Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets
Asia – Innovation at Scale
Asia – Innovation at Scale
From India to the Philippines, discover a region driven by digital ecosystems, mobile-first betting, and fast-evolving regulation.
From India to the Philippines, discover a region driven by digital ecosystems, mobile-first betting, and fast-evolving regulation.
Asia presents both scale and speed — home to some of the world’s largest populations and fastest-growing gaming user bases. Regional markets range from fully licensed hubs to grey areas with unique tech-driven models. With innovation across crypto, AI, messaging platforms, and payment gateways, Asia is a proving ground for what’s next in gaming.
Asia presents both scale and speed — home to some of the world’s largest populations and fastest-growing gaming user bases. Regional markets range from fully licensed hubs to grey areas with unique tech-driven models. With innovation across crypto, AI, messaging platforms, and payment gateways, Asia is a proving ground for what’s next in gaming.

Regional Focus: Key Markets
Regional Focus: Key Markets
India
Enormous user base, state-by-state variance, real-money gaming growth
Philippines
Established B2B and B2C frameworks, PAGCOR regulation
Macau
Land-based epicenter with growing attention to digital pathways
What You’ll Learn
What You’ll Learn
Navigating market-specific legal realities (licensed vs. grey)
Local UX and product adaptation (e.g., low-bandwidth apps, peer-to-peer gaming)
Influencer-driven acquisition and use of chat platforms (Telegram, WeChat)
Innovation in payments: crypto, microtransactions, digital wallets
The rise of esports and hybrid gambling platforms
Networking Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Connect with pioneers of Asia’s digital betting frontier — from market regulators and tech architects to localization specialists and affiliate innovators.
Connect with pioneers of Asia’s digital betting frontier — from market regulators and tech architects to localization specialists and affiliate innovators.
India Market Expansion Clinic
APAC Operator & Supplier Mixer
Localization in Messaging & Micro UX
Speaker Preview
Speaker Preview
Joe Pisano
Founder & CEO
JADE Entertainment & Gaming
Nick Laconico
CEO
Megabet Plus
Japneet Sethi
Chief Growth Officer - South Asia
iGaming NDA
Lau Kok Keng
Head of Intellectual Property, Sports & Gaming
Rajah & Tan Singapore
Yuta Romanchenko
CBDO
Big Idea
Paul Fox
Chairman & Founder
Claymore Solutions
Ranjana Adhikari
Partner
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Rory Anderson
Consultant
12Bet Group
Anton Kaszubowski
Founder & Managing Director
SBC Advisory Partners
Andrew Scott
Vice Chairman & CEO
Inside Asian Gaming
Jaydeep Chakravartty
iGaming Consultant & Member
Meghalaya Gaming Commission
Marie Antonette "Tonet" Quiogue
Principal
Arden Consult
Keith McDonnell
Director
KMI Group
Efe Yucemen
Director of Partnerships
Optimove
Ekatrina Nebogina
Chief Customer Officer
Evenbet