Inside Asian Gaming is pleased to announce the five Hall of Fame “Industry Legend” nominees for 2026, one of whom will be honored as an Industry Legend at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Black Tie Gala Awards Dinner on Tuesday 15 September 2026.
The 2026 nominees are:
- Grant Bowie
- Rui José da Cunha
- Linda Chen
- Robert Goldstein
- Ken Jolly
The prestigious Industry Legend award recognizes individuals whose careers have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the development of the Asian gaming industry. The two previous recipients are Ciarán Carruthers (2024) and Dennis Andreaci (2025).
The five nominees represent decades of leadership across casino operations, integrated resorts, gaming development, legal and regulatory affairs and the global gaming supply sector.
Grant Bowie is a highly respected casino executive whose career has spanned Australia, Macau and other major gaming markets. Best known for his leadership of MGM China, Bowie played a pivotal role in the development of Macau’s modern integrated resort industry and remains one of the sector’s most experienced executives.
Rui José da Cunha is one of Asia’s most prominent gaming lawyers and regulatory specialists. As long-time legal advisor and officeholder for SJM parent STDM and Dr Stanley Ho, he has played a significant role in the evolution of gaming regulation and market development in Macau.
Linda Chen has been a major force in the development of Macau’s integrated resort sector and currently serves as President and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited. Her career with Wynn Resorts has encompassed senior leadership across a wide range of industry operations, making her one of the region’s most prominent gaming executives.
Robert Goldstein is former Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, having risen through senior operating and executive roles during a career spanning more than three decades. He has been instrumental in the growth of the company’s integrated resort model in Macau and Singapore, while helping shape the future direction of one of the world’s largest gaming companies.
Ken Jolly is a veteran of the gaming supply industry whose career has included senior leadership roles with some of the sector’s most influential technology and gaming equipment companies, including Light & Wonder currently. His extensive contribution to the development of gaming technology and supplier relationships across Asia has earned him widespread respect throughout the industry.
The Hall of Fame Industry Legend is the highest individual honor presented at the IAG Academy IR Awards, celebrating a career and contribution that have left a lasting mark on the gaming industry.
The winner of the 2026 Hall of Fame Industry Legend award will be announced at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards Black Tie Gala Dinner, held on the evening of Tuesday 15 September, as part of IAG EXPO Manila.
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