Galaxy Macau Defends Best Integrated Resort Title for Fourth Year at 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards
Galaxy Macau won Asia’s Best Integrated Resort for the fourth consecutive year at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards in Manila. Ken Jolly was named Industry Legend for his 40 years in slot supply. Aristocrat took Best Supplier while multiple properties and solutions were recognized across 26 categories.
SCCG Take — The results affirm the value operators place on diversified non-gaming and CSR elements alongside core gaming floors. Suppliers gain measurable profile from consistent product wins in a competitive regional field.
Galaxy Macau defended its title as Asia’s Best Integrated Resort at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards held at Manila’s Newport World Resorts. The property collected one of four awards on the night, extending its run to the fourth straight year in the top category.
Ken Jolly, VP Strategic Development, Asia for Light & Wonder and a 40-year veteran of the slot machine supplier industry, received the Industry Legend honor. Dennis Andreaci, named Industry Legend in 2025, presented the trophy and certificate during the Hall of Fame ceremony that followed the gala dinner at the Marriott Manila Ballroom.
Award Highlights Across Operator and Supplier Categories
Aristocrat took Best Industry Supplier and Best Slot Solution for Dragon Link. Solaire Resort Entertainment City earned Best Regional Asia-Pacific IR. Marina Bay Sands secured multiple wins including Best Overall F&B Offering, Best Facilities Management in an IR, and Best Marketing Program. Sands China, Walker Digital Table Systems, and others also recorded multiple awards.
Galaxy Macau added Best IR Gaming Floor. Its parent Galaxy Entertainment Group won Best Individual CSR Initiative for the Sports for Good Community Program. Light & Wonder received Best Electronic Slot Offering for OpenGaming System.
Hall of Fame Recognitions
Three Industry Icons were named: Keijiro Kan of Angel, Chen Si of Resorts World Sentosa, and Harold Tsakmaklis of Crown Resorts. Rising Stars recognized were Matthew Ankenmann of Tangam, Jayden Ieong of LT Game, and Mariana Manchina of EGT. The 26 categories spanned non-gaming offerings, gaming elements, online gaming, corporate awards, and industry awards.
According to reporting by Inside Asian Gaming, the evening underscored measured contributions across the Asia-Pacific integrated resort sector.
Reporting: Inside Asian Gaming
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