The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 brought together luminaries of the gaming industry at Conrad Manila during SiGMA Asia, a pivotal event celebrating innovation and excellence. Hosted by Mariya Savova, the ceremony honored pioneers shaping the gaming landscape across the Asia-Pacific region. Amidst accolades and commendations, the event underscored the vibrancy of the Philippines’ gaming sector, marking a significant milestone after two years of virtual gatherings.
Elevating Excellence: The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific
The Global Gaming Awards, renowned for their rigorous selection process, stand as the pinnacle of recognition in the gaming domain. With dedicated editions for the Asia-Pacific, Americas, and EMEA regions, these awards celebrate ingenuity, resilience, and transformative contributions. Companies vie for acknowledgment not only for their prowess but also for their substantive impact on the industry.
The Judging Process: A Quest for Excellence
Over 30 seasoned executives, possessing extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific gaming realm, constituted the esteemed Judging Panel. Collaborating with KPMG in the Crown Dependencies, they meticulously assessed nominees, ensuring impartiality and transparency. Notable figures such as Betty Zhao, Ken Jolly, Jaclyn Wood, and Lucas Cai lent their expertise, fostering a discerning evaluation process.
Champions of Innovation: Winners’ Circle
In an arena pulsating with anticipation, the winners of the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 emerged triumphant, heralding a new era of excellence. Let’s delve into the distinguished victors across eleven categories, each a testament to innovation, commitment, and outstanding performance.
Casino Operator of the Year
Joint Winners: Galaxy Entertainment Group & Bloomberry Resorts Corporation
Runner-up: Sands
Third: Wynn Resorts Macau
Casino Supplier of the Year
Winner: Aristocrat Gaming
Runner-up: Light & Wonder
Third: IGT
Digital Casino Operator of the Year
Winner: Bet88
Runner-up: InPlay
Third: Solaire Online Casino
Digital Casino Supplier of the Year
Winner: Pragmatic Play
Runner-up: Winn Tech
Third: CreedRoomz
Integrated Resort of the Year
Winner: Marina Bay Sands
Runner-up: Galaxy Macau
Third: Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort
Casino Product of the Year
Winner: Aristocrat Gaming – Dragon Link
Runner-up: Light & Wonder – Duo Fu Duo Cai Grand
Third: Aruze Gaming Global – Muso Curve-55 Cabinet
Table Game Product of the Year
Winner: IDX Games – X Stadium
Runner-up: Interblock Gaming – Smart Pit
Third: TCSJOHNHUXLEY – Blaze Money Wheel
Digital Sports Betting Operator of the Year
Winner: 1xBet
Runner-up: Jade SportsBet
Third: PointsBet
Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year
Winner: BetConstruct
Runner-up: Sportradar
Third: Digitain
Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year
Winner: Wynn Resorts
Runner-up: Sands
Third: Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Executive of the Year
Winner: Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman & CEO, PAGCOR
Runner-up: Hubert Wang, President & COO, MGM China
Joint Third: Lloyd Robson, General Manager – Asia, Aristocrat Gaming & Joe Pisano, Founder & CEO, Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies
Celebrating Excellence and Innovation
The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 not only recognized industry titans but also showcased the dynamic spirit driving advancements across the gaming landscape. From groundbreaking technologies to visionary leadership, each winner epitomized the ethos of excellence and innovation. The event’s success owes much to the collaborative efforts of stakeholders, sponsors, and the dedicated team behind SiGMA Asia.
As the curtains draw on another remarkable edition of the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific, the reverberations of achievement and innovation linger. The Philippines, emerging as a nexus of gaming innovation, provided an apt backdrop for this celebration of excellence. With each accolade, the industry charts a course towards greater heights, propelled by a shared commitment to push boundaries and redefine norms. Until the next gathering, the legacy of the 2024 awards will continue to inspire and drive progress across the gaming ecosystem.