Location: Philippines
Philippine Senate orders arrest of mayor with alleged ties to illegal gambling
The Philippine Senate on Wednesday ordered police to arrest a local mayor with alleged links to illegal gaming operators after she failed... more
Philippine senator pushes bill to ban all forms of online gambling
A key opponent of the Philippines POGO industry has called for all forms of online gambling to be banned. Senator Joel Villanueva on... more
PSA: Philippine tourism industry booked highest ever growth in 2023
The Philippines’ tourism industry posted its highest ever growth in 2023, with its share of gross value added as measured by Gross Domestic... more
Aruze granted gaming license approvals in seven jurisdictions, to open offices and distributorships
Aruze Gaming Global on Tuesday said it recently has been granted approvals for gaming licenses in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Saskatchewan,... more
SEC files criminal complaint vs. casino junket operator
A criminal complaint has been filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the group of casino junket operator Hector... more
Tengco: Renovations of PAGCOR-owned casinos now underway
Comprehensive upgrade works on PAGCOR-owned casinos are now underway as the Philippine gaming regulator looks to enhance the value of its... more
Focus on Aruze: New leadership emphasizes the ‘global’ in Aruze operations
With production centers in the Far East and a growing presence on casino floors in America and beyond, Aruze Gaming Global aims to live up... more
President Marcos says integrated resorts to help promote Philippines as “perfect” tourism and entertainment destination
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr said Saturday that he wants his nation to become a globally renowned hub for tourism and... more
Philippines industry GGR hits record $1.42 billion in first-quarter
Philippines gaming industry GGR reached a new record high of Php81.70 billion (US$1.42 billion) in the three months to 31 March 2024, up... more
Philippines sees up to $6 billion of investments in casino sector in next 5 years
Foreign and domestic firms are expected to invest much as $6 billion in the Philippines’ casino sector in the next five years, the... more
