

Alejandro H. Tengco (PAGCOR Chairman and CEO) and Thomas Arasi (Bloomberry Resorts Corp., President and COO)
Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco of PAGCOR and Thomas Arasi, President and COO of Bloomberry Resorts Corp., take the spotlight as keynote speakers at the upcoming 6th ASEAN Gaming Summit from March 19th to 21st, 2024. The summit commences with a State of the Industry Opening Address by Tengco, followed by Arasi delivering the Keynote address on Tuesday morning, March 19th, coinciding with the anticipation surrounding the opening of Solaire Resort North in Quezon City in late May.
A notable feature of the Summit is the C-Level panel, spearheaded by Pronet Gaming CEO Alex Leese, joined by industry experts Michael Charlton and Simon Lidzén. The focus remains on the Philippines, with Hakan Dagtas, COO of Newport World Resorts, leading the operators’ panel on Wednesday afternoon, March 20th.
Other significant sessions include a fireside chat with Walter Power, CEO of The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino, and a presentation by CEZA Administrator and CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile. Evan Spytma, CEO of Hotel Stotsenberg, will explore the transformative opportunities of Remote Gaming Licensees replacing PIGOs.
The ASEAN Gaming Summit aims to consolidate industry presence in the region, fostering dialogue among top executives, distributors, manufacturers, and regulators for mutual benefit.
Luis Pereira, Managing Director at Asia Gaming Brief, expressed anticipation for Chairman Tengco’s insights, one year following his initial address to the industry, emphasizing the significance of the buoyant Philippine market.
Pereira also expressed gratitude towards forward-thinking businesses like Pronet Gaming, the title partner, and other industry stakeholders for their sponsorship in this 6th edition of the Summit.
Having gaming conferences held in the Philippines in recent years just shows the openness of the Philippines towards nurturing and developing the land based and online gaming industry. There will be a few more events this year and hopefully we get to showcase to the world the benefits of doing business particularly for gaming in the Philippines.