Golden Nugget crowned Operator of the Year at EGR NA Awards

Golden Nugget was crowned Operator of the Year at this week’s EGR North America Awards, capping off a stellar night for the firm after collecting a total of five prizes.

The Atlantic City Casino saw off competition from the likes of Caesars Interactive Entertainment and Resorts Digital Gaming to take home the gong for the evening’s headline category.

Nugget also won awards for Casino Operator, Acquisition Strategy, Mobile Gaming Product and Best Product Innovation alongside live dealer software provider Ezugi.

Other big winners on the night included Murka which won two prizes for Social Operator and Social Slots Operator, while PokerStars won Poker Operator and Boom Shakalaka won Fantasy Operator.

Meanwhile, NYX Gaming Group, which supplies more than 80% of licensed operators in New Jersey, was named Casino Supplier of the Year.

Chief executive Matt Davey said: “There is no higher praise than to be recognised by our peers and customers.

“North America is a key market for NYX and to see our OPS and OGS platforms awarded twice over this year, is recognition of the investment we have made as part of our commitment to a product led strategy. I am extremely proud of both our products and this recognition.”

The third annual EGR North America Awards was held on Wednesday night at the at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego and hosted by comedian Russ Stolnack.

Full list of winners below: