Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association announce their new chair and board members
Casino Gaming Industry Undergoes Changes
Hello there! Thanks for tuning in. Today, we're chatting about some exciting changes happening in the casino gaming equipment industry.
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Recently, this prestigious organization, based in the heart of the United States, welcomed new faces into its ranks.
At their Annual Meeting in 2025, AGEM members voted in a new board, with Ryan Comstock, COO of Ainsworth Game Technology, taking on the role of chairman for the next two years. Comstock formerly served as AGEM's treasurer, succeeding Robert Parente who continues to serve as treasurer for an additional year.
Here's a list of other members who received one-year terms on the board:
- Thomas Jingoli, Konami Gaming's Executive Vice President & COO, as secretary
- Elaine Hodgson, Incredible Technologies' President and CEO, as director
- Luke Orchard, IGT's Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Management Officer, as director
- David Lucchese, Everi's Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Digital, as director
- Lauralyn Sandoval, Aristocrat Gaming's Vice President of New Markets, as director
- Randy Gilbert, TableTrac's CFO/COO, as director
Exciting news is on the horizon for the AGEM Europe Committee and Global Gaming Women, as the AGEM Board approved the creation of positions for these designees and ex-officio representatives in the coming months. These moves aim to bring more diverse perspectives and voices to the AGEM platform.
For comprehensive updates on AGEM's activities, including the AGEM Europe Committee and Global Gaming Women initiatives, you should definitely check out their official website or reach out to them directly. That's all for now, folks! stay tuned for more updates from the gaming industry.
The changes within the Casino Gaming Industry are reflected in the AGEM board updates, as new members such as Thomas Jingoli, Elaine Hodgson, Luke Orchard, David Lucchese, Lauralyn Sandoval, and Randy Gilbert joined in 2025, bringing fresh business perspectives to the organization. In an effort to further diversify the industry, AGEM has also approved the creation of positions for the AGEM Europe Committee and Global Gaming Women in the coming months.
