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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.
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.
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.
Asia Gaming Awards recognized Spintec‘s Charisma as the best among electronic table gaming solutions based on its added value, reliability, support, functionality, customer experience, and revenue generation.
The award confirms that Spintec’s role as one of Asia’s leading providers of electronic table games (ETGs) is not a coincidence. It is especially admirable that they are most successful in Macau, a significant market known for its size, strict regulations, and high operational standards.
Spintec’s presence in Asia is therefore stronger than ever, driven by a deep understanding of the market’s needs and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge ETG solutions that enhance the player experience and casino profitability.
Spintec’s success in Asia is also fuelled by its unwavering focus on product excellence and continuous innovation, such as the recent launch of its Charisma line. From stand-alone, compact solutions to multiplayer and amphitheater setups, Spintec’s ETGs are designed to optimize player engagement and operational efficiency. Casinos across Asia trust Spintec’s solutions to maximize uptime and enhance gameplay.
Maria Garcia is the Executive and Sales Director of APE, Spintec’s exclusive distributor in Macau, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. As she was receiving the award, she emphasized: “Spintec’s ETGs have quickly become one of the bestsellers in our portfolio — and that’s no coincidence. With the launch of the Charisma product line, it’s clear their solutions are superior in every aspect. We are beyond thrilled that Spintec has received this prestigious recognition. It proves that APE has decided on the best possible partnership and it gives us additional drive to continue developing our markets.”
The Philippines boasts one of the highest online screen times globally, with Filipinos spending nearly nine hours a day online. This high engagement level, combined with the prevalence of e-wallets, positions the country as a robust ecosystem for iGaming.
According to statistics, Facebook was the most used platform by Filipinos, who reportedly spend an average of 26 hours and 54 minutes on the platform monthly, while also spending 40 hours and 46 minutes monthly on TikTok.
Unregulated market goes legal
The discussion also delved into the changes in the country’s unregulated iGaming which – according to Spytma – has traditionally accounted for about 75 percent of the total market.
This shift is expected to continue, with many local gray sites launching as regulated entities, leading to increased competition and revenue generation in the coming year.
