Inside Asian Gaming Names JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau for 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner
TL;DR — Inside Asian Gaming has selected the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau for the 19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner on 6 November 2026, with Galaxy Entertainment Group as venue sponsor and after-party at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge. It returns to the site for the first time since 2019. The event recognizes top Asian gaming influencers.
SCCG Take — Galaxy Macau’s selection as host reinforces its position for high-profile industry events, delivering scale and prestige for executive networking in Macau’s concessionaire rotation.
Inside Asian Gaming has announced the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau as the venue for the 19th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner on Friday 6 November 2026. Galaxy Entertainment Group will act as the Official Venue Sponsor. The Official After Party is set for The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge on the 51st floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau.
This marks the event’s return to Galaxy Macau and the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom for the first time since 2019. The Asian Gaming Power 50, celebrating its 19th anniversary in 2026, serves as the definitive guide to the most influential people in the Asian gaming industry over the preceding 12 months.
Event Format and Venue Specifications
The evening will feature an hour-long Welcome Cocktails, the Black Tie Gala Dinner itself, and the Official After Party, all at Galaxy Macau. The pillarless JW Marriott Grand Ballroom spans nearly 3,000 square meters and can host banquets for more than 1,500 guests or cocktail receptions for up to 2,000 attendees. The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge provides Cotai skyline views, dark brown tones, velvet sofas, hardwood flooring, and a custom Italian marble bar.
Leadership Comments
Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of GEG, said, “GEG is delighted to once again support the IAG Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner as this year’s venue sponsor. The Gala Dinner has become a distinguished platform for recognizing the leaders whose vision and contributions are helping to shape the future of Asia’s gaming and tourism industries. We look forward to welcoming guests to Galaxy Macau and sharing our ‘World Class, Asian Heart’ service philosophy, while continuing to support Macau’s development as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. We extend our best wishes for the continued success of the Gala Dinner.”
Andrew W Scott, IAG Vice Chairman and CEO, said, “The Power 50 is our industry’s night of nights and IAG’s most prestigious event of the year. The JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau gives us the scale, energy and sense of occasion the evening deserves, and we intend to make our return to this exquisite venue an unforgettable one. Then, once the formalities are over, we’ll take the party 51 floors above Cotai to The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge and see who really has the most power!”
The Power 50 list will be announced in a variety of interesting ways by renowned VIPs amid fine-dining, entertainment, and industry peers. As first reported by Inside Asian Gaming, sponsorship and media inquiries are directed to specific IAG contacts.
Reporting: Inside Asian Gaming
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Galaxy's venue sponsorship signals Macau's premium event market remains competitive — and a reliable anchor for executive deal flow.
This event is where Asia's gaming power brokers gather, dealmakers connect, and the next 12 months get shaped over cocktails. We track who shows up, who sponsors, and where capital and influence move next. Galaxy's repeat win for venue hosting shows Macau's integrated resorts remain the go-to for legitimacy and scale in Asian gaming.
- JW Marriott Grand Ballroom hosts 19th Asian Gaming Power 50 on 6 November 2026, first time since 2019
- Galaxy Entertainment Group returns as Official Venue Sponsor; after-party at Ritz-Carlton Bar 51st floor
- 3,000 sqm pillarless ballroom holds 1,500 banquet guests or 2,000 cocktail attendees
SCCG angle: SCCG has direct relationships with GEG and every major Macau concessionaire. If you need premium face time with Asia's gaming elite or want to sponsor your way into the room where decisions happen, we broker the right introductions and position you credibly before the gala even starts.