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Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: Winners announced in Manila

The Awards, powered by Global Gaming Insider, once again celebrated excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Global Gaming Awards are the most prestigious awards in the industry with every company and individual shortlisted for a reason.
KPMG is the official voting adjudicator of the Global Gaming Awards.

The winners of the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 were revealed at a luncheon ceremony held during SiGMA Asia Summit in Manila today, 2nd June, bringing together senior leaders from across the region’s gaming industry.

The Awards, powered by Global Gaming Insider, once again celebrated excellence across the Asia-Pacific region, recognising operators, suppliers and individuals who have delivered outstanding performance, innovation and leadership over the past 12 months.

Speaking after the ceremony, Mariya Savova, Marketing Director of Global Gaming Insider and host of the Global Gaming Awards, said:

"Congratulations to all winners and to all those who were shortlisted this year. Being shortlisted at the Global Gaming Awards is a tremendous achievement in itself and winning is a clear endorsement from industry peers. As a reminder, the winners were selected by a panel of senior industry executives with deep knowledge and experience in the APAC market, with KPMG independently adjudicating the voting process."

"We are extremely grateful to our Lead Partner Interblock, our voting adjudicator KPMG, all category sponsors and to SiGMA Asia Summit for hosting us in Manila. Their continued support allows us to recognise and celebrate the very best companies and executives shaping the future of gaming across Asia-Pacific," she added.

The Global Gaming Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards in the gaming industry, with every shortlist place earned on merit alone. The official Shortlist magazine outlines the achievements behind each nomination and is available to read here.

The Global Gaming Awards are powered by Global Gaming Insider and independently adjudicated by KPMG US. Interblock is the Lead Partner of the event, with other event sponsors including Aristocrat Gaming, Z-Gaming, Bet88, BK8, Spribe, DSTGaming and LT Game.

The full list of winners and runners-up across all categories can be found below, and the presentation ceremony is available to watch on the official Global Gaming Awards website.

Casino Operator of the Year

Winner: Galaxy Entertainment Group

Runner-up: Wynn Resorts

Third: MGM China

 

Casino Supplier of the Year

Winner: Aristocrat Gaming

Runner-up: Light & Wonder

Third: LT Game

 

Digital Operator of the Year

Winner: DigiPlus

Runner-up: BET88

Third: Casino Plus

 

Digital Casino Supplier of the Year

Winner: BetConstruct

Runner-up: JDB Gaming

Third: QTech Games

 

Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year

Winner: Sportradar

Runner-up: Betby

Third: LSports  

 

Integrated Resort of the Year

Winner: Galaxy Macau

Runner-up: Marina Bay Sands

Third: Solaire Resort Entertainment City

 

Casino Product of the Year

Winner: Aristocrat Gaming - Dragon Link™

Runner-up: Light & Wonder - Engage AI

Third: IGT - Rising Rockets

 

Table Game Product of the Year

Winner: Interblock - Dragon Sic Bo

Runner-up: Light & Wonder - Obsidian Hybrid

Third: IDX Games - Power Play Baccarat

 

Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year

Winner: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Runner-up: DigiPlus

Third: Aristocrat Gaming

 

Executive of the Year

Winner: Lawrence Ho (Chairman & CEO, Melco Resorts & Entertainment)

Runner-up: Joe Pisano (Founder & CEO, Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies)

Third: Michael Hu (President, Asia-Pacific, Interblock)

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Our next stop is Las Vegas for the 13th annual Global Gaming Awards Americas. The nominations window for the event is now open.

Good to know

This was the 5th edition of the APAC Awards.

In September, Global Gaming Insider will host the 13th edition of its flagship Global Gaming Awards Americas event.

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