EP551: What are iGaming operators missing in the Philippines?

EP551: What are iGaming operators missing in the Philippines?

At SiGMA Asia 2026, Jefferson O. Mendoza speaks with Jonas Diego, iGaming Consultant, about the opportunities and challenges facing operators entering the Philippine iGaming market. Diego highlights the most common mistakes international operators make, including underestimating regulatory requirements and failing to understand local culture. He also discusses how operators can balance innovation with compliance, examines the evolving role of PAGCOR regulations in shaping a sustainable gaming industry, and shares his perspective on the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP550: Southeast Asia's iGaming expansion deep dive

At SiGMA Asia 2026, Jefferson O. Mendoza, Reporter for SiGMA News, sits down with Reece Calderbank, Global Sales Director, Delasport. In this insightful Media Zone interview, Calderbank explains how compliance in highly regulated markets like the UK, Canada, and Europe has become a competitive edge, enabling rapid adaptation to Asia's evolving iGaming landscape. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP549: What makes top iGaming talent stay?

At SiGMA Asia 2026, Jefferson O. Mendoza, Reporter for SiGMA News, sits down with Chris Lu, Founder of Usobi, to discuss the evolving talent landscape in the iGaming industry. In this Media Zone interview, Lu shares insights into the growing competition for senior professionals, why vision matters more than salary when attracting top talent, and the key skills that will define future industry leaders. He also explores the importance of cross-cultural experience, multilingual capabilities, and AI fluency. The conversation concludes with practical advice on sustainable hiring strategies and building high-performing teams for long-term growth. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP548: How is crowdsourced testing reshaping quality assurance in iGaming?

At SiGMA Asia 2026, Jefferson O. Mendoza speaks with Kyle Wiltshire, CEO of TESTA, about the evolving role of crowdsourced testing in gaming quality assurance. In this Media Zone interview, Wiltshire explains how real-world testing provides operators with insights beyond traditional lab environments, particularly in payments, user experience, and market-specific performance. He also discusses the growing influence of AI and automation in QA processes, the challenges of testing payment and compliance systems using real transactions, and the importance of independent verification in building trust between operators, providers, and players. The conversation concludes with insights into leveraging real-user data to improve product quality and decision-making. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP547: Philippines gaming faces a new trust test

At SiGMA Asia 2026, our reporter Jefferson Mendoza spoke with Dean Chew, CTO of Casino Compare.ph, about the challenges and opportunities shaping the Philippine iGaming market. In this Media Zone interview, Chew discusses how operators can align technology, compliance, and marketing strategies, the unique regulatory challenges facing the Philippines following the POGO era, and why player trust is becoming increasingly important. He also shared his outlook on how the market could evolve toward consolidation and greater trust by 2030. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld