The Philippine gaming industry seems to be stirring up waves again as a storm approaches. Recently, the prestigious Paseo Huaxing Apartments have become the center of attention.According to several real estate agents, within just a few days, 26 apartment units were swept up by the same "mysterious
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
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
Philippine gaming group PH Resorts released its financial report for the second quarter and first half of 2025, showing a net loss of 11.6 billion Philippine pesos (approximately $116 million), a staggering increase of over 1200% year-over-year. The primary reason for the loss was the repossession o
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
Philippine gaming giant Enrique "Ricky" Razon Jr. is heavily investing in Bloomberry Resorts' newly launched online gaming platform MegaFUNalo!, to drive future growth and alleviate the pressure from the weak performance of Solaire Resort in the second quarter.MegaFUNalo was launched in June 2025, a
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
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced its financial report for the first half of 2025, with total revenues reaching 59 billion pesos, a 14% increase year-on-year; net income jumped significantly by 64.3%, reaching 10.8 billion pesos. This performance once again consolida
The Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR released data on July 29th, showing that the national gaming revenue reached 214.75 billion pesos (approximately 3.75 billion US dollars) in the first half of 2025, a 26% increase year-over-year, setting a new historical high. Among them, online gaming (e
Philippine local business giant, Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the parent company of Resorts World Manila, recently submitted a statement to the Philippine Stock Exchange, revealing plans to build integrated resorts (IR) in Boracay and Cebu, with a total investment that could reach up to 2 billi
Filipino-Chinese entrepreneur and President of AGI Alliance Global Group, Kevin Tan, recently announced an investment of nearly $2 billion in Boracay and Cebu to build two world-class integrated resorts featuring luxury hotels, casinos, and large entertainment facilities, aiming to transform these p
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently released data showing that the total gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2025 reached 215 billion pesos, with integrated resort casinos contributing up to 93.36 billion pesos, accounting for about half. These casinos also broug
As the Philippine legislature accelerates the push for a comprehensive ban on online gambling, industry turmoil continues to intensify.Alex Czajkowski, a seasoned gambling consultant and CEO of Players Today, recently warned that a total ban on online gambling would be a "fatal mistake," not only un
The Philippines' crackdown on illegal online gambling continues to escalate. Recently, officials publicly warned that some unlicensed online gambling platforms are manipulating data and defrauding players, causing significant financial losses to many victims. These platforms often operate under the
If you are now standing on the streets of Manila, looking at the once brightly lit office buildings, you might feel an inexplicable chill.This place was once the starting point of countless dreams of striking it rich, with hot money flowing and sleepless nights. Now, with dark floors and idle air co
Recently, news from Manila has revealed that the once-declining gambling industry in Kamidi is quietly preparing a "restart" plan, attracting widespread attention from the industry and the public. Insiders have disclosed that the entire Kamidi has been taken over by specific interest groups and is c
