Inside Asian Gaming has announced the sponsors for the upcoming IAG Academy IR Awards, with Okada Manila named Welcome Cocktails Sponsor, Hann Casino Resort named Platinum Sponsor, Mega Fortris named Entertainment Sponsor, and Angel, Aristocrat Gaming, IGT, Light & Wonder and Solaire Resort Entertainment City named Gold Sponsors. This follows the previous announcement of Newport World Resorts as Venue Sponsor.
The IAG Academy IR Awards will be held on the evening of Wednesday 13 September 2023 in The Ballroom at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts. It forms part of IAG’s Super September, which also includes social networking event Manila After Dark on the evening of Tuesday 12 September and the inaugural IAG Academy Summit on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 September.
IAG thanks all of our sponsors for their generous support.
First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of extraordinary thrills within the bustling Newport City community. It is a one-stop, non-stop casino, hotels, and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming thrills and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.
Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five international hotel brands, MARRIOTT Hotel Manila, SHERATON Manila Hotel, HOTEL OKURA Manila, HILTON Hotel Manila, and HOLIDAY INN Express Manila-Newport City. The sprawling property also features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.
At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound, including the award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater with seating for over 1,700, the Grand Bar and Lounge in Newport Grand Wing and Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall in Newport Garden Wing, Newport Mall featuring international luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas, plus over 70 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and international cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.
Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI) operates the largest integrated resort in the Philippines established in December 2016, standing proudly in the heart of the Entertainment City gaming strip. Touted as “Manila’s Grand Icon”, Okada Manila is the grandest and most exciting gaming and entertainment destination in Asia, combining the best of Japanese excellence with the warmth of Filipino hospitality. Okada Manila is a Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rated property for the 4th consecutive year (2023), highlighting its exceptional service and renowned world-class facilities.
Visit www.okadamanila.com for more information.
“Okada Manila is very pleased to join the first IAG Academy IR Awards,” said Byron Yip, President & COO, Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. “We celebrate the ingenuity of integrated resorts and key personalities in Asian gaming through these awards nominations and ‘Hall of Honors.’ Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the coveted awards!”
Hann Casino Resort is the first fully integrated resort in Clark, Pampanga, owned and operated by Hann Philippines Inc. Known as the ultimate playground North of Manila, it is spread across 11 hectares of space, featuring a world-class grand casino with 176 tables and 968 machines, as well as over 600 luxury hotel rooms from renowned five-star hospitality brands Swissotel and Clark Marriott. With 15 acclaimed restaurants, bars, and cafes under one roof, Hann Casino Resort offers a gastronomic journey indulging in both local flavors and international cuisines.
Visit www.hannresorts.com for more information.
“The Hann Casino Resort team and I are excited to participate in the first IAG Academy IR Awards and Summit this September,” said Dennis Andreaci, Senior Vice President Casino for Hann Resorts. “It is an honor to take part in an event that brings together industry experts, thought leaders and trailblazers to exchange knowledge and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you all at the Hilton Manila on September 13. See you there!”
Mega Fortris Group is the global leader of security solutions providing an extensive range of seals for various applications. Operating with over 25 years of excellence and expertise, the company has secured and protected operations and assets throughout supply chains worldwide. The business has expanded across six continents to provide and supply customers with unsurpassed quality products and services. Mega Fortris prides itself on supplying the largest range of ISO certified and customs accepted seals with great and reliable service to match. It is at the forefront of the security market, being the world’s first to develop a full range of biodegradable seals.
Visit www.megafortris.com for more information.
Olivia Lee, Business Development Director for Mega Fortris, said, “IAG has been an invaluable platform for Mega Fortris Group. It’s a place where connections thrive, bridging us with fellow IR professionals and experts. It offers Mega Fortris Group opportunities to be introduced to newcomers and authorities. Sponsoring IAG has proven to be a rewarding journey time and time again, offering us a chance to contribute to an industry that has already given us so much.”
As a leading supplier of playing cards and other gaming equipment, ANGEL Group has gained a deep understanding of customers’ needs through communication in the past years. We will continue to grasp the needs of the future and imagine new ways of providing value as a total solution company.
Visit www.angelplayingcards.com for more information.
“ANGEL Group has always been a keen supporter of professional and social industry events such as the Power 50 and MAD organized by IAG,” said Mr Kan Keijiro, President of Angel Technology Philippines Inc. “It is with great honor that ANGEL Group has been invited as one of the sponsors to the newly founded IAG Academy and nominated in various categories in the IAG Academy IR Awards. Thank you to IAG’s initiatives and effort in promoting the industry and bringing us together to this wonderful Gala evening.”
Aristocrat Gaming is the world’s number one premium provider of casino games, innovative technology and customer experience solutions. Operating across three geographic divisions – Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific – the company delivers end-to-end solutions to customers in more than 300 jurisdictions across the globe. Aristocrat supports every facet of gaming floor operations from product to sales, systems and service. Its products are famous for innovative hardware, vivid graphics, ground-breaking mechanics and superior performance, and its creative and technical talent is the best in the industry. Aristocrat Gaming strives to lead in promoting responsible gameplay, as part of ensuring a vibrant and sustainable industry.
“These awards are a fantastic spotlight on the whole gaming industry: the people, the teams and the products. It’s an exciting time to be working in the Asian gaming industry and these will help elevate the innovation and leadership onto a global stage,” said Lloyd Robson, Aristocrat’s General Manager – Asia.
Visit www.aristocrat.com for more information.
IGT is known as the world’s leading end-to-end gaming company, offering an integrated portfolio of gaming technology, products and services. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, IGT delivers unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth; and use this global strength to deliver a very locally focused portfolio of gaming technology, products, systems and services across Asia.
Visit www.igt.com for more information.
“IGT is proud to sponsor the 2023 IAG Academy IR Awards acknowledging key contributors to the hospitality and gaming industry across Asia,” said Michael Cheers, IGT’s Sales Director for Asia. “I was privileged to be on the judging panel for some of the award categories which cover everything from gaming and systems through to CSR initiatives and industry icons and rising stars. IGT would like to congratulate all of the nominees and the winners for this year’s awards.”
Light & Wonder, Inc (formerly known as Scientific Games Corporation), is known as the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together approximately 6,000 employees from six continents to connect land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. Its OPENGAMING™ platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.
Visit www.lnw.com for more information.
“Following the signature IAG networking series MAD, Light & Wonder is proud to support the exciting IAG Academy Summit and IR Awards in Manila,” said Ken Jolly, Light & Wonder’s Vice President & Managing Director Asia. “Light & Wonder will be joining other industry suppliers to reinforce our commitment for players to enjoy the best gaming experience and the excitement such as Dragon Unleashed, Duo Fu Duo Cai Grand, Coin Combo, Dancing Drums Prosperity and 5 Treasures Explosion at their favorite Casino.”
Solaire Resort Entertainment City stands as Manila’s premier destination in Entertainment City, earning accolades from top international award organizations. This luxury resort offers unmatched gaming experiences with state-of-the-art tables, machines, and facilities.
Solaire resort features two iconic towers: the Bay Tower and the Sky Tower, providing 800 exquisite rooms, suites, and villas. Within its expansive gaming space lies a vast collection of Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) and Table Games. A standout attraction is the Players Stadium with its custom LED display, ensuring a unique gaming ambiance.
Beyond gaming, Solaire offers 15 diverse dining venues, a 1,740-seat modern lyric theatre, an outdoor pool area with Jacuzzi, a spa, fitness center, and the Sky Range Shooting Club for enthusiasts. Completing the luxurious experience are 41 luxurious retail outlets, meeting spaces, and banquet facilities.
Visit www.solaireresort.com for more information.
The IAG Academy IR Awards will comprise 20 award categories separated into four divisions: Resort, Gaming, Corporate and Industry, followed by a special Hall of Honor ceremony honoring individuals in the Asia-Pacific Integrated Resort industry who have made or are making important industry contributions.
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