The Shortlist has been compiled by the Global Gaming Insider team, following thorough research, consultation with independent industry experts, and review of self-nominations submitted by companies. As with every edition of the Awards, all shortlisted companies and individuals have been selected for clearly defined reasons, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
Shortlisted companies will be contacted directly over the next two weeks and asked to submit a short supporting statement.
“The completion of the Shortlist is always a significant moment for us,” said Mariya Savova, Marketing Director of Global Gaming Insider. “It reflects months of careful research to ensure we recognise the companies and individuals who have indeed made an impact across the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to celebrating their achievements in June.”
The full Shortlist, including the reasons why each company and individual have been nominated, will be released to the public here on Global Gaming Insider at the start of May. The winners will be revealed at a luncheon event on 2 June, during the SiGMA Asia Summit in Manila.
Widely regarded as the most trusted awards in the gaming industry, the Global Gaming Awards continue to uphold their reputation through a rigorous voting system. As always, the winners will be determined by senior executives from across the Asia-Pacific sector, with the process independently adjudicated by KPMG US.
The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 are powered by Global Gaming Insider and will once again bring together the region’s leading operators and suppliers to celebrate excellence across the industry.
This year’s event sponsors include Aristocrat Gaming, SPRIBE, Z-Gaming Asia, BK8, DSTGAMING and BET88.
All companies and individuals have been shortlisted for a reason, which will be released in the public domain at the start of May in the official Global Gaming Awards Shortlist magazine.
