SECRETARY’S WELCOME MESSAGE

Welcome to the inaugural “Regulators Forum”. Inside Asian Gaming is delighted to be working with PAGCOR and Newport World Resorts in presenting this event. With the move of the IAG Academy Summit from the smaller Hilton Ballroom in 2023 and 2024 to the expanses of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in 2025 as part of the wider IAG EXPO, the opportunity presented to extend IAG’s residence in the Marriott Grand Ballroom for an extra day, this allowing for the creation of this Regulators Forum.

I’d like to offer my very warm thanks not only to PAGCOR and its visionary Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco for initially approaching IAG to create today’s event, but also to Newport World Resorts and in particular Chairman Kevin Tan, for providing the venue and necessary logistical support.

As gaming continues to develop across the Asia-Pacific region, the need for regulators from different jurisdictions in the region to share information and build connections grows ever-greater. Today’s event is just a “toe in the water” in this regard, and we hope this Regulators Forum becomes an annual event, continuing to grow alongside the IAG EXPO in the years to come. I know both IAG and Newport World Resorts are highly committed to supporting PAGCOR in this very noble endeavor.

Andrew W Scott
Secretariat, Regulators Forum
Vice Chairman and CEO, Inside Asian Gaming