ASEAN Gaming Summit 2023 Breaks Attendance Records in Manila
The Asia Gaming Brief-hosted 2023 ASEAN Gaming Summit concluded recently in Manila, Philippines, setting a new attendance record! This significant industry event drew a record-breaking crowd of almost 1,300 gaming experts from around the world.
The attendees not only showed up in force, but they also came from a wide range of nations, including Macau, Armenia, Australia, Cambodia, Cyprus, the UAE, India, Germany, the UK, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Ukraine, Vietnam, Singapore, and more.
This year’s summit was even more exciting because it included a special exhibition space for the first time. With industry heavyweights like GamingPe, Hann Resorts, Angel Singapore, Naga Games, and BetConstruct in attendance, dozens of businesses displayed the newest gaming innovations and trends.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)’s unwavering support made all of this feasible. Alejandro H. Tengco, the organization’s recently chosen Chairman and CEO, even delivered the opening remarks at the summit.
Daesik Han, CEO of Hann Resorts, gave a presentation in which he discussed the company’s history and outlined some ambitious goals for the future.
Luis Pereira, the leader of Asia Gaming Brief, commented on the remarkable triumph of the ASEAN Gaming Summit. He emphasized its unprecedented participation as proof of the gaming sector’s tenacity and its impressive recovery from the pandemic’s impact. Pereira conveyed sincere appreciation to his staff for their unwavering dedication in coordinating the event, particularly acknowledging the incorporation of fresh components that expanded upon the prior year’s accomplishments and established a solid base for the times ahead.
He proceeded to recognize the invaluable assistance of industry stakeholders, especially the contributions of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), deeming their support essential to the event’s prosperity. Pereira also extended thanks to operators throughout the region for their active engagement and the knowledge they imparted. He stressed the value contributed by the presenters, expressing his gratitude to all panel participants, facilitators, and speakers for their time, proficiency, and viewpoints. Looking forward, he conveyed enthusiasm for receiving input to further elevate upcoming events.
Mirroring Pereira’s sentiments, Vicky Chan, Chief Manager of Asia Gaming Brief, expressed her pleasure at the overwhelmingly favorable responses received from sponsors and vendors. She lauded the Summit and its accompanying showcase as a landmark accomplishment for the organization, signifying their initial venture into an event of such magnitude and influence, one that effectively drew a prestigious assembly of industry leaders and executives.
She expressed her delight at the enthusiasm surrounding their upcoming gathering, particularly the anticipation of reengaging with important customers worldwide, highlighting the favorable responses received.
The ASEAN Gaming Summit concluded triumphantly, culminating in a spirited poker gathering at City of Dreams Manila and a vibrant closing celebration at XYLO within The Palace Manila.
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