AGEM Index decline for August was driven largely by a 2.9 percent decrease in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited, which declined from AU$30.65 to AU$29.75. The stock was responsible for 9.62 points of the AGEM Index's monthly...
AGEM Index drops 2.1 percent in July
The AGEM Index decreased in July 2019 by 10.38 points to 494.96 points, a 2.1 percent drop from June 2019.
The AGEM Index's July 2019 decline was driven by an 8.1 percent decrease in the stock price of Konami Corp, which declined from ¥5,050 to ¥4,640.
The stock was responsible for 8.26 points of the AGEM Index's monthly drop. Aristocrat Leisure...
AGEM Index ticks up 4.6 percent in June
The AGEM Index increased in June 2019 by 22.34 points to 505.34 points, a 4.6 percent gain from results recorded for May 2019.
The AGEM Index's May 2019 growth was driven by a 5.5 percent increase in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited which rose from $20.42 (AU29.12) to $21.54 (AU30.72). The stock was responsible for 13.96 points of...
AGEM and GLI® launch “Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative”
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has confirmed the creation of their new “Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative,” a multi-year effort aimed at identifying worthy causes that will utilize direct contributions to flourish over the long term....
AGEM Index records continued growth
The AGEM Index increased in May 2019 by 6.65 points to 483.00 points, a 1.4 percent gain from April 2019 with continued surges for Aristocrat, Konami and more. The AGEM Index's April 2019 growth was driven by an 11.7 percent increase in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), which rose from...
AGEM/AGA Golf Classic raises over $2m
The 21st annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic, presented by JCM Global, eclipsed a major milestone last week as it raised more than $2m for the NCRG.
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) and American Gaming Association (AGA) Golf Classic raised more than $2m in support of the National Centre for Responsible Gaming (NCRG).
"The NCRG is deeply grateful to JCM, AGA...
AGEM hails passage of Nevada workforce bill
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today the passage by the Nevada Legislature of Assembly Bill 221.
The bill expands the state’s technology and manufacturing workforce by giving those 18 to 20 years legal status as a "gaming employee" working for slot machine, systems, table game and component suppliers.
Previously, Nevada statute prohibited any person under 21 from...
AGEM release March 2019 Index
The AGEM Index decreased in March 2019 by 11.27 points to 452.46 points, a 2.43 percent decline from February 2019.
The AGEM Index's March 2019 decline was driven by a 24.70 percent decrease in the stock price of International Game Technology PLC (IGT), which dropped from $17.25 to $12.99. The stock was responsible for 10.37 points of the AGEM Index's...
AGEM releases February 2019 Index
The AGEM Index increased in February 2019 by 0.15 points to 463.73 points, a 0.03 percent gain from January 2019.
The largest positive contributor to the AGEM Index in February 2019 was Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS), which added 6.47 points due in large part to a 15.96 percent increase in stock price. International Game Technology PLC (IGT) experienced a 5.44...
AGEM releases January 2019 Index
The AGEM Index increased in January 2019 by 61.07 points to 463.58 points, a 15.2 percent gain from December 2018.
The AGEM Index's January 2019 growth was due in large part to a 12.77 percent increase in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), which grew from AU$21.84 to AU$24.63. This stock was responsible for 24.57 points of...
AGEM releases December 2018 Index
The AGEM Index decreased in December 2018 by 41.73 points to 402.51 points, a 9.4 percent decline from November 2018. The AGEM Index's December 2018 decline was due in large part to a 6.7 percent decrease in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited
Association Of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announces eight new members
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of eight new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 166.
The new AGEM members are:
• Aon, based in London, with offices in Las Vegas and 120 countries, is a leading global...
Gavin Isaacs and Frank Legato receive AGEM Memorial Awards
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has announced that Gavin Isaacs has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Jens Halle Memorial Award Honouring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism, and Frank Legato has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Peter Mead Memorial Award Honouring Excellence in Gaming Media & Communications.
AGEM previously announced the creation of this...
AGEM releases July 2018 Index
The AGEM Index increased in July 2018. The composite index finished the month at 565.39 points, a gain of 19.02 points or 3.48 percent, compared to June 2018. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the 34th consecutive month and has climbed 141.46 points, or 33.37 percent, since July 2017.
During the latest period, eight of the 13 global...
AGEM releases June 2018 Index
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has released its latest Index, which shows a slight decline in June 2018.
The composite index finished the month at 546.37 points, a decline of 7.69 points or 1.39 percent, compared to May 2018. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the 33rd consecutive month and has climbed 124.41 points, or 29.49...
JCM, AGA, AGEM present cheque to NCRG
JCM’s VP of Marketing Tom Nieman (left) was honoured to be joined by Dr. Russell Sanna (NCRG), Geoff Freeman (AGA), and Marcus Prater (AGEM) to present the NCRG with a cheque for $228,000, raised at the 20th annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global.
The NCRG is the only organisation in the US dedicated exclusively to funding scientific research on...
AGEM announces nine new members
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of nine new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 166.
AGEM invites nominations for Jens Halle and Peter Mead Memorial Awards
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has issued a Call for Nominations for the Jens Halle Memorial Award Honouring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism and the Peter Mead Memorial Award Honouring Excellence in Gaming Media & Communications.
AGEM previously announced the creation of this unique awards program to acknowledge the lasting impacts on gaming by two distinctive industry veterans...
AGEM Index reverses downward trend to close April with positive growth
The AGEM Index reversed a two-month downward trend to close April 2018 with positive growth. The composite index finished the month at 531.33 points, a gain of 26.18 points or 5.18 percent, when compared to March 2018. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the 31st consecutive month and has climbed 159.83 points, or 43.02 percent, since April...
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers releases March 2018 Index
The AGEM Index again experienced declines during March 2018 with the composite index closing the month at 505.15 points - a drop of 8.32 points or 1.62 percent, when compared to February 2018.
However, the Index reported a year-over-year increase for the 30th consecutive month climbing 134.87 points, or 36.87 percent, since March 2017.
During the latest period, seven of the...
ICE London to host Japan Networking Breakfast
Gaming organisations targeting the significant business opportunities in the emergent Japanese integrated resort sector, are being invited to participate in a networking breakfast taking place at ICE London on Wednesday 7th February (8.30 - 10am, stand, N5-260).
The Japan Networking Breakfast, is being organised by Clarion Gaming ahead of its 2018 Japan Gaming Congress (JgC) which has received the endorsement of numerous...
AGEM Index sees a 24-month streak in stock growth
The AGEM Index rose more than six percent in September – marking a 24-month consecutive increase – according to Las Vegas-based financial advisor Applied Analysis, which produces the report for the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers.
The Index analyses the stock performance of major listed companies in the casino equipment supply sector.
Half of the 12 companies within the index saw...
AGEM continues to grow membership
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) takes membership to 151 as six organisations join supplier powerhouse.
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of six new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 151.
The new AGEM members are:
ArdentSky, LLC, based...
AGEM invites nominations for Halle and Mead awards
The Association Of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has issued a call for nominations in two memorial awards honouring Jens Halle and Peter Mead.
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has put a call out to the industry requesting nominations for the Jens Halle Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism and the Peter Mead Memorial Award Honoring Excellence...
