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Guest reception and welcome cocktail
Hour-long welcome cocktails opening the evening, sponsored by Solaire.
About 19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner
The Asian Gaming Power 50 is Inside Asian Gaming's yearly ranking of the 50 most powerful and influential people in the Asian gaming industry, unveiled at a black-tie gala dinner that draws senior executives from integrated-resort operators, suppliers and the wider trade. Rankings are set by an IAG-chaired judging panel using a numerical 'Power Score' that weighs factors such as the GGR and profitability of each person's organisation, their control over policy, equity position, tenure and recent activity. The 2026 dinner is the 19th edition and takes place on Friday 6 November 2026 in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau, with Galaxy Entertainment Group as venue sponsor. The evening follows the usual format: an hour of welcome cocktails, the gala dinner at which the 'Big 50' is counted down and revealed by invited VIPs, and an official after party, this year at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge on the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau. The dinner rotates among the properties of Macau's six gaming concessionaires, and the organiser plans to keep it in Macau on the first Friday of November going forward. The 2025 edition at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau hosted around 300 guests and sold out.
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19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner agenda
3 sessions19:3022:00
Gala dinner begins
Black-tie gala dinner at which the 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 list is counted down and announced by invited VIPs.
TBC
Official After Party
Post-dinner party on the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau; no start time published.
Exhibitors at 19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner
2 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: Angel Playing Cards, BCI, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Hann Resorts, MGM, Macau Slot, SJM Resorts, S.A., Solaire
19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner awards
1 entriesAsian Gaming Power 50 (ranking of the 50 most influential people in the Asian gaming industry)
19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner news
3IAG announces JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau as venue for 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner, Official After Party at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
IAG confirmed the 19th Power 50 gala will be held on Friday 6 November 2026 in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau, with Galaxy Entertainment Group as venue sponsor. The after party moves to The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge on the 51st floor, marking the event's first return to the ballroom since 2019.
IAG releases 907 Official Photos from 2025 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau
IAG's recap of the previous edition: about 300 guests attended the 18th gala at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau on 7 November 2025. The release thanks the venue, cocktails, entertainment, platinum and nine gold sponsors.
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Francis Lui tops Asian Gaming Power 50 for record seventh year in a row
IAG reported the 2025 list result: Galaxy Entertainment Group Chairman Francis Lui ranked first for a record seventh straight year, ahead of MGM China's Pansy Ho and Melco's Lawrence Ho. Six people appeared on the list for the first time.
19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner FAQs
6When and where is the 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner?
It takes place on Friday 6 November 2026 in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau. The welcome cocktails, dinner and official after party are all held at Galaxy Macau.
How do I buy tickets or book a table?
The organiser does not sell tickets online; sponsorship and ticketing enquiries go to Jadeson Ho on +853 2883 6497 or [email protected].
Where is the after party?
The official after party is at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, on the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau.
How is the Power 50 ranking decided?
A judging panel assigns each contender a numerical Power Score based on factors such as their organisation's GGR and profitability, their policy control, equity position, tenure, recent business activity and jurisdiction.
When will future editions be held?
IAG plans to hold the dinner in Macau on the first Friday of November each year; the 20th edition is scheduled for Friday 5 November 2027.
Who should I contact for media or event enquiries?
Media, production and event enquiries go to Dorothy Loi on +853 6802 1905 or [email protected].