Galaxy Macau has defended its title as Best Integrated Resort in Asia at the IAG Academy IR Awards on Tuesday night.
The winners of the 23 award categories were announced at a lavish Gala Dinner held in the 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.
This year also saw veteran gaming executive Dennis Andreaci named Industry Legend – joining last year’s inaugural inductee Ciarán Carruthers in an esteemed group of individuals to achieve Legend status. Carruthers was on stage to announce and present Andreaci 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 and Best IR or Supplier Solution, while Aristocrat was itself named Best Supplier.
Bloomberry Resorts Corp’s Solaire Resort Entertainment City was again named Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR and Best IR Gaming Floor, while other multiple award winners included Marina Bay Sands, Galaxy, Angel, Melco Resorts & Entertainment and MGM China.
There were also three Industry Icons named on the night: NUSTAR’s Trevor Hammond, Galaxy’s Richard Longhurst and Paltronics’ Kylie Rogers – the latter receiving a huge roar of approval as her name was read out.
To view photos from the 2025 IAG Academy IR Awards Gala Dinner, visit https://app.kululu.com/evjyf1.
2025 IAG ACADEMY IR AWARDS WINNERS
- Best Visual Appeal of an IR
Marina Bay Sands for Marina Bay Sands
- Best IR Resort Attraction
City of Dreams Macau for House of Dancing Water
- Best Overall Retail Offering by an IR
Marina Bay Sands for Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
- Best Overall F&B Offering by an IR
Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau
- Best Hotel in an IR
Capella at Galaxy Macau
- Best Slot Solution
Aristocrat for Dragon Link
- Best ETG Solution
Interblock for Dragon SicBo
- Best Table Game Solution
Walker Digital Table Systems for Perfect Pay
- Best System Solution
Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- Best Sports Betting Solution in an IR
MacauSLOT at Grand Lisboa
- Best Poker Room in an IR
PokerStars at Okada Manila
- Best IR Membership Program
MGM China for Mlife
- Best IR Gaming Floor
Bloomberry Resorts Corp for Solaire Resort Entertainment City
- Best Individual CSR Initiative
Melco Resorts & Entertainment for Simple Acts of Kindness
- Best Overall CSR Program
GEG for Community at Heart, Empathy in Action
- Best Technological Innovation
Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- Best Workplace
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
- Best Overall Marketing Program
MGM China
- Best IR or Supplier Solution
Aristocrat for Dragon Link
- Best IR or Supplier Innovation
Angel for Angel Hybrid Smart Table System
- Best Industry Supplier
Aristocrat
- Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation for Solaire Entertainment City
- Best Integrated Resort
Galaxy Entertainment Group for Galaxy Macau
HALL OF FAME
Rising Stars
Gabriel De Jesus Adlawan (Light & Wonder)
Fresh Lo (Wynn)
Luke Middleton (Konami)
Industry Icons
Trevor Hammond
Richard Longhurst
Kylie Rogers
Industry Legend
Dennis Andreaci
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