The Asia Gaming Awards returned in opalescent form on Tuesday, March 18th at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, bringing together hundreds of the top movers and shakers of the industry to celebrate their contributions to the gaming sphere.
One of the highlights of the evening was the awarding of the Regulatory Landmark Award, a new classification, which highlights compliance and oversight – inaugurally awarded to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco.
The evening encompassed a barrage of awards across categories which highlighted land-based, online, compliance, slots, sports betting, ETGs, and overall nearly two-dozen total categories.
It also spotlighted industry leadership and responsible gaming, sustainability and compliance, encompassing the diaspora of what makes the gaming industry not only fun, but responsible.
Speaking of the venerations, Luis Pereira, Managing Director of Asia Gaming Brief – the organizer of the Asia Gaming Awards – highlighted how much the industry continues to evolve amongst an onslaught of challenges, and how it can continue to thrive going forward.
“We’re honored to be celebrating the successes, the perseverance, the innovation, the compliance initiatives, and the leadership which have marked a year filled with changes that require the industry to not only react, but to become better.”
“The industry as a whole is never in stasis. And all of these leaders and creators, whether they win an award this year or not, are champions for what we believe in: a strong and healthy gaming industry which creates value and entertainment for everyone, while encouraging passion to reach ever higher.”
Special congratulations to the award winners:
- Newcomer Award: PlayTime
- Cash Handling Solution: JCM Global
- Esports Solution: Oddin.gg
- Compliance Solution: Sumsub
- Casino Online Convergnce: Casino Plus
- Electronic Table Gaming Solution: Spintec
- Sustainability Program: Okada Manila
- Slot Solution: Aristocrat – Dragon Link
- Affiliate Marketing Solution: Affili.ph by Casino Compare
- Table Game Solution: IDX Games
- Reliability in Online-Gaming: Bingo Plus – AB Leisure Exponent
- Online Slot Game Solution: Casino Plus
- Gaming Property: Bally’s Casino Colombo
- Online Sports Betting Solution: MegaSportsWorld
- Integrated Resort: Okada Manila
- Responsible Gaming Program: Melco Resorts & Entertainment
- Live Dealer Solution: Evolution
- Corporate Social Responsibility: FBM Foundation
- One-Stop Platform Solution: BetConstruct
- Industry Choice Award: DSTGaming
- Gaming Operator: Bloomberry Resorts
- Regulatory Landmark: PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco
- Outstanding Leaders: Pepe Costa (FBM), Evan Spytma (Casino Plus)
PAGCOR’s Chairman, Alejandro H. Tengco, also thanked both his professionals in the regulatory body and the industry as a whole for contributing to the positive and compliant growth that renders the jurisdiction a guiding light for others, both regionally and further abroad.
Looking ahead, the Asia Gaming Awards and its lead, Luis Pereira, highlighted how much possibility is still in store.
“Thank you for your contributions, and we look forward to seeing what more this amazingly diverse economic foundation can provide a future for. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see how you thrive. Thank you.”
The Asia Gaming Awards is held in conjunction with the ASEAN Gaming Summit, which finishes on the evening of March 19th at Shangri-La The Fort, in Manila.
