GLI’s Ian Hughes wins Las Vegas Top Tech Award for emerging technology

Ian Hughes, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), has been recognized as a leading technology innovator in Las Vegas, winning in the Emerging Technology category at the Las Vegas Top Tech Awards 2024. Presented by Vegas Inc. and Cox Business, the annual awards honor tech leaders working in Las Vegas, chosen from nominations by peers and clients.

Hughes, who leads GLI’s engineering team, has been pivotal in incorporating machine learning, AI, and automation to enhance compliance and operational standards within the gaming industry.

He is also recognized for championing AI applications in gaming to address pressing industry issues, including anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and responsible gaming.

James Maida, GLI’s President and CEO, praised Hughes’ achievements: “We are thrilled that Ian has been honored as a technology leader in Las Vegas. For the past 35 years, GLI has been dedicated to providing leading technology insights to regulators, suppliers, and operators, empowering them to bring innovation to the gaming industry.”

"GLI has been a proud part of the Las Vegas business community since 2004, and we are honored to be a part of such an esteemed group of technology leaders.”