Location: Philippines
Cebu City in the Philippines bans gambling advertisements
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
PAGCOR plans to launch 24/7 problem gambling helpline in 2026
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has reiterated its commitment to addressing problem gambling with the launch of a 24/7 problem gambling... more
PAGCOR’s Tengco says recalibration of Philippines gaming regulation essential for strong foundations
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco has described the recent restrictions imposed on the rapidly growing eGames sector – as well as... more
Philippines industry GGR flat year-on-year on land-based casino decline, slowing of eGames growth
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
Philippines Department of Finance calls for gambling health warnings
The Philippine Department of Finance has called for the introduction of health warnings to tackle the problem of online gambling addiction.... more
CiG chats with the Philippines’ Casino Plus Chief Executive Evan Spytma [VIDEO]
Complete iGaming Editor Hannah Gannagé-Stewart recently sat down with Evan Spytma, the Chief Executive of Casino Plus in Clark,... more
Industry warns Philippine regulator against overregulation
As the Philippines continues to carve out a regulated igaming market, local operators are concerned that the clampdown on payments... more
Philippines on course to be Asia’s second biggest gaming hub
The Philippines is on track to become Asia’s second-largest gaming hub, according to the President and Chief Executive of entertainment... more
Light & Wonder becomes first licensed igaming supplier in the Philippines
Gambling supplier and games aggregator Light & Wonder has become the first PAGCOR-licensed supplier for e-gaming in the Philippines.... more
Chairman Tengco: ‘PAGCOR is for stricter regulation and not for a total ban’
Chairman and Chief Executive of the Philippine regulator PAGCOR, Alejandro Tengco, has roundly rejected calls for e-gaming to be banned in... more