Inside Asian Gaming to host Manila After Dark 39 at BRB on 10 December 2026

Manila After Dark 39 (MAD 39) will take place at BRB at Solaire Resort Entertainment City on Thursday 10 December 2026, Inside Asian Gaming announced on 8 October 2026. The Christmas edition is the final MAD of 2026 and marks the third consecutive year the year-end networking social has been staged at BRB.

Manila After Dark 39: what was announced and when

Inside Asian Gaming confirmed the venue and date on 8 October 2026. MAD is a regular series of industry networking social events that debuted in early 2019 and rotates between the Asian gaming hubs of Macau and Manila. MAD 39 is billed as the seasonal, invitation-only Christmas edition and will again use BRB at Solaire Resort Entertainment City as its Manila host.

Why BRB at Solaire is the chosen venue for MAD 39

BRB at Solaire Resort Entertainment City positions itself as an intimate take on a classic speakeasy. The venue showcases more than 350 rare whiskies, offers Prohibition-era-inspired signature cocktails and a set of zero-proof creations, and features a glass-enclosed wine cellar plus a built-in humidor with a selection of local and imported cigars. The venue’s vintage-inspired interiors, an elegant main bar and intimate seating areas are cited as reasons the event has returned there three years running.

BRB also provides a semi-private space suitable for exclusive gatherings that can accommodate up to 42 guests. The bar has received industry recognition: Tatler Asia listed it among its Most Recommended Bars 2025, and it was honoured at the Tatler Dining Awards among The Best Bars 2020. Those accolades are referenced in Inside Asian Gaming’s announcement as evidence of Solaire Resort’s hospitality credentials.

What attendees and organisers can expect at MAD 39

The announcement reiterates the format that has defined MAD since 2019: a relaxed, invitation-only networking night that brings key industry decision-makers together with the contacts they want to meet. Attendance is strictly by invitation, and confirmed guests must RSVP and hold an event entry ticket on their phones. All attendees are required to supply business cards on arrival. There is a select VIP list for each MAD, and the event continues to rotate around high-profile and lesser-known hospitality venues across Macau and Manila.

IAG emphasised the informal nature of the gathering. IAG Vice Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott said:

"By December, everyone has earned a good drink and a night with great company. Our industry runs on relationships, and some of the best conversations happen when the formalities are out of the way. BRB has become our year-end home in Manila for good reason. We’re coming back for a third Christmas — so I think we can start calling it a tradition!"

Statements from Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and IAG leadership

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation framed the partnership as part of its commercial and hospitality strategy. Gregory Hawkins, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, said:

"Our partnership with IAG for Manila After Dark 39 reinforces our commitment to driving sustainable growth, innovation and excellence across the gaming and integrated resort landscape. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, strengthening partnerships, while showcasing Solaire Resort’s commitment to world-class hospitality and service excellence."

Those quotes anchor the commercial relationship between Inside Asian Gaming and the property operator, and they underline why BRB was selected for the third consecutive MAD year-end event.

Practical details for guests and sponsors

MAD remains a curated, closed-door networking format. The announced operational points for guests are:

• Invitation-only attendance with RSVP required and mobile event ticket confirmation on entry.

• Mandatory submission of business cards upon arrival.

• A separate VIP list managed for each edition.

Sponsorship and event queries were routed to named Inside Asian Gaming contacts in the announcement: Jadeson Ho (+853 2875 2959, [email protected]), Alex Coutinho (+853 6328 1757, [email protected]) and Caroline Iau (+853 2875 2959, [email protected]). Event enquiries were directed to Dorothy Loi (+853 6802 1905, [email protected]).

The MAD format and regional reach

Since its debut in early 2019, MAD has presented itself as a rotating series that alternates between Macau and Manila, choosing both established venues and lesser-known hospitality spots. The format aims to remove formality from industry conversations and concentrate on relationship-building between operators, suppliers and other stakeholders. The December edition has become the annual Manila closing-night for the series.

What this means for the industry calendar

For operators, suppliers and investors tracking networking opportunities in the Philippines and greater Asia, MAD 39 provides a predictable year-end touchpoint. The repeat booking of BRB for the third consecutive December suggests organisers and attendees prefer a compact, premium environment for end-of-year relationship maintenance. For vendors and sponsors considering presence at MAD, the announcement confirms the event remains invitation-only and curated, so access will depend on prior relationships and sponsorship arrangements.

How to follow or attend

Inside Asian Gaming did not publish a public ticketing page; attendance remains by invite and confirmation through the publication’s event team. For sponsorship discussions, contact details are provided above. The series continues to position itself as a private networking fixture in the Asian gaming calendar, with MAD 39 closing the Manila chapter of 2026 at BRB on 10 December.