The cold winter has arrived for the Philippine gaming industry, with PIGO facing the fate of being abandoned by the government, drastically reducing the living space for companies with legal licenses.

Recently, the Philippine gaming industry is experiencing an unprecedented winter, with licensed companies facing survival pressures. Data shows that the performance of licensed gaming companies has generally fallen by more than 80%, and among about 60 licenses nationwide, at least 20 companies heavi

Philippine PIGO Rise: Regulatory Challenges and Social Concerns Behind Legal Operations

In recent years, the Philippines has experienced significant changes in its regulatory policies for the gaming industry, especially after the complete ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), which shifted the focus to Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGO). However, as the number of P

From POGO Ban to PIGO Controversy: Philippine Gambling Regulation at a New Crossroads

When President Marcos announced the "total ban on offshore gambling (POGO)" during his third State of the Nation Address, the atmosphere suddenly heated up, winning the standing ovation of many legislators and guests. He emphasized that POGO had become a hotbed for crimes such as fraud, money launde

The decision on banning gambling is imminent! Zhang Qiaowei, Hong Diweilos and others have expressed their positions, and President Marcos's State of the Nation Address may become the watershed for the life and death of online gambling.

Philippine Senate President Zubiri proposed the "2025 Anti-Online Gambling Act," advocating for a complete ban on online gambling, sparking intense debate in the political arena. Several senators, including Hontiveros, Pia Cayetano, and Tulf, supported the move, calling for curbing the social chaos

The Philippine Fintech Alliance pushes for stricter regulation of online gambling!

The church and government are joining forces, might the Philippines truly ban online gambling completely?

The local online gambling industry in the Philippines is facing unprecedented policy pressure, with the Presidential Palace, legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, churches, and civic groups converging to form a powerful "ban coalition".President Marcos Jr. has indicated that he is "thoroughly st

Ban offshore POGO but tolerate domestic PIGO? Multiple parties in the Philippines urge Marcos to completely ban online gambling.

In 2024, Philippine President Marcos announced a comprehensive ban on offshore gambling (POGO), citing its involvement in transnational crimes such as kidnapping, money laundering, and illegal detention, which severely jeopardizes national security. However, a year later, despite the shutdown of PO

Philippine gambling expert Marie Antonette Quiogue speaks out: Regulation is better than banning, as anti-gambling policies may inadvertently harm legitimate industries.

Facing the increasingly high calls for a comprehensive ban on online gambling within the Philippines, local gambling law expert Marie Antonette Quiogue calls for rational legislation, emphasizing that "banning gambling is not the solution," and advocates for intelligent regulation to combat illegal

Philippines proposes a major bill to ban online gambling: PIGO may be impacted, with operations, betting, and promotions all becoming illegal!

Philippine Senator Pia Cayetano and her brother Alan Peter Cayetano recently jointly proposed a bill to completely ban online gambling, advocating for the prohibition of all forms of online gambling including online casinos, gambling apps, and live betting, and declaring the operation, betting, and

Philippine Gambling New Blueprint: PIGO Accelerates Integration of Physical and Online Channels

The Philippine online gambling industry continues to develop, with domestic gambling operators (PIGO) striving to bridge the gap between physical and digital channels to fully unleash brand potential. Veteran in the gambling industry, Joe Pisano, noted that although online channels have broken geogr

From the Rise and Fall of POGO to Regulatory Deficiencies: Peter Williams Reveals the Key to Success and Failure in Philippine iGaming!

Philippines' PIGO model deepens transformation: Moving from offline to online, stepping into a new phase of legality and integration.

Philippine local gambling operators (PIGO) are currently in a crucial transition period from traditional offline operations to online expansion.In an interview with AGB, Joe Pisano, CEO of Jade Entertainment, pointed out that PIGO operators must integrate offline resources with online platforms, us

The Hidden Concerns Behind the Prosperity of the Philippine Gaming Industry: A Study on the Development Trends of the Philippine Gaming Industry

This article combines the article by Fu Jun, the president of the Macau International Design Federation. Although the article was written in 2023 and does not supplement the latest information, it has considerable value for understanding the overview of the Philippine gaming industry to a certain ex

Article Analysis: How to Apply for a Philippine PAGCOR Gaming License

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is a regulatory body authorized by the Philippine government to issue and manage various gaming licenses.Whether it's online gaming, physical casinos, or offshore gaming operators (POGO), legal authorization from PAGCOR is required.PASA will

Has the relief fund turned into gambling capital flowing into the PIGO online gambling platform? Senior officials angrily criticize the Marcos administration: The gambling system profits from the desperation of the poor!

Former Philippine anti-corruption commissioner and deputy director of the Maritime Industry Authority, Nicasio “Nick” Conti, recently warned that government aid intended to help the impoverished population is increasingly flowing into local online gambling platforms, effectively becoming "state-sanc

Has the Philippines already gotten rid of POGO—will PIGO be the next trouble?

Francis Escudero, the President of the Philippine Senate, has called for a review of domestic gaming operators known as PIGOs, stating they might be as problematic as the offshore gaming operators that were banned last year.In a statement, Escudero said: "We need to reconsider this. The adverse effe