Online gaming operators in Asia to converge in Manila this week

MANILA, Philippines — At least 30,000 gaming operators from around 15 countries will gather in Manila for the biggest gathering of online gaming stakeholders in Asia this year.

The three-day Phil-Asian Gaming Expo (PAGE) will be held in partnership with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

PAGE, which will be a one-stop business-to-business industry platform for networking and showcasing the latest gaming industry trends, will be held at the SMX Convention Center from July 12 to 14.

Among the gaming giants participating in the expo are Playtech, Oriental Game, Hongtu Game, Global Entertainment, Tianhao, Good Gaming, UG Group, TC gaming, SA Gaming, VR Gaming, iSOFTBET, GPK, Titan Gaming, GuanJie Sports, World Network and others, according to a statement from PAGE.

The expo will also feature the latest in core gaming development, whole gaming station platforms, gaming integration, including peripheral services, fully covering the entire upstream and downstream industry chain.

More than 1,000 online games, products solutions and peripheral products will make their first public appearance at PAGE. The exhibits and networking group is based in Asia, but is eyeing global expansion in the coming years.

Aside from exhibitors, the first PAGE convention will also feature an “Inspiring Talk” segment where industry experts, leaders and brand developers can discuss and share industry knowledge and technology, as well as new products and services.

There will also be a “non-gaming” special zone with peripheral industry service providers like banking, telecoms, real estate and headhunting services.

In this segment, industry professionals will have an opportunity to touch base with industry regulators like PAGCOR, Department of Labor, Bureau of Immigration and various local government units, among others.

PAGE is envisioned to be a major entertainment hub in the Philippines and Asia to bring together industry professionals to learn and help each other advance the gaming industry.