Philippines Gambling News For March 2024

The Philippines Islands are quickly recognizing the value that legal gambling has brought to the region. With the benefits of an economic boost and increased tourism, the online and offline gambling industry is constantly expanding and evolving in the region. This section of our website is where you can stay up to date on the latest news and human interest stories related to legal casino gambling in the Philippines.

We will include news concerning all aspects of the industry, focusing on both legal online casino gambling in the Philippines as well as the segment of the industry dedicated to brick and mortar casinos. Any shifts that take place in the legal landscape or laws of the Filipino gambling industry will be covered here as well to ensure you have access to the most current information at all times.

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$1 Billion Las Pinas City Casino Project Launched By PH Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr.

March 13, 2024

Filipino resident and business tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. has announced he and his partners will launch a new $1 billion casino and hotel venture in Las Pinas City. Villar has … Read more

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Online Blackjack Tips and Strategies To Maximize Win Potential 

March 5, 2024

Blackjack is recognized as a timeless casino game, blending strategy and skill with a dash of luck. Also known as twenty-one (21), Blackjack is one of the most accessible card … Read more

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Mastering Baccarat at Legal Philippine Online Casinos

February 27, 2024

Baccarat, renowned for its elegance and simplicity, is a captivating card game with immense popularity worldwide. Today, Baccarat is a staple on the casino floor and online digital casinos. You … Read more

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PAGCOR Raids Illegal Online Gambling Operation And Arrests 12

February 20, 2024

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has conducted raids to combat illegal gambling. According to a press release, a month-long surveillance operation ended with 12 arrests in an exclusive … Read more

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Philippine Casino Revenue Could Double By 2028 If Tourism Continues To Grow

February 13, 2024

The Philippines expects casino gross gaming revenue to continue its post-pandemic rise. Market analysts predict domestic casino revenue could double by 2028.  The rise in revenue is partly due to … Read more

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PAGCOR Cuts 665 Jobs After Sale Of New Coast Filipino Casino

February 6, 2024

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has cut 665 jobs after selling its casino in Manila Bay. Last year, PAGCOR announced plans to privatize the casino industry and promised to sell … Read more

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PAGCOR Proposes Lowering Tax Rate On Casino Winnings

January 31, 2024

A representative from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has requested a bill to be drafted by the Senate that would lower the tax rate on casino winnings.  Arnold … Read more

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PAGCOR Looks To Lower Revenue Share For Online Casinos To Fight Illegal Gambling

January 23, 2024

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairman, Alejandro Tengco, told media sources that the agency wants to reduce revenue share to make the market more competitive and fight illegal gambling operations. … Read more

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E-gaming And Online Casinos in the Philippines On The Rise

January 17, 2024

E-gaming in the Philippines is expected to continue its popularity in 2024 and could one day outweigh domestic casino services and revenue. While domestic casinos are going nowhere soon, they … Read more

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Okada Manila Casino Dispute Settled By Supreme Court

January 10, 2024

The Philippine Supreme Court has settled the dispute over the rightful ownership of the Okada Manila casino.  Universal Entertainment, the Tokyo-based gaming conglomerate, stated that the Supreme Court lifted the … Read more