PAGCOR Warns: Surge in Online Gambling Revenue, Increased Risk from Illegal Websites

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has released a new report indicating that licensed online gambling has become a significant source of revenue for the national treasury, while also warning of the potential risks posed by illegal operators.From January to July 2025, the total

Officials' 200 million peso casino win invalidated, PAGCOR takes a strong stance: Not a penny will be issued!

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently disclosed that from January to July this year, over 200 million pesos in casino jackpots were voided because the winners were government officials or civil servants. According to current regulations, civil servants are strictly prohib

Has gambling become the "lifeline" of finance? PAGCOR generously donates ambulances, yet falls into a trust crisis due to illegal gambling.

The Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR has released the latest data showing that in the first seven months before 2025, the Philippine online gaming industry has contributed 69 billion pesos (approximately 1.2 billion USD/12 billion RMB) in license fees, becoming a significant pillar of govern

Senator Erwin Tulfo takes action to regulate illegal gambling ads, Meta, TikTok, Google summoned for hearing.

Philippine Senator Erwin Tulfo once again targets illegal online gambling ads, naming tech giants such as Meta, TikTok, and Google, demanding they take on more regulatory responsibility.On September 3, Tulfo met with officials from PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation), the Ad Standar

Philippine illegal online gambling ads rampant: Viber group messages and SMS become new traps

Despite the Philippine government's explicit ban, illegal online gambling advertisements continue to ravage the nation, with Viber group messages and mobile text messages becoming the main channels of dissemination, causing widespread concern.Recently, many users have received advertisements from a

PAGCOR clarifies that the National Database on Restricted Persons (NDRP) does not contain a list of gambling addicts.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently clarified that the National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP) involved in a hacking incident does not contain the names of gambling addicts.In a statement, PAGCOR indicated that the NDRP is primarily used to compile information o

After PAGCOR's report revealed shocking truths, why did the Philippine Central Bank "take action" against electronic wallets?

A high-ranking official from the Philippines used a pseudonym to gamble heavily in casinos, exposing regulatory loopholes in a scandal.

Another shocking scandal erupts in the Philippines! Henry Alcantara, a former engineer of the First Engineering District in Bulacan Province, admitted during a Senate hearing that he used a fake identity and forged identity documents to enter a casino for high-stakes gambling.Alcantara, who had prev

"Salary insufficient to cover huge gambling funds? Two officials from the Philippines' DPWH suspected of embezzling 600 million pesos for lavish gambling"

The Philippine political scene has once again exploded with a sensational scandal! Former Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson revealed in the Senate that two officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are suspected of being addicted to gambling, losing over 600 million pesos (approx

Philippine gambling regulation continues to tighten: DFNN appoints American expert to strengthen compliance, PAGCOR fully standardizes advertising placements.

Facing the potential policy direction of the Philippine government to completely ban online gambling, the local listed technology company DFNN recently announced the appointment of Charles R. McIntyre, an American senior lottery management expert, as an independent director consultant to strengthen

PAGCOR: Over 60% of online gambling sites in the Philippines are accessed illegally!

PAGCOR's measures to freeze new gaming licenses remain effective!

PAGCOR 2024 revenue reaches approximately 111.72 billion pesos: 6 pesos out of every 10 pesos bet go to the government and health insurance.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) saw a significant increase in revenue of over 40% in 2024, reaching approximately 1117.2 billion pesos, with more than 60% of the funds used for government projects and the PhilHealth medical insurance program. According to data released by PA

Philippines cash assistance gambling ban issued: DSWD strongly warns, legal gambling frustrated by black market surge, industry falls into "regulatory paradox"

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines has issued a departmental memorandum explicitly prohibiting the use of government cash assistance for any form of gambling. Minister Rex Gatchalian emphasized in a public statement that the core goal of cash assistance is to

Philippine online gambling chaos exposed: 60% unlicensed, illegal platforms consume 82 billion pesos annually, PAGCOR's regulatory effectiveness questioned.

The online gambling industry in the Philippines has once again become the focus of Congress. During the budget hearing on August 20, several legislators harshly criticized the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for regulatory failures, openly stating that the agency is "virtually n

Philippine online gambling enters the "AI + Financial Dual Regulation Era": PAGCOR introduces intelligent tools, CICC promotes government takeover of payment channels.

The Philippine online gambling industry may be facing an unprecedented "strong regulatory period." On one hand, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory tools in the coming months to comprehensively enhance the compliance and