Location: Philippines

04/23/26 9:29 AM

Philippines enhances inter-agency cooperation in fight against POGOs

  • Ben Blaschke, COMPLETE iGAMING
The Philippines has introduced new standard operating procedures to be followed by various government agencies in their efforts to enforce... more
04/16/26 11:22 AM

Philippines licensed casinos suffer 9.6% fall in GGR to US$3 billion in 2025

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The Philippine gaming industry recorded a 6.4% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenues to Php396.14 billion (US$6.61 billion) in... more
04/15/26 9:35 AM

PAGCOR chair acknowledges challenging times for global gaming industry amid Middle East conflict

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco has acknowledged the challenges facing the Philippines gaming industry as a result of the... more
03/24/26 8:43 AM

DigiPlus target IEC appoints former 888, Playtech chair Brian Mattingley as Director

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
International Entertainment Corp (IEC), the owner of the Philippines’ LaVie Resort & Casino which includes New Coast Hotel Manila, has... more
02/13/26 9:58 AM

Melco drops plan to sell City of Dreams Manila stake

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Lawrence Ho, the Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, says the company has decided not to sell its 50% stake in... more
01/16/26 9:48 AM

Philippine lawmaker proposes extension of law on financial crimes

  • Steve (Ziv) Chen, COMPLETE iGAMING
A Philippine senator wants to amend the country’s Bank Secrecy Law to give authorities more powers to investigate suspected financial... more
12/22/25 10:12 AM

Cebu City in the Philippines bans gambling advertisements

  • Abi Bray, COMPLETE iGAMING
The City Council of Cebu City in the Philippines has introduced a gambling advertisement ban, which it says is in response to worries about... more
12/22/25 10:04 AM

PAGCOR plans to launch 24/7 problem gambling helpline in 2026

  • Charlotte Capewell, COMPLETE iGAMING
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has reiterated its commitment to addressing problem gambling with the launch of a 24/7 problem gambling... more
12/10/25 4:41 AM

PAGCOR’s Tengco says recalibration of Philippines gaming regulation essential for strong foundations

  • Inside Asian Gaming
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco has described the recent restrictions imposed on the rapidly growing eGames sector – as well as... more
11/11/25 2:43 PM

Philippines industry GGR flat year-on-year on land-based casino decline, slowing of eGames growth

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Philippines gaming industry GGR stayed flat year-on-year at Php94.5 billion (US$1.60 billion) in the three months to 30 September 2025,... more