{"id":777018565,"date":"2024-08-28T06:43:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777018565"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:43:52","slug":"sigma-asia-hosted-a-vip-retreat-at-south-koreas-inspire-entertainment-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/sigma-asia-hosted-a-vip-retreat-at-south-koreas-inspire-entertainment-resort","title":{"rendered":"SiGMA Asia hosted a VIP retreat at South Korea&#8217;s Inspire Entertainment Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The event was designed to strengthen ties within the land-based gaming community while providing a luxurious and engaging environment for networking, entertainment, and strategic discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Press release.- SiGMA Asia organised an exclusive retreat for the land-based sector that brought together <strong>50 VIPs from leading land-based brands<\/strong>, including suppliers, and casino managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event took place at the newly inaugurated Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea from August 22 to August 24. It was designed to strengthen ties within the land-based gaming community and provide a platform for networking, entertainment, and strategic discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1: Getting into the competitive spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The land-based retreat began on August 22, with delegates arriving throughout the day at the Inspire Entertainment Resort, a brand-new state-of-the-art venue that combines luxury with cutting-edge entertainment facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day&#8217;s activities included <strong>a Baccarat Tournament held in the resort\u2019s casino area<\/strong>. With 25 participants, the tournament brought out the competitive spirit of the VIP attendees, with <strong>Kevin Lei<\/strong>, VP of Gaming Strategy and Optimization at MGM Macau announced as winner during the official dinner held later that evening at Michael Jordan\u2019s Steakhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: Insights and Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 23, the day began with a leisurely breakfast at the Garden Farm Cafe before diving into the day\u2019s agenda. The morning featured a Focus Group Discussion with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the private room of the MJ23 Sports Bar. This session provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the future of the land-based gaming industry, exploring trends, challenges, and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ma. Vina Claudette Oca<\/strong>, AVP for the Gaming Licensing and Development Department at PAGCOR, said: \u201cI would like to thank SiGMA for bridging the gap and connecting the land-based and online stakeholders.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a relaxed lunch, the VIPs participated in a special activity at Le Space, an interactive media art exhibition that blends technology and creativity. This unique experience was designed to inspire and engage the attendees, offering a break from the traditional conference format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day concluded with a VIP dinner at Brasserie 1783, followed by an iSlot Tournament, adding a touch of excitement to the evening\u2019s events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead \u2013 SiGMA Asia 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SiGMA 2024 was successful, and there is considerable anticipation from the land-based community for next year\u2019s event. The Philippines is recognised as a major player in the resort industry, making it a suitable location for a dedicated summit where key players in the land-based sector can convene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of the ground floor at the SMX Convention Centre will be dedicated to land-based clients, and <strong>major brands like EGT and ZITRO have already confirmed their participation<\/strong>, ensuring a strong lineup of exhibitors and participants. To register interest for next year&#8217;s event, visit the organiser&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/sri-lanka-to-host-first-edition-of-sigma-south-asia-in-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri Lanka to host first edition of SiGMA South Asia in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The event was designed to strengthen ties within the land-based gaming community while providing a luxurious and engaging environment for networking, entertainment, and strategic discussions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777018566,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"SiGMA Asia hosted an exclusive land-based gaming retreat at the Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, convening 50 VIPs, including suppliers and casino managers, for high-level networking and strategic discussions. The event featured a Baccarat Tournament and a Key Opinion Leader focus group, with PAGCOR acknowledging its role in bridging land-based and online sectors. Significant anticipation surrounds SiGMA Asia 2025 in the Philippines, which will dedicate substantial exhibition space to land-based clients.","focusai_entities":"SiGMA Asia, Inspire Entertainment Resort, Kevin Lei, MGM Macau, Ma. 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