The American Gaming Association on Monday announced that nominations are open for the 2026 class of the Gaming Hall of Fame. This is the 30th year for the Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates distinguished leaders for significant contributions to the gaming industry.
Last year’s inductees were David Berman, Co-Head of Macquarie Capital; Ann Simmons Nicholson, Founder and CEO of the Simmons Group; and Charles Lombardo, former Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations at Seminole Hard Rock Gaming,
An independent panel of gaming executives will review hundreds of qualified candidates. Inductees are evaluated on career achievements, community involvement, and innovative contributions to the industry. The 2026 class will be notified and announced in summer 2026.
Nominations must include the nominee’s full name, mailing address, and email address, along with a written entry of 500 words or less detailing why they should be inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame.
Submit nominations at The Gaming Hall of Fame
