The gaming industry placed 11 companies on a recent survey, co-sponsored by USA Today and Energage, for the fifth annual Top Workplaces USA awards. The awards were ranked by the number of employees working for the company.
DraftKings was the highest ranked gaming industry-related company, listed at 16th in the 2,500+ employee category. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, also with 2,500 employees+, ranked 31st.
Also ranked were:
- Sycuan Casino Resort, El Cajon, California, 2,500 employees+, 56th
- Station Casinos, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2,500 employees+, 76th
- Penn Entertainment, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, 2,500 employees+, 98th
- Gaming technology supplier AGS, Las Vegas, 500- 999 employees, 99th
“We’re really proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace,” AGS CEO David Lopez said in a statement. “What makes this award so meaningful is that it comes from feedback directly from our employees across all of our U.S. offices. It shows the commitment, passion, energy and teamwork they bring every day. At AGS, we’re all about creating a culture where people can thrive, grow and be themselves — and this award just proves that we’re doing something right. I couldn’t be prouder of the team we’ve built and the culture we’ve created together.”
Also receiving votes in the survey were:
- Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami, Florida, 500-999 employees
- Santa Ana Star Casino Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, 500-999 employees
- Valley View Casino & Hotel in Valley Center, California, 500-999 employees
- Viejas Casino & Resort, Alpine, California, 1000-2,499 employees
- Churchill Downs Incorporated, in Louisville, Kentucky, 150-499 employees
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., a mortgage lending company in Madison, Wisconsin, ranked first in the 2,500 employees+ category.
“The award is based solely on the feedback many of you offered through our team member survey administered by Energage,” Station Casinos Senior Vice President of Human Resources Chris Smith said in a statement on the casino’s website. “We want to thank our team members for their input. This achievement would not have been possible without our valued team members.”
The Top Workplaces USA awards are for midsize and large organizations with at least 150 employees, including those with operations in multiple markets.
“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” Energage CEO Eric Rubino said. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition — it’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”
The Top Workplaces USA awards recognize midsize and large organizations with at least 150 employees, including those with operations in multiple markets. The surveys were conducted throughout 2024.
