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The gambling industry in the Philippines has a certain scale in Asia. It has legal casinos, mainly concentrated in specific areas. Online gambling is also quite active, attracting some international players. However, online gambling has also bred illegal operations. While regulating legal gambling,

PAGCOR Secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification Until 2026

PAGCOR maintains quality standards across multiple branches The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, extending its validity until...

AMLC Flags Online Gambling as High-Risk for Dirty Money

Risk Review Targets Online Gambling The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has intensified its scrutiny of online gambling in the Philippines, citing growing concerns over potential...

Overcrowded Detention Centers Force PAOCC to Halt POGO Crackdown

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has announced a temporary suspension of its operations targeting over 9,000 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers due...

Philippine Gaming Industry Sees 25% Growth Despite POGO Ban

The Philippine gaming sector grew 25% in 2024, reaching Php410 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), even as the government cracked down on Philippine...

Former Philippine President Duterte Sent to The Hague for Trial

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been sent to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, to face trial for crimes against...
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PAGCOR Commits $5.2M in Grants to Philippine National Police Academy

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has pledged approximately PHP300 million ($5.23 million) in financial assistance to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)...

Philippines Scrutinizes PIGOs After POGO Ban—Is Another Crackdown Coming?

Following last year’s ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), Senate President Francis Escudero is now calling for a review of Philippine Inland Gaming...

2025 Southeast Asian Gambling Industry: Policy Shifts and Emerging Opportunities

The gambling industry in Southeast Asia has been evolving rapidly, shaped by diverse regulatory frameworks, market sizes, and development trajectories across different countries. Each...

PAGCOR Reports Record PHP 410.5 Billion Gaming Revenue

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco announced during a briefing at the PAGCOR office in Pasay City on Wednesday that the total gaming revenue...

PAGCOR Warns Public About Fraudulent Website Misusing Its Name

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent website that falsely claims to provide gaming licenses and...

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