Bally Technologies won the
prestigious 2009 International Gaming Award for best customer service and
support.
John
Connelly, Bally’s vice president of international and gaming operations,
accepted the award on behalf of the company at a gala ceremony Jan. 26 at the
Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London.
The International Gaming Awards were held in conjunction with the annual
International Gaming Expo in London.
“This
prestigious international award was made possible by Bally’s total
customer-centric focus throughout our organization,” Connelly said. “I am
honored to accept this award on behalf of our dedicated Bally team members
around the world who unfailingly put our valued gaming customers first in all
that they do.”
Meanwhile, International Game Technology was picked as the best Slot
Manufacturer of the year
"We are delighted to be recognized as the best Slot
Manufacturer by such an esteemed group of gaming professionals," stated
James Boje, Managing Director for IGT Europe. "It is an honor to be
acknowledged for the hard work and dedication that our team has put
forward."
Other winners of the 2009 International Gaming Awards
according to the group’s Web site include:
- Bingo Operator: Gala Bingo
- Casino Equipment Supplier: TCSJohnHuxley
- Casino Interior Design: Starworld Hotel
& Casino, Macau (Galaxy Entertainment
Group Ltd.)
- Casino Operator (Europe):
Casinos Austria International
- Casino Operator (Americas): Wynn Resorts Ltd.
- Casino Operator (Australasia):
Melco Crown
- Casino Restaurant: The Ritz Casino, UK
- Eco-Friendly Company: EGM Green
- Innovation: Red Planet Gaming
- Journal/Magazine (on- or off-line):
Casino Review
- Operator/Manufacturer Website: Storm International BV
- Slot Machine Game: Novomatic – Book of
Ra
- Socially Responsible Casino Operator of
the Year: Holland Casino
- Technology Manufacturer: GPI–SAS Tabletop
Authenticator
- Traditional Gaming Equipment Design: Cammegh
- Outstanding Contribution to Gaming: Mr. Isidore
Partouche
- IGA Heart Award: Mr. Oleg Boyko
