Daisy Ho, Chairman and Executive Director of SJM Holdings Limited, has been named “Executive of the Year” at the 2025 Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific in Manila, the Philippines. Ho is the first executive from a Macau integrated resort operator to receive this distinguished award.
Ho expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the judges for their recognition, stating that the award belongs to the entire team. She emphasized the group’s commitment to providing a world-class experience that showcases Macao’s cultural heritage while pursuing excellence in every detail of the visitor journey. “As we continue to nurture industry talent and promote the diversified development of the tourism sector, we look forward to collaborating with our colleagues in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance tourism appeal and showcase Asia’s rich and unique cultural charm to global travelers.”
The runner-up for the “Executive of the Year” at the 2025 Global Gaming Awards (Asia-Pacific) was Dae Sik Han, Chairman and CEO of Hann Resorts in the Philippines, while the third place went to Andy Tsui, President of DigiPlus in the Philippines.
Additionally, Galaxy Entertainment Group won two awards: “Casino Operator of the Year” and “Integrated Resort of the Year,” while Sands and Wynn Resorts received the runner-up and third place, respectively, for “Casino Operator of the Year.”
The “Global Gaming Awards” is one of the most prestigious annual events in the international gaming industry. Since its inception in 2014, it has become a significant event across regions such as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2022, the organizers established the Asia-Pacific Awards for the first time to honor outstanding companies and leaders in the regional gaming industry. The selection process is audited by an independent accounting firm and decided by a voting committee composed of senior industry executives.
