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The annual GGB Gaming & Technology Awards are the industry’s most prestigious awards for technology, products, and services that enhance the gaming experience. Last year, Bonus Spin Xtreme won the Silver award for ‘Best Table-Game Product or Innovation,’ and this year the judges selected it to win the top Gold award. Bonus Spin Xtreme was also shortlisted in the 2021 Global Gaming Awards as ‘Product Innovation of the Year’, recognized because it is the only table progressive which can link all tables within a casino and offer a single shared progressive jackpot. At this year’s G2E, customers will see how AGS has expanded the player universe by allowing Bonus Spin Xtreme integration onto community-style games like roulette, craps, and baccarat – a first of its kind.

The Emerging Leaders of Gaming program through The Innovation Group annually honors young professionals making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry. Smith was selected from more than 125 candidates nominated and is being recognized for being well equipped too lead the industry out of these extraordinary times and uniquely informed to direct its future.