The eagerly awaited FBM® Champion’s Night was held on November 19th at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in Taguig, uniting operators for the year’s most significant event.
The celebration marked the culmination of the FBM Champion Festival promo’s success from September to October, recognizing the top-performing bingo sites’ results.
This year, FBM Champion’s Night blended the celebration of remarkable operator accomplishments during recent FBM promotions with a Thanksgiving Party, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The event also served as an exclusive platform to unveil the new Auria casino cabinet, featuring the latest slot games developed by FBM, including the enhanced FBM Spin & Win 2.
The evening began with a warm message from Pepe Costa, FBM’s Country Manager for the Philippines: “It is important to celebrate the achievements and success of our many bingo operators nationwide and honor those bingo employees who have gone above and beyond… Remember three things: we are here to celebrate our blessings, our friendships, and our achievements.”
Following this, Alejandro Tengco, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO, shared a message of support for FBM’s role in the industry: “I would like to thank FBM. With your commitment to supporting the needs and goals of your licensees, I believe these industries will now be able to achieve better sales and revenues. Thank you for not only thinking of yourselves but also for thinking of all your licensees.”
Awards and performances to celebrate the Champions’ accomplishments
The duo Papa Jackson and Giselle Sanchez hosted the evening, energizing the audience, while FBM Ambassadors Daniel Matsunaga and Kylie Verzosa made special appearances, thrilling attendees with their presence.
The FBM Hall of Champions awards opened the agenda, recognizing bingo venues for their exceptional performance in key areas such as deposits, registrations, social media engagement, and activations for FBM E-Motion. Each site received special certificates and cash prizes in recognition of their contributions to FBM E-Motion’s success. Following this, exclusive FBM plaques were awarded to operators, celebrating their dedication and positive results during the FBM Champion Festival promo. The night also featured raffle draws with cash prizes and special gifts.
Musical performances were a highlight of the Champion’s Night. Marcelito Pomoy, finalist on America’s Got Talent and grand winner of Pilipinas Got Talent, delivered a stunning performance. Michael Pangilinan followed with a captivating live show, bringing the ideal musical finale to the event.
By honoring each partner’s hard work and dedication, FBM reaffirmed its commitment to setting new standards of excellence and innovation in the industry. The event underscored the importance of strong partnerships and dedicated support for all operators, paving the way for continued growth and success.
As we are getting closer to 2025, FBM is more determined than ever to push boundaries, inspire new heights, and continue delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Every step, every game, and every achievement is a testament to the Always Champions motto.