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,
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recently captured 9 South Korean suspects in Cebu City, who were allegedly involved in illegal detention and online gambling activities, with 5 of them being on Interpol's red notice. This operation stemmed from complaints by employees about being illegally detai
The well-known Philippine gaming operator Okada Hotel and Casino may face a fine of up to 2 billion pesos from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for allegedly violating regulations by hosting government officials. According to veteran media personality Ramon Tulfo on his socia
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of Pampanga Province, Philippines, recently launched a raid in San Fernando City, successfully dismantling an illegally operated casino, arresting 11 suspects, and seizing numerous gambling tools and cash. This operation targeted venues conductin
Recently, the POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) operating within the Oriental Pearl Commercial Complex in Manila, Philippines, has been under tense conditions due to an anonymous report directly pointing out that the 31st to 38th floors are the operating floors, and claiming that the Natio
Join the in-depth gambling information group: PASA DeepThe Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines (AMLC) announced that it has obtained a new round of freezing orders from the Court of Appeals, launching an unprecedented asset freezing operation targeting the "Flood Control Engineering Cor
Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepAlthough Philippine President Marcos has already ordered a complete halt to POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators), it has proven that this ban has not been fully effective. The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently admitt
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros recently questioned the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) at a Senate hearing, challenging the decision to invest 1 billion pesos in the online gambling platform DigiPlus without fully assessing potential social harms. The GSIS president responded that the
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) of the Philippines announced significant progress in the crackdown on illegal online gambling, having shut down over 10,000 illegal gambling websites and pursuing accountability for 30 internet celebrities suspected of promoting illegal gam
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced on September 29 that it has provided a total of 50 million pesos in funding to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) specifically for combating illegal gambling and illegal offshore gaming operators (POGO). This funding will be
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte recently publicly accused former Speaker Martin Romualdez of receiving kickbacks from illegal gambling activities, causing widespread attention in the political arena. Duterte stated that there are witnesses providing specific information, and mentioned the his
Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepRecently, a significant accusation targeting the head of the Bingoplus social gaming department, Ken Lv, has been leaked within the industry, pointing to issues such as interest delivery, huge kickbacks, management disorder, and dismal performance,
The Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila, Philippines, recently announced the official launch of its new convention and exhibition venue, "The Space at Solaire." Located next to the theater lobby on the third floor of the resort, the venue covers an area of 1,400 square meters and can accommodate up
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) latest financial report shows that its gaming business in the Philippines has increased by 200% year-on-year, becoming the main source of revenue for the company. Despite a $36.3 million loss due to the renovation of the New Coast Hotel in Manila, the st
Data disclosed during the budget deliberation period of the Philippine Congress shows significant discrepancies in the statistics on the number of personnel related to offshore gaming (POGO) among different government agencies. This phenomenon has sparked attention and discussion about the actual si
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) financial data for the first 8 months of 2025 shows significant contributions to government finances from gaming revenues. According to the Philippine Department of Finance, non-tax revenues reached 298.3 billion pesos (about 5.1 billion USD) dur
The Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee recently launched an investigation into officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) suspected of using fake IDs to enter a casino. This investigation is set against the backdrop of controversies surrounding flood control projects and
