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Tucson, AZ – April 18, 2025 – Volante Software is proud to announce that the Southern Arizona properties of Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment have been named the recipient of the 2024 Innovator Award, the highest honor in Volante’s annual SlotTrak Innovation Awards. This accolade is given to properties that play a pivotal role in the advancement of the SlotTrak platform by inspiring and helping develop new tools, workflows, and enhancements that serve the broader gaming industry.
This year, Desert Diamond Casino’s Southern Arizona properties stood out for their work in the development of the revamped Contracts Module, as well as the innovative configuration comparison tool—a powerful utility designed to audit machine configurations across the casino floor and flag inconsistencies between the physical slot file and the slot accounting system.
“It’s an absolute honor to work with James O’Kimosh and the team at Desert Diamond Casino,” said Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software. “They bring a level of focus and curiosity that leads to real solutions for real problems. Their efforts with the Contracts Module and configuration comparison tool have not only improved their own operations but have created functionality that benefits our entire user base. That’s what the Innovator Award is all about—industry-changing contributions driven by partnership.”
Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment’s Southern Arizona properties have consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to operational excellence and industry collaboration. By providing crucial feedback and working hand-in-hand with Volante’s development team, they helped craft tools that are now being rolled out across multiple markets.
James O’Kimosh, Director of Slot Operations for Desert Diamond Casino, added, “Slot innovation isn’t only about keeping up, it’s about leading. At Desert Diamond Casino, we invest in tech that we know will positively impact our operation and will ensure every decision is backed by clean accurate data. Thank you, Volante, for your continued support and passion in creating innovative systems that truly make a difference.”
The configuration comparison tool, in particular, has been a breakthrough in slot floor management, offering a fast and intuitive way to identify discrepancies that previously required hours of manual verification. Similarly, the enhanced Contracts Module streamlines performance guarantees and approval tracking for slot machine agreements—turning a once cumbersome process into an efficient, automated workflow.
About Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment:
Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment, owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, offers premier gaming, entertainment, and dining across multiple locations in Arizona. With five properties in Tucson, Sahuarita, Why, West Valley (Glendale), and White Tanks, Desert Diamond Casino delivers an elevated experience to guests throughout the region. Known for its vibrant slot floors, live table games, and exceptional hospitality, Desert Diamond Casino continues to be a leading entertainment destination in the Southwest.
About Volante Software:
Volante Software, LLC is an Albuquerque-based technology provider creating innovative software solutions for the gaming industry. Its flagship product, SlotTrak, revolutionizes slot machine tracking, management, inventory, and compliance. This secure, cloud-based platform equips casino operators with intuitive tools, real-time notifications, and actionable reporting to optimize floor performance. SlotTrak is trusted by some of the largest properties in the United States.
Volante Contact:
Juan Romero
sales@volantesoftware.com
https://volantesoftware.com
Desert Diamond Casino Contact:
Treena Parvello, 520-342-2905
Matt Smith, 520-907-1234
www.ddcaz.com