By james art 
GLI Chief Commercial Officer Ian Hughes won the Emerging Technology Award at the 2024 Top Tech Awards in Las Vegas in recognition of his efforts to improve operational efficiency and ensure the gaming sector adapts responsibly to emerging technologies.
The Top Tech Awards, a partnership between Vegas Inc and Cox Business, aim to recognize technology leaders for their innovative work in the local business community. Recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges based on their achievements, company and community impact, and major projects.
Hughes, who is also CEO of GLI Australia and GLI Japan, is at the forefront of technological advancements, organizers said, including keeping abreast of regulatory issues such as anti-money laundering, cyber security, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“Hughes helped develop GLI’s award-winning test automation services, improving test quality and significantly reducing time to market for gaming devices,” they added. “He was also a leader in creating the GLI Change Management Program Guide, a free resource for anyone in the gaming community that outlines best practice guidelines, industry standards and appropriate regulatory oversight.” His visionary approach has not only improved operational efficiency, but also ensured that the gaming sector adapts responsibly to emerging technologies.”
Celebrating 35 years in 2024, GLI operates in 710 jurisdictions worldwide.