PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tenco to receive honorary Award at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

The Asia Gaming Awards 2025 will be held today (March 18) at the Grand Ballroom of the Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila.

Press release.- Alejandro H. Tengco, chairman and chief executive officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will receive a special honorary award at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025. 

This accolade recognises Tengco’s transformative leadership and significant contributions to the Philippine gaming industry.

Appointed as PAGCOR’s chief in 2022, Tengco has implemented strategic reforms that have revitalised the country’s gaming sector. Under his guidance, PAGCOR’s revenue reached a record PHP112bn (US$1.92bn) in 2024, marking a 41 per cent increase from the previous year.

The Asia Gaming Awards 2025 will be held today (March 18) at the Grand Ballroom of the Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila. The event celebrated outstanding achievements across various sectors, including land-based, online, regulatory, and industry voice categories.

This year, new award categories have been introduced, such as Regulatory Landmark, Reliability in Online Gaming, Compliance Solution, Casino Online Convergence, and Industry Choice awards, reflecting the evolving landscape of the gaming industry.

Coinciding with the awards ceremony is the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025, scheduled from March 17 to 19 at the same venue. The summit serves as a premier platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and exploring advancements in gaming technology, regulation, and market trends.

Attendees can participate in panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions, gaining valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges within the gaming sector.

Industry stakeholders and participants are reminded of the opportunity to engage with leaders like Tengco, who are shaping the future of gaming in the ASEAN region, at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025. The summit promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees, fostering collaboration and innovation in the gaming industry.

The Asia Gaming Awards 2025 will be held today (March 18) at the Grand Ballroom of the Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila. Press release.- Alejandro H….