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.
Press release.- The Asia Gaming Awards returned in opalescent form on Tuesday, March 18 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 organiser 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 honoured 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.”
The award winners were:
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, 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. He said: “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 19 at Shangri-La The Fort, in Manila.
