The American Gaming Association's 2011 Gaming Hall of Fame Class

Earlier this week the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced its Gaming Hall of Fame class for 2011.

The list of three includes Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman of the board and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp.; Blue Man Group, one of Las Vegas’ best-recognized headliners; and Charlie Palmer, a world-renowned chef with restaurants in gaming properties across Nevada.

All three will be honored for their unique achievements on Tuesday, November 1 at the 23rd annual Gaming Hall of Fame Charity Dinner and Induction Ceremony at the the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. The ceremony will benefit the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG).

“To its credit, the gaming industry is constantly innovating to provide a richer experience for our customers, and it is visionaries like Sheldon, Charlie and the Blue Man Group that continue to drive the industry forward,” Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA, said in a press release. “Their contributions are truly one-of-a-kind, and we are thrilled to add them to the illustrious roster of legends in the Gaming Hall of Fame.”

Induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame is the highest honor accorded by the gaming-entertainment industry. Each year, individuals who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the industry receive this honor. More than 70 people have been inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame since its inception 1989.

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