Galaxy Macau has defended its title as Best Integrated Resort in Asia at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards, held at Manila’s Newport World Resorts. The triumph represented the fourth straight year that Galaxy Macau has achieved the prestigious honor – one of four awards won by the leading Macau property on Tuesday night.
However, the biggest cheer of the night was reserved for Ken Jolly, a 40-year veteran of Asia Pacific’s slot machine supplier industry and currently VP Strategic Development, Asia for Light & Wonder, who was named Industry Legend – joining an elite list in the category that also includes Ciarán Carruthers and Dennis Andreaci.
The winners of the 26 award categories were announced at a lavish Gala Dinner held at the Marriott Manila Ballroom at Manila Marriott, Newport World Resorts, followed by a special Hall of Fame ceremony honoring individuals in the Asia-Pacific Integrated Resort industry who have made or are making important industry contributions.
Andreaci, who was named Industry Legend in 2025, was on stage last night to announce and present Jolly with a trophy and certificate as recognition of his achievement.
Other significant winners included Aristocrat Gaming, whose Dragon Link title was named Best Slot Solution, while Aristocrat was itself named Best Supplier.
Bloomberry Resorts Corp’s Solaire Resort Entertainment City was again named Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR, while other multiple award winners included Sands China, Marina Bay Sands and Walker Digital Table Systems.
There were also three Industry Icons named on the night: Angel’s Keijiro Kan, Resorts World Sentosa’s Chen Si and Crown Resorts’ Harold Tsakmaklis.
To view photos from the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards Gala Dinner, visit https://app.kululu.com/e4wj54.
Division 1: NON-GAMING OPERATOR OFFERINGS
Elements of Asia-Pacific based integrated resorts other than gaming
1. Most Instagrammable IR
The Londoner Macao
2. Best IR Resort Attraction
City of Dreams Macau for House of Dancing Water
3. Best Overall Retail Offering by an IR
Sands China for Shoppes at Venetian
4. Best Overall F&B Offering by an IR
Marina Bay Sands
5. Best Facilities Management in an IR
Marina Bay Sands
6. Best Hotel in an IR
Galaxy Macau for Capella at Galaxy Macau
Division 2: GAMING OFFERINGS
Gaming elements of Asia-Pacific based integrated resorts
7. Best Slot Solution
Aristocrat for Dragon Link
8. Best ETG Solution
Interblock for Dragon SicBo
9. Best Slot Game Design Studio
Aristocrat for HRG Studios
10. Best Table Game Solution
Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay
11. Best System Solution
IGT for IGT Advantage
12. Best IR Gaming Floor
Galaxy Macau
Division 3: ONLINE GAMING OFFERINGS
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13. Best Live Dealer Offering
Casino Plus for Casino Plus Live Dealer
14. Best Electronic Slot Offering
Light & Wonder for OpenGaming System
15. Best iGaming Innovation
DigiPlus for Homegrown Livestream Digital Bingo and Perya Games
16. Best iGaming Supplier
EGT Digital
17. Best iGaming Operator
DigiPlus Interactive Corp
Division 4: CORPORATE AWARDS (Open to Operators and Suppliers)
Elements that relate to overall governance and activities of companies that operate Asia-Pacific based integrated resort businesses, and those that supply them.
18. Best Individual CSR Initiative
Galaxy Entertainment Group for Sports for Good Community Program
19. Best Overall CSR Program
Melco Resorts & Entertainment for Simple Acts of Kindness
20. Best Workplace
Hann Casino Resort
21. Best Marketing Program
Marina Bay Sands
Division 5: INDUSTRY AWARDS
Elements relating to the wider industry of and serving integrated resorts in the Asia-Pacific region.
22. Best IR or Supplier Solution
Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay
23. Best IR or Supplier Innovation
Aristocrat for Baron Upright
24. Best Industry Supplier
Aristocrat
25. Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR
Solaire Resort Entertainment City
26. Best Integrated Resort
Galaxy Macau
HALL OF FAME
Rising Stars (3 winners)
Matthew Ankenmann (Tangam)
Jayden Ieong (LT Game)
Mariana Manchina (EGT)
Industry Icons (3 winners)
Keijiro Kan (Angel)
Chen Si (Resorts World Sentosa)
Harold Tsakmaklis (Crown Resorts)
Industry Legends (1 winner)
Ken Jolly (Light & Wonder)
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