Las Vegas, NV – [September 22, 2025] – Allison Lampo, Vice President of Gaming at Encore Hospitality Carpet, is spearheading the company’s participation at the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), October 6–9 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lampo will lead a panel of Indigenous women shaping the future of tribal gaming and oversee a signature carpet collaboration with DG Smalling for Eclipse Gaming Systems’ Booth 3040. Through these initiatives, she is showcasing how culture, innovation, and storytelling intersect to elevate both leadership and design in the gaming and hospitality industries.
Image: Alison Lampo Vice President of Gaming at Encore Hospitality Carpet
Allison Lampo Moderates Panel on Emerging Leadership in Tribal Gaming
On Monday, October 6 at 1:00 PM, Allison Lampo, VP of Gaming at Encore, will moderate the panel Emerging Infl uence and New Paths in Tribal Gaming. This session spotlights four Indigenous women leaders who are redefi ning leadership, mentoring future generations, and integrating culture into gaming and hospitality spaces:
● Allison Howison, Preconstruction Manager, Connect Advisors
● Little Fawn Boland, Owner, Ceiba Legal, PC
● Renita DiStefano, President & CEO, Second Derivative
● Shauna Williams, Executive Director of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The discussion will explore the ways in which Indigenous women leaders are shaping the future of gaming, protecting tribal sovereignty, and fostering innovation in technology, governance, and communications.
Encore Carpet Brings Art, Culture, and Storytelling to Eclipse Gaming Systems Booth
Encore is also supplying a signature custom carpet for Eclipse Gaming Systems’ Booth 3040, coinciding with the launch of Eclipse’s new cabinet and messaging theme, A New Dawn. The carpet, co-designed with Choctaw Nation master artist DG Smalling, is a scaled-up, recolored interpretation of their previous collaboration from the 2025 OIGA Conference, realized in vibrant blues and oranges.
“Every great design begins with trust and shared vision. Collaborating with D.G. Smalling and Eclipse Gaming Systems to weave art, culture, and brand into the carpet of the Eclipse booth has been a powerful reminder that design is about honoring story and creativity in ways that invite people to experience something unforgettable from the ground up.,” said Allison Lampo.
The original DG Smalling x Encore collaboration drew inspiration from a 5,000-year-old pottery shard from the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Muscogee Nations, blending traditional patterns with contemporary design to create a space for storytelling and ceremony. At G2E, attendees will experience a reimagined version of this carpet as part of Eclipse’s booth design, emphasizing collaboration, cultural integrity, and an elevated booth experience.
Press Opportunities and Booth Access
Allison Lampo and DG Smalling will be available for press interviews at Booth 3040 on Tuesday, October 7, from 2:00–5:00 PM, discussing the Encore-Eclipse collaboration, carpet design, and the role of Indigenous voices in shaping gaming and hospitality design.
“To be able to collaborate with Industry Leaders and have your own designs celebrated is an artist’s dream. It is a wonderful moment of trust in each other’s expertise and experience—after all, that is what makes an Industry Leader. This is my fi rst with EGS and second with EHC, and will not be the last. I trust EHC so much that they will be manufacturing signifi cant elements of my upcoming Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art projects. As a Choctaw Nation Master Artist it is of paramount importance to work with peers, and to design & manufacture to this level is a joy.” said DG Smalling.
About Encore Hospitality Carpet
Encore Hospitality Carpet designs and produces high-quality custom carpet solutions for hotels, casinos, and other hospitality venues worldwide. Driven by a commitment to design innovation, cultural integrity, and collaboration with artists, Encore creates carpets that go beyond fl ooring to become immersive experiences that tell stories, celebrate heritage, and elevate spaces. Learn more at https://encorehospitalitycarpet.com.
About Allison Lampo
Allison Lampo, a Seneca woman and longtime leader in the gaming and hospitality fl ooring industry, is Vice President of Gaming at Encore Hospitality Carpet. She leads strategy, design innovation, and partnerships that elevate hospitality and gaming spaces. A recognized thought leader in tribal gaming, Lampo champions the integration of culture, storytelling, and mentorship into design and operations. She has moderated panels at industry-leading events, collaborated with Indigenous artists to bring heritage-inspired design to life, and works to amplify underrepresented voices in gaming and hospitality. She shares insights on leadership, design, and culture in her newsletter, From the Ground Up, which can be subscribed to on LinkedIn here.
About G2E
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the premier event for the international gaming-entertainment industry, connecting gaming professionals, suppliers, and innovators to explore the latest products, services, and technology shaping the future of gaming. Learn more at https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=839901&categoryid=5694...
