SiGMA Hall of Game Asia honours regional leadership in Manila
SiGMA Hall of Game Asia placed industry leadership in the spotlight on 01 June, recognising two leading figures during the SiGMA Awards ceremony at the Forbes Ballroom, Conrad Manila.
Taking place in Manila on the opening night of SiGMA Asia, the Hall of Game brought together the people and stories behind some of the region’s most active gaming and digital entertainment sectors. The initiative was created to celebrate individuals whose careers have helped shape the industry through leadership, long-term commitment and practical impact.
Game leaders take the stage
Among the evening’s honourees was Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, President and CEO of Travellers International Hotel Group. With experience across finance, strategy, aviation and hospitality, Rodriguez has held senior roles at Travellers International Hotel Group, Philippine Airlines, Hilton Nagoya, Benguet Corporation, Accenture, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. His recognition at the Hall of Game Asia reflects a career built across major regional businesses, with a strong focus on leadership and growth.
Speaking on his behalf, Rodriguez’s representative shared a message of thanks, saying that “Nilo extends his sincere thanks and appreciation for this award, while congratulating all the honourees and winners.”
Evan Spytma, co founder of Yield Guild Games Southeast Asia and CEO of Casino Plus, was also honoured during the ceremony. With more than 20 years of experience across gaming, technology and hospitality, Spytma has held leadership roles at Casino Plus, eBET.com, Unity Technologies, Antix Labs and PopCap Games. His work has covered mobile, social gaming and digital entertainment markets across Asia.
When accepting his Hall of Game award, Spytma called it “not only a personal milestone, but a representation of a journey that started a long time ago with some key people, some bold ideas, and an industry that supported us.” He also thanked the teams, developers, partners, and industry colleagues who help move the sector forward safely and responsibly.
The Asia edition follows a series of Hall of Game ceremonies held across SiGMA Group’s international events calendar. Previous editions have taken place during SiGMA Africa, SiGMA Asia, AIBC Eurasia, and SiGMA South America, recognising influential figures from across the gaming and technology sectors. Together, these events reflect Hall of Game’s ongoing mission to celebrate the individuals whose leadership, innovation, and contributions have helped shape the industry’s development in diverse markets around the world.
After the Hall of Game Asia set the tone in the evening prior to the summit, SiGMA Asia now moves to the main summit at the SMX Convention Center. Delegates are encouraged to check out the agenda for key discussions on gaming, affiliation, technology, and regulation as industry leaders continue the conversation in Manila.
