G2E News: Nominate Your Top Dealer for the 2026 G2E Dealer Championship

The G2E Dealer Championship returns for 2026, bringing together exceptional dealers from across North America to compete on gaming's biggest stage.

Building on the momentum of the inaugural competition, the 2026 G2E Dealer Championship continues to celebrate the skill, professionalism, and hospitality that define outstanding table games dealers. The competition recognizes the individuals who create exceptional player experiences every day while providing a platform to showcase their talent before the industry's leading operators, suppliers, and peers.

If your property has a dealer who exemplifies excellence at the table, there's still time to submit a nomination. Explore key dates, eligibility requirements, and the nomination process below to help your nominee take the next step toward competing at G2E 2026.

Be sure to keep these important milestones in mind as you prepare your submission.

• Nomination Deadline: July 17, 2026
• Competitor Notification: By August 10, 2026
• G2E Dealer Championship: September 29–October 1, 2026

If you’re hosting an internal competition to determine your dealer nominee, please fill out the nomination form and let us know the details of your competition where designated.

For complete competition details, official rules, and frequently asked questions, visit the Dealer Championship FAQs.

The G2E Dealer Championship recognizes outstanding table games professionals from legal, state, and tribal-regulated casino operators across North America.

Eligible competitors include full-time dealers, part-time dealers, and dual-rate dealers. Nominations must be submitted by a casino operator representative in a table games role at the director level or above. Each participating property must also designate a judge to support the competition.

Following the nomination deadline, all submissions will be reviewed by the G2E Dealer Championship Advisory Board, which will select the final field of competitors.

Submitting a nomination is simple.

Before beginning the process, gather the required information for your nominated dealer, the nominator, and your property's designated judge. Once your submission is complete, the Advisory Board will review all eligible nominations before notifying selected competitors.

We encourage all nominators to review the official rules and FAQs before submitting to ensure all eligibility requirements have been met.

The G2E Dealer Championship is more than a competition—it's a celebration of the talented professionals who bring table games to life every day.

By nominating an exceptional dealer, you're recognizing their dedication, technical expertise, professionalism, and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. It's also an opportunity to showcase your property's talent on one of the industry's biggest stages while celebrating the individuals who make a lasting impact on your guests and team.

As the championship continues to grow, it reinforces G2E's commitment to recognizing excellence across the gaming industry and elevating the dealer profession throughout North America.

Watch the 2025 recap to experience the excitement, camaraderie, and memorable moments that made history at G2E—and see why the Dealer Championship has quickly become one of the event's most anticipated experiences.

Know a dealer who consistently goes above and beyond? Recognize their dedication and give them the opportunity to represent your property at the 2026 G2E Dealer Championship.

Submit your nomination by July 17, 2026, and join us in celebrating the outstanding professionals who help shape the future of table games.

Questions about the nomination process? Review the FAQs or contact the G2E team for additional guidance.