Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING | September 2012 52 Asian Gaming 50 – 2012 Core Ranking Methodology An initial shortlist of 80 individuals was put through a scoring process to arrive at the final rankings. The panellists gave each of the nominated individuals a score of between 1 and 10 on the following criteria: 1. How well known is the individual within the gaming sector in Asia? 2. How successful has the individual been historically in the gaming sector? 3. How fast has their business grown over the last 5 years? 4. What is their potential for future growth in their current gaming sub-sector and other gaming sub-sectors in Asia? 5. How successful are they financially (individually and/or company, or individual together with company, where relevant)? 6. How influential are they with the government and regulators within their jurisdictions of operations? 7. How influential are they internationally within the gaming industry (individually and/or company, or individual together with company, where relevant)? 8. How much of an innovator are they within the gaming industry? 9. How well are their products and/or services marketed and promoted? 10. How much do they own of their principal business and/or how much control do they have over their company? 11. How well positioned are they to cope with competition within their existing jurisdictions of operation and from overseas competition? 12. How do you perceive their dominance/position in their current major markets of operation? Feedback from the panellists led to each question being given a specific weighting—between 90% and 115%. Further weightings were applied relating to the company the nominated individual either works for or controls. These include the company’s status (public or private), financial performance and size (in terms of both operations and market capitalisation/value), as well as the size/importance of the markets it operates in. Finally, panellists applied a further weighting for each nominated individual with respect to his or her perceived personal integrity, effectiveness in management, overall track record and foresight. About the Associate Sponsors Aristocrat has built on its Australian market leadership and reputation to become a premium supplier of ground-breaking technologies and services to the international gaming industry. Aristocrat enjoys a well-earned reputation for outstanding performance and strong brand equity in more than 200 jurisdictions around the world. The diverse product line-up extends from electronic gaming machines to complete gaming solutions, including systems, services, electronic tables, and ancillary equipment. 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