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Product · Philippines · Tue 1 Sept · 2 min read

CiG iDEA Summit in Manila on September 14: attend or brief your team

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What happened

Complete iGaming (CiG), the online-focused brand under Inside Asian Gaming, has published the full program for the CiG iDEA Summit. It runs on Monday, September 14, 2026, as part of IAG EXPO in Manila. This is the inaugural edition of the summit, positioning it as a dedicated iGaming track within a broader land-based and integrated resort event.

Why it matters

Sources: ASGAM

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