October 14, 2024 Marija D
AGA) and RX, gathered over 25,000 gaming professionals in Las Vegas this week, underscoring its role as a central hub for innovation within the global gaming industry. The event highlighted a robust year for gaming, showcasing numerous advancements and new trends.
“For 24 years, G2E has been the heartbeat of the gaming industry, offering a vital platform for the global gaming community to shape the industry’s future,” remarked AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “From land-based operations to sports betting and iGaming, gaming’s continued and remarkable growth has made G2E’s role as the annual industry gathering point more essential than ever.”
This year’s expo exceeded previous attendance numbers, with a significant influx of exhibitors from 117 countries, territories, and regulated jurisdictions. The presence of 115 international exhibitors marked a new milestone, the highest in G2E’s 24-year history, showcasing an extensive array of gaming solutions from across the globe. With more than 100 educational sessions, G2E 2024 provided a comprehensive overview of the industry’s current state and future directions.
Korbi Carrison, G2E Event Vice President at RX, highlighted the importance of the event’s Las Vegas location: “Las Vegas is synonymous with gaming, and G2E serves as the central hub for industry professionals from around the world to come together to drive their businesses forward,” she said. “Each year, we elevate the event to match the evolving landscape of gaming. With nearly 400 exhibitors and participating companies showcasing cutting-edge games, technologies, and solutions, G2E continues to be the ultimate destination to explore the future of the global gaming industry—all in one place.”
In addition to the expanded iGaming Zone, featuring 30 exhibitors focused on online gaming innovations, G2E 2024 spotlighted the importance of digital developments within the gaming world. As online and interactive gaming continues to expand, the iGaming Zone serves as a crucial platform, showcasing advancements that are reshaping the digital gambling space.
As G2E 2024 concluded, excitement for the next year’s gathering is already building. The event is set to return to Las Vegas from October 6-9, 2025, with education sessions running throughout and the expo hall open from October 7-9. With its growing influence and significance, G2E remains a cornerstone for the gaming industry, committed to fostering growth and adaptation in a rapidly changing landscape.
In addition to driving industry growth, G2E 2024 featured the prestigious 11th Global Gaming Awards, a highlight celebrating exceptional contributions and achievements across the Americas over the past year. This annual award ceremony drew attention to standout innovations and impactful leaders, showcasing the event’s commitment to honoring excellence within the gaming industry. discussions and presentations at G2E also emphasized responsible gaming initiatives, reflecting the American Gaming Association’s research, which highlighted an impressive $472 million invested annually toward fostering safer gaming environments.
Source:
”G2E 2024 Convenes More Than 25,000 Gaming Professionals in Las Vegas”, globalgamingexpo.com.