The Asia Gaming Awards returned in opalescent form on Tuesday, March 18th at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, bringing together hundreds of the industry’s top movers and shakers to honor their achievements to the gaming world.
One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of the Regulatory Landmark Award, a new categorization that emphasizes compliance and monitoring, which was first given to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco.
The evening featured a slew of awards in categories including land-based, online, compliance, slots, sports betting, ETGs, and over two dozen other categories.
It also highlighted industry leadership and responsible gaming, as well as sustainability and compliance, capturing the essence of what makes the gaming industry not just enjoyable but also responsible.
Speaking about the venerations, Luis Pereira, Managing Director of Asia Gaming Brief, the organizer of the Asia Gaming Awards, emphasized how much the industry is evolving in the face of numerous problems, and how it may continue to thrive in the future.
“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.”
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“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 Convergence: 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, commended both his regulatory body’s professionals and the sector as a whole for contributing to the jurisdiction’s healthy and compliant growth, which serves as a guiding light for others both regionally and internationally.
Looking ahead, the Asia Gaming Awards, led by Luis Pereira, demonstrated how much potential still exists.
“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
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