American Gaming Association Honours Three Industry Pioneers in 2024 Gaming Hall of Fame
Gaming Hall of Fame to welcome Jim Allen, Alan Feldman, and Debi Nutton as part of the Class of 2024 inductees.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024, honouring three industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the success of the $329 billion gaming industry.
The Class of 2024 includes Jim Allen, Alan Feldman, and Debi Nutton.
Jim Allen, the Chairman of Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Digital, CEO of Seminole Gaming, and former Chairman of the American Gaming Association, has overseen the expansion of the company's entertainment offerings to sports and sports betting. Under his leadership, Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International have grown their global business footprint and their leadership in U.S. casino gaming.
Allen has been instrumental in the acquisition of Hard Rock International, the first acquisition of a major international company by a North American Indian tribe in 2007. He also lectures at professional conferences, governmental programs, and college campuses and makes frequent appearances on financial news networks.
Alan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, has made significant contributions to the industry. His accolades include the Gaming Professional of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award in Gaming Communications. Feldman was instrumental in launching GameSense, a pioneering initiative promoting healthy gambling behaviours across all MGM U.S. properties.
Debi Nutton, a Board Member at Everi Holdings, an Executive Coach-Consultant, and a former Casino Operations Executive at MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts, has received numerous accolades, including the 2018 Great Women of Gaming Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2009 Casino Enterprise Management Great Women of Gaming Proven Leader Award, and being named a "Woman of Distinction" by the National Association of Women Business Owners in 2007. Nutton is shaping the next generation of gaming as an executive coach-consultant, advising the industry on leadership practices and casino operations.
The selection committee for the Class of 2024 includes Maureen Adams, Jay Dorris, Siobhan Lane, Alex Dixon, Mark Lipparelli, Kirsten Clark, Lauren Bates, Dr. Brett Abarbanel, Mike Rumbolz, and additional members. The Class of 2024 will receive recognition at an invitation-only induction ceremony during G2E 2024 in Las Vegas this October.
The Gaming Hall of Fame honours leaders who have had a distinctive impact on the industry's success. The formal induction ceremony for the Class of 2024, which includes David Berman, Charles Lombardo, and Ann Simmons Nicholson, will take place during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas in October 2025.
Additional information about each inductee's accomplishments and headshots can be found online for editorial use.
References:
- AGA Press Release: Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Announced
- AGA Gaming Hall of Fame
- AGA: The American Gaming Association
Further Reading:
- Jim Allen: The Man Behind Hard Rock International
- Alan Feldman: A Pioneer in Responsible Gaming
- Debi Nutton: A Trailblazer in the Gaming Industry
- David Berman: A Leader in Gaming Mergers and Acquisitions
- Charles Lombardo: A Gaming Industry Veteran
- Ann Simmons Nicholson: A Pioneer in Gaming Consultancy
- Jim Allen, honored in the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024, has overseen the expansion of Hard Rock International's offerings to include sports betting and sports, making significant contributions to the casino-and-gambling industry.
- Alan Feldman, an inductee in the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024, is a Director of Strategic Initiatives and Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, renowned for promoting healthy gambling behaviors across casino-games in the U.S.
- Debi Nutton, part of the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024, is shaping the future of the gaming industry as an executive coach-consultant, providing advice on leadership practices and casino operations.
- The casino-culture is celebrated in the Gaming Hall of Fame, which honors industry personalities like Debi Nutton, Alan Feldman, and Jim Allen, who have had a distinctive impact on the success of the $329 billion gaming industry.
