Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Announces Official Nominees for the 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards
Event to be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Aria Resort & Casino
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, January 24, 2023 — Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) is excited to announce the official award category nominees for the 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards. This event is being produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC and is designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry.
“We are very excited to announce the official nominees for the 5th annual EKG Slot Awards,” said Todd Eilers, Principal at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC. “The list of nominees is very impressive and includes some amazing new games. We look forward to hosting a fun and exciting event to honor and recognize the winners in each category.”
Sponsorship Info
Interested in sponsorships for the 5th Annual Slot Awards Show. Contact Tatum Welch at tnorton@ekgamingllc.com.
The EKG Slot Awards
The EKG Slot Awards Show is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC and is designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry. More info and highlights from last year can be found at www.ekgslotawards.com
The EKG Slot Awards Categories
The EKG Slot Award categories are determined by EKG principals and EKG Slot Awards Board of Advisors. Individual award winners will be determined by utilizing a data-driven approach to include both proprietary game performance data as well as a survey of qualified slot managers for land-based categories. For award categories where proprietary data is not available, the award winner will be solely determined by the survey responses. For the Social Casino and iGaming segments, winners will be determined by a distinguished panel of industry experts combined with EKG proprietary data.
A complete listing of the EKG Slot Awards categories is provided below. All nominees are listed in alphabetical order.
Land-based Awards
1. Top Performing NEW Video Reel Core Game
Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Red Festival – Aristocrat
China Shores Boosted Great Stacks – Konami
Devil’s Lock – Bluberi
Gold Hills Prospector Pete – Everi
Monkey Legends – AGS
Rich Little Piggies Meal Ticket – Light & Wonder
Wolf Run Eclipse – IGT
X Wheel Supreme Dragon – Aruze
2. Top Performing NEW Mechanical Reel Core Game
Blazin’ Gems Deluxe – Everi
Blazing 777 Triple Double Jackpot Wild – Light & Wonder
Buffalo Instant Hit – Aristocrat
Pinball Double Gold – IGT
3. Top Performing NEW Premium Game – Sponsored by BMM Testlabs
Golden Pots – Golden Dragon – AGS
Lightning Dollar Link – Kung Fu Master – Aristocrat
Lucky Envelope – Plum Riches – Konami
Prosperity Link Wan Shi Ru Yi – IGT
Smokin Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel Ice – Everi
Ultimate Fire Link Explosion – Light & Wonder
4. Top Performing NEW Video Cabinet – Core
A Star Dual – Ainsworth
Kascada Dual Screen – Light & Wonder
Muso Curve 55 – Aruze
Neptune Single – Aristocrat
Prism VXP – Incredible Technologies
5. Top Performing NEW Mechanical Reel Cabinet – Core
DiamondRS – IGT
Landmark 7000 – Light & Wonder
Player Classic Signature – Everi
6. Top Performing NEW Cabinet – Premium
A Star Curve XL – Ainsworth
Dimension 75C – Konami
Kascada Dual Screen – Light & Wonder
Peak65 – IGT
7. Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game
All Aboard – Konami
Dragon Link – Aristocrat
Prosperity Link – IGT
Rakin Bacon – AGS
Super Charged 7s – Ainsworth
Ultimate Fire Link – Light & Wonder
Ultra Rush – Incredible Technologies
Wicked Wheel – Everi
X Wheel – Aruze
8. Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game
Conan – Aristocrat
Farmville Golden Harvest – Aristocrat
Monopoly Lunar New Year – Light & Wonder
Press Your Luck Whammy Wilds – Everi
Shark Week – Feeding Frenzy – Everi
Wheel of Fortune – 4D Collectors Edition – IGT
Wheel of Fortune – High Roller – IGT
Willy Wonka – Dreamers of Dreams – Light & Wonder
9. Top Electronic Table Game (ETG) Supplier
Alfastreet
Aruze
Gaming Arts
IGT
Interblock
Light & Wonder
10. Top Performing Video Poker Game
All Star Poker 3 – IGT
Game King X – IGT
Super Star Poker – IGT
Ultimate X Poker – IGT
Winners World Multigame – Aristocrat
11. Top Performing Game from an Emerging Supplier
88 Wild Duels – Monkey vs Dark Warrior – Zitro
Brian Christopher’s Pop N Pays More – Gaming Arts
Devils Lock – Bluberi
House Of The Dead Scarlet Dawn – Sega Sammy
Jackpot Multiplier – Play Synergy
Red Hot Burning Clover Link Edition – Apogee
Screaming Links Great Balls of Fire – Lightning Gaming
Thunder Cash Link Voodoo Magic – Novomatic
12. Most Innovative Game – Sponsored by KPMG
Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Red Festival – Aristocrat
Dragon Rush Fei Nu – Incredible Technologies
Fu Bamboo – Bluberi
Fu Gui Hao Men Splendid Fortunes – IGT
Go Go Claw Cash Grab – Aruze
Huff N More Puff – Light & Wonder
Kung Fu Empress – Gaming Arts
Money Line – Everi
Treasure Spirits – Dragon – Ainsworth
13. Most Improved Supplier – Core
All Suppliers Considered
14. Most Improved Supplier – Premium
All Suppliers Considered
15. Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content
All Suppliers Considered
Social Casino Awards
16. Best Social Slots Game
DoubleDown Casino – DoubleU Games
Jackpot Party Casino – SciPlay
Lightning Link Casino – Pixel United
Lotsa Slots – Netmarble
Slotomania – Playtika
17. Best New Social Casino Game
Choctaw Slots – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Grand Cash Casino – Gamehaus Network
MGM Slots Live – PlayStudios
Poker Chase – C-bet Inc.
Vegas Keno – PLAYDOG
18. Top Social Casino Company
Netmarble
Pixel United
PlayStudios
Playtika
SciPlay
19. Special Award for Overcoming Adversity (Social Casino)
iGaming Awards (Real-Money Online Gaming)
20. Top Performing NEW Online Slot
10,000 Wonders 10k Ways – Reel Play
10X Fortune – Design Works Gaming
Almighty Buffalo Megaways – White Hat Studios
Big Fishing Fortune – Inspired
Carnival Cow Coin Combo – Light & Wonder
Golden Wins Deluxe – AGS
Lone Star Jackpots – Greentube
Megajackpots Wolf Run – IGT
Primate King – Evolution (Red Tiger)
Slingo Shark Week – Gaming Realms
Triple Jackpot Gems – Everi
21. Top Performing NEW Online Table Game
21+3 Progressive Blackjack – Bragg Gaming Group
Bet the Set 21 – Light & Wonder
Free Bet Blackjack – Evolution
Multihand Blackjack Perfect Pairs 21+3 – IGT
Space Invaders Roulette – Inspired
22. Top Performing Online Live Casino Game
Blackjack Unlimited – Playtech
Live Dealer Blackjack – Evolution
Live Dealer Craps – Evolution
Live Dealer Texas Hold Em – Evolution
Live Roulette – Playtech
23. Most Innovative Online Game
Big Spin Bonus – Inspired
Break the Bounty LuckyTap ™ – Design Works Gaming
Doubleplay Super Bet HQ – Light & Wonder
El Dorado Infinity Reels – Reel Play
Extra Chilli Megaways – Evolution (Big Time Gaming)
Lightning Blackjack – Evolution
Slingo Shark Week – Gaming Realms
24. Best Overall Supplier of Online Content
All Suppliers Considered
25. Top Performing Omni-Channel Slot (Retail & Online)
88 Fortunes – Light & Wonder
Cleopatra – IGT
Crazy Money Deluxe – Incredible Technologies
Mustang Money – Ainsworth
Rakin Bacon – AGS
Triple Jackpot Gems – Everi
Hall of Fame – Sponsored by Desert Diamond Casinos
The EKG Slot Awards Hall of Fame Inductees to be announced in the coming weeks.
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Game Development
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Slot Operations
Thank you to our Sponsors –
Platinum Sponsor
Hall of Fame
Cocktail Reception
After Party
Single Award Sponsors
Media Sponsor
About Eilers & Krejcik Gaming:
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC is a boutique market research and consulting firm focused on servicing the gaming equipment, interactive gaming, and sports betting sectors within the global gaming industry. Our products and services primarily include market research, company research, and consulting and advisory services designed specifically for land based & online casino operators, equipment & technology suppliers, social gaming operators & suppliers, gaming regulators, and institutional investors. Additional information regarding our research products and advisory services can be obtained calling Todd Eilers at (949) 387-7701, or visiting our website at www.ekgamingllc.com.
