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
Hong Kong-listed LET Group recently released its annual financial report, announcing a significant adjustment to its asset structure, focusing entirely on the Philippine gaming industry, especially the LETX integrated resort project in Manila's "Westside City".The chairman of the group's board, Luo
The Philippine gaming regulatory body Pagcor has announced that the revenue from online gambling (e-gaming) in the first quarter of 2025 continued to surge, reaching 51.39 billion PHP, accounting for 28% of the total gaming revenue—online revenue has nearly reached the total annual amount of 2023, b
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
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently officially responded to the legislative proposal to completely ban online gambling, clearly stating that it will fully support and comply with the regulations. This move is seen as an important signal of a policy "emergency brake" fac
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) issued an urgent notice on June 29, sternly condemning a group of illegal online gambling platforms that forge licenses and impersonate official operations. These platforms have not obtained any legal authorization but still brazenly use the P
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) began in the Cagayan Special Economic Zone in 2003, initially as a policy experiment modeled after European practices. Cagayan, relying on the "RA 7922 Act," gained licensing autonomy and attracted a large number of Chinese-funded platforms. The basic logi
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
The online gambling industry in the Philippines is undergoing an unprecedented restructuring—not only in terms of digital leaps but also in how this industry is repositioning itself and the image of the Philippines in the global gambling landscape.Despite the general focus on the 2024 total gambling
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
In April 2025, Filipino Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo were kidnapped and murdered in the Philippines. The death of Anson Que triggered collective anxiety among the Filipino Chinese community about the infiltration of organized crime.This was not an accident. Since 2016
The "White Horse Payment" in the Philippines is a well-known payment platform among the local Chinese community, primarily serving casino VIP rooms and the online gambling industry.This platform not only provides an electronic wallet function but also supports users in account creation, fund transfe
