Asia Gaming Awards 2025: The Asia Gaming Awards returned on March 18th at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, bringing together top industry leaders to recognize their contributions to the gaming world.
A key moment of the evening was the introduction of the Regulatory Landmark Award, which was presented to Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, for his leadership in compliance and oversight.
The event featured awards across 24 categories, highlighting achievements in land-based and online gaming, slots, sports betting, compliance, and responsible gaming. Luis Pereira, Managing Director of Asia Gaming Brief, praised the industry for its continuous evolution amid challenges.
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.”
Asia Gaming Awards 2025 Winners Included:
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)
In his speech, Tengco thanked his team at PAGCOR and the industry for contributing to growth and compliance.
Looking ahead, Pereira expressed excitement for the future of the industry, noting that this is just the beginning. 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 2025 took place alongside the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025, which concluded on March 19th at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila.
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