TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES, 12 June 2026 \u2014 Gaming and entertainment platforms in Asia must stay \u201con their toes\u201d and continually strive to improve to keep pace with the market\u2019s evolving needs, according to Casino Plus CEO Evan Spytma.\n<\/p>\n
Speaking on the sidelines of a massive, high-profile gathering of 20,000 international delegates at the recently concluded SiGMA Asia Summit 2026 held at the SMX Convention Center, Spytma<\/b> emphasized that complacency is the ultimate risk in today\u2019s landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSpecifically to Asia, you always have to be on your toes. You can\u2019t be complacent. You always have to be striving to do better, and I think that is really the number one. If you rest, you fall behind,\u201d <\/i>Spytma told Ortiz-Bolivar on June 3, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A Hall of Game Distinction<\/b><\/p>\n
The interview came after SiGMA, a global iGaming events and media group, honored the Casino Plus CEO<\/b> with a \u201cHall of Game\u201d <\/b><\/i>award at its recently concluded Asia edition. The award recognizes his contributions to the gaming, technology, and hospitality sectors, which helped shape the region\u2019s digital entertainment landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a people-led organization, a trusted online casino platform in the Philippines, and one of the country\u2019s leading responsible gaming brands licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Casino Plus <\/b>continues to set the benchmark for innovation paired with strict regulatory compliance and community trust.<\/p>\n
The Evolution of Play: From Destination to Lifestyle<\/b><\/p>\n
Spytma also underscored a massive structural evolution in the industry. Gaming has officially broken free from the confines of traditional brick-and-mortar setups, transitioning from PC-based setups straight into the palms of players’ hands via mobile and online platforms.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt went from a destination to more of a lifestyle, and so players wanted to just be able to game whenever they could, when they wanted. They didn\u2019t necessarily want to have to fight traffic to get to the casinos, and I think that was the start of the future of gaming,\u201d<\/i> he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Casino Plus CEO Evan Spytma <\/b>speaks during a panel at the SiGMA Asia Summit on June 3, 2026. Spytma discussed the future of Philippine gaming, shedding light on how local, regulated platforms are driving market resilience and transparent operations.<\/p>\n
The Winning Formula: The Power of Omnipresence<\/b><\/p>\n
When asked whether modern gaming platforms need to be available both online and on-site to truly succeed, Spytma\u2019s stance was definitive: “It has to be both.”<\/i><\/p>\n
“There are major shifts in the market right now. It all started from land-based [operations], then shifted online, and now [we are seeing online operators] looking to move into land-based spaces. Everyone needs to be omnipresent. That was innovative in the market, and now we\u2019re seeing even online slot providers [moving into physical spaces].”<\/i> he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With over 20 years of robust experience building and scaling high-growth businesses across Asia\u2019s gaming, tech, and mobile markets, Spytma continues to steer Casino Plus<\/b> toward a new era of digital entertainment\u2014firmly anchored on a people-led approach and safe, secure, PAGCOR-regulated play. He is an alumnus of Arizona State University and holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.<\/p>\n
RESPONSIBLE GAMING ADVISORY<\/b><\/p>\n
In accordance with PAGCOR\u2019s Responsible Gaming Code of Practice, Casino Plus wishes to remind all players of the following:<\/p>\n
Gaming is for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered a source of income or a means of financial relief. Players are encouraged to play responsibly and within their means.<\/p>\n
Winning is never guaranteed. All gaming outcomes are determined by chance. Past results,including jackpot wins, do not influence or predict future outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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