ASEAN Gaming Summit 2023 Breaks Records with Biggest Turnout Ever
The recently concluded 2023 ASEAN Gaming Summit, organized by Asia Gaming Brief in Manila, Philippines, achieved unprecedented success! This year’s event witnessed a record-breaking turnout of almost 1,300 participants from around the world, establishing it as the largest gathering in the event’s history.
Beyond its impressive attendance figures, the summit showcased remarkable international diversity, with attendees representing Macau, Armenia, Australia, Cambodia, Cyprus, the UAE, India, Germany, the UK, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malta, Ukraine, Vietnam, Singapore, and many more countries.
Further enhancing the event’s appeal, this year’s summit introduced an exhibition area for the first time. Numerous companies, including GamingPe, Hann Resorts, Angel Singapore, Naga Games, and BetConstruct, played a pivotal role in its success by showcasing cutting-edge gaming technologies and industry trends.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) extended its support to the event, with its newly appointed Chairman and CEO, Alejandro H. Tengco, delivering an address at the opening ceremony.
Keynote speaker Daesik Han, CEO of Hann Resorts, captivated the audience with insights into the company’s journey and ambitious plans for future growth.
Luis Pereira, Asia Gaming Brief’s Managing Director, underscored the importance of the ASEAN Gaming Summit this year. He remarked, “The unprecedented turnout is a clear indication of the industry’s tenacity and its resurgence from the pandemic’s impact, more robust than before.” He conveyed appreciation for his team’s commitment in coordinating the event, emphasizing their successful implementation of a fresh structure that expanded upon the prior year’s achievements and established a solid base for upcoming years.
Pereira recognized the vital contribution of industry partners, especially the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), in facilitating the event. He also extended thanks to regional operators for their engaged presence and valuable perspectives. Furthermore, he expressed gratitude towards the speakers, panel members, and session leaders, noting that their insights and knowledge were a standout feature of the summit.
Vicky Chan, Asia Gaming Brief’s General Manager, shared her excitement about the overwhelmingly favorable responses received from sponsors and vendors. She lauded the summit and exhibition as their most extensive and triumphant to date, drawing a substantial number of high-ranking executives and industry frontrunners.
They were excited about the enthusiasm surrounding the following year’s gathering – participants are already anticipating re-engaging with important customers internationally,” she noted.
The ASEAN Gaming Summit finished successfully with an energetic poker gathering at City of Dreams Manila and a glamorous closing celebration at XYLO at The Palace Manila.