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Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Board of Directors Approves New Officers

Posted on: Thursday, 15 January 2009, 07:00 CST

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new slate of officers that includes Thomas A. Jingoli, Senior Director of Compliance & Legal Administration for Konami Gaming, Inc., as the organization's new President.

Jingoli, previously AGEM's Treasurer, will serve a two-year term. One-year terms were also approved for:

  • Vice President Orrin Edidin (President, WMS)
  • Treasurer Mark Lerner (Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Bally Technologies)
  • Secretary Seamus McGill (Chief Operating Officer, Aristocrat Americas)
  • General Counsel Neil H. Friedman (Associate General Counsel, IGT)

"I am honored to take over as AGEM's President during a time of dynamic growth and expansion within the organization," Jingoli said. "It's interesting to have the 'big five' slot companies represented among the AGEM Officers, but we are all absolutely committed to working with all members to further the interests of all gaming suppliers around the world."

AGEM's Board of Directors also approved the membership of Las Vegas-based Global Gaming Group (G3), a game content designer, bringing the AGEM membership total to 68.

"AGEM had 32 members just 10 months ago, so we have new companies and new ideas flowing in from all four corners of the globe. It's an exciting time and I look forward to working hard to ensure that AGEM will continue to provide value to its members and the industry as a whole," Jingoli said.

AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, systems, table games, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, trade show partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM has assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. For more information, visit www.AGEM.org.

The current AGEM membership roster, 68 strong, is a who's who of the supplier segment of the global gaming industry: AGEM Gold Members: Aristocrat Technologies, Aruze Gaming America, Austrian Gaming Industries, Bally Technologies, GTECH/Atronic/Spielo, International Game Technology (IGT), Konami Gaming and WMS Gaming. AGEM Silver Members: AC Coin & Slot, Action Gaming, Casino Technology, Interblock USA, JCM Global, MEI, Multimedia Games, Octavian International, Progressive Gaming International, Shuffle Master, Suzo-Happ Group, TCSJohnHuxley and Wells-Gardner Electronics. AGEM Bronze Members: Ainsworth Game Technology, Cadillac Jack, CashCode, Diamond Game, Elixir Gaming Technologies, GameTech International, Incredible Technologies, Las Vegas Gaming Inc. (LVGI), MCA Processing, Modern Gaming, Rocket Gaming Systems and Summit Gaming. AGEM Associate Members: AP-ID, DynaGraphic Printing, Elite Casino Products, Esterline Advanced Input Systems, FutureLogic, Gaming Partners International, Gary Platt Manufacturing, Global Cash Access, Global Gaming Group (G3), Grand Products, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, IDX, Intel, IPS, James Industries, Kreller Group, KSK, Masterpiece Advertising, MC2, Mikohn Signs and Graphics, Money Controls, Nanoptix, PDQ Printing, Proforma GPS, Regulatory Management Counselors, Sanmina-SCI, Strategy9, Tgraphics/Outpost Productions, The Bright Group, 3M Touch Systems, TMX, TransAct Technologies, Wrex Products and Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO).

Media contacts: Tom Jingoli Marcus Prater AGEM President AGEM Executive Director (702) 616-1400 (702) 812-6932 tjingoli@kgiexecutive.com AGEM.org@cox.net

SOURCE Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers


Source: PR Newswire

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