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Nominations due for AGA’s Gaming Hall of Fame

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:06 AM

It’s the final call to nominate someone for the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame. For more than 30 years,  the Gaming Hall of Fame has recognized and celebrated distinguished leaders for significant contributions to the gaming industry.

An independent panel of gaming executives will review hundreds of qualified candidates.

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.

Inductees are evaluated on career achievements, community involvement, and innovative contributions to the industry. The 2026 class will be notified, with the official announcement to follow in the summer.

Nominations must include your nominee’s full name, mailing address, and email address, along with a written entry of 500 words or fewer detailing why they should be inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame.

Deadline is May 22 at 11:59 p.m.

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Submit nominations here: The Gaming Hall of Fame

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.