As the Philippines continues to carve out a regulated igaming market, local operators are concerned that the clampdown on payments platforms and advertising could hinder progress.
Speaking at IAG Expo 2025 in Manila last week, Casino Plus Chief Executive Evan Spytma raised concern over the restrictions placed on e-wallets, GCash and Maya, arguing they had been a safe means for players to access legal casinos.
“We just blocked GCash and Maya, which, if you want to go by protecting the player, these were the two most safe channels in all the Philippines, they have double KYC. You have to basically do your KYC, then create the account, and then enter the casino,” he said.
