APAC Gaming industry celebrated at Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026
Held at the Conrad Manila Hotel ballroom, doors opened to the fifth edition of the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together. The ceremony takes place during the SiGMA Asia Summit – which runs this week until 03 June.
The awards recognised the strongest performers from the Asia-Pacific gaming industry over the previous twelve months across ten categories.
Taking to the stage, SiGMA Founder Eman Pulis spoke of how it had been his dream to launch SiGMA Asia – one that was nearly derailed by the pandemic. “We’re back, he said, stronger, and leading the pack in bringing the community to Asia.”
He went on to emphasise how SiGMA’s vision for 2030 is to turn the brand into the most trusted community for the iGaming community worldwide – by gunning on all fronts for B2B, B2C, and B2G, and through the festivalisation of its summits.
“With 8 summits annually, we are the only conference producer covering the whole globe. Our mantra, he went on to say, is to promote the idea that regulated gaming is the only way to go.”
Commenting on this year’s awards ceremony, Global Gaming Insider Founder and CEO Gary Roudette shared his thoughts on the evolution of the industry, saying that:
“Throughout the past year, APAC further strengthened its position on the global stage. Established markets such as Macau and Singapore continued to build on their momentum, with Macau sustaining its post-pandemic recovery and Singapore setting new benchmarks, including Marina Bay Sands reporting the greatest quarter in the history of casino hotels. Meanwhile, emerging destinations are stepping confidently into the spotlight. Notably, the opening of new integrated resorts, such as City of Dreams Sri Lanka signals ongoing investment and long-term confidence in the region’s future as a world-class entertainment hub.
“Regulatory progress across several jurisdictions has provided greater clarity and stability, encouraging sustainable growth while reinforcing responsible gaming practices, with markets such as the Philippines strengthening oversight.”
The Global Gaming Awards is renowned for their stringent shortlisting and voting procedures. The shortlist is crafted through extensive research by the Gambling Insider team, input from independent industry experts, and an assessment of self-nominations submitted by companies.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Casino Operator of the year
Winner: Galaxy Entertainment Group
Casino Supplier of the year
Winner: Aristocrat Gaming
Digital Operator of the year
Winner: Digiplus
Digital Casino Supplier of the year
Winner: BetConstruct
Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the year
Winner: Sportradar
Integrated Resort of the year
Winner: Galaxy Macau
Casino Product of the year
Winner: Dragon Link by Aristocrat Gaming
Table Game Product of the year
Winner: Dragon Sic Bo by Interblock
Corporate Social Responsibility of the year
Winner: The Hong KOng Jockey Club
Executive of the year
Winner: Laurence Ho, Chairman and CEO Melco Resorts & Entertainment
A number of well known industry faces make up this year’s judging panel, including Jim Tan, CBDO at DSTGAMING, Joe Pisano, CEO at Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies, Naomi Richards, Director, Gaming, at The Star Gold Coast, Ken Jolly, MD Asia at Light & Wonder, Akiko Takahashi, EVP, Chief of Staff to Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Gal Ehrlich, CEO, BETER, Eddie Au, COO, LT Game, Betty Zhao, SVP of International Operations, Jeffrey Fong, VP of Business Development – Asia, BMM Testlabs, Ben Lee, Managing Partner, iGamiX, Rod Hackman, SVP of Casino Operations Hann Casino Resort, Jaclyn Wood, CEO, Global Players’ Network, Rebecca Kingswell, MD – APAC, TCSJOHNHUXLEY, Jerry Chan, EVP – Casino Operation, Okada Manila, Michael Hu, President – Asia Pacific, Interblock, Alex Leese, CEO, Pronet Gaming, Harmen Brenninkmeijer, Executive Chairman, NYCE International, John Gomes, VP Electronic Gaming, SJM Resorts, Oscar Brodkin, MD – APAC, Sportradar, Tracey Winslow, Global CRO, TransAct Technologies, Mariana Manchina, Director, Philippines EGT, Amarilo Costa, Country Manager – Philippines, FBM, Kyle Wiltshire, CEO and Co-Founder, TESTA, Kurt Grissane, CRO, Aristocrat Gaming, Michael Barsin, Sales Manager, Asia, Ainsworth, APEX, Novomatic, Eva Garcia, Marketing Director, Zitro, Hui Jing CHuah, Executive Director, RGB, and David Natroshvili, Founder & CEO at SPRIBE.
