{"id":777024547,"date":"2025-03-26T08:35:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T11:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777024547"},"modified":"2026-04-22T00:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:28:59","slug":"asean-gaming-summit-2025-beats-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/asean-gaming-summit-2025-beats-expectations","title":{"rendered":"ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 beats expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event has welcomed over a thousand attendees, dozens of panelists, over a dozen exhibitors, and sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release.- The <strong>ASEAN Gaming Summit<\/strong> made another massive splash this year, welcoming over a thousand attendees, dozens of top industry expert panelists, over a dozen exhibitors, and an expansive array of top sponsors. The event&#8217;s focused format allowed for direct contact with speakers, for the audience to tap their knowledge before, during, or after their diverse and highly informative panels. Plus, networking opportunities were a shining light again this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The industry was also celebrated extensively during the<strong> Asia Gaming Awards<\/strong>, which took place on March 18, shining the spotlight on industry pillars, up-and-comers, and specific products that push the meaning of cutting edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Asia Gaming Awards 2025\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EOkFSbCiPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-empted with a day of special workshops to explore leadership and management opportunities, jurisdictions, regulations, compliance, and opportunities, the event quickly accelerated over the following two information-packed days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top array of regulators, experts, and industry heads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first full day of the summit was opened by a special State of the Industry Address by the chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/pagcor-ceo-receives-new-regulatory-landmark-award-at-asia-gaming-awards\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"777024285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alejandro H. Tengco<\/a>. Given the event\u2019s location in Manila, the <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/philippine-gross-gaming-revenue-rises-25-in-2024\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"777024241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAGCOR chairman<\/a> highlighted the growth of the Philippines\u2019 online sector, which shows extreme potential for continued success, as well as the diverse offerings from integrated resorts, as more properties open and redefine luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 - Day 1 - Highlights\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FUMqQXVe6MU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 - Day 2 - Highlights\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1sN2oUCVMqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A series of intense <strong>panels<\/strong> over the day examined everything from regulation to AI, KYC, the online market, the necessities of tech (and its rapid advancement), and emerging markets such as Thailand and the UAE. Topping off the evening was the Asia Gaming Awards, which added special new categories this year and brought in new contenders to battle it out with established giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But that wasn&#8217;t all!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A full day of top-geared panels kicked off with a deep dive into the origin of iGaming in the Philippines, moving into the future of gaming, tech, and advertising. Attendees were treated to a wealth of insights covering compliance, live tables, ETGs, non-gaming trends, and changing demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was all topped off with a look at what could happen next for Asia\u2019s top gaming markets \u2013 what opportunities and shifts are there, and how to seize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASEAN Gaming Summit 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party doesn\u2019t stop in 2025, as the plans are already in motion for the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2026, scheduled from March 17-19, 2026. To register: https:\/\/aseangaming.com\/register\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s attendees can visit Asia Gaming Brief\u2019s social media channels, find themselves in the photos, and share them. Also, they can check out highlight videos on the ASEAN Gaming Summit website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The event has welcomed over a thousand attendees, dozens of panelists, over a dozen exhibitors, and sponsors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":218,"featured_media":777024550,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"The ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila convened over a thousand attendees, industry experts, and regulators, including PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco, to discuss the robust growth of the Philippines' online sector and integrated resorts. The event featured panels on regulatory compliance, technological advancements, emerging markets, and future opportunities within Asia's iGaming landscape, culminating in the Asia Gaming Awards. 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