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Philippines

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,

Fanatics Expands into the Philippines through Claymore Solutions

Fanatics Betting & Gaming has officially launched in the Philippines through a strategic partnership with Claymore Solutions, marking a key step in its global...

Former Presidential Spokesperson Urged to Return Amid POGO-Linked Arrest Warrant

Malacañang has urged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines and respond to serious allegations involving illegal online gambling operations. This...

PAGCOR Chair Calls for Unified Action on Gambling Harm

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has renewed its push to reduce problem gambling by boosting cross-sector collaboration and enforcing tighter regulations. During the...

PAGCOR Warns of Fake Licenses Linked to Lucky 7 Bingo

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has warned the public about fake gaming licenses being falsely associated with Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation, an...

PAGCOR Turns Over PHP 12.67bn to the National Treasury

Higher Dividend in Line with Government Directive In accordance with the directive from Philippine Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)...
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Ex-PAGCOR Chairman Genuino and Four Others Sentenced to Over 100 Years in Prison

Former PAGCOR Chairman Efraim Genuino and four other former executives will serve more than 100 years in prison after the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court convicted...

PAGCOR Praised for Helping Philippines Exit FATF Grey List

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formally commended the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its vital role in helping the country exit the Financial...

Philippines Gaming Revenue Jumps 23% in Q1 as Regulatory Reforms Advance

E-games lead revenue growth while PAGCOR expands oversight of third-party providers. The Philippines gaming sector delivered strong results in Q1 2025, with total net income...

Pacific Online Reconsiders Stake in Buenas e-Casino Amid PIGO Uncertainty

Pacific Online Systems Corporation (POSC) is reconsidering its position in the domestic online gaming sector due to growing regulatory uncertainty surrounding Philippine Inland Gaming...

PAGCOR Revenue Climbs 11.2% in Q1 as Online Gambling Drives Growth

Strong Q1 Performance Led by eGaming Surge The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, recording...

PAGCOR Expands iGaming Oversight

New Accreditation Requirements Announced On April 30, 2025, PAGCOR’s Electronic Gaming Licensing Department (EGLD) introduced a new regulatory framework that mandates accreditation for third-party firms...

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...

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Thai authorities arrested two Cambodian men in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, in connection with a suspected cross-border online gambling network, according to The...
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